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Upcoming Class of 2028 New Additions

Upcoming Class of 2028 New Additions
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Alex Pallone
Alex Pallone May 29, 2025 @ 06:37 PM
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Hunter Pappas
Hunter Pappas 5'10" | 190 lbs | LB | 2028
MI
Jamari Bryant
Jamari Bryant QB | 2028
MI
Dominic Nauss
Dominic Nauss 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB | 2028
MI
Demarius Deleon
Demarius Deleon RB | 2028
MI
Dacari Johnson
Dacari Johnson 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB/ATH | 2028
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The most difficult part of ranking freshmen is acquiring the names deserving of a ranking. Now that these prospects are heading into their sophomore season, rankings are getting a bit easier, but still, a lot of unpredictability. Here are five players who will make their way onto the rankings soon- most of whom are on the Watch List. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1679764"],"_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-6838b39ec52ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jamari will be on the Watch List for the next update. I briefly got to watch Jamari at the MHSAA Evaluation camp in Detroit, and he did extremely well. Above-average arm, accuracy, and confidence for an incoming sophomore QB. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Once he earns Varsity time, expect a ranking! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1678599"],"_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-6838b39ec530d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dominic showed some flashes in 2024, even earning a bit of <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23446849/677087c72a743e017178c985">Varsity playing time</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Obviously, earning Varsity time as a freshman is a massive accomplishment. In his first Varsity snap, Dominic took a screen, sidestepped a linebacker, and navigated his way through tight traffic for a 1st-down. On that play and many others, I see flashes of good explosiveness, vision, and even power. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At this rate, Dominic should be a full-time Varsity player soon. Love what I've seen from the little tape he has. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1680095"],"_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-6838b39ec5358"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Not a whole lot of information about Hunter aside from a few facts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>According to MileSplit, Hunter runs a 12.57 100M dash, which is pretty solid for a high school linebacker. Plus, he was two promising highlights- one at linebacker and one at running back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not a whole lot to go off of, but still a promising prospect. Hunter is a Watch List guy for now. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1678582"],"_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-6838b39ec53aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've already talked abou Demarius a number of times in the past few weeks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Needless to say, he'll be on the Watch List at the very least. Love this dude's explosiveness, overall athletic profile for a freshman. No tape, though. The big question is- how does he play on Friday nights? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1384993"],"_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-6838b39ec53f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A current Watch List player who is, without a doubt, moving to the rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An incredibly impressive outing at the MHSAA camp at Jenison. Has the size and athletic ability of a future star. It also seems like he's put on some good weight and a couple of extra inches than what is currently listed. Dacari will be ranked, and he may be ranked quite high. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The most difficult part of ranking freshmen is acquiring the names deserving of a ranking. Now that these prospects are heading into their sophomore season, rankings are getting a bit easier, but still, a lot of unpredictability. Here are five players who will make their way onto the rankings soon- most of whom are on the Watch List.

Jamari Bryant

Jamari Bryant

MI
QB
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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Jamari
Bryant QB
Class
2028
HS
Osborn
|
MI
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Jamari will be on the Watch List for the next update. I briefly got to watch Jamari at...
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Jamari Bryant

State: Michigan
School: Osborn
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Dominic Nauss

Dominic Nauss

MI
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 195
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Dominic
Nauss RB
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
195
HS
Brighton
|
MI
Upcoming Class of 2028 New Additions
Dominic showed some flashes in 2024, even earning a bit of Varsity playing time. Obviously, earning Varsity time...
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Dominic Nauss

State: Michigan
School: Brighton
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Hunter Pappas

Hunter Pappas

MI
LB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 190
POS LB
CLASS 2028
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Hunter
Pappas LB
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
190
HS
Fowlerville
|
MI
Upcoming Class of 2028 New Additions
Not a whole lot of information about Hunter aside from a few facts. According to MileSplit, Hunter runs...
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Hunter Pappas

State: Michigan
School: Fowlerville
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Demarius Deleon

Demarius Deleon

MI
RB
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Demarius
Deleon RB
Class
2028
HS
Atherton
|
MI
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I’ve already talked abou Demarius a number of times in the past few weeks. Needless to say, he’ll...
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Demarius Deleon

State: Michigan
School: Atherton
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Dacari Johnson

Dacari Johnson

MI
LB/ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
POS LB/ATH
CLASS 2028
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Dacari
Johnson LB/ATH
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Muskegon
|
MI
Upcoming Class of 2028 New Additions
A current Watch List player who is, without a doubt, moving to the rankings. An incredibly impressive outing...
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