2028 Prospect Evaluation

<p>We continue our dive into Arkansas's future and evaluate the up-and-coming prospects. As they rise to the next level of high school, it's my pleasure to showcase the promising class of 2028 in the Natural State. If any prospects in the class of 2028 and beyond are interested in playing at the next level, feel free to DM me <a href="https://x.com/cedwardsNFL">@cedwardsNFL</a> on X.</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1373207' first='Lyric' last='O'Dell'] is a quick and decisive running back with solid post-snap vision who can locate running lanes and burst upfield. O'Dell can also hurt you in the receiving game, displaying strong hands, good hand-eye coordination, solid COD, and burst to get upfield after the catch. He is someone to keep an eye on in the future. </p>   <p>Note - 225 Squat</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/lyriciscool123/status/1818010856741027862 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1373219' first='Gabriel' last='Jaime'] transferred from Las Vegas to Malvern this year, bringing his versatility to the Leopards team. Jaime plays both defensive back and wide receiver, showcasing his athleticism. Defensively, he displays good fluidity, change of direction, and balance, along with good read and reaction to stay inside the hip pocket of receivers on breaks, not allowing room for separation over the middle and toward the boundary. He's a smooth route runner with good hand-eye coordination, body control, and strong hands to adjust mid-route and catch from his frame or win vs contest. </p>   <p>Note - 3.5 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/GJaime111/status/1787706948944863491 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1354197' first='Bryer' last='Hackler'] is a prospect to watch in the class of 2028. Currently, he plays tight end, wide receiver, and linebacker due to his versatility and physicality. Hackler is a smooth route runner who can create separation off breaks due to solid COD and burst. He displays good hand-eye coordination, body control, and strong hands to adjust mid-route and catch from his frame or win vs. contest, making himself a red zone and jump-ball threat. Defensively, he has good zone awareness with his COD and solid lateral agility to work and switch. He plays physically at the point of attack as well. </p>   <p>Note - 4.7 40</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/bryerhackler12/status/1819255568776716466 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1327484' first='Draveon' last='Mixon'] is a quick and elusive wide receiver out wide. Mixon displays a solid release due to solid acceleration and good foot quickness to eat up space quickly. He can create separation off breaks due to solid COD, balance, and burst, giving his quarterback a window. Good hands due to good hand-eye coordination with the ability to adjust way from his frame. He can make defenders miss after the catch due to his COD, burst, and good lateral agility to get upfield quickly.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700"></p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Draveon2Offical/status/1823501907018604877 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='931190' first='Elijah' last='Robertson'] displays good footwork with a strong base and knows how to use his hips to create torque, putting solid velocity on the football in his release. Solid ball placement and anticipation across all levels of the field. He's willing to stand inside the pocket, delivering the ball with accuracy under pressure. He has good pocket mobility, keeping his eyes down the field, inside or outside the pocket. This quarterback prospect is someone to watch. </p>   <p>Note - 4.78 40</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ElijahRob04/status/1816610559623647429 </div></figure>

We continue our dive into Arkansas's future and evaluate the up-and-coming prospects. As they rise to the next level of high school, it's my pleasure to showcase the promising class of 2028 in the Natural State. If any prospects in the class of 2028 and beyond are interested in playing at the next level, feel free to DM me @cedwardsNFL on X.