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Introducing the Class of 2028 in Arkansas – Part Five

Introducing the Class of 2028 in Arkansas – Part Five
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards July 21, 2024 @ 10:51 AM
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Jayven Shade
Jayven Shade 5'7" | 160 lbs | RB/LB | 2028
AR
Jeremiah Buckner
Jeremiah Buckner 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB/DB | 2028
AR
Jacob Spradlin
Jacob Spradlin 6'1" | 230 lbs | DL | 2028
AR
Fisher Tackett
Fisher Tackett 6'3" | 240 lbs | OL/DL | 2028
AR
Jon Richey
Jon Richey 5'8" | 170 lbs | RB | 2028
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are still diving into the future of Arkansas and evaluating the bright prospects. As they ascend to the next level of high school, it's my pleasure to showcase the promising class of 2028 in the Natural State. Any prospects in the class of 2028 and beyond, interested in playing at the next level, feel free to DM me <a href="https://x.com/cedwardsNFL">@cedwardsNFL</a> on X.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1343498' first='Jeremiah' last='Buckner']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"160","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Little Rock Parkview","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669d2e7dd0697"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1343498' first='Jeremiah' last='Buckner'] is a downhill, north-south runner, attacks through the running lanes with a solid burst. Post-snap, he displays solid vision to identify gaps and quickly accelerates, separating from first level defenders with ease. This young athlete's speed, decisiveness, and ability to evade tackles in open space are due to solid lateral agility and change of direction.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.3 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Gabe10945694342/status/1814145829961085305","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Gabe10945694342/status/1814145829961085305 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1196856"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669d2e7dd072b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1196856' first='Fisher' last='Tackett'] displays physicality with each rep, demonstrating solid foot speed off the snap to create leverage. He effectively uses his hands and has the capability to mirror rushers, due to good use of hands, balance, and foot quickness. His length allows him to control and dominate the opposition each rep. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 75" Wingspan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/tack15723/status/1805447432429256894","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/tack15723/status/1805447432429256894 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1341060"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669d2e7dd0776"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1341060' first='Jacob' last='Spradlin'] is quickly establishing himself as a force in the trenches, utilizing his solid lower body strength and power to disrupt both the run and the pass. Spradlin displays solid initial quickness off the snap with good use of hands to quickly shed and make a play in the backfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.7 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jacob69Spradlin/status/1724928946137972811","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jacob69Spradlin/status/1724928946137972811 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1083683"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669d2e7dd0815"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1083683' first='Jon' last='Richey'] excels as a north-south runner, attacking downhill with force. He has a sturdy build, runs with physicality, and demonstrates solid vision post-snap to find the running lane and power through tackles. He displays a strong natural balance and maintains good pad level, allowing him to absorb contact and gain extra yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 355 Squat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JonRichey2028/status/1759579419541176798","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JonRichey2028/status/1759579419541176798 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1343504"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669d2e7dd085d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1343504' first='Jayven' last='Shade'] displays solid lateral agility, speed and good contact balance with the burst that allows him to separate from the first level quickly with ease. Solid vision with body control and the agility to be a one-cut back. Good pad level, leg drive and active feet, helps him finish and create yards after contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.4 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JayShade23/status/1810513590752890936","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JayShade23/status/1810513590752890936 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We are still diving into the future of Arkansas and evaluating the bright prospects. As they ascend to the next level of high school, it's my pleasure to showcase the promising class of 2028 in the Natural State. Any prospects in the class of 2028 and beyond, interested in playing at the next level, feel free to DM me @cedwardsNFL on X.

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Jeremiah Buckner Jeremiah Buckner 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB/DB North Little Rock | 2028 State AR

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Jeremiah Buckner Jeremiah Buckner 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB/DB North Little Rock | 2028 State AR

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Fisher Tackett

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Jacob Spradlin

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Jon Richey

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Jayven Shade

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