10 2028 Prospects Primed to Breakout Next Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to player development at the high school level, the jump from sophomore year to junior year is one of ultra-importance, as the player progresses forward from underclassman prospect to one settled in with a couple years of experience under their a belt and the base line of their frame developed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With that being said, a large share of breakout junior seasons are due to naturally stepping into larger roles at strong programs with impressive coaching staffs and there are several prospects on the cusp of a breakout year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These ten 2028 prospects, in no specific order, will be players to watch with breakout potential for next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">CPA Receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1586170' first='Gabriel' last='Cabell']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1586170"],"_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-69269731863df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1586170' first='Gabriel' last='Cabell'] is an exciting receiver prospect with very good length, athleticism, and natural movement skills as well as elite long speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That long speed is on full display on the track, running a 10.75 100m and 21.67 200m as a high school freshman last spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That speed and athleticism make him a natural mover that can run the route tree, and at 6-foot-3, he should be able to bring most targets into his frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With older brother [player_tooltip player_id='824736' first='Owen' last='Cabell'] leaving to play football at Alabama, Gabriel will become the top option in the offense and the coaching staff at CPA is already pushing him in that direction.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Knoxville Catholic Receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1031890' first='Braylen' last='Gibbs']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1031890"],"_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-692697318646a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1031890' first='Braylen' last='Gibbs'] is a high-potential receiver prospect who should have a more well-rounded game next year in his second season of focusing on the wideout position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standing at nearly 6-foot-3, he is a massive target for his quarterback and has the athleticism and movement ability to run all the route concepts with a full offseason of focusing on the position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has made some big plays happen this season and with his long, strong frame he should develop into an exciting receiver prospect with another year at the position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As [player_tooltip player_id='284149' first='Tyreek' last='King'] heads to Tennessee, Gibbs will become the focal point of the passing attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bartlett Receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1181298' first='Pierce' last='Washington']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1181298"],"_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-69269e40e7916"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1181298' first='Pierce' last='Washington'] is an up-and-coming receiver prospect with a large, strong frame and the athleticism to make plays happen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standing around 6'3+, he is already a massive receiver and with his basketball background, he knows how to box out defensive backs and snatch the ball in the air.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While he is a larger receiver with a sturdy build, he is still able to snap off breaks in his routes and that will make him very effective on routes working back to the quarterback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He had a mini breakout this season, but look for one on an even grander scale as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Baylor Receiver [player_tooltip player_id='424660' first='Hank' last='DeGennaro']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["424660"],"_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-69269e40e7970"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='424660' first='Hank' last='DeGennaro'] is an intriguing receiver prospect with good size, athleticism, and physicality that will be stepping into a larger role after spending a year as part of the rotation and soaking up the coaching.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the rotation, he has been an effective blocker, even on bigger corners, which has allowed for him to stick on the field some more as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a receiver, he has a solid baseline frame with natural movement skills and that should allow for him to be able to make plays even while playing against arguably the hardest region in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a junior, he should be relied upon as a starter and a top contributor. He can be moved around the formation and his all-around game that he has developed will make him a versatile weapon for Baylor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Baylor Offensive Tackle [player_tooltip player_id='1704258' first='Dante' last='Wade']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1704258"],"_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-69269731864df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1704258' first='Dante' last='Wade'] is an exciting yet unproven prospect that will be stepping into a full plate of responsibilities next season along the line of scrimmage for Baylor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As Baylor already has a massive veteran offensive line, including his older brother Xavier, his sophomore season has consisted of rotating along the defensive line and soaking up the coaching from the staff.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While he will certainly go through some growing pains as a first-year starter on the offensive line next season, his combination of very good frame, length, and athleticism already make him an intriguing recruit that Power Four programs want to get on campus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ensworth Defensive Lineman [player_tooltip player_id='983676' first='Khristopher' last='Rice']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["983676"],"_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-69269e40e79d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='983676' first='Khristopher' last='Rice'] is a talented defensive end prospect with a strong baseline frame, long arms, active hands, a high motor, and most importantly the knowledge of how to utilize all of that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Working under former Murray State defensive coordinator Dillon Sanders, it is clear that the coaching has come into play as he has a plan for his rush despite just being a high school sophomore defensive end this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has very active hands and is constantly giving himself the leverage advantage that allows him to use them to work upfield and into the pocket in an efficient manner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As he continues to get bigger, longer, and even more explosive, he will keep developing into an exciting prospect in the trenches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">CPA Defensive Lineman [player_tooltip player_id='989275' first='Houston' last='Payne']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["989275"],"_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-69269e40e7a1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='989275' first='Houston' last='Payne'] is an intriguing defensive line prospect that has rotated along the front seven but should be in store for a larger responsibility as he builds on the flashes he showed this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a strong frame that he can continue adding good weight on, especially if he grows a little bit more, with the anchor and physicality to utilize that frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has strong initial athleticism and can effectively track down ball carriers with his natural athletic and movement traits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He will be an exciting defensive line player for a talented CPA team that will be in big need of front seven players to step up next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Briarcrest Linebacker Octavius Flynn Jr</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1187260"],"_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-69269e40e7a62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Octavious Flynn Jr is an up-and-coming linebacker prospect with solid size, a strong frame, and good athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those traits allow for him to make play after play and rack up tackles every single game, bursting on to the scene and my radar this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has the athleticism to track down ball carriers, and even has been used as a legit part of the tailback rotation for his high school. As he gets more explosive to complement, he will be an exciting linebacker prospect to know inside the state of Tennessee.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">BGA Defensive Back [player_tooltip player_id='1065916' first='Jeisun' last='Thompson']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1065916"],"_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-692697318654c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1065916' first='Jeisun' last='Thompson'] had an exciting freshman season as a safety at Blackman before missing his sophomore season at BGA, but should be poised for a strong bounceback campaign next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has good length and explosiveness for the position, breaking on the ball carrier with ease and is a sure tackler when making a play on the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He will be an exciting prospect to watch next season as he finally gets to show what the next step truly looks like for him at BGA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chattanooga Christian Safety/Athlete [player_tooltip player_id='1565624' first='Carter' last='Charapata']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1565624"],"_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-69269e40e7ac3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1565624' first='Carter' last='Charapata'] is another exciting safety prospect that unfortunately missed his sophomore season, but could have a strong bounceback junior season in store.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has good size for the position and possesses very good straight line speed, that make him highly effective on closing in on ball carriers to make the tackle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His straight line speed was on display some as a receiver, but the most upside resides at safety and he could be an exciting prospect to watch next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->