Pre-Season Class of 2028 Names To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1294184' first='Ridge' last='Janes']</strong> TE De Smet<br>(6'5" 225) - Advanced physical development for the incoming freshman TE prospect. A talented athlete in multiple sports. Runs well, has great hands and blocks well. Landed his first offers from UNLV and Miami University this spring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1312910' first='Max' last='Jones']</strong> WR Vianney<br>(6'5" 187) - Another receiver with great size and balls skills. Runs very well and is a match up problem for defenders. Recently picked up his first D1 offer from Ball State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1059896' first='Brock' last='Barrows']</strong> OL Lee's Summit West<br>(6'3" 270) - A talented offensive line prospect who had already made a name for himself as middle schooler. Had a very good spring and stood out at the KC Varsity combine back in May. Physical and athletic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1405389' first='Darrius' last='Smiley']</strong> OT St. Mary's<br>(6'6" 235) - Great size and frame on this incoming line prospect. Has good feet, is athletic and tenacious. Finishes his blocks well. Big things ahead for him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1405378' first='Zayre' last='Thomas']</strong> DE Raytown South<br>(6'2" 220) - Doesn't look like a freshman with his play or physically. Great motor and good first step. Had an impressive middle school career and was another 2028 standout at the 2024 KC Varsity combines. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1222936' first='Trevor' last='Walker']</strong> WR Ladue<br>(6'2" 165) - A big time playmaker at receiver and safety who should see the field sooner rather than later. Good speed, very good hands and route runner. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1405380' first='Jeremiah' last='Hull']</strong> WR Raymore - Peculiar<br>(6'4" 175) - Very impressive receiver prospect with great height and frame. Does a great job using his size and body against defenders. Has great concentration, hands and goes up and gets the ball at it's highest point or in a small window. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598541' first='Anthony' last='Busby'] Jr.</strong> LB SLUH<br> (6'0" 195) - Physical playmaker who can play multiple positions. Big hitter who plays the run tough and can also cover. Good ball skills and could play WR as well. Reminds me of fellow Jr. Billiken [player_tooltip player_id='392813' first='Keenan' last='Harris'] at the same stage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1240638' first='Jake' last='Nichols']</strong> QB St. Pius X <br>(6'1" 175) - Really skilled young quarterback with a strong and accurate arm. Can really rip it with velocity and accuracy. A promising talent who should get the attention of colleges in a hurry if he continues to develop at this rate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->