Grab Bag of Elite 2028 ATHs Setting the Stage for HS
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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…
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Continue ReadingThe 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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?
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.