2028 Rankings Update: New Offensive Additions On Our List

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're back with more on our 2028 Rankings Update!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we're focusing on some new additions in the class, specifically on the offensive side of the ball!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You won't want to miss this group, be sure to check out their tape below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1643086"],"_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-6887eb93e88f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1643086' first='Deonta' last='Pickett'] is a talented OL out of Hewitt Trussville who's making his debut as our #8 OL and #55 overall prospect in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Pickett can already do so many things well- he has great size and agility, is super physical, and dominates the line of scrimmage both in pass protection and as a run blocker. Pickett is an anchor on the right side- he shuts down pass rushers and provides tons of time for his QB to push the ball downfield for huge plays.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Pickett is just as impressive in the run game and consistently wins matchups in the trenches and in open field to open up huge rushing lanes for his teammates. It's hard to believe Pickett is only a freshman; he's already been able to compete at a high level against some seriously talented defenses across the state.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Make sure you check out some of Pickett's film below, he's got a big career ahead over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18435063/671d39fdef5460954feac600' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68881d62e3dfc"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651373"],"_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-6887eb93e89bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1651373' first='Nash' last='Davis'] is a talented QB out of Spain Park who's coming in as our #7 QB and #60 overall prospect on our list. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>It's hard to believe Davis is only a freshman, he's 6'5 205, and has some seriously impressive arm strength he uses to push the ball downfield for huge gains. I'm really impressed with Davis's accuracy and ball placement; he leads his WRs perfectly and does a great job of not putting the ball in harm's way.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>It's also impressive watching how well Davis moves around and commands the pocket already. He can avoid pressure and create extra time for himself in the backfield and has the field vision to go through all of his progressions and find and hit the open man.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daivs ended his freshman season completing 56/80 passing attempts for 830 yards and 12 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Davis's film below, you'll be impressed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22303087/672ad13d86296d82767498e7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68881d62e3e49"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1680292"],"_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-6887eb93e8a0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1680292' first='Bryson' last='Garcia'] is a talented RB out of Foley who's now our #12 RB and #63 overall prospect in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>At 5'8 160, Garcia has the speed, twitch, and physicality to make huge plays out of the backfield as a rusher and receiver. He's explosive with the ball in his hands, has great vision, and does an excellent job following blockers to maximize every carry/catch.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm really impressed with Garcia's elusiveness/change of direction. Once he's in the open field, Garcia is seriously hard to stop. He's shifty, can make defenders miss, and does a great job navigating defenses to create huge plays with the ball.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garcia put together some great tape from last season, check him out below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/d1_bryson17/status/1922003308245352478","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/d1_bryson17/status/1922003308245352478 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1639237"],"_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-6887eb93e8a5e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1639237' first='Abram' last='Hood'] is a talented pass catcher out of Paul W. Bryant who's debuting as our #12 WR/TE and #87 overall prospect in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>At 6'2 180, Hood has great size and can dominate DBs out wide with how he uses his speed and quickness to get downfield. Hood has a reliable set of hands he uses to haul in tough passes through coverage/contact downfield- it doesn't matter how many defenders are covering him, he'll find a way to come down with the ball.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Hood is also a physical run blocker who can lay out defenders in the open field, frequently helping his teammates carve up defenses on the ground with how much space he opens up.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do yourself a favor and check out some of Hood's tape below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22078315/672d8393e344a875a15a0357' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68881d62e3eab"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1680285"],"_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-68881d62e5802"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1680285' first='Adler' last='McGarry']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/adler-mcgarry/"></a> is a TE/WR out of Thompson who's debuting as our #3 TE/WR and #65 overall prospect in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>McGarry is a dual-sport athlete in both football and basketball at a school that is great at developing talent in both sports. When you pair that with the fact he's already 6'4 210 pounds as a freshman in high school, it gives people like me who cover sports a lot to be excited about.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I think McGarry can be a big-time weapon in his team's passing attack, and when you think about the rest of the talent in Thompson's 2028/2029 class, it makes you wonder about what's to come in the future.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Earlier this offseason, McGarry picked up an offer from Troy! It'll be exciting watching him in both sports over the next few seasons. He has a ton of potential for Thompson. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->