Class of 2028 Prospects In The Spotlight

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to high school football prospects, there are very few states – if any – that can compare to what Florida produces annually.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No matter what class it is, the Sunshine State seems to have talent that rivals anywhere in the country as college coaches and fans have a front row seat to some amazing talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From Pensacola down to the Keys, so many prospects have the opportunity to showcase their impressive talents in games and practices as well at camps, combines and in 7-on-7 competitions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we are now in the off-season, there will be some prospects that you will be hearing about, and today, we have the chance to bring you some Class of 2028 rising juniors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lukas “Luke” Aldazabal, DE/OLB, 5'10, 190, Southwest Miami – 3.0 GPA. </strong>This versatile prospect heads into his second varsity season with plenty of talent and the ability to turn some heads.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19617330/Lukas-Aldazabal">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19617330/Lukas-Aldazabal</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ardin Azzarello, LS/C, 5'8, 175, Daytona Beach Mainland. </strong>An impressive specialist who has the opportunity to lay down the foundation as a long snapper who can play on the line as well for the Buccaneers.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26422088/692e3c50733bfca19ff8d0dd">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26422088/692e3c50733bfca19ff8d0dd</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joshua Cruz, DT/OL, 6'1, 240, [player_tooltip player_id='1640315' first='Pembroke' last='Pines West Broward']. </strong>During a season when the Bobcats advanced to their first ever state title game, he learned plenty about the position and the level of play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23199076/Joshua-Cruz">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23199076/Joshua-Cruz</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1617746' first='Knox' last='Fletcher'], WR, 6'1, 175, West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman. </strong>When the Crusaders are talking about repeating as a state champions, it's prospect like this who will add to the talent that this program has for 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22875845/Knox-Fletcher">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22875845/Knox-Fletcher</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Corey Glenn, Athlete, 5'9, 150, Orlando Edgewater – 3.2 GPA. </strong>After an amazing season, the Eagles will look to a versatile underclassman like this to step up and give this program a chance to make a run at a state title this coming season. Has the chance to be an elite football player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23307105/Corey-Glenn">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23307105/Corey-Glenn</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1702193' first='Jason' last='Hernandez'], WR, 5'8, 170, Miami Christopher Columbus – 3.67 GPA. </strong>As the Explorers are using this off-season to retool the program, this is a prospect who has the opportunity to make some major strides this off-season and add the quality depth needed to get this team back on track.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22354230/Jason-Hernandez">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22354230/Jason-Hernandez</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kristofer Nguyen, TE/DE/LS, 5'11, 212, Wesley Chapel. Track &amp; Field. </strong>When it comes to producing an elite athlete, here is a gifted prospect who brings plenty to the football field and can be a huge asset on either side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19998626/Kristofer-Nguyen">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19998626/Kristofer-Nguyen</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aidan Pulley, DB, 5'9, 185, Hudson – 3.9 GPA. Basketball, Baseball. </strong>Talk about a prospect who does it all. Not only a standout in the defensive secondary, but certainly someone who plays multiple sports – giving colleges a chance to see him in several arenas. This will be a big off-season as he looks to put himself on the map.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22563502/69401e27f56a71fc48de2b5c">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22563502/69401e27f56a71fc48de2b5c</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jeremiah “J.R.” Rawlings, RB, 5'6, 130, North Miami Beach – 3.2 GPA. </strong>Coming off a season where the Chargers had the opportunity to play in the post-season, a prospect like this gained more exposure in the extra games and practices they had the opportunity to be a part of.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22473417/Jeremiah-Rawlings">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22473417/Jeremiah-Rawlings</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Noah Reyes, OL/DE, 6'3, 235, Palm Bay. </strong>This gifted two-way performer is one of the prospects that coaches and recruiting analysts believe will have a productive off-season – with size and athletic ability providing the opportunity to continue to get better and gain the experience needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/28933658/69437185367bee689869a8df">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/28933658/69437185367bee689869a8df</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Michael Roselli, QB, 5'10, 185, Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest – 4.5 GPA. </strong>With a change of schools and an opportunity to get his chance to play and gain valuable experience, here is a prospect that you may want to keep an eye on. Has worked hard on his craft, and this could be the year that things start to fall into place!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26872151/Michael-Roselli?">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26872151/Michael-Roselli?</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Demetri Tarpley, DL/TE, 6'4, 280, Apopka – 3.0 GPA. </strong>Looking for a prospect to step up in 2026? This is a big-time prospect who will start to get some major interest in the off-season, and by the time the 2026 season rolls around, he will definitely be a player that everyone will know about. Extremely athletic and versatile. He is only going to get stronger and more skilled over the next two years. Remember this name!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22881556/Demetri-Tarpley">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22881556/Demetri-Tarpley</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Calen Turner, DB, 5'9, 155, Lakeland Lake Gibson – 3.6 GPA. </strong>As the Braves continue to get better, prospects like this will rise to the top. A solid secondary player that will use this off-season to continue to learn and mature – and with two years left in his high school career – this is a player that has a chance to be special.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22547635/Calen-Turner">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22547635/Calen-Turner</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>London Janse van Rensburg, QB, 6'3, 150, West Palm Beach The King's Academy – 4.59 GPA. </strong>As the Lions improved this past season, here is one of the underclassmen who had the chance to get some quality playing time that set the tone for his future. Has the size and skill. All he lacks his playing time and exposure and hopefully he gets that in the next seven months at camps and 7-on-7 events along with spring football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20645310/693dfb1f6435a5b055e8c3c8">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20645310/693dfb1f6435a5b055e8c3c8</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.<a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/"> https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->