Early look at 2028 MD/DC prospects on the radar

Prep Redzone Maryland will be shining the light on Class of 2028 prospects who have already started to get the attention of college coaches on the FBS level.   [player_tooltip player_id='965169' first='Samir' last='Edwards'] | 6-4 | 195 | WIDE RECEIVER | ST. FRANCIS ACADEMY | MD   <figure class="wp-block-image"><img alt="" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='965169' first='Samir' last='Edwards'], a 6-foot-4, 195-pound wide receiver from St. Francis Academy, is an intriguing prospect with Virginia Tech and Maryland offers. He can win on contested catches, particularly on fade routes and in the red zone. His size and length make him a dangerous X-receiver, especially against quarters coverage, where he consistently creates separation and makes tough grabs over defenders. Edwards shows strong ball-tracking skills, as evidenced by his one-handed touchdown catch and his ability to high-point passes in traffic. His red-zone efficiency is a major strength, as he uses fakes at the line of scrimmage to create leverage and positioning before elevating for catches. Edwards' ability to secure 50/50 balls and adjust to passes mid-air showcases natural body control and athleticism.   While Edwards excels in jump-ball situations and fade routes, I'd like to see how he looks when running other routes in the route tree. Showing an ability to separate on intermediate and deep-breaking routes will increase his recruiting stock even more.   KEITH MILLER | 5-10 | 160 | WIDE RECEIVER | ARCHBISHOP SPALDING | MD Keith Miller, a 5-foot-10, 160-pound wide receiver from Archbishop Spalding, is an explosive playmaker with early offers from Pitt, Maryland, Syracuse, and Penn State. His freshman-year production—34 receptions for 484 yards and five touchdowns—demonstrates his reliability and impact early in his high school football career.   Miller is dynamic both as a receiver and a return specialist, showcasing elusiveness and vision in the open field. His ability to create separation is one of his standout traits, as he runs crisp routes and understands how to manipulate defenders, particularly on wheel routes and seam patterns. Miller tracks the ball well on deep passes, making impressive over-the-shoulder catches while maintaining speed, as evidenced by his 60-yard and 45-yard touchdown receptions. His shiftiness and acceleration make it difficult for him to tackle in space, and his ability to make defenders miss is shown in the plays that feature his kick and punt returns.   While Miller possesses strong separation ability and quickness, his size is 5 10, and he weighs 160 pounds on the smaller side. However, he's only a freshman, so he'll have plenty of time to add strength and some good weight to his frame.   [player_tooltip player_id='1134909' first='Japhya' last='Rouson'] | 5-8 | 205 | RUNNING BACK | GEORGETOWN PREP | D.C. [player_tooltip player_id='1134909' first='Japhya' last='Rouson'], a 5-foot-11, 205-pound running back from Georgetown Prep, is a powerful and decisive runner with early offers from Syracuse and Virginia Tech. He burst onto the high school scene with an impressive 1,035 total yards and 15 touchdowns.   Rouson thrives as a north-south runner who wastes no time hitting the hole, quickly identifying running lanes and accelerating through them. His physicality stands out; he regularly breaks tackles and fights through contact to gain extra yards. Plays such as carrying multiple defenders into the end zone and running through numerous tackle attempts show the strength of his lower body. Rouson also possesses solid agility for a bigger back, as seen in his ability to sidestep defenders and execute stiff arms to extend runs in a few of his highlights. While his running style is heavy on power, he has enough elusiveness to make defenders miss in space, making him a well-rounded ball carrier.   Pass-catching isn't highlighted in his highlights. I would love to see how he looks as a receiving threat out of the backfield. That will make him an even more valuable prospect.   [player_tooltip player_id='1166085' first='William' last='Crawford'] | 6-5 | 315 | OFFENSIVE LINEMAN | ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE | D.C. [player_tooltip player_id='1166085' first='William' last='Crawford'], a 6-foot-5, 315-pound offensive lineman from St. John's College, is a physically imposing presence in the trenches who recently earned his first offer from South Florida. He excels as a run blocker, consistently generating push at the point of attack and driving defenders backwards. Whether blocking down on a defensive tackle or climbing to the second level to engage linebackers, Crawford's strength allows him to clear running lanes effectively. His ability to execute pulls and seal defenders showcases his mobility for a player of his size, making him a strong prospect for power and gap schemes. Crawford also shows solid pass-blocking ability, using his strength and anchor to stonewall interior defensive linemen, preventing pressure up the middle and giving his quarterback a clean pocket. His ability to hold his ground against bigger defensive tackles suggests strong core strength and balance.   While Crawford has a strong foundation, he can improve in some areas. His first-step quickness off the line could be more explosive, as he sometimes takes a moment to engage defenders, which could be an issue against faster defensive linemen at the next level. Improving his initial burst will help him reach blocks more efficiently, particularly when pulling or climbing to the second level. As he continues developing his technique and improving his overall quickness, Crawford will grow into an even more dominant lineman at the collegiate level.   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Prep Redzone Maryland will be shining the light on Class of 2028 prospects who have already started to get the attention of college coaches on the FBS level.