2028 Prospects I Missed in Our Last Rankings Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I had an amazing time putting together our 2028 Rankings a few weeks back- BUT- I noticed a few mistakes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sometimes, we have players slip through the cracks and not make it in. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today I thought it'd be appropriate to highlight some of the guys I made the mistake of not adding in our last update, and man, I don't know how I missed them!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These guys are super impressive already and deserve more eyes- check out their tape below and you'll see what I mean!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1159696"],"_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-67dc227b46a2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mekhii Billingsley is a talented ATH out of Thompson who has lined up and produced at WR and RB in some big ways, constantly moving the chains for his offense all of last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Billingsley has an impressive skill set that translates really well to both positions. He plays with a lot of speed and twitch, has a great set of hands, and can see the field really well, consistently finding open lanes and following his blockers for huge plays both out of the backfield and out wide. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Billingsley has impressive contact balance and can take on multiple defenders before being taken down, pairing that with his speed and vision makes him an explosive threat out of the backfield at all times. On top of that, Billingsley is a reliable option out of the slot who made a ton of huge plays off of jet sweeps, RPOs, and more last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Be sure to watch out for Billingsley going forward, he's an offensive weapon with huge potential going into his sophomore season- do yourself a favor and check out his film below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17892140/67638b279228af43572819a0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67dc227b46daa"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1146195"],"_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-67dc227b46e41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1146195' first='Maleek' last='Billingsley'], Mekhii's brother, is a talented up-and-coming DL prospect out of Thompson who also put together a really impressive season last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Billingsley is a disruptive force in the trenches who flies into the backfield to make plays nearly every snap. He has great size and speed, explodes off the snap, and overwhelms OTs off the edge to collapse the pocket and shut down the run. Billingsley has some serious power and impressive leverage he uses to put offensive linemen on their heels and win matchups in the trenches nearly every snap- you don't want to have to line across from this guy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm seriously impressed with Billingsley's skills in pursuit- he has a great motor and closing speed he uses to consistently hunt and take down the ball carrier all game long, no matter where he lines up pre-snap. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Billingsley already has put together some impressive film (especially against Mountain Brook, sheesh) you can check out below- he's a rising DL prospect with tons of potential, I'm really excited to watch him play this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20949856/67638a0f792ba6c23958fc19' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67dc227b46e80"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1642536"],"_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-67dc227b46f15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1642536' first='CJ' last='Davis'] is an explosive ATH out of Hewitt Trussville who's made huge impacts at RB, WR, and KR for his team, and man, I can't wait to keep track of his career over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Although he's lined up and produced pretty much everywhere, I am floored by Davis' talent as an RB. He has great vision, plays with a ton of speed and physicality, and has terrific contact balance that allows him to take on multiple defenders and still come up with huge plays. Davis is dominant in the open field, he easily makes defenders miss and has breakaway speed he uses to outrun entire defenses, and we haven't even touched on his skills out wide.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm incredibly impressed with Davis' route running and hands- he finds ways to gain separation all over the field, and can already haul in some highlight-worthy catches through coverage and contact as just a freshman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis produced in a ton of big ways for Hewitt Trusville last season, ending his freshman year with 60 carries for 327 yards and 7 TDs on the ground and 15 receptions for 230 yards in the air as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis has already picked up offers from Ole Miss, Georgia, Auburn, and several other top tier schools. I can't believe I missed Davis in our Rankings debut- he's going to be a top player in his class from now until graduation, just watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17651159/67224e2d2a04b31f061b5609' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67dc227b46f50"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1642540"],"_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-67dc227b46fd4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1642540' first='Kamari' last='English'] is a really talented DB out of Oxford who played extremely well out in their varsity secondary all season long last fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>English has already shown so many great things out in coverage- he's patient, terrific at tracking the ball, and has the ball skills, hands, and closing speed to come away with some really impressive PBUs and INTs. English is just as good at defending the run- he's a physical DB who plays with great pursuit, fights through blockers, and can wrap up and deliver big hits to the ball carrier nearly every snap.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>English started all year long and made a ton of huge plays out in Oxford's secondary ending his freshman year with 55 total tackles (19 solo, 36 assisted), 3 INTs, 4 PBUs, and one FF.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>English has already put together some impressive tape from last season you can check out below- be sure to watch out for him going forward, he has a bright future ahead for Oxford's defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17814570/6750e32711000ebc6afad5f8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67dc227b4700e"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1642544"],"_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-67dc227b4708f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1642544' first='Labralyn' last='Williams'] is a dynamic ATH who lined up and produced at WR, RB, and KR last fall, constantly finding ways to make big plays all over the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is incredibly quick and has great vision he uses to dominate when the ball is in his hands- it doesn't matter if he's coming out of the backfield, running out wide, or returning kicks, Williams does an excellent job navigating the open field to carve up defenses for huge gains. I'm seriously impressed with Williams's skill out wide- he's a talented route runner who can route up DBs for huge catches downfield, while also creating explosive plays off of shorter routes with how he uses his speed and elusiveness after the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams produced in some big ways for Daphne last season, ending his freshman year with 7 carries for 50 yards and one TD on the ground, and 21 receptions for 390 yards and 2 TDs through the air.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Since the end of last season, Williams has seen his recruitment start to pick up- he's picked up offers from Georgia Tech, Liberty, UAB, and more. Check out Williams trape below and you'll see why, he has a ton of talent and is set to dominate the state for years to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17608614/67201cf20d05f27b6133d31d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67dc227b470c9"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->