2028 Rankings Update: Scout’s Notes for Players 60-51

<!-- 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>#60: [player_tooltip player_id='1140611' first='Braden' last='Shields'] 2028 6'3" 270 OL St. Augustine Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Individual game clips; can adjust to moving targets when pulling; tends to bury head in pass protection; has some power, as he moves his feet more he will improve</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#59: [player_tooltip player_id='1147296' first='Aaron' last='Spalding'] 2028 5'11" 250 OL Camden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Needs a highlight film, not individual clips; offensive guard; gets up-and-in to his matchup quickly, suddenly; keeps feet moving through contact when asked to pull; gives a ok chip and climbs to second level to seal; must maintain base when engaging at the second level to avoid bouncing off of linebackers; has ability to level people when down blocking on double teams; has not shown to come off of double teams yet; will ride a hip/back when down blocking, feet adequate enough to stay in front of most high school interior linemen who try to spin out</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#58: [player_tooltip player_id='1597946' first='Jackson' last='Becker'] 2028 6'0" 180 QB Ocean City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Ball has some zip out of his hand; if first read is taken away he will move around to extend time and keep eyes downfield; throws an accurate, safe deep ball; runs well, capable of beating linebackers to the boundary; has a good burst when running as well; seems to look for his read or the safe throw before airing it out; not particularly strong yet, decent tackles take him down; have not seen balance in the open field</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#57: [player_tooltip player_id='1172723' first='Brian' last='Krantz'] 2028 6'1" 150 QB St. Joe's Regional</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has good sense of resetting feet and moving in the pocket; capable of placing the ball in a spot only his target can make a play on it; ball must arrive to his target on the outside sooner if he wants to compete for varsity next year</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#56: [player_tooltip player_id='1017479' first='AJ' last='Pena'] 2028 5'10" 160 DB Donovan Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Played varsity as a defensive back; tackles too high and without much force; will contest and tip passes when in coverage; has good ball skills, plays tip drill, deflections, and arrant throws; want to see more drive and break on the ball; played wildcat QB; has good vision when doing so, follows blockers and has enough moves to make the first man miss and create a bit for himself; dances a bit in the backfield and takes false steps; have not seen him throw or cover man downfield</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#55: [player_tooltip player_id='1172781' first='Luca' last='Scaiano'] 2028 DB St. Joe's Regional</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Willing to give his body to lay a big hit and spring a play; cornerback who reads and breaks accordingly, will tackle with correct leverage; appears to pass players off through his zone responsibility; has shown to high point the ball and use his hands to catch it; tackles low and wraps well; need to see him in man coverage and tested deep; has now shown to press yet; plays force responsibility very well; a disciplined, quality player who does the little things well and it shows on film; really hope he grows</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#54: [player_tooltip player_id='972118' first='Jasiah' last='Smith'] 2028 6'2" 165 WR Don Bosco Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can vary release at the line vs. press to get open; has speed to blow past some defenders, looks like he is attacking vertically due to his length in his frame; hips must get looser, stumbles at times when he tries to snap them; safety who will come up to play the run; stays in phase with his back pedal; tackling can improve - would like to see him roll to leverage; seems to take offense to defenders jamming him at times, punishes them on run plays when they are pressed; defensively want to see his key reads improve; want to see wider variety from passing tree - only saw fades and curls</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#53: [player_tooltip player_id='1001358' first='Kaseem' last='Hall'] 2028 6'0" 225 LB Willingboro</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Linebacker that tackles low and wraps well; reads are a bit slow, takes a moment to process, but confident that this will speed up with more reps; reads his keys and does not show himself ever moving in the wrong direction of the play; want to see him leverage tackle more; classic hit/wrap/drive linebacker; angles to the sideline can improve; gets to his drops efficiently; must bend better when backside, as well as disengage with blockers; need to see him open up and run, more clips of him in zone and man coverage to get better sense</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#52: [player_tooltip player_id='1597947' first='Jackson' last='Reuter'] 2028 6'3" 245 OL Paul VI</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Individual game clips, no true highlight tape; base gets compromised at times when run blocking, yet keeps his feet moving; feet look quick and light in pas protection; will ride defensive linemen down; smart at a young age, knows to get up second level players; want to see him drive block a bit more, rather than ride down; can get stood up at moments because of bend, yet he is still young; pulls quickly, must continue feet through contact; extends arms a bit too early, want to see him grab cloth and drive</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#51: [player_tooltip player_id='987741' first='Quinn' last='Weber'] 2028 6'4" 180 ATH Rutherford</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Played receiver; tracks ball over his shoulder well; can adjust to ball thrown behind him on the slant; physical at corner, will drive matchup into the sideline; able to break forceless tackles; maintains force leverage near boundary; quarterbacked at one point in the season; will take good pursuit angles, must finish better on his tackles; seems sure handed and secure with the ball; gets ball out quickly on RPO action; does a nice job blocking for teammates</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, Players #70-6</a>1<br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-60-51/">Ranking Notes, Players #60-51</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->