PRZ Next Texas Camp: 11 Class of 2028 Prospects That Impressed
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The first installment of the Prep Redzone Next Camp Series kicked off with a stop in the talent rich state of Texas. The camp, which was a complete sellout, featured athletes in the classes of 2027-2029. It provided an opportunity…
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Continue ReadingThe first installment of the Prep Redzone Next Camp Series kicked off with a stop in the talent rich state of Texas. The camp, which was a complete sellout, featured athletes in the classes of 2027-2029. It provided an opportunity to experience the evaluation process featuring combine testing, as well as position-specific drills and concluded with an ultra-competitive one on one competition at each position. Camp attendees were made up of some the top talent from Texas, but athletes from Arizona, Florida, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Kansas and more who made the trip to Fort Worth to show off their skills. Camps are often dominated by the eighth-graders, but here are some sixth-and-seventh-graders that had notable performances.
Tierney Shaw
Tierney Shaw
One of three Shaw brothers to participate in the camp, Tierney and his brothers are the son’s of former NFL 2nd round pick, Terrance Shaw. The seventh-grader (class of 2028) gave up significant size at only 5-foot-2 and 100 pounds, but flashed for much of the day. Good ball skills, speed and special quickness helped him separate from the pack.
Heard had a great showing at the camp, in talking to all the coaches and scouts in attendance. The 5-foot-8, 115-pounder showed up several inches taller than anticipated and looked the part from a passing standpoint. A live arm and an active, yet under control lower body, helped him deliver accurate pass after accurate pass all camp long. Helped his team to a 7-1 record during the regular season and we could see why.
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Brock Allen Brock Allen 6'4" | 295 lbs | OL OK
Brock Allen Brock Allen 6'4" | 295 lbs | OL OK
Allen made the trip down from Oklahoma and was a bright spot on the Offensive Line for the younger guys. The Waller Middle School seventh-grader is a big, wide body at 6-foot and 258 pounds who did well during one-on-one’s despite being one of just a few non-eighth-graders at the position. His overall quickness has to improve ahead of entering high school over a year from now, but the potential is there.
Every time I see him, or get reports back on him, Wooten impresses me more and more. Measured very well at a verified 5-foot-10 and 158-pounds, making him a very large seventh-grade skill player. Came to camp as a Running Back but I’m not sure that’s where he plays long term. He has a tremendous frame to build upon and was clocked at a 5.03 in the forty and an 8.04 in the L-drill, showing off quickness and body control.
As noted in the Honorable Mention All-Camp Team article, Dickerson has the makings of a future super star in this 2028 class. The numbers speak for themselves with a 4.66 in the forty, a 4.71 in the shuttle and a 7.81 in the L-Drill. The Oklahoma native spends obvious time training on-and-off the field and it’s paying off. Between Dickerson and his teammate, fellow 2028 standout Creed Barrett Creed Barrett 5’10” | 150 lbs | QB Washington | 2028 OK , the future is bright for the Washington Warrior football program.
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An eye-test passer right away at a verified and legitimate 6-foot-1 and 170-pounds as a Wide Receiver in just the seventh-grade. One of the bigger and taller class of 2028 prospects in the country right now, he also tested well with a 4.9 in the forty and an impressive 4.81 in the shuttle. Looking at the numbers, I really liked the shuttle run time showing off his change of direction quickness. Found a way to consistently create separation and give Quarterback’s a window to toss the rock to.
In a Quarterback group that was deep in both numbers and talent, Hendricks did a nice job as a 2028 prospect. A playmaker at the position, Hendricks was consistent throughout the session and threw well both in the pocket and on the move. Looking at his combine numbers, nothing really “wows” until you see his L-Drill, which was hand-timed at a 7.72. It’s that sudden burst and ability to change direction quickly that allows for him to do some special things as a signal caller.
Phillips proved once again, that he’s a 2028 Quarterback to really take a good look at. Coming off middle school season where he played up against 2027 prospects and registered 1,989 and 27 touchdowns in just eight games for Life Oak Cliff Middle School, he carried that momentum to camp. I can’t say enough positive things about his throwing motion and how quickly he gets the ball out. Showed almost zero wasted movement and was as accurate as could be. He was really impressive.
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Chip Purtell
Chip Purtell
Purtell was a prospect I took note of when reviewing the final camp roster ahead of the camp. I was interested in hearing/seeing how the Curtis Middle School prospect would perform and he performed favorably. He camped as a Linebacker and measured in at 6-foot and 162-pounds. However, by the time he gets to Allen High School in the fall of 2028, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him with his hand in the dirt as a Defensive End or Tight End, given his length and build. Needs to improve overall agility and quickness if he aims to stay at Linebacker, but there are certainly some pieces to work with here.
I really, really like a lot of the game of Owens Jr. brings to the table. At 5-foot-8 and 160-pounds he looks the part of a future big time prospect down in the “Da Boot” of Louisiana. Came to camp as a Linebacker but is probably even better as a Running Back. He has crazy strength and he displayed it with a 7’10” in the broad jump, which was second to only Josiah Dickerson Josiah Dickerson 5’6″ | 155 lbs | RB OK for 2028 kids. The Webster Junior High student is going to be a prospect that should garner a lot of attention if he continues on this trajectory.
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Another Oklahoma kid that opened eye was Running Back Brian Jones Brian Jones 5’10” | 170 lbs | RB OK . Jones is part of the special Bixby pipeline that saw seventh-grade, eighth-grade and high school varsity teams reach championship games this past season. Jones is a dynamic playmaker that played a bit of everywhere during the regular season but looked like a seasoned ball carrier at camp. Physically, he has all the tools and potential to be a special one going forward. At 5-foot-6 and 150-pounds, he was clocked at a 4.69 in the forty and a powerful 8’4″ in the broad jump. Another year at the middle school level is going to look scary, as the rich get richer in Spartan country.