2028 Rankings Update: Scout’s Notes for Players 20-11

<!-- 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>#20: [player_tooltip player_id='1140613' first='Chris' last='Smith Jr.'] 2028 5'9" 150 ATH Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Receiver; played freshman ball; not fast or strong yet, can get tackled with good form; uses hands to grab, can high point, gets feet down; corner who high points ball very well; tracks ball over shoulder well; safety; can accelerate, not super fast, when needed; double move hips were relatively fluid, nice with upside; appears technically sound, physical maturity not there just yet; good timing, will turn and look for ball</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#19: [player_tooltip player_id='1279669' first='Akeem' last='Jones Jr.'] 2028 6'1" 190 EDGE St. Augustine Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Linebacker who aligns on #2 in space, more than likely coming; tackles to his leverage. looks like varsity film; ought to fight reach and string out plays rather than play them from underneath as it gains too much yardage; runs a bit too far upfield when defending the run; excellent pursuit, will chace toss plays down way from the backside; have not seen him bend the corner just yet or pass defend</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#18: [player_tooltip player_id='1230358' first='Elliott' last='Yirenkyi'] 2028 5'9" 145 WR Irvington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Receiver; good route sell on double move; can absorb a hit and maintain catch through contact; can get behind people at moments; uses hands to catch the ball; can sink hips more when breaking stem of route; uses hands when he can; absorbs a lot of contact and maintains possession; think he broke into varsity as season went on; has a little shake and bake to him, will get better used a lot on bubble routes; appears to have trustworthy hands; want to see him attack, come back to the ball more</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#17: [player_tooltip player_id='972677' first='Terrance' last='Barnes'] 2028 5'6" 140 DB Camden Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>No need for an 11 minute freshman highlight tape; safety, not totally committed to back pedal drop; high points the ball and uses his hands very well; jumps extremely high; very low, good tackler - probably tied to his wrestling background; unafraid to mix it up in run game; want to see him tackle and roll to leverage; extremely high leaper, can play ball from over the top and back against much taller receivers; drops to t better as season went on; good balance for a small prospect, can absorb a hit and stay on his feet in the open field; quicker than fast; has solid vision, will reverse field with ball in his hands; need to see his hip fluidity on film to determine if a likely corner or safety</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#16: [player_tooltip player_id='1173219' first='Kamari' last='Brown'] 2028 6'3" 240 DL St. Joe's Regional (Montvale)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Unsure if the film is varsity or not; back to set an edge; tackles low, wraps ankles; rips low, continues to fight upward for leverage; very big, wins matchups by size alone; want to see his body work in an upward motion, exploding low to high; first step could improve; uses rips to split poor double teams; a bit hesitant when taking on trappers; more athletic than he look; want to see him use hands; offensively needs to move feet more when engaging, good things will happen</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#15: [player_tooltip player_id='1558042' first='Jarrod' last='Barnes'] 2028 5'11" 195 EDGE Atlantic City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Varsity player; squeezes down the line well, looks like he avoids blockers/runs upfield some - quick enough to make that play; engaged with a kick out man head on, want to see him wrong arm and spill; gets hands on and a really good chip on down blocking tackles; want to see him play with more discipline when in the backfield; must tackle lower and use his leverage more consistently to avoid wrestling ball carriers down; no clips in pass coverage</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#14: [player_tooltip player_id='1151578' first='Michael' last='Beasley'] 2028 6'3" 190 DL Rancocas Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pursues, hustles to the ball well, has desire to want to make plays that appears on film; has shown the ability to effectively rush the passer from a 4i in an 3-man front, controlling and taking away both gaps; decent bender, could be a bit quicker, but hustle and pursuit makes up for it - want to see him bend a bit flatter; many of his plays are made in pursuit, because of hustle, or backside; quicker than most offensive tackles, can take the inside and win; may lose contain at times when he goes, does not readjust his to his target's shoulder; played varsity</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#13: [player_tooltip player_id='852444' first='Kymore' last='Monroe'] 2028 5'7" 145 WR St. Peter's Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>High points ball and catches with hands; scampers, quickly, downfield on his routes; wildcat QB who has good vision; has a vision stiff arm at moments; has speed to outrun a defense on a quick now bubble; determined runner with ball in his hands; will cut it up early and weave to the sideline as he climbs to the latter levels; want to see a wider array of route tree from him</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#12: [player_tooltip player_id='972902' first='Anthony' last='Lopez Jr.'] 2028 6'1" 160 DB Paramus Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Corner; larger frame, looks like he played varsity; sticks to matchup well when they fake and double fake; uses hands appropriately to jostle without grabbing; plays ball low extremely well; receiver; can jump very high; does not high point ball well; will find himself inside and lose contain at moments; does not use hands to catch ball; does not allow much separation, good ball instincts; wraps well and leverage tackles well</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#11: [player_tooltip player_id='1141049' first='Maddox' last='Mingucci'] 2028 6'1" 210 ATH St. Joseph's Metuchen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays with appropriate backfield depth; want to see him attack kick out men; seems to catch ball with his body; want to see him tackle lower, run with bend; area to improve is running in space; has strength to bully smaller opponents around at JV and freshman levels; played interior defensive line at times; big and physically gifted for his age, has opportunity to learn and play with good technique; raw prospect; unsure where he will eventually play positionally</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, Player #114-101</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-100-91">Ranking Notes, Player #100-91</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-90-89">Ranking Notes, Player #90-81</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-80-71">Ranking Notes, Player #80-71</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-70-61">Ranking Notes, Player #70-6</a>1<br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-60-51/">Ranking Notes, Player #60-51</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-50-41">Ranking Notes, Player #50-41</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-40-31/">Ranking Notes, Player #40-31</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-30-21">Ranking Notes, Player #30-21</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-20-11">Ranking Notes, Player #20-11</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->