2028 PA Rankings Update: Stock Risers, Positive Trenders Part 1

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["467070"],"_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-67eac52db4177"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'4, 228 pounds. 4.08 GPA. Elevated from a top ten prospect to the #1 EDGE 2028 in Pennsylvania. Is currently one spot behind Harrison for the class's top overall ranking. Registered 15 sacks and 17 TFLs as a Freshman for Malvern Prep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great in the weight room, I haven't seen Parkinson IV in person yet through Twitter alone I can see the physical growth he's undertaken. Hit 305 on the bench for two reps as a 15-year-old, impressive number. Holds offers out of Penn State and Maryland, surprised he hasn't been offered by more Power Four programs recruiting 2028s in the Northeast. Reminds me of a young [player_tooltip player_id='934904' first='Alexander' last='Haskell'], we'll see if his body and technique develops in a similar manner. The crew at Malvern Prep certainly have a good track record of developing young linemen. Tape shows impressive closing speed, arguably my favorite trait out of Parkinson right now. Can hunt and eat up ground once he can disengage from his initial matchup. Can rush with his hand on or off the dirt, but looks most comfortable standing up at the LOS. Love the angles he takes to the football post-get-off, can blow up blocks, not shy to take on pullers to stop backs in their tracks behind the LOS. Good hand user for his age, if he can continue to work in the weight room to overpower TEs and OTs with ease while maintaining tech usage, he'll stay among the best this class to offer three years from now. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Freshman Season Highlights:<br>15 Sacks<br>17 TFL<br>42 Total Tackles <br><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachGueriera?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachGueriera</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DMV_Hype?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DMV_Hype</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/On3sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@On3sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/unleash_martin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@unleash_martin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GarageStrength?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GarageStrength</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheUCReport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheUCReport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsFriedman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsFriedman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDaddyDeej?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDaddyDeej</a> <a href="https://t.co/UqDuDdVV3k">pic.twitter.com/UqDuDdVV3k</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='467070' first='George' last='Parkinson IV'] (@ParkinsonIV) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParkinsonIV/status/1855784780454850771?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1043549"],"_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-67eac52db41e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'4, 260 pounds. 4.18 GPA. Ranked the number one OL among 2028s in Pennsylvania. Is a three-sport athlete. Was a two-way starter for Kiski Area, yet his next-level projection lands him as one of the best young tackle prospects in PA. 8 TFLs and 2 sacks is nothing to laugh at, I as an evaluator appreciate his efforts on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Recently picked up his first offer after speaking to PGC Darrin Walls out of Sacramento State, this just hours after he was named the class's top OL prospect. Anderson carries tape a tier above the rest of the freshman OL. Anderson's tape has him looking better than some upperclassmen I have ranked high. Up 10 pounds from his freshman playing weight, Anderson quickly shows he can be an impact blocker stationed at either left or right tackle, while also proving valuable as a pass protector and run blocker. Can't put into words how valuable these reps are for a young tackle. Experience with both sides of the ball, both tackle spots, as well as both offensive schemes (pass/run) likely has Anderson ahead of the curve. Awesome hand-shooter, great placement too. Can lock out his elbows and drive kids into the dirt, has a mean temperament that many Power Four coaches demand out of their bookend tackles. Weight and how he carries said weight will ultimately define his positional fate, yet I'm enamored with his projection to left tackle at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">FRESHMAN REGULAR SEASON FILM <br>OT/DT 2-WAY STARTER<a href="https://t.co/G6nwRhc6rS">https://t.co/G6nwRhc6rS</a><br><br>-40 tackles <br>-8 tfls<br>-2 sacks<br>-5 QB hurries<a href="https://twitter.com/kiskifootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kiskifootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BillDAnderson1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BillDAnderson1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MisterJThompson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MisterJThompson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Thimons_7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Thimons_7</a> <a href="https://t.co/XsnhR4yjLg">pic.twitter.com/XsnhR4yjLg</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1043549' first='Nick' last='Anderson'] (@Nickanderson_62) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nickanderson_62/status/1851006501340708960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["959751"],"_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-67eac52db4242"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">5'8, 150 pounds. Can dominate at either slot position out of a trips look, can likely dabble with the DB position too. Has a history with the back position too, yet I ranked him as the third-best athlete among 2028s in Pennsylvania. [player_tooltip player_id='959751' first='Howard' last='Holton Jr.'] currently sits as the highest-ranking prospect currently unoffered. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An easy sell to college coaches, in my opinion. I have gone on record several times voicing that Holton Jr. is arguably the best route-runner and pass-catcher this class has to offer, not named [player_tooltip player_id='1089718' first='Jett' last='Harrison']. Holton has proven that to me each time I get the chance to watch him work in person. MVP of our stacked PRZ PA showcase back in January. Was the best 15U player in attendance at our DMV 7v7. Holton has proven himself to me, which is why I don't shy away from ranking him accordingly, despite relative quietness in recruiting early on. A freshman who was able to carve out a role for himself on a loaded Bishop McDevitt offense. His tape shows he was trusted to work with [player_tooltip player_id='154352' first='Stone' last='Saunders'] and the offense as an inside/outside slot option, often running outs, overs, hitches, and occasional seam benders. There are freshmen with much less on their plate who have received more love in recruiting than Holton has seen. I preach patience here, however. Holton Jr. will likely tear through defenses as a sophomore, applying further pressure to coaches on the fence about his capabilities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my freshman season highlight <a href="https://t.co/rPsEZwwgEw">https://t.co/rPsEZwwgEw</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachWeachter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachWeachter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/alex_marsico10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@alex_marsico10</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/dannylan51?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dannylan51</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/I8a9vrIWDF">pic.twitter.com/I8a9vrIWDF</a></p>&mdash; Howard holton jr (@HowardjrH2) <a href="https://twitter.com/HowardjrH2/status/1868041587101692364?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 14, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["445959"],"_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-67eac52db428f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'1, 215 pounds. Self-reports some impressive lifting numbers. Currently attends Southmoreland HS. Ranked inside the top twenty last update, now one spot shy of a top ten ranking. Received offers out of Western PA usuals like Miami of Ohio and Akron. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the more intriguing 2028 prospects to unpack. Mickens is a relatively well known name for those in recruiting circles. I've heard about Mickens potential as an eigth-grader, Mickens is cashing in on the promising future ahead of him. Solid build for a prospect who I now deem to be much more versatile than previously thought. Mickens's projection to the defensive front is an obvious one, yet attempting to uncover where he will thrive is tricky. I can see him serving a serious role as a traditional DE, I can see him growing into a OLB-type too. Where things get really tricky are when you factor into the equation his skills on offense. Mickens caught 40 balls for 485 yards and six scores, this is offensive production we cannot overlook no matter how impressive a defender Mickens might be. 11 sacs and 45 tackles to boot, this kid is showing signs that he can be molded into a legitimate two-way threat. Operates naturally with his hand off the dirt, can get depth in the backfield and utilize some bend to win off the edge. A kid his size and age is witnessed running streaks down the field, catching and coming down with 50/50 balls he has no business reeling in. I am now fully aware of the complete athlete Mickens is on the field. In the running for the class's best EDGE prospect, although I don't want to force him just to one position. I know schools are likely drooling over this kid's alignment versatility. How Mickens grows/develops will likely indicate where his future collegiate position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/qLkqNDGAoZ">https://t.co/qLkqNDGAoZ</a> <br><br>final stats for the year. 38 receptions for 485 n 6 tds. <br>11 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 45 tackles, 8 tfls.<br>not as many sacks as i was hoping for, but we played a lot of run heavy offenses and just know that sack number is going up next year. 😁😁</p>&mdash; jackson mickens (@JackMickens11) <a href="https://twitter.com/JackMickens11/status/1853523306638405759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1040182"],"_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-67eac52db4305"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">5'10, 180 pounds. 3.2 GPA. Ranked as the second-best running back, yet [player_tooltip player_id='1040182' first='Jarelle' last='Mason'] needs to be considered a true two-way athlete. Has a 335 max squat, a great number for a current freshman. Got the chance to see him with 412Elite early in March.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West Mifflin's [player_tooltip player_id='1040182' first='Jarelle' last='Mason'] currently holds offers out of Syracuse and Akron, a fantastic start to his recruiting campaign. I applaud both programs for identifying the freshman early on. Has a four-minute-long freshman tape that fully encapsulates his two-way prowess. Mason's first rep on tape has him showing off home-run hitting speed. You can see Mason work at back behind different looks, with Mason proving to be comfortable running out of I sets. Mason works with fantastic balance and forward momentum. The freshman weighs somewhere around 180 pounds, yet the momentum and drive in his legs likely makes him feel ike 200+ to defenders attempting to tackle him in the secondary. What's intriguing are his reps at safety. Mason's abilities at DB likely enticed the likes of Akron and Syracuse to offer early, this kid isn't a one-trick pony. He proved himself valuable at West Mifflin, running behind [player_tooltip player_id='914053' first='Armand' last='Hill'] yet also contributing seriously on defense. Safety reps prove Mason's value both in pass coverage and in support of the run, his tape makes this known within the first two minutes. I have a feeling Mason will likely get recruited to play back, yet it's icing on the cake to see him serve such a pivotal role on defense too. Great prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my updated freshman season film won't be disappointed!<a href="https://t.co/2M5RMF8jjj">https://t.co/2M5RMF8jjj</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMIL1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMIL1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachHill__?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachHill__</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDuzzPittFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDuzzPittFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTerryPSU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTerryPSU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DWalls2ND?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DWalls2ND</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_CoreyB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_CoreyB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachgcuse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachgcuse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Liam_Egan_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Liam_Egan_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LindseyLamar5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LindseyLamar5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Blake_Littman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Blake_Littman</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1040182' first='Jarelle' last='Mason'] (@jarellemason_) <a href="https://twitter.com/jarellemason_/status/1907539022810906994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->