2028 Prospects ready for Breakout Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2028 in the Natural State is starting to take shape as we approach the spring sports season. Over the next few weeks, the class of 2028 will have the opportunity to emerge on to the scene. In this article, we will highlight several members of the class of 2028 who are ready for a breakout this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1354197' first='Bryer' last='Hackler']-Linebacker-Greenwood-6'2” 200-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1354197' first='Bryer' last='Hackler'] is a dynamic athlete for the Greenwood Bulldogs. He is a linebacker who does an impressive job of reading the play and putting himself in a position to make plays on the ball. Hackler moves up to stuff and disrupts the opposing offensive rushing attack. Meanwhile, he has the speed and instinct needed to drop back into pass coverage. Hackler is a player to watch out for as the offseason progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1542398' first='Ty' last='Tanksley']-Quarterback-Carlisle-6'0” 175-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Carlisle quarterback is a player to watch out for over the next few months. Tanksley has a strong arm and is not afraid to stretch the field vertically. He is a signal-caller who does a good job of reading the defensive secondary. Tanksley has the accuracy to fit the ball into tight coverages regularly. He is athletic enough to extend the play and use his legs to pick up yards on the ground Carlisle. He is a 2028 player ready for a breakout season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1331898' first='Marlo' last='Jones Jr'].-Linebacker-North Little Rock-5'8” 160-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1331898' first='Marlo' last='Jones Jr']. has a nose for finding the football. He is the kind of prospect that always seems to be around the ball carrier. Jones Jr. has impressive speed and uses it to his advantage to defeat blocks and get into the offensive backfield. He has the ability to plug up the rushing lanes as well as to drop back into pass coverage. Jones Jr. can and will disrupt both the run and the passing attack. Jones Jr. is a player to watch out for over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1198671' first='Braceson' last='Mitchell']-Defensive Line-Malvern-6'3” 260-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Malvern defensive lineman is versatile enough to play all along the defensive front. Mitchell has an impressive mix of power and speed, which he uses to get into the offensive backfield. Mitchell can pressure the opposing quarterback and work to shut down the opponent's rushing attack. He is a defensive line prospect to watch out for with Malvern over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1347170' first='Jabari' last='Criswell']-Defensive Line-Conway-5'11” 225-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1347170' first='Jabari' last='Criswell'] has impressive speed along the defensive line. He does a great job of coming off of the edge. Criswell can disrupt both the pass and the run with his speed. He sheds blocks quickly and has no trouble pursuing and getting to the ball carrier. Criswell is a prospect on the defensive side of the ball to watch out for with the Wampus Cats. He has the potential to have a&nbsp; strong 2025 season and is a player to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->