Under the Radar: 2028 Prospects Ready For Breakout Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aiden Graham | RB | Oak Ridge | @7gotluck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the more productive rising sophomores in the state, Graham rushed for 1,148 yards and 8 touchdowns last season—ranking second among all 2028 backs in Florida. At 5-8, 170 pounds with 4.6 speed, he's a compact runner with vision and burst. Still flying under the radar, but his production speaks for itself.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='715823' first='Jacob' last='McDonald'] | WR | Lake Brantley | @jacobmcdonaldx4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDonald already plays with the confidence and poise of a varsity upperclassman. At 6-0, 170, he runs clean routes and consistently finds ways to separate. His deep ball tracking stood out, and the flashes he's shown suggest his stock could climb quickly over the next two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Terrill Harmon Jr | RB | @relharmon_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big-framed runner at 6-0, 200 pounds, Harmon put up nearly 1,000 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns last season. He's got the size, straight-line speed, and physicality to be a workhorse back. He's been putting in the offseason work and could explode onto the scene if used consistently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maikol Armas | ATH | Bishop Verot | @maikol2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6-3, 240 pounds, Armas doesn't look like your typical underclassman. Coaches and teammates alike have taken notice of his presence in the trenches as he plays with strength and effort. With continued development and game reps, Armas has real long-term potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1601258' first='Aizion' last='Sandy'] | QB | Space Coast | @AizionSandy15</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sandy quietly put together a productive freshman campaign, throwing for 1,453 yards and 15 touchdowns. He plays with composure in the pocket and has shown he can stretch the field vertically. One of the better young QBs in the area who's set up to improve those numbers this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Elijah Nickerson | QB | Winter Park | @NickersonElijah</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nickerson makes the move to Winter Park after a strong 2023 season where he passed for 2,101 yards and 22 touchdowns. At 6-4, he brings ideal size and dual-threat ability. With the right pieces around him, he could make a big leap in his sophomore year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jordan Olds | RB | Sebring | @JordanOlds61400</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olds has been gaining momentum this offseason with some strong performances and early D1 interest. He's a physical back with good balance and acceleration. His stock is on the rise as he looks to be a featured weapon in Sebring's offense this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1568036' first='Marcus' last='Stracke'] | QB | American Heritage | @Marcus_Stracke</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the more polished passers in the 2028 class, Stracke completed 69% of his throws for 1,710 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also added 4 rushing scores, showing he can move when needed. His poise, touch, and ability to process reads early make him a name to track closely going forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kyle Estimond | ATH | North Florida Christian | @Kyle_Estimond</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Estimond is a true athlete with multi-sport ability and reliable hands. He recorded over 600 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns last season. He can be used in various roles on both sides of the ball, and with another year of growth, he could emerge as one of NFC's primary playmakers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->