2028 Rankings Update: Scout’s Notes for Players 100-91

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Be sure to follow me on Twitter at</em>&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/BrendanScoutsNJ">@BrendanScoutsNJ</a>&nbsp;<em>for the latest prospect-specific coverage both during the season and off-season.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>For my complete, comprehensive coverage for the class of 2028 rankings, scroll down the bottom of this article to read more!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Enjoy our newest rankings release by using promo code “mankarious30” for 30% off your first subscription to Prep Redzone New Jersey</em></strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Unlike other media outfits in the industry, <a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzoneNJ">@PrepRedzoneNJ</a> provides the industry's deepest high school ranking pool for each graduating class in the Garden State... AND we share our team's scouting notes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See those notes below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#100: [player_tooltip player_id='1230986' first='Jayden' last='Graves'] 2028 5'8" 150 LB Oakcrest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Maintains tackling leverage on kickoff; bounces it outside when running at RB; a lot of special teams kickoff reps on freshman; stands still when analyzing play on defense; might be a nickel or OLB; does not work to actively avoid</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#99: [player_tooltip player_id='1220477' first='Jack' last='Finnegan'] 2028 6'0" 160 WR Montgomery</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Reads leverage of a defender and takes the release he is given; accepts the ball, not necessarily going to take it and catch it; reliable target and is coached well; show him try to sink his hips and play scramble drill well; used out of the backfield and on reverses too; willing to throw a crack block</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#98: [player_tooltip player_id='1148418' first='Cherub' last='Perry'] 2028 5'11" 225 RB Hammonton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Shifty in the later levels of a defense; edge player who slow plays things a bit; big back who has somewhat light feet and is a little shifty; played freshman ball and was not as physically imposing as you would hope for; takes a moment to get going full speed; running power and ability will improve as he lowers his pad level; seen him run into the back of his offensive line and then bounce; needs a few steps to get going; needs to mature as a running back</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#97: [player_tooltip player_id='1280917' first='Mike' last='Auntes'] 2028 QB St. Peter's Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can throw a dart to his target through a tight window; slow motion, despite ball exploding out; looks like he short arms throws a bit; only 1 clip</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#96: [player_tooltip player_id='1548605' first='Patrick' last='Randolph'] 2028 5'10" 185 RB Park Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>No need for an 8 minute tape; played varsity snaps; protects ball as he bursts through the line; can get tackled from behind; carries the ball a bit too low; linebacker who gets to his drop and settles; runs upright; will bowl someone over but do so using his chest; tackles and tracks nearside hip well; has some vision to set up load blockers in a defense's later levels; keeps feet moving well as he approaches a pile; have not seen him play true coverage often, play man, or chase to the sideline yet; probably a linebacker at the next level</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#95: [player_tooltip player_id='1597973' first='Omari' last='Billings'] 2028 6'0" 160 DB St. Peter's Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Needs highlight film, currently has clips; capable of gaining the sideline and turning upfield at moments; safety; reads keys well, is physical, will use his body to break up pass attempts; commits to playing early to the pass late to the run, will get low and wrap, not afraid to stick his head in there to make tackles</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#94: [player_tooltip player_id='1074998' first='Vin' last='Russo'] 2028 6'0" 170 LB St. Joseph's Regional</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Played freshman, maybe some JV; Apexes #2 vs twins; hips must be more fluid; can lay a bit hit; takes on oncoming blockers to second level with shoulder; can find a gap to shimmy through in space to come up and make tackles; breaks down and comes to balance well when tackling; want to see him tackle a bit lower; not all clips on his highlights are flattering, despite making the play - sometimes discretion is the better part of valor; uses hands to catch the ball sometimes and high points</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#93: [player_tooltip player_id='1163208' first='Chris' last='Forte'] 2028 6'2" 330 OL Camden Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Big bodied individual; lean son people a bit; has a hard time moving his feet; played either guard position; able to deliver solid blows when down blocking, large enough to occupy two defenders at once; need clips of him moving in space, on doubles, pulling, and blitz pickup</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#92: [player_tooltip player_id='1284231' first='Ah'Zaya' last='Coleman'] 2028 5'9" 145 DB Camden Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Running back that is able to slip out of the backfield and deceive pass rushers as a safety outlet for quarterback; tackles high, uses strength to sling defenders down rather than technique or leverae; does nto read keys yet; takes ok angles to the ball carrier</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#91: [player_tooltip player_id='1597964' first='Lukas' last='Iliescu'] 2028 6'0" 185 TE Southern Regional</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Played limited varsity snaps; tight end able to slip inside down blocks, readjust his route, and high point the ball well; avoids second elvel defenders on kickoff nicely; has a decent base and gets chest to chest when down blocking as an in-light tight end; uses hands nicely to influence defenders upfield when he must slip past; has an upward bend in his back when drive blocking off the line</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Class of 2028 Rankings Release</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-114-101">Ranking Notes, Players #114-101</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-100-91">Ranking Notes, Players #100-91</a><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->