PRZCJ's Notebook: Adding 8 2028's to Board

With a year of film under their belt, it's a good time to take a deep dive into the 2028 class and cast a wide net to find the next wave of notable prospects in Georgia. Here are 8 who are flying under the radar, but not for long.    [player_tooltip player_id='952494' first='Fred' last='Moses'] played a huge role as a freshman for a state championship-winning team. He is built well beyond his years, coming in at a stout 6'3 250. Moses plays with excellent leverage and a strong anchor, allowing him to stand in and box blockers and keep himself from getting washed. He has quick, strong punches and will work fast hand moves to keep his chest clean. He is strong enough to steer blockers off their platform as well. He keeps his shoulders squared to the football and his eyes up, keeping him in good position and giving himself a chance on any snap. Outstanding pursuit skills put a cherry on top of his game. He is one of the best 2028 defensive linemen in the state and should receive FBS and P4 offers down the road. He can play up and down the line. He can push the pocket while also offering some run-and-chase.     [player_tooltip player_id='1652999' first='Merrick' last='Ham'] is a towering prospect with a basketball background. He isn't anchored down to a specific spot yet, but likely projects best as an EDGE. He is a notable basketball prospect as well who is already dunking with ease as a freshman. Ham is a fleet mover who keeps the edges of the defense sealed by flying sideline to sideline. He has excellent range and is a twitched-up mover, which is impressive for his age and size. He checks prototype length boxes. He uses his length to absorb ball carriers and reach across the line to make tackles. He looks to have the bend required to get around the corner. He has plenty of room to add weight. He can be a size/speed combo at 6'5 when fully grown, and those don't come around too often. He holds no offers as of now, but I project him to be a household name on the recruiting scene soon.     Sean Smith has grown exponentially the last two years and now has the look of a dynamic size/speed threat on both sides of the ball. He isn't hammered down to a specific spot yet, but will likely project as a TE or EDGE. There's not much film out there right now, but he has impressed on the camp scene. He is a long strider who will naturally add an extra gear. His size will demand extra physicality from defensive backs if they want to hang on down the field. Smith worked as a pass rusher at the MVP camps a few years ago, where he won consistently, even at a smaller size. Smith is a breakout candidate this offseason. His most recent growth spurt shows evidence of developmental upside and I suspect he will grow into a notable prospect in the coming years.     KMHS coaches are high on Kamari Butler, who produced sparingly on varsity as a pass rusher in 2024. Butler is just a puppy who is still developing his nuance and technique, but he is a size/speed prospect at 6'3 200 who can really move and play with plenty of range. As he adds more play strength, he can more consistently battle with blockers and add another layer to his game. Prospects at his size with his speed should always be monitored closely, especially those who find a way to get on the field as a freshman.     I dug Mason Corbett out of nowhere recently. He has no recruiting attention or buzz at the moment, but he will once coaches get eyes on him. Corbett had a pretty productive freshman season at Valwood and flashes some developmental upside. He is tall, lanky, and has plenty of room to add weight. His length flashes on tape when he catches the ball away from his body and defenders. He is a smooth mover who skates in and out of his breaks without much lag and does so without much nuance or fiery footwork in his routes. Corbett will get better once he develops more technique and fills out. Regardless, he is tall, a fluid mover, and young. All traits that act as inputs for a future collegiate WR prospect.     [player_tooltip player_id='1091385' first='Asa' last='Wall'] has no offers at the moment, but I'd be willing to bet that he is already in the database and on boards for FBS and P4 programs. He is listed at 6'3 205 and plays both ways for JMA. He is built beyond his years with his cut frame, while still offering room to add more weight. Wall plays both ways for JMA. He makes the field look small at TE with his speed. He battles hard through contact and has an RB-like contact balance. He took some reps out of the wildcat this year. As it stands now, we have him in our database as a LB. He is physical enough to hold his own from C gap to C gap and fast enough to run sideline to sideline. [player_tooltip player_id='1091385' first='Asa' last='Wall'] is one of the best 2028s I've seen in the state this fall and I expect P4 buzz to head his way over the next few years.     Cash Cauley is a tall, long, and instinctual corner with his best football ahead of him. He has impressive multi-sport context, already ranked as one of the premier baseball players in the state. His instincts and awareness stick out the most to me on tape. He does a good job stalking the QB and doesn't overcommit to streaking receivers. He consistently finds himself in the right place at the right time and has the ball skills to execute. He is a good tackler, consistently hitting his angle landmarks and using his length to wrap up and upend ball carriers. He is still developing some twitch and burst. How much of those two things he can add will ultimately determine his long-term football potential. I like a young CB with good measurables, instincts, and tackling ability.     Alejandro Torres is another young Mount Paran corner who I'll add to my board and track over the next few years. He is listed at 5'11 160 with grass-scraping arm length. Torres is a bouncy athlete with excellent tackling tape. He uses his length to hack at the football, where he punched the ball loose a few times as a freshman. He hovers low to the ground, keeps his feet active to mirror, and gets his long arms around the trunk of ball carriers. In the few coverage reps on tape, Torres put himself in good positions to make plays on the football. He is a fluid mover who can turn and burn downfield to race receivers to a spot. Torres can play a few spots in the secondary. His length and tackling ability are the basis of intrigue around him.

With a year of film under their belt, it's a good time to take a deep dive into the 2028 class and cast a wide net to find the next wave of notable prospects in Georgia. Here are 8 who are flying under the radar, but not for long.