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Breakout 2028 Athletes Turning Heads on Film

Breakout 2028 Athletes Turning Heads on Film
Pat Weider
Pat Weider June 7, 2025 @ 07:58 PM
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Kai Cox
Kai Cox 6'2" | 180 lbs | ATH | 2028
PA
Christian Dungee
Christian Dungee 5'9" | 150 lbs | ATH | 2028
PA
Javon Johnston
Javon Johnston 5'10" | 150 lbs | DB/ATH | 2028
PA
Jadiel Maldonado
Jadiel Maldonado 5'10" | 160 lbs | RB/ATH | 2028
PA
Simon Horta
Simon Horta 5'8" | 148 lbs | ATH/DB | 2028
PA
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He is an incredible athlete who defenders have a hard time tackling. Then you add in world-class speed, and you've got a difference maker. He is so good that he got an offer from Akron. I expect more offers to come his way shortly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to receive my first D1 offer from Akron <a href="https://twitter.com/ZipsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ZipsFB</a> ! All Glory to God! <a href="https://twitter.com/RoboLeonard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RoboLeonard</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jjwilson_7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jjwilson_7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachwil_412?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachwil_412</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kenmoyer52?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kenmoyer52</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BillBillDungee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BillBillDungee</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BobGreenburg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BobGreenburg</a> <a href="https://t.co/6V24KSge4W">pic.twitter.com/6V24KSge4W</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1644519' first='Christian' last='Dungee'] (@CDungee5567) <a href="https://twitter.com/CDungee5567/status/1885143718002356549?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1644520"],"_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-6844dfe01b885"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I couldn't find much film on [player_tooltip player_id='1644520' first='Kai' last='Cox'], but in the limited film I saw, an explosive athlete who can do a ton of things on the football field. He has great size (6'2") and speed. He projects as a wide receiver and defensive back. On offense, he has big-play ability, and he should also be able to make defenders miss after the catch for big plays. Cox is in line for a big year this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Spring 🏈💪🏾 <a href="https://t.co/lFchR9balR">pic.twitter.com/lFchR9balR</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1644520' first='Kai' last='Cox'] (@Kai0711Cox) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kai0711Cox/status/1923128490737455272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1370588"],"_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-6844dfe01b8d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1370588' first='Simon' last='Horta'] has some of the best films you'll see in the 2028 class. His film is from Junior Varsity of Freshman football, but he dominated the field. He was excellent as a big-play machine, either as a wide receiver or as a returner. As a wide receiver, he showed great body control by catching the ball well. He is good after the catch by making defenders miss in space. Then, as a returner, he can make defenders miss and create big plays. Horta is an explosive athlete in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2024 Freshman SZN Top Plays. We just getting warmed up at the 🅾️. Slide through and be part of the movement. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/classof2028?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#classof2028</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> @PRZPAvic <a href="https://twitter.com/USCHippie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USCHippie</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/toby_lux?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@toby_lux</a> @610CoachCJ <a href="https://twitter.com/OharaHSFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OharaHSFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/LjWbFM2C3Y">https://t.co/LjWbFM2C3Y</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1370588' first='Simon' last='Horta'] (@SimonHorta) <a href="https://twitter.com/SimonHorta/status/1857210805390909684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1548934"],"_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-6844dfe01b91a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1548934' first='Javon' last='Johnston'] is a good athlete who starred as a cornerback last year. His ability to cover wide receivers is excellent. He can shut them down because he is such a good athlete and has excellent technique for a cornerback. He is also a ball hawk and if the ball is thrown in his direction, he can get his hands on the ball thrown in his direction. Johnston also got some spot duty at wide receiver, and he did a nice job catching the ball for big plays. Johnson should be able to play wide receiver and defensive back next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1512500"],"_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-6844dfe01b960"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1512500' first='Jadiel' last='Maldonado'] is an elite athlete who can score anytime he touches the ball. His film appears to be Junior Varsity or Freshman football, but he dominated at that level. His ability to hit the hole and make defenders miss in space is special. He is also a physical running back who is hard to bring down. His ability to make defenders miss is good as well. Maldonado is a good athlete with lots of talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Full 2024 season highlights! <a href="https://t.co/NqNkG3W5zg">https://t.co/NqNkG3W5zg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArlenHarrisSr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ArlenHarrisSr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> @PRZPAvic <a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/On3sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@On3sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/On3Recruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@On3Recruits</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianDohn247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrianDohn247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsFriedman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsFriedman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SchillerWilson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SchillerWilson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SWiltfong_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SWiltfong_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CraigHaubert?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CraigHaubert</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachPondIMG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachPondIMG</a></p>&mdash; Jadiel “Ja” Maldonado (@ja_maldonadoo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ja_maldonadoo/status/1854699031374520362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Christian Dungee

Christian Dungee

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ATH
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 150
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CLASS 2028
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Hickory
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Kai Cox

Kai Cox

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ATH
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 180
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Kai
Cox ATH
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Height
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Weight
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New Castle
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School: New Castle
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Simon Horta

Simon Horta

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ATH/DB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 148
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Height
5'8"
Weight
148
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Cardinal O'Hara
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PA
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Javon Johnston

Javon Johnston

PA
DB/ATH
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 150
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Johnston DB/ATH
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2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
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HS
Shady Side Academy
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Jadiel Maldonado

Jadiel Maldonado

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RB/ATH
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 160
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CLASS 2028
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Maldonado RB/ATH
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
160
HS
Freedom
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