2028 Rankings Update: Scout’s Notes for Players 70-61

<!-- 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>#70: [player_tooltip player_id='1597957' first='Justin' last='Spellman'] 2028 6'0" 155 QB Newark East Side</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Gangly looking quarterback; seems to have a heightened internal clock; steps up in the pocket well; runs well, despite wanting to see him tuck the ball away more in the open field; a run-first type; film shows him running around for his life a lot, typically does not have much time to make more than his initial read; appears to have started on varsity, at least some games; when he has time to throw, he can make really good, accurate throws - many of which allow his teammates to make athletic plays and spring themselves open in the open field; need more film of him that resemble his highlights from the Bayonne game</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#69: [player_tooltip player_id='1172612' first='Ralph' last='Tristani'] 2028 6'1" 170 QB Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Able to throw on the run to his left and place the ball in a good spot; can put a 45 yard fade between double coverage; if there is open grass he will step up, suck defenders up, and then get the ball out; puts ball in good place for teammates to run after the catch or avoid dangerous contact; likes to throw the ball high, particularly on fades; need to see more route variety on his film</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#68: [player_tooltip player_id='1597929' first='Domenick' last='Infantes'] 2028 6'2" 270 OL St. Peter's Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Guard; plays high and catches off the line, even when double teaming; down blocks are better when he has a good angle; feet must improve to make reach blocks; able to eventually get movement on double teams due to size; improved pad level will cause him to have tremendous success; picks up blitzers in pass protection nicely</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#67: [player_tooltip player_id='1597960' first='Khalyd' last='Goodman-Ware'] 2028 5'7" 150 DB St. Thomas Aquinas</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Needs highlight film, not individual clips; does not wrap, throws his body at defender's knees; keeps force responsibility with vigilance; will wrap in the open field; seems to do a godo job of reading his keys and staying home; pad level when tackling varies</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#66: [player_tooltip player_id='1172850' first='Jorheny' last='Rodriguez'] 2028 5'11" 165 RB Garfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has some speed and power as a runner; uses spin move often; comes at you full speed, down hill, and quickly; only one clip of film</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#65: [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:paragraph --> <p>#64: [player_tooltip player_id='969674' first='Evian' last='Mishoe'] 2028 6'3" 165 WR West Orange</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>One clip; must use hands more aggressively to catch; understands and feels opponent's tackling leverage along the perimeter, especially when they over pursue, spins against it to gain sideline</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#63: [player_tooltip player_id='1140581' first='Nico' last='Panzera'] 2028 5'11" 165 DB St. Joseph's Regional</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Safety; high points the ball; does not always turn the correct way to cover passes; back pedal can improve; somewhat physical, looks to lay the boom on the tackler and appears to be a good tackler; looks a bit more fluid as a runner; most comfortable coming down hill; hits the hole when carrying the rock; will force ball back to his help when blocked; have not seen clips of him in man coverage; want t see him keep tackling leverage more when runners reverse field</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#62: [player_tooltip player_id='1571996' first='Tyler' last='Zysk'] LB 6'0" 170 Hillsborough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Freshman tape; makes reads quickly and does not hesitate to get to the ball carrier; takes run read then gets to drop, plays hands well if he is beat; moves feet through contact and gets people moving backwards; good hawk tackler, rolls well; good between the tackler LB; need to show speed on film more; good pursuit angles, redirects angle quickly if underestimates seed of RB; makes tackles to the sideline; unsure of his drop leverage</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#61: [player_tooltip player_id='1236608' first='Jason' last='Louis'] DB 5'7" 140 Rahway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Major burn on varsity; cornerback; tackles low and reacts quickly, although he does not take breaks; kind of gets flat footed and then goes; maintains balance when breaking down well; I would consider him a good tackler; can get beat deep at times, does not move feet well enough yet; has not shown to give up force contain; not many highlights of him in coverage</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</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->