PRZ Next West Virginia Class of 2028 – Recruiting Board
![PRZ Next West Virginia Class of 2028 – Recruiting Board](https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/06/WV-Recruiting-Board-FINAL-1.jpg?w=1024)
In this article:
Covering the country, I see literally tens of thousands of middle school football players every year. Some states feature middle school prospects–specifically 8th graders–that are really advanced in terms of having a social media presence, capturing quality film and looking…
Access all of Prep Redzone Next and Prep Redzone
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingCovering the country, I see literally tens of thousands of middle school football players every year. Some states feature middle school prospects–specifically 8th graders–that are really advanced in terms of having a social media presence, capturing quality film and looking towards the next level early. While there are some states where the recruiting hysteria that exists on the high school level, hasn’t really trickled down to the middle school/junior high level. For better or for worse, below are the 2028 West Virginia prospects that have crossed my desk in some fashion or another. This is obviously not every 2028 prospect in the state, nor am I saying these are the best. These are simply who I’ve seen and where they project, in my opinion based off June 2024.
Position: Athlete
1.) Recruiting Priority – High
It will be interesting to see where Thorn ultimately ends up, as he starts his high school football journey. Thorn was a thorn in the side for any team he played against last season as an 8th grader at Jackson Middle School, with numbers that tell the whole story. In eight games, had 29 receptions for 920 yards and 14 touchdowns and 19 carries for 3725 yards and four touchdowns. Defensively, he recorded 74 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles. On special teams, returned two kickoffs for touchdowns, recovered three onside kicks and blocked two extra point attempts.
Highlights
Workman is a big kid that played primarily Quarterback and Defensive End during his 8th grade season this past fall. Built more like a Defensive End than a Quarterback as of June 2024, he was a chore for opposing defenses to bring down. More than just a big kid, Workman showed athleticism by returning kicks and not being afraid to take off and scramble when he needed to. Where he ultimately ends up playing long term could be up for debate, as his frame and ability allowed for the Tight End position to creep into my mind as a possibility.
Highlights
After relocating from Utah to West Virginia, Villa will be taking the field this fall for the defending Class AAA WVSSAC State Champion, Martinsburg Bulldogs. Right now he’s listed as an Athlete because depending on how he develops I can see him being a next level player at multiple positions. Watching his 8th grade film from Utah, Villa made som incredible plays at that Outside Linebacker/Defensive End/Edge position, where he was simply too athletic for the big Offensive Tackles he was lined up across from. I lost track of how many batted balls I saw him jump up and get a paw on. He’s also a highly athletic kid that doesn’t look out of place running routes as a bigger/thicker Wide Receiver on the offensive side of the ball. Time will tell, but look for him to make an immediate impact as a freshman.
Highlights
As for as 2028s go in West Virginia, Porter is one of the most dynamic prospects in The Mountain State. He’ll be off to Niro High School for the fall season, where he’ll attempt to replace some of the production his brother, Nudy Hall, who graduates. Expect Porter to get a nice chunk of playing time in a Running Back/Slot Receiver type of role. Watching him on film, it’s easy to see why he was named the Kanawha County MVP after a great 8th grade season at South Charleston Middle.
Highlights
2.) Recruiting Priority – Developmental
Grayson Dinger
Grayson
Dinger
5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH
Fairmont Senior | 2028
WV
| Fairmont – The only reason Dinger isn’t listed as a High Priority, is a lack of film and not being able to see more of him. In the clips I have seen of him, he changes direction very well and appears to be put together. He’s a Running Back/Linebacker type, with the Linebacker taking the lead right now in terms of projections. That said, I can’t rule out a move to Strong Safety. His brother,
Cannon Dinger
Cannon
Dinger
5'9" | 165 lbs | WR
Fairmont Senior | 2025
State
WV
, is highly ranked among other 2025 W. Virginia prospects and is a WR/FS that has picked up some FCS offers and a PWO from the Mountaineers.
Isaiah Waminan
Isaiah
Waminan
5'11" | 150 lbs | ATH
Point Pleasant | 2028
WV
| Point Pleasant – There’s a lot to be excited about when it comes to Waminan as a football player, just getting ready to begin his high school career. He lists himself at 5-foot-11 and 150-pounds with adequate muscle mass as well. He’s a Wide Receiver/Defensive Back type with obvious length as a plus too. He falls under the Athlete distinction, due to not knowing how he’ll continue to grow. Right now, as of June 2024, looks to be a Safety if I had to project him; However, bigger Cornerbacks and Wide Receivers are highly coveted. Either way, improving speed and quickness will help him in many ways, as he progresses.
3.) Recruiting Priority – Not Enough Information Available
Elijah Smith Elijah Smith 5'10" | 165 lbs | ATH WV | John Adams Middle School – No film, private social media. Looks the part in pictures, also wrestles and runs track.
Position: Defensive Line
1.) Recruiting Priority – High
I love what I’ve seen out of Tyson on film. As football continues to change and some positions around the country get on heaters in terms of popularity, Tyson has opened my eyes as an Edge defender. Not necessarily and Outside Linebacker, but not a Defensive End either. On tape, he’s explosive and strong, which allows him to almost spring into the backfield off the snap. He plays Running Back on the offensive side of the ball and with that, comes excellent feet and quickness. In talking with our WV Prep Hoops counterparts, Tyson plays the same physical and hard-nosed style on the basketball court.
Highlights
2.) Recruiting Priority – Developmental
Paul Cochran
Paul
Cochran
5'10" | 215 lbs | DL
Riverside | 2028
WV
| Riverside – To be clear, I like a lot of Cochran brings to the table right now. He’s a strong, thick kid at 5-foot-11 and 215-pounds. Currently benching 265 pounds and should be up near 300 in no time. I also love that he’s a wrestler, as he finished 2nd at Heavyweight in the Region 4 West Virginia Youth Wrestling Association tournament this past February. Cochran also plays Offensive Line and is strong there, too. Comparatively across the country, as of June 2024, he’s shorter/lighter in stature than a lot of the upper-echelon Defensive Ends and doesn’t currently fit the mold (in terms of size/frame) of what the next level is looking for right now. He will certainly be a very good player over the next four years, and could easily develop into a player that goes well beyond that.
3.) Recruiting Priority – Not Enough Information Available
David Browning David Browning 6'0" | 215 lbs | DL Chapmanville | 2028 WV | Chapmanville – No film or social media readily available as of June 2024.
Grayson Ashley | Independence – Looks the part in pictures at 6-foot-1, 205-pounds, but there is no film or social media readily available as of June 2024.
Steven Kinney
Steven
Kinney
5'11" | 210 lbs | DL
Nitro | 2028
WV
| Nitro – Talented wrestler that finished 4th in the state tournament this past February. Looks the part, but no film or social media readily available as of June 2024.
Position: Linebacker
1.) Recruiting Priority – High
Some kids just have an “IT” factor about them, and what “IT” is,
Brody Kehler
Brody
Kehler
5'9" | 160 lbs | LB
University | 2028
WV
has it. I make it a point to say it every time it makes sense, but I feel very strongly about the fact that kids who wrestle, often make the best tacklers on the football field. Kehler is a six-time West Virginia state wrestling champion and the ability certainly translates. While Kehler played Running Back and took direct snaps as a Quarterback on the offensive side of the ball during his 8th grade season, his play at Linebacker is what should excite folks. Watching him read and diagnose a play, then navigate the muck to get into position to make a play is text book. He plays fast and unrelenting.
Highlights
As of June 2024,
Colton Roberson
Colton
Roberson
6'0" | 175 lbs | LB
Pendleton County | 2028
WV
is the top 2028 Linebacker in West Virginia, in my humble opinion. Coming off an 8th grade season where he tallied 80 tackles, with 15 of them resulting in a loss, he checks every box in terms of an upcoming prospect that projects to be a highly recruited player. Size – at 6-foot and 175-pounds, he already has a muscled up frame that is ready for the pounding of Friday night lights. Speed – also a Running Back on the offensive side of the ball, he doesn’t mess around with unnecessary movement and gets to where he’s going at full speed. His 1,300 yards and 18 touchdowns in seven games, personifies this. Athleticism – he defends the pass better than most DBs at this level and has the hips to turn and run with most RBs and TEs. Overall, he’s simply a talented young man that schools will surely be after.
Highlights
Like
Brody Kehler
Brody
Kehler
5'9" | 160 lbs | LB
University | 2028
WV
and
Colton Roberson
Colton
Roberson
6'0" | 175 lbs | LB
Pendleton County | 2028
WV
, who are also prospects listed as High Priority Linebackers, Lambert was a force on both sides of the ball. This past season, Lambert was a catalyst for Logan Middle’s undefeated season and Mid-Valley Athletic Conference title–its first since 2018. He was unstoppable at Running Back, using his tremendous size (listed at 6-foot-2, 215-pounds) to run over, around and through people. There’s not too many 8th grade RBs at that size, that stay at Running Back for the duration of their playing days–which I why I think the traits Lambert has, translates to Linebacker so well. On top of the size and physicality on the gridiron, he also plays basketball–which translates to hand-eye coordination and spacial awareness.
Highlights
Hailing from Morgantown, right there in the epicenter of a crazed Mountaineer fanbase, King is Linebacker to keep eyes on over the next four years. A two-sport athlete, he’s also a standout as a Catcher on the baseball diamond. He brings that same toughness and athleticism to the Linebacker position. He has pretty good agility and possesses a powerful core with strong legs, that not only help him spring up out of his Cather’s stance, but also helps him roll through contact when tackling. What’s scary enough, is that King and
Colton Roberson
Colton
Roberson
6'0" | 175 lbs | LB
Pendleton County | 2028
WV
both played together on the same WV Elite 7v7 team in the spring.
Highlights
Position: Offensive Line
1.) Recruiting Priority – High
There’s no sugarcoating the fact that Avery is a big of a project, as he gets set to enter Huntington High School. That said, there’s also no sugarcoating the fact that even the best coaches in the world can’t teach size, and Avery certainly has that at 6-foot-4 and 310-pounds. He was part of an undefeated 8th grade Fairland Middle School Dragons (Ohio) team this past season and will look to continue at as he moves into high school. Avery is a mountain of a young man who is getting better and better with each new clip I see. His agility and foot work still have a ways to go, but the improvements he has made since the season ended in October, tell me he’ll get there in time.
Highlights
2.) Recruiting Priority – Developmental
Tripp Setliff
Tripp
Setliff
5'10" | 270 lbs | OL
Huntington | 2028
WV
| Huntington – Like
Tyler Avery
Tyler
Avery
6'4" | 310 lbs | OL
Huntington | 2028
WV
, Setliff is another big O-Linemen that will be at Huntington High School this upcoming fall. Setliff is listed right around the 5-foot-10 and 270-pound mark, but honestly looks like he could be a little taller and closer to 300-pounds. I got to watch Setliff twice in the past two years, both as a member of the Kentucky Future Stars program. When Setliff can get his paws on an opposing D-Linemen, there’s not many that can push him away and defeat the block. As of June 2024, where Setliff lacks right now is mobility, agility and flexibility. In my opinion, he has to be inside right now to protect him from going against speedy Edge rushers. The power he plays with is unquestioned and is ideal for an offense that focuses running the ball with power between the tackles. If he can become more athletic and develop overall, he’ll see more opportunities.
3.) Recruiting Priority – Not Enough Information Available
Jacob Britton
Jacob
Britton
6'0" | 220 lbs | OL
Doddridge County | 2028
WV
| Unknown HS – Looks the part in pictures at 6-foot, 210-pounds of muscle, but there is no film or social media readily available as of June 2024.
Noah Howell Noah Howell 5'11" | 225 lbs | OL WV | Unknown HS – Have heard he has some ability at 5-foot-11 and 225-pounds, but there is no film or social media readily available as of June 2024.
Position: Quarterback
1.) Recruiting Priority – High
I promise you, one way or another, you will be hearing a ton about Brock Briggs at Spring Valley High School over the next four years. I’m a firm believer in genetics and with big brother Bryce Biggs playing O-Line at West Virginia and sister Audrey Biggs committed to play hoops at Pitt–the writing is on the wall. He already comes with excellent size, listed at 6-foot-2 and 175-pounds as of June 2024. While size will certainly help get his foot in the door, it’s the athletic ability he possesses that will keep him in the room. Plays a dual-threat style of Quarterback and can take off with his long strides at any time. On designed runs, he can take off like a Wide Receiver galloping in open space and/or dip a shoulder and use that big frame to run somebody over. The lefty QB is still crafting his throwing motion–and interestingly enough he says Tight End is also an option via social media. We’ll see here.
Highlights
Up above in the Athlete section,
Brady Thorn
Brady
Thorn
5'10" | 155 lbs | ATH
Parkersburg | 2028
WV
was the first prospect written about (alphabetical order) and we went in-depth with some of the numbers provided. On the offensive side of the ball, a Wide Receiver can’t catch and a Running Back can’t carry what isn’t given to them–that’s where QB
Karson Gooch
Karson
Gooch
6'2" | 152 lbs | QB
Parksersburg | 2028
WV
comes in. Since we first wrote about Gooch back in March, he now lists himself at 6-foot-2 and 152-pounds, which is two inches and seven pounds heavier than three months ago. He’s been busy on the baseball diamond this spring/summer and I haven’t seen any new football stuff posted in a while. That said, his fall season was enough for me to think highly of his ability.
Highlights
Yet another member off the WV Elite 7v7 team,
Maddox Twigg
Maddox
Twigg
6'1" | 190 lbs | QB
Morgantown | 2028
WV
jons Linebackers
Colton Roberson
Colton
Roberson
6'0" | 175 lbs | LB
Pendleton County | 2028
WV
and
Brooks King
Brooks
King
5'10" | 175 lbs | LB
Morgantown | 2028
WV
as talented 2028 prospects on the squad. For starters, Twigg passes the eye test right away in terms of height, size and overall build–reminding me a ton of what Kane Archer (currently-ranked No.1 overall prospect in Arkansas for the class of 2026) looked like as an 8th grader. He has a Howitzer for an arm and can throw the ball all over the field, from anywhere on the field. On film he makes countless off platform throws that could drive a coach insane, but somehow the ball consistently arrives accurately. On top of arm strength, Twigg isn’t a one-trick pony and can scramble a bit too. His athleticism is no secret, as he’s been able to drunk a basketball since early in 7th grade. The West Virginia Mountaineers won’t have to travel too far to recruit him, as he’ll be at Morgantown High School.
Highlights
No matter who you ask, or how you slice it, Quarterbacks are judged by two things: wins and/or stats. For Bluefield’s
Max Simpson
Max
Simpson
6'0" | 170 lbs | QB
Bluefield | 2028
WV
, he checks both boxes after an impressive 8th grade campaign last season. The incoming freshman prospect helped Bluefield to an unblemished 8-0 record on the season, and did so in impressive fashion. On the year Simpson reports a 69.3% completion percentage, in addition to 1,217 passing yards in just eight games. A stat that’s even more telling and impressive, is the fact that accounted for 26 touchdowns and recorded just one interception. Putting up points is great, but protecting the ball is sometimes viewed as even more important. He hasn’t slowed down since the regular season concluded, this summer he’s camped at Gardner-Webb, East Carolina, Virginia Tech and NC State.
Highlights
As mentioned above in
Max Simpson
Max
Simpson
6'0" | 170 lbs | QB
Bluefield | 2028
WV
‘s write up, Quarterbacks are judged by wins and/or stats, period. Grigsby is another one that checks the boxes of both. One of the most physically-developed QBs in this West Virginia 2028 class, Grigsby certainly doesn’t skip many days in the weight room. This past fall, as QB1 at West Side Middle School, Grigsby helped the Wolfpack to its second consecutive appearance in the Kanawha County championship game–and boy did he show up big in the title game this year. The dual-threat QB finished the day going 8-of-12 for 201 yards and three touchdowns, against John Adams Middle School.
Highlights
I’m not big into making comparisons between 8th graders and accomplished players on the college and professional level, but it’s really difficult for me to not compare
Brock Green
Brock
Green
6'3" | 220 lbs | QB
Independence | 2028
WV
and future NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger. Green is a load at the QB position, listed between 6-foot-2 and 6-foot-4, and 215-to-225-pounds, depending on where you look–regardless, that’s among the biggest 2028 QBs in the country. This past season he led the Independence Patriots to an undefeated season and Raleigh County Championship, rewriting the record books in the process. The Raleigh County MVP set the single-season record with 1,530 yards through the air and 23 touchdowns, with just two interceptions. The big fella’ plated an exclamation point on his 8th grade season and middle school career in the championship game W over Trap Hill. In the 48-18 blowout, Green went 6-of-8 through the air for 177 yards and two touchdowns, also tacking on four rushing attempts for 50 yards and two additional scores.
Highlights
2.) Recruiting Priority – Developmental
Maddox Bowen
Maddox
Bowen
5'8" | 135 lbs | QB
Madonna | 2028
WV
| Madonna – Bowen has significant room to grow as of June 2024, listed at 5-foot-8 and 135-pounds headed into his freshman season. While not the biggest, he’s a mobile Quarterback that can spin the ball a decent amount when he’s able to set his feet and throw. This past season he recorded 16 total touchdowns, 12 through the air and four on the ground. Comes with intangibles too, was a tam captain on the gridiron this season and has been a four-sport athlete (football, wrestling, baseball and basketball) during his pre-high school days. Hopefully the size comes and he continues to develop.
Position: Running Back
1.) Recruiting Priority – High
From what I can tell, Running Back
Malakhi Hope
Malakhi
Hope
5'10" | 165 lbs | RB
Riverside | 2028
WV
is only starting to scratch the surface of what kind of football player he could become, over the next four years. At 5-foot-10 and 165-pounds he was a one-man highlight reel for Valley PK-8 this past season. Whether taking direct snaps at Quarterback, lining up as a Slot Wide Receiver, or at his natural Running Back position–Hope was a big play waiting to happen at any time. For example, in Valley’s Homecoming game victory over Western Greenbrier in late September, Hope did it all with five total touchdowns – two rushing touchdowns, one receiving touchdown, a punt return for a score and he even threw a touchdown pass. He’s a bit lean right now and is starting to get into the weight room, once he puts it all together, Hope will be a fun one to watch.
Highlights
2.) Recruiting Priority – Developmental
Zach Hickman Zach Hickman 5'9" | 145 lbs | RB Bridgeport | 2028 WV | Bridgeport – Without knowing a single thing about him, it took me all of :2 seconds of his 8th grade highlights to identify Hickman was. As the team was lining up on the very first play of his film, Hickman just looked different than his teammates. Appears to have a decent build on him and is listed at 5-foot-8 and 145-pounds as of June 2024. Also a fast-to-the-ball Linebacker, Hickman was the main source of offense for Bridgeport Middle School this past season. Operating out of a formation that allowed him to take direct snaps, it was a bit of an unconventional. I think he’s certainly a player to know, I’d just like to see him take regular handoffs and pitches, to see if it changes his performance.
3.) Recruiting Priority – Not Enough Information Available
Brian Poindexter Jr. Brian Poindexter Jr. 5'8" | 150 lbs | RB North Marion | 2028 WV | North Marion – Listed at 5-foot-8 and 150-pounds and claims a 4.9 forty. Also runs track and plays basketball. Social media is private and no film is readily available as of June 2024.
Mason Bryant Mason Bryant 5'7" | 160 lbs | RB Cabell Midland | 2028 WV | Cabell Midland – Have heard this is some ability, but there is no film or social media readily available as of June 2024.
Nolan Forrest
Nolan
Forrest
5'9" | 160 lbs | RB
Spring Mills | 2028
WV
| Spring Mills – Puts in obvious work in the off-season in terms of training, looks like he’s on the cusp of becoming a prospect to know. However, there is no film and minimal social media readily available as of June 2024.
Position: Wide Receiver
1.) Recruiting Priority – High
Get ready to hear a lot about budding two-sport star
Carson Christian
Carson
Christian
6'2" | 165 lbs | WR
Cabell Midland | 2028
WV
, who will be at Cabell Midland this upcoming fall season. Perhaps an even more talented basketball player than he is football player, Christian is a nightmare on the outside as a Wide Receiver on offense. Standing a reported 6-foot-2 and 165-pounds, he already had a distinct height advantage–then factor in his vertical and there weren’t many balls he wasn’t coming down with. Recently learned he’ll be making the switch to play Defensive End on the high school level, which gives me good reason to believe he’ll be adding significant weight to go with his already-impressive length and ball skills.
Highlights
Without question one of the most advanced route runners I’ve come across in this West Virginia 2028 class. Right now he appears to have average height (no official measurements), but watching him put his foot in the ground and break off a slant or a comeback is a thing of beauty. He comes with the speed and agility to be an instant threat on the outside. Above in the Quarterback section, I wrote about
Peyton Grigsby
Peyton
Grigsby
5'11" | 160 lbs | QB
Capital High School | 2028
WV
and all the success West Side Middle School had this past season–well, guess who his go-to Wide Receiver was on the Kanawha County championship-winning team was. Williams Jr. will be off to Herbert Hoover High School this fall and I expect him to turn heads early.
Highlights
When talking about the most gifted two-way players in this West Virginia 2028 class, Capital’s
Turay Rush
Turay
Rush
WR
Capital | 2028
WV
better be within the first few names mentioned in the conversation. While he’s nice as a Defensive Back, honestly probably the best I’ve seen in the state thus far, I’m super high on what I’ve seen as a Wide Receiver. As of June 2024, he checks a lot of boxes in terms of speed, hands/ball skills and his ability to create separation in his routes. The younger brother of former Capital High School and Eastern Michigan D-Linemen Turan Rush, little brother is certainly one to keep an eye on. The combination of advanced skill already on display and some genetics, makes him a no-brainer to watch.
Highlights
The defending Class AAA WVSSAC State Champion Martinsburg Bulldogs will add more firepower to an already explosive offense, with the
Kason Warden
Kason
Warden
5'9" | 160 lbs | WR
Martinsburg | 2028
WV
getting ready to take the field this fall. Another prospect that doesn’t miss any lifting sessions, Warden is a good looking option coming up as a Slot receiver. He lists himself at 5-foot-9 and 160-pounds, with more than adequate muscle mass on top of that. He’s a quicker WR that seems to explode once the ball in his hands and he has some room to move around. Plays with a bit of a chip on his shoulder and isn’t afraid to block or get physical if he needs to. Also comes with experience of running the ball and playing Cornerback on the defensive side of the ball.
Highlights
I originally got my eyes on Calhoun as a seventh-grader, when he was trying out to play for the Tennessee Future Stars team and I caught notice. It’s been a few years, but when his name came around again I instantly liked what I saw (again). In the Quarterback section above I talked about all the success
Max Simpson
Max
Simpson
6'0" | 170 lbs | QB
Bluefield | 2028
WV
had at Bluefield Middle School past season, well, Paxtyn Calhoun was on the receiving end of many of those passes that helped them to an 8-0 record. He’s been a tremendous deep threat at his listed size of 6-foot and 170-pounds and I can’t wait to see what happens when weight room work and physical maturation kicks in for him.
Highlights
2.) Recruiting Priority – Developmental
Ean Wasonga | Point Pleasant – I love what I see out of Wasonga in terms of his quickness and route running, as he gets set to start his freshman season at Point Pleasant High School in the fall. Currently listed somewhere between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-8, and likely in the 120-135-pound range. Comes with really impressive agility and quickness–almost rubber band-like. He’ll need to beef up and add some mass on his bones over the next calendar year, but he if he develops, he should be a nice one.
Elijah Moody
Elijah
Moody
6'1" | 160 lbs | DB
Nitro | 2028
WV
| Nitro – The younger brother of 2025 Quarterback
Josh Moody
Josh
Moody
6'2" | 195 lbs | QB
Nitro | 2025
State
WV
, currently ranked our No.1 QB in West Virginia for that class, the only thing keeping
Elijah Moody
Elijah
Moody
6'1" | 160 lbs | DB
Nitro | 2028
WV
off the High Priority list is the lack of film I’ve been able to track down as of June 2024. In the non-game action I have seen, he looks the part of a very promising Wide Receiver in terms of size, speed and foot work. If you follow the blood lines and believe in genetics, there’s no reason to believe Moody won’t end up as one of the top 2028s in the state when all is said and done.
Layne Coffman
Layne
Coffman
6'0" | 160 lbs | WR
Nitro | 2028
WV
| Nitro – Staying on the Nitro train, Coffman is another prospect whose name has crossed my desk, with positive thoughts. That said, he also has very minimal film readily available at this point. Also a 1st Basemen on the diamond, he’s a taller kid at 6-foot and is listed in the 150-to-160-pound mark. Looking forward to our HS scouts being able to evaluate more.
Crosby Morris
Crosby
Morris
6'3" | 155 lbs | WR
Brooke | 2028
WV
| Brooke – As of June 2024, I’ve only been able to track down four clips of Crosby from this past season (one of which being a defensive clip) and while there’s certainly a lot that peeks my interest, I can’t definitively deliver my thoughts because there’s not enough film. Believe me, watching a 6-foot-3 WR in the 8th grade is certainly exciting but it’s just not enough of a sample size. My hunch is that Morris, who also appears to be a heck of a basketball player too, is going to be a very good prospect once he adds some weight. Like
Elijah Moody
Elijah
Moody
6'1" | 160 lbs | DB
Nitro | 2028
WV
, the only thing holding me up is enough film.
Position: Kicker/Defensive Back
2.) Recruiting Priority – Developmental
Ben Smith Ben Smith K Fairmont Senior | 2028 WV | Fairmont– I won’t ever pretend to evaluate or give my thoughts on a prospect playing a position, that I have minimal knowledge of. That said, future Fairmont Kicker/Punter specialist Ben Smith Ben Smith K Fairmont Senior | 2028 WV is a name that came across my deck. As of earlier in June 2024, he was consistently hitting Field Goals from 30-yards out and has hit from as far out as 40.
Shannon Mitchell
Shannon
Mitchell
5'7" | 110 lbs | DB
Capital | 2028
WV
| Capital – Mitchell is another prospect that could/may easily find his way on to the priority list of 2028 prospects, once they get evaluated on the high school level. He has impressive clips in both pads, and 7v7, as both a Wide Receiver and Defensive Back. Has long legs on a shorter torso, which leads me to believe he’s got a decent amount of growing left to do. I’m unsure on height (it’s not listed anywhere) and that’s an important metric, no matter how ya’ slice it. That said, ball skills and ability check out. Keep an eye here.