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Grab Bag of Elite 2028 ATHs Setting the Stage for HS

Grab Bag of Elite 2028 ATHs Setting the Stage for HS
Arlen Harris
Arlen Harris March 4, 2024 @ 10:11 AM
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Frederick Caffey
Frederick Caffey 5'8" | 150 lbs | ATH | 2028
NJ
King Rich Johnson
King Rich Johnson 5'10" | 155 lbs | DB | 2028
CA
Judah Naweli
Judah Naweli 5'7" | 140 lbs | RB | 2028
UT
Trevion Holmes
Trevion Holmes 5'9" | 165 lbs | RB | 2028
FL
Kanai Kennedy
Kanai Kennedy 5'9" | 165 lbs | ATH | 2028
WA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The spring to some players is considered 7on7 season, off-season football training, or they're ready to compete in their last middle school season for track/ baseball. If you an athlete, it can be all the above. I believe these five ballers fit that mold. They stay active and they stay ready for action. Sitting still is not an option because Friday nigh lights will be here before you know if and the hype needs to be met with proof. I can assure you that this article if full of players in their respective states ready to launch into high school stardom.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["584953"],"_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":"An athlete coming from the West Coast that embodies good instincts and speed.  Finding ways to be creative and get the ball into Kennedy' hands is not a hard task. He does a great job shedding off tackles and finding seams to attack when running out of space on the exterior. Displays an understanding on how and when to attack the football. On offense, coming back to the ball out of breaks is a must. Kennedy catches the ball well and makes something happen when secured. On defense, hold on to your hat because he's bringing it. Does not hesitate to break on ball and makes sure tackles coming downhill.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1146376"],"_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":"King Rich Johnson is one of the more talented running backs in his class that already holds a verbal offer from Akron University last month. This young man runs with confidence by playing fast and has a nasty jab step that leaves defenders over running the contact point. If you're lucky enough to make contact on King Rich then you better bring some back up, because he has elite awareness and body control. Did I mention his pull away speed? If you give him an opening, he is going to take it and much more. I really like how hits the hole with urgency and knows how to get in then out. I would consider him an all-purpose back. He's been abusing the pop Warner scene for a while and now bringing that same energy to showcases or 7on7 events.  Don't sleep on his ball skills and crisp routes. Twin bro plays receiver but he can get it done on the perimeter too.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1153935"],"_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":"Frederick Caffey Jr. is a scat back who can change directions mid blink. His quick feet gets him out of trouble a lot and will leave you on his highlight tape if you don't wrap up.  Caffey Jr. also knows when, and when not to, turn on the jets. After the ball exchange with his quarterback, the next step is to not waster time getting positive yardage. I really like how he sorts through traffic without losing speed. Can be a threat underneath in the passing game and he doesn't hesitate to through a shoulder into the middle of a defenders chest to keep his QB upright. Big potential from this Jersey kid.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["991484"],"_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":"Trevion Holmes is an ideal-sized athlete repping the 757 with an offer from the Colorado Buffs already.  Since last highlighting Holmes as a Colt  in October, he's still developing into a beast primed for high school football. His running style can fit any system or scheme. Holmes is very mature, not just in build, but in running to daylight utilizing his speed and patience. He can push a pile or jump cut around one. Big plays are always on the table when he's lined up in the backfield where I like him most, however, he is still an above average receiving threat that can flip the field and play a lock up defensive back as well. What can't he do?","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1082569"],"_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":"Judah Valle is an undersized lighting rod. Valle doesn't try to play big unless you're talking heart. He uses his size to his advantage by staying small is vacant gaps and following his bigs to the promise land. With his record holding track background, once he's in the clear just hang up your cleats, he's gone. Valle's toughness also makes it hard to ignore that he doesn't need to be used in a gimmicky way. Line him up wherever you see fit and the sidelines are the only thing that can contain him. He has crazy athleticism and quickness that also lends him to be an electrifying return man. Keep your eyes on this one.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e5f16127798"} /-->

The spring to some players is considered 7on7 season, off-season football training, or they're ready to compete in their last middle school season for track/ baseball. If you an athlete, it can be all the above. I believe these five ballers fit that mold. They stay active and they stay ready for action. Sitting still is not an option because Friday nigh lights will be here before you know if and the hype needs to be met with proof. I can assure you that this article if full of players in their respective states ready to launch into high school stardom.

Kanai Kennedy

Kanai Kennedy

WA
ATH
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 165
POS ATH
CLASS 2028
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Kanai
Kennedy ATH
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
165
HS
Mount Tahoma
|
WA
Grab Bag of Elite 2028 ATHs Setting the Stage for HS
An athlete coming from the West Coast that embodies good instincts and speed.  Finding ways to be creative...
Written by Arlen Harris
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Kanai Kennedy

State: Washington
School: Mount Tahoma
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Highlights

King Rich Johnson

King Rich Johnson

CA
DB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 155
POS DB
CLASS 2028
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King
Rich Johnson DB
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
155
HS
Orange Lutheran
|
CA
Grab Bag of Elite 2028 ATHs Setting the Stage for HS
King Rich Johnson is one of the more talented running backs in his class that already holds a verbal...
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King Rich Johnson

State: California
School: Orange Lutheran
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Frederick Caffey

Frederick Caffey

NJ
ATH
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 150
POS ATH
CLASS 2028
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Frederick
Caffey ATH
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
Weight
150
HS
St. Joseph's Regional
|
NJ
Grab Bag of Elite 2028 ATHs Setting the Stage for HS
Frederick Caffey Jr. is a scat back who can change directions mid blink. His quick feet gets him...
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Frederick Caffey

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State: New Jersey
School: St. Joseph's Regional
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Trevion Holmes

Trevion Holmes

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 165
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Trevion
Holmes RB
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
165
FL
Grab Bag of Elite 2028 ATHs Setting the Stage for HS
Trevion Holmes is an ideal-sized athlete repping the 757 with an offer from the Colorado Buffs already.  Since...
Written by Arlen Harris
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Trevion Holmes

State: Florida
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Judah Naweli

Judah Naweli

UT
RB
HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 140
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Judah
Naweli RB
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
Weight
140
HS
Brighton
|
UT
Grab Bag of Elite 2028 ATHs Setting the Stage for HS
Judah Valle is an undersized lighting rod. Valle doesn’t try to play big unless you’re talking heart. He...
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State: Utah
School: Brighton
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