2028 Palmetto State Prospect’s You’ll Hear About In The Future

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Use&nbsp;<strong>PROMO CODE: ALPOPS40&nbsp;</strong>for a&nbsp;<strong>DISCOUNT&nbsp;</strong>on your Prep Redzone Next subscription. In an attempt to continue to bring hyperlocal coverage on the middle school/junior high/pre-high school level, today we're checking out some 2028 prospects from South Carolina that have opened my eyes already. Here are five eighth-grade prospects that next-level coaches should start to take a look at, in my opinion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One more thing: Any 2028-2030 prospects looking for an exposure camp, Prep Redzone Next is holding SEVEN (7) camps this winter across the country.&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/next/EVENTS/">Here's all the info!</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1050738"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The future is bright in Columbia, South Carolina with 2028 multi-sport prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1050738' first='Larry' last='Pickett'] getting ready for the next four years at Cardinal Newman. While current Senior Quarterback Duncan Shekan has the varsity team sitting at 7-1, Pickett is waiting in the winds. Playing quarterback and defensive back on the JV level this year, he's proven to be exciting player to watch. Currently has a ton of room to improve as a quarterback, but his speed and quickness are very promising. I have him listed as an ATH right now because he has excellent ball skills and can see him playing defense full time and/or making the move to running back or slot on offense. Nonetheless, there's potential here.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1051192"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"When former Hillcrest Ram and would-have-been-future RB1 Michael Martin II relocated and reclassed to Gainesville, Georgia ahead of this season, running back [player_tooltip player_id='1051192' first='NY' last='Allen'] is one of the 2028 athletes that seized an opportunity. At 5-foot-9 and 145-pounds (unofficially) he's a nice mix of power, speed and balance. Based off his film, I don't think he's in that top tier of running back prospects in the 2028 class from South Carolina, but he's not terribly far behind. Allen can catch the ball out of the backfield at an advanced level and appears to be a one-cut n' go type of back. He's one worth keeping an eye on going forward.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1051428"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Athletes come in all shapes and sizes on the middle school/junior high/pre-high school level, but despite that, talent like [player_tooltip player_id='1051428' first='Jeremih' last='Brown-Wallace'] has will always shine through. Lining up primarily in the slot for R.C. Edwards Middle School, he's a sure-handed kid that has the potential to make a big play every time he catches the ball. The younger brother of former All-State performer, and current Wingate University wide out, Jaylen Brown-Wallaceu002du002dthe talent stays true to little brother. Nobody can do it alone, but if he continues on his path, he'll more than do his part to equal the two state titles that Jaylen won at Daniel High School.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1051506"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"To this point, Tatum Jr. doesn't strike me as a game-breaking running back in terms of size, acceleration or speedu002du002dbut he finds success. Listed at 5-foot-7 and 150-pounds (unverified) he does a good job of keeping the chains moving  for the Anderson Cavaliers. Has the benefit of playing behind a nice-sized offensive line and trusts his ability to bounce runs outside if the hole isn't in the designed spot. Not necessarily a speedster or a make-ya-miss type of guy, I think he has the potential to become a protective player under Friday night lights he continues to work.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1051659"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Goose Creek has historically turned out a lot of next-level players in every graduating class, from what I've seen [player_tooltip player_id='1051659' first='Hayden' last='Denmark'] is in line to be one of those players come 2028. Listed at 5-foot-10 and 150 pounds, he's a hammer at the linebacker positionu002du002dcurrently showing the versatility to play both inside or outside. Offensively he lines up in the backfield and is nearly automatic for enough drive and strength to keep the chains moving. He moves exceptionally well for a linebacker prospect in just the eighth grade. Whether it's coming down hill to knock a running back off his feet, or dropping to pick off a pass u002du002d Denmark has the making of a future FBS player. Stay tuned in the 843.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65301afb68b6c"} /-->