Offseason Look: 2028 Tackle Machines in North Florida (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mason Beane | LB | SAHS | @Beane_Mason</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beane was a top tackler in the state for the 2028 class, finishing with 142 tackles, 14.0 TFLs, and 8.0 sacks. He was consistently around the football on a competitive roster, and a high assist number shows how often he was involved in plays. Big offseason ahead as he continues to refine technique and add strength to his frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaison Brown | LB | Yulee | @Jaison_Brown09</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown had a strong year anchoring Yulee's defense and led the team in tackles. At 6-1, 205, he shows good instincts, reads plays well, and fills gaps with confidence. He finished #3 in the state (2028) in tackles with 101 total, along with 10 TFLs and 4 sacks. High academic kid (4.4 GPA) who plays with consistency and effort.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='547812' first='Asher' last='Ghioto'] | DE | Bolles | @Asherghioto34</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ghioto stands out early because of his frame and motor. At 6-4, 230, he already looks the part on the edge and plays with good leverage and strength for his age. He's disruptive off the line, moves well laterally, and continues to trend upward. Expect his name to stay relevant as he adds polish and reps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='866837' first='Dracen' last='Martin'] | DE | Hawthorne | @DracenMartin14</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martin had a productive sophomore season with 12.5 sacks, 20 TFLs, and 73 tackles. At 6-3, 250, he brings legit size and power off the edge. Plays physical, sets the edge well, and finishes plays. His ability to convert pressure into production stands out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jayden Jones | DB | Navarre | @xloneJay</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones is a reliable tackler in the secondary who plays downhill and isn't afraid of contact. He totaled 82.5 tackles (66 solo) with 14 PBUs and flashes athletic upside with his track background. Comfortable playing in space and cleaning up plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maverick Jones | DB | Williston | @JonesMaverick9</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A solid all-around defensive back at 6-0, 170, Jones finished with 68 tackles and earned the 2025 Wayne Fields Defensive Back of the Year award. Shows good effort in run support and holds up well in coverage. Dependable presence on the back end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->