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Which 2028s do we expect to steal the spotlight this season?

Which 2028s do we expect to steal the spotlight this season?
Elijah Bonner
Elijah Bonner
January 4, 2025 @ 10:00 AM
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Kasten Steinke
Kasten Steinke QB | 2028
CO
Anthony Miller
Anthony Miller 5'10" | 170 lbs | QB/LB | 2028
CO
Jacob Foot
Jacob Foot 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR/DB | 2028
CO
Angel Chavez
Angel Chavez 5'9" | 155 lbs | QB | 2028
CO
Marcello Jaramillo
Marcello Jaramillo 5'5" | 130 lbs | RB | 2028
CO
Elijah Cromwell
Elijah Cromwell 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB | 2028
CO
Luke Rubley
Luke Rubley 6'3" | 170 lbs | QB | 2028
CO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High school football always surprises us, but the Class of 2028 is stealing the spotlight this year. These young guns aren't just playing—they're ballin' out like veterans, making coaches double-take and defenses scramble. Freshmen on varsity squads? That's no fluke. It's the start of something special.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["650567"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6772e934b3810"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luke had a stellar season as he torched defenses with 1,983 yards on 305 passing attempts, completing 61%. His 16 touchdowns paired with just five interceptions. That's precision worthy of applause. Rubley's arm is impressive as a freshman and he is going to have a solid career if he keeps this up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1644336' first='Kasten' last='Steinke'] ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lakewood","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6772e934b38d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kasten might have been a freshman on paper, but he stood out in a stellar way. He played with poise far beyond his years, with 1,455 yards on 249 completions and 10 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1129990"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6772e934b3920"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1129990' first='Angel' last='Chavez'] showcases maturity beyond his years, orchestrating his offense with methodical precision. With 1,317 passing yards on 148 completions and 12 touchdowns, Chavez's control of the game is undeniable. His poise in the pocket and ability to deliver under pressure make him a promising talent to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1507728"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6772e934b3964"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1507728' first='Jacob' last='Foot'] is a versatile and reliable target, compiling 943 yards on 63 receptions with eight touchdowns. Averaging nearly 15 yards per catch, Foot demonstrates sharp route-running, soft hands, and an impressive ability to gain yards after the catch. His productivity surpasses many upper-level students, making him an asset for any offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Camdy Tacha ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Limon","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6772e934b39f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When you think about elite running backs, you usually think of upperclassmen. Camdy shattered that stereotype, sprinting for 648 yards on 107 carries and adding five touchdowns to his resume. At this pace, he could be a 2,000-yard back by his senior year. Defenders, start stretching now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1550542"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6772e934b3a38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A quarterback who can run <em>and</em> pass is a defensive nightmare, and [player_tooltip player_id='1550542' first='Anthony' last='Miller'] epitomized that. With 841 passing yards, 10 touchdowns through the air, 500 rushing yards, and eight touchdowns on the ground, the Ant-Man was a giant on the gridiron. Defensive coordinators, consider yourselves warned.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["983595"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6772e934b3a7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He might be short, but Marcello packs a wallop! Standing at 5'3” and weighing 135 pounds, he bulldozed his way to 459 yards on 65 carries with three touchdowns. Jaramillo's first year wasn't just impressive—it was explosive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["983302"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6772e934b3abb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We like to believe running backs just run the ball, but when you've got a back who can run <em>and</em> catch, you have an all-purpose weapon. At 5'11" and 178 lbs., [player_tooltip player_id='983302' first='Elijah' last='Cromwell'] showcased his versatility, rushing for 404 yards on 46 carries with six touchdowns. Add 14 catches for 96 yards and two more scores, and Cromwell becomes a dual-threat dynamo, redefining what it means to be dangerous.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2028 has spoken, and the message is clear: the future of football is in good hands. These freshmen are redefining what it means to dominate early, proving that greatness doesn't wait for seniority.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

High school football always surprises us, but the Class of 2028 is stealing the spotlight this year. These young guns aren't just playing—they're ballin' out like veterans, making coaches double-take and defenses scramble. Freshmen on varsity squads? That's no fluke. It's the start of something special.

Luke Rubley

Luke Rubley

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QB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 170
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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Weight
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CO
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Kasten Steinke Kasten Steinke QB Lakewood | 2028 CO

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Angel Chavez

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WEIGHT 155
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5'9"
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Overland
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Jacob Foot

Jacob Foot

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Weight
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HS
Longmont
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Camdy Tacha

Camdy Tacha

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 175
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Camdy Tacha

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Anthony Miller

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Marcello Jaramillo

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WEIGHT 130
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Weight
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Arapahoe
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Elijah Cromwell

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Weight
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Cherry Creek
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