Watchlist Wonders: Prospects I DEMAND Film on – 2028 Rankings, I

<!-- 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>As my colleague and friend <a href="https://x.com/AlPopsFootball">Al Pops</a> go back nearly a decade now, it is a honor and privilege to work in conjunction again with him at Prep Redzone. Where his job ends, mine begins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The middle school football scene's one-man industry and I both call Jersey home - which is why it makes it extra special when, like a baton, he hands off the current freshman class he watched on the come up to me as they enter high school in our home state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Breaking the varsity lineup as a 13-year old-ish freshman is difficult; however, in today's era of high school recruiting there is <span style="text-decoration: underline">absolutely no excuse</span><em> </em>not to get at least <em>some</em> film of yourself on Hudl. Whether it is tape from your freshman team or a fosh/JV mixtape, get it out there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That said, as Pops and I discussed Jersey's class of 2028, here are some prospects that are currently on our watchlist that he advised I watch out for. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From his lips to God's ears: I cannot wait to see their film and subsequently rank them next time out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Noteworthy Watch List Prospects we Need Film From</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["432446"],"_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-678c47b8860db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Bergen Catholic prospect has reportedly received offers from Minnesota and Texas A&amp;M, while putting up impressive numbers during winter track.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was unable to find Hudl or Qwickcut film on him, however. With offers like this, I MUST see Woodward's tape. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["987680"],"_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-678c47b88614c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The McClain last name runs deep around Union County and appears to continue with Cameron.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whether it be KJ, Jaylen, the late Xavier, or an old school throwback Shawn - whether they are family or not they all carry a surname that carries weight across Jersey. Cannot wait to see if the youngest McClain we are introduced to can hold his water when compared to the others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["965252"],"_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-678c47b886198"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There are brick houses, and then there is [player_tooltip player_id='965252' first='CJ' last='Lewis']. Due to the overzealous amount of talent rostered by Winslow, [player_tooltip player_id='965252' first='CJ' last='Lewis'] might have to wait his turn to be a contributor on varsity. That said, you cannot teach size and Lewis has plenty of that. Yet another prospect I eagerly await to see tape on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1153425"],"_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-678c47b8861e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When Al Pops speaks, I listen. Despite not being able to find film on [player_tooltip player_id='1597935' first='Frederick' last='Caffey Jr.'], from nearly two seasons ago Pops recalls Caffey doing wonderful things when he scouted him in person. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His words are enough to sell me. Show me some film, Caffey!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["972082"],"_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-678c47b88622f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I am not perfect - in fact I am far from it. An attendee of Prep Redzone Next's Northeast Middle School Camp, [player_tooltip player_id='1597936' first='Gavin' last='Gilardi'] is a prospect that I missed and overlooked. Man enough to admit when I whiff, the Delbarton quarterback has tremendous upside and, from what I have read of my colleague's scouting reports of him, has the goods to be one of the top quarterbacks in the class of 2028. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1145682"],"_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-678c47b886275"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As the season wore on [player_tooltip player_id='1145682' first='George' last='Figueroa III'] saw more and more varsity snaps for Vineland. Part of a young-at-the-skills roster, Vineland looks to scaffold their program back to what the are accustom to. Figueroa figures to be a big part of that. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1011769"],"_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-678c47b8862ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It appears that in head coach Bobby Acosta's first season he relied heavily on the youth movement. Yes, we can speak ad nauseam about [player_tooltip player_id='691039' first='Abdul' last='Turay']; however, it appears that [player_tooltip player_id='1597954' first='Jesse' last='Roth'] got serious burn in the trenches - if not earning a starting spot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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, Player #70-6</a>1<br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-60-51/">Ranking Notes, Player #60-51</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-50-41">Ranking Notes, Player #50-41</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-40-31/">Ranking Notes, Player #40-31</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-30-21">Ranking Notes, Player #30-21</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-20-11">Ranking Notes, Player #20-11</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-10-6">Ranking Notes, Player #10-6</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-5-1">Ranking Notes, Player #5-1</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/watchlist-wonders-prospects-i-demand-film-on-2028-rankings-i">Watchlist Prospects of Note, Part I</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->