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Introducing the Class of 2028

Introducing the Class of 2028
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards August 2, 2024 @ 10:24 AM
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Tyce Fletcher
Tyce Fletcher 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB | 2028
AR
Christopher Buckhanan
Christopher Buckhanan 5'9" | 265 lbs | DL | 2028
AR
Kaleb Leak
Kaleb Leak 5'8" | 180 lbs | RB/LB | 2028
AR
Hudson McDaniel
Hudson McDaniel 5'11" | 185 lbs | EDGE/LB | 2028
AR
Braxton Canada
Braxton Canada 6'0" | 168 lbs | WR/QB | 2028
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We continue our dive into the future of Arkansas 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. 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_player":["1185661"],"_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-66acfa234218d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1185661' first='Hudson' last='McDaniel'] displays good quickness and explosiveness off the EDGE for his age. Demonstrating good foot quickness, solid pad level, and hand placement when engaging, allowing him to shed blocks quickly and make a play in the backfield. His quickness enables him to execute a speed rush around the arc, pressuring the pocket or sacking the quarterback effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HudsonMcDaniel8/status/1817729909575582084","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/HudsonMcDaniel8/status/1817729909575582084 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1336006"],"_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-66acfa23421f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1336006' first='Christopher' last='Buckhanan'] displays good power and strength in his role. His quickness in shedding blocks right off the snap is attributed to his power, good use of hands, and pad level. He consistently applies pressure in the pocket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/iam_buck14/status/1798883104167264696","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/iam_buck14/status/1798883104167264696 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["854260"],"_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-66acfa2342241"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='854260' first='Braxton' last='Canada'] displays a smooth route-running ability, coupled with the quickness to stretch the field vertically. He displays good footwork and a quick release off the line of scrimmage, achieving impressive separation at route breaks due to his good change of direction, body control, and burst. He also demonstrates strong hands and good hand-eye coordination.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.3 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BraxtonCanada13/status/1804870677796708860","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/BraxtonCanada13/status/1804870677796708860 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1353999"],"_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-66acfa234228d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1353999' first='Tyce' last='Fletcher'] is a riser on my board for the class of 2028. His footwork is solid in the pocket, providing a strong base. Fletcher displays a strong arm with good velocity and power, from his ability to step into his throws with good torque. He can fit the ball into tight windows or layer it over defenders with good touch. His ball placement is solid, with the anticipation to lead his receivers at all levels of the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi Sport Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TyceFletcher/status/1816987418299674854","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/TyceFletcher/status/1816987418299674854 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1205994"],"_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-66acfa23422d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1205994' first='Kaleb' last='Leak'] showcases good power and speed at the running back position. He displays a quick first step and solid burst through tackles. With good vision behind the line of scrimmage, he can identify running lanes or evade early penetration, using his solid contact balance and leg drive to break tackles and get upfield to the second level quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/D1_kp22/status/1814449796654289003","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/D1_kp22/status/1814449796654289003 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We continue our dive into the future of Arkansas 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. Any prospects in the class of 2028 and beyond, interested in playing at the next level, feel free to DM me @cedwardsNFL on X.

Hudson McDaniel

Hudson McDaniel

AR
EDGE/LB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 185
POS EDGE/LB
CLASS 2028
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Hudson
McDaniel EDGE/LB
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
185
HS
Cabot
|
AR
Introducing the Class of 2028
Hudson McDaniel displays good quickness and explosiveness off the EDGE for his age. Demonstrating good foot quickness, solid...
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Hudson McDaniel

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State: Arkansas
School: Cabot
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Christopher Buckhanan

Christopher Buckhanan

AR
DL
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 265
POS DL
CLASS 2028
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Christopher
Buckhanan DL
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
265
HS
Pine Bluff
|
AR
Introducing the Class of 2028
Christopher Buckhanan displays good power and strength in his role. His quickness in shedding blocks right off the...
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Christopher Buckhanan

State: Arkansas
School: Pine Bluff
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Braxton Canada

Braxton Canada

AR
WR/QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 168
POS WR/QB
CLASS 2028
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Braxton
Canada WR/QB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
168
HS
Greenwood
|
AR
Introducing the Class of 2028
Braxton Canada displays a smooth route-running ability, coupled with the quickness to stretch the field vertically. He displays...
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Braxton Canada

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State: Arkansas
School: Greenwood
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Tyce Fletcher

Tyce Fletcher

AR
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 195
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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Tyce
Fletcher QB
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
Weight
195
HS
Cabot
|
AR
Introducing the Class of 2028
Tyce Fletcher is a riser on my board for the class of 2028. His footwork is solid in...
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Tyce Fletcher

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School: Cabot
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Kaleb Leak

Kaleb Leak

AR
RB/LB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB/LB
CLASS 2028
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Kaleb
Leak RB/LB
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
Weight
180
HS
Bryant
|
AR
Introducing the Class of 2028
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Kaleb Leak

State: Arkansas
School: Bryant
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