2028 Rankings Update: Scout’s Notes for Players 90-81

<!-- 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>#90: [player_tooltip player_id='1597891' first='Eric' last='Beach'] 2028 5'10" 155 QB Camden Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Might rush his throws a bit, due to inconsistent snaps perhaps; can get the ball out quickly in to tight windows for the freshman level; keeps eyes downfield when scrambling; unafraid to throw slants/crossing routes in tight windows; ball not always accurate to the man when thrown</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#89: [player_tooltip player_id='1540924' first='Aiden' last='Kelly'] 2028 5'10" 145 DB Glen Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>No need for a 7 minute highlight film; receiver who at his best can get behind Group 1 competition in a straight line when not redirected; does not always use hands to make catch; might have played some varsity snaps; speed can improve so he can break away; can high point the ball and hold on to it through contact when it is thrown high; hips must snap when route running, want to see him return to the ball when things break down and scramble drill is in effect; safety/corner; will come down in run support and make plays; works hard to avoid getting blocked; wrapping must improve; able to run with matchups across the middle and breaks passes up; need to see him take drops and run deep in man coverage</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#88: [player_tooltip player_id='1529481' first='Adam' last='Dafinoiu'] 2028 5'10" 150 WR Tenafly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Must sell routes harder and extend for ball with his hands; gets upfield as fast as he can; unafraid to go across the grain through the middle of a defense for yardage; used exclusively on now screens vs. off coverage; need to see a lot more to improve ranking</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#87: [player_tooltip player_id='1140863' first='Nicholas' last='Lisitano'] 2028 5'11" 180 EDGE Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Running back that has balance to break arm tackles and tight rope the sideline well; linebacker who wrap sand rolls; looks to initiate contact with trappers; gets good jumps off the ball at times; bends flat down the line, has backfield depth discipline; pursues well; will swim to the inside, needs to be careful to not give up edge or contain if he does so; want to see him use his hands more to control the line of scrimmage and also string out reach blocks; played in space sparingly on defense;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#86: [player_tooltip player_id='1146208' first='Ryan' last='Fleury'] 2028 5'9" 200 DL Monmouth Regional</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Played varsity snaps; too quick for big, slow prodding guards; must know when to rip or when to swim; able to slant and rip inside effectively; has shown to extend and lock out arms to crate separation; currently relies on quickness, not strength, to penetrate, not control, line of scrimmage; difficult to reach block; scrapes down the line, flat, well; targets correct shoulder when pas rushing; used in a variety of techniques and alignments; have not seen him take on double teams yet, wrong arm/spill</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#85: [player_tooltip player_id='910821' first='Brock' last='Goodman'] 2028 5'10" 175 LB Red Bank Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Freshman tape; shows some balance as a ball carrier; must switch ball to outside hand; taller, longer, leaner looking player; sort of tip toes as he reads, rather than trusting what he sees and attacking; chins the ball; good tackler, uses shoulder, hits with force, albeit he can be high at times; his need to be looser to rally and fly after he takes his drops</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#84: [player_tooltip player_id='442176' first='Xavier' last='Rodriguez'] 2028 6'0" 160 WR Delbarton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Two clips; expects ball and sits in soft spot in zone; used as a reliable target over the middle; want to see him extend, use hands to haul in passes - aggressively take it; can make sideline catches and maintain awareness; will go up for a ball, must high point with hands better;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#83: [player_tooltip player_id='1275595' first='Manuel' last='Martinez'] 2028 5'4" 120 DB St. Thomas Aquinas</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Saw compete live at MS camp; scrappy player; was never out of position in any rep; ran with everyone; had good technique, ran in phase well, and ran stride for stride; only lost matchups due to size advantage of his matchup, despite being in ideal position and leverage</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#82: [player_tooltip player_id='1280830' first='Andre' last='Robinson'] 2028 6'1" 185 DL Camden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Defensive end, very big bodied, looks thick; does not bend corner well yet; coached to play surf and matches the hand; only 2 clips available</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#81: [player_tooltip player_id='1283932' first='Tavion' last='Miller'] 2028 5'7" 150 RB Burlington City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Keeps feet churning upon contact to break tackles and gain additional yardage; might outpace his lead blockers; arm tackles aare ineffective due to the way he moves his feet; corner that takes risks in the run game, gives up force contain; does not immediately get ball to outside hand; reads run first then defends pass when in secondary; hustles and does not give up on plays</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></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->