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Class of 2029: No. 11–15 Ranked Impressions

Class of 2029: No. 11–15 Ranked Impressions
Alex Pallone
Alex Pallone July 24, 2025 @ 06:30 PM
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Terrell Phillips Jr
Terrell Phillips Jr 5'5" | 120 lbs | WR | 2029
MI
Zu’Bril Ruff
Zu’Bril Ruff 6'1" | 273 lbs | 2029
MI
Tailor Thomas
Tailor Thomas 6'0" | 240 lbs | ATH/DL | 2029
MI
Jordan Terry
Jordan Terry 5'6" | 145 lbs | RB | 2029
MI
Drake Martin
Drake Martin 5'9" | 150 lbs | QB/ATH | 2029
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this initial release of the 2029 Rankings, we've got 15 elite prospects who've earned a ranking. I was extremely selective, only ranking players who I beleive to be on track to be Power 4 college football players. Here are my impressions of the guys ranked #11 through #15. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1689021"],"_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-68825a54544ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Performed well at SMSB Mega Camp at Wayne State</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Ran with SMSB this offseason</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Promising hands</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Promising route runner. Has the athletic tools, just needs a bit more attention to detail on a consistent basis</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Fits really well with Harper Woods. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["978798"],"_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-68825a54544ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has earned high praise at QB, though was previously very undersized</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The more Drake grows, the more upside at QB.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Mechanics are coming along. Needs more consistency in all areas mechanically. Will come with age.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Above-average accuracy &amp; good zip for a Freshman QB</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Opportunity to develop and compete with one of the best young rosters in Michigan</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Experienced 7on7 player. Hopefully this translates to Friday Nights</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1593028"],"_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-68825a5454552"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The younger brother of Andre Thomas. Current Central Michigan Chippewa.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Insane athlete considering his size. Has played just about every position. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The upside to be an extremely versatile Varsity player. Very intrigued to see what his "main position" ends up being</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a chance to skyrocket the rankings. Tailor is what I'd call the most intriguing player in this class.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I trust Cass Tech more than any other program to develop Tailor and utilize him most fittingly. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1653046"],"_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-6882c22b52f2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A standout at the SMSB Wayne State Mega Camp</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Size and athletic ability of a D2-prospect Senior. Impressed with Ruff's speed and bend for his size. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Does a good job countering. Does not give up. A few wins against great offensive line talent</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A few years in the weight room, and experience at the High School level should propel Ruff to earn D1 attention</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Earns a ranking in large part due to me running into him at the Wanyne State Mega Camp. Glad I got an in-person eval</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1370681"],"_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-68825a545460d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Another Terry brother. Great history of talent, and Jordan aims to continue to trend. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>As expected, an awesome athlete. Has the athletic upside to be a future Power 4 player. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Promising vision. Sees the field way better than most freshmen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Interested to see how early he earns significant Varsity time.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Destined for a high volume of carries. Grandville runs the ball more often and more effectively than almost anyone.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

In this initial release of the 2029 Rankings, we've got 15 elite prospects who've earned a ranking. I was extremely selective, only ranking players who I beleive to be on track to be Power 4 college football players. Here are my impressions of the guys ranked #11 through #15.

Terrell Phillips Jr

Terrell Phillips Jr

MI
WR
HEIGHT 5'5"
WEIGHT 120
POS WR
CLASS 2029
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Terrell
Phillips Jr WR
Class
2029
Height
5'5"
Weight
120
HS
Harper Woods
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Class of 2029: No. 11–15 Ranked Impressions
Performed well at SMSB Mega Camp at Wayne State Ran with SMSB this offseason Promising hands Promising route...
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Terrell Phillips Jr

State: Michigan
School: Harper Woods
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Drake Martin

Drake Martin

MI
QB/ATH
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 150
POS QB/ATH
CLASS 2029
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Drake
Martin QB/ATH
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
Weight
150
HS
Brother Rice
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Class of 2029: No. 11–15 Ranked Impressions
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Tailor Thomas

Tailor Thomas

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ATH/DL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 240
POS ATH/DL
CLASS 2029
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Tailor
Thomas ATH/DL
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
Weight
240
HS
Cass Tech
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MI
Class of 2029: No. 11–15 Ranked Impressions
The younger brother of Andre Thomas. Current Central Michigan Chippewa. Insane athlete considering his size. Has played just...
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Tailor Thomas

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School: Cass Tech
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Zu&#8217;Bril Ruff

Zu’Bril Ruff

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 273
POS N/A
CLASS 2029
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Zu’Bril
Ruff
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
Weight
273
HS
Belleville High School
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MI
Class of 2029: No. 11–15 Ranked Impressions
A standout at the SMSB Wayne State Mega Camp Size and athletic ability of a D2-prospect Senior. Impressed...
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Zu’Bril Ruff

State: Michigan
School: Belleville High School
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Jordan Terry

Jordan Terry

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RB
HEIGHT 5'6"
WEIGHT 145
POS RB
CLASS 2029
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Jordan
Terry RB
Class
2029
Height
5'6"
Weight
145
HS
Grandville
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MI
Class of 2029: No. 11–15 Ranked Impressions
Another Terry brother. Great history of talent, and Jordan aims to continue to trend. As expected, an awesome...
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Jordan Terry

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School: Grandville
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