Five 2028 Prospects Gaining Momentum on Recruiting Trail

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1181298' first='Pierce' last='Washington'], [player_tooltip player_id='1847747' first='Bennett' last='Conyers'], [player_tooltip player_id='1912208' first='Wright' last='Martin'], Jakye Beard, [player_tooltip player_id='1570535' first='Zayden' last='Williams']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As college coaches hit the road and extend more offers during the contact period meeting with coaches and players, several prospects have seen some momentum begin to formulate on the recruiting trail for their offer lists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These five rising juniors showcased their Division One potential this season and that is becoming evident with the offers starting to trickle in for each one as college coaches get to see the current version of each player at their high schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each of these five prospects have added at least one Power Four offer this month and more could be on the way soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Oak Ridge Defensive Back [player_tooltip player_id='1570535' first='Zayden' last='Williams']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1570535"],"_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-697d9ac748c17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1570535' first='Zayden' last='Williams'] is an intriguing two-way prospect that projects best as a defensive back at the next level with elite length, strong athleticism and productive ball skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He already has great physical tools, likely standing around 6-foot-2 with a strong frame to complement. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While he is a bigger corner, especially for his class, he can effectively maintain in the hip pocket of the receiver throughout the entire route and can track the ball in the air during the entire play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He already has a great frame for the position and had a very productive sophomore season that he can build upon and continue to take his game to the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wake Forest is going to look very smart this fall when people look back on this recruitment and see that they are the first Power Four offer by a long shot.</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">Montgomery Bell Academy Tight End [player_tooltip player_id='1847747' first='Bennett' last='Conyers']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1847747"],"_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-697d9ac748cc0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1847747' first='Bennett' last='Conyers'] is an exciting tight end prospect that plays for a high school program that keep developing the position at an impressively high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a good frame, standing at 6'3.5 with the body to add a lot more weight to the 215 pounds number he played at during his sophomore season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a dynamic receiving threat that can be used in every setting, whether that is underneath, up the seams, in the red zone or even as a ball carrier on sweeps, giving him an element of versatility that college coaches will love.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MBA is a high school program that has always been built around running the football and he is a big part of that gameplan as he has proven to be an effective blocker, something that will only keep getting better with more weight on his frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has the potential to be one of the better tight end prospects in the nation as he continues to fill out his frame and his offer list is beginning to reflect that. This is a player that should take a massive leap during his junior 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">Christ Presbyterian Academy Tight End [player_tooltip player_id='1912208' first='Wright' last='Martin']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1912208"],"_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-697d9ac748d43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1912208' first='Wright' last='Martin'] is a tight end prospect with a big frame, intriguing athleticism and a versatile skillset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I had heard the name before as baseball recruit (8.5 grade on Perfect Game), but now he has shown he has an electric skillset at the tight end position on the football field, being able to do it all with a strong 6-foot-3 and 240 pound frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CPA is another program that has always been built on running the football and he is an effective blocker as one could imagine with his well-built frame and the athleticism to get to defenders first.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>However, he might be even better as a receiver as he shows off his natural athleticism, impressive build-up speed and strong hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He can run every route a college offensive staff would want a tight end to run and has shown some YAC ability when given space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a fast rising prospect that is quickly going to insert himself on a lot of radars with an excellent junior season this fall.</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">Henry County Defensive Back [player_tooltip player_id='2112205' first='Ja'Kye' last='Beard']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2112205"],"_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-697d9ac748dc2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2112205' first='Ja'Kye' last='Beard'] is an intriguing two-way prospect that projects best at safety due to his elite frame, strong playmaking ability and natural athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He holds a strong frame with a long 6-foot-2 and 192 pound build that allows for him to be a disruptive presence in every aspect of the safety position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has the potential to clean up plays on the back end of the defense with his recovery ability, long speed, and physicality.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As he refines his game and develops further, he could see more Power Four offers come his way and Tennessee has already recognized that potential.</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-697d9ac748e40"} --> <!-- 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 a very exciting receiver talent that is quickly becoming a name to know inside the state of Tennessee.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a very good frame at 6-foot-4 and 205 pounds and the ability he possesses makes him a matchup nightmare for any defensive back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a strong background in basketball and that should allow for him to box-out defenders on contested catch opportunities downfield and on the sideline.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a smooth moving prospect that currently wins the most when working downfield, but displayed strong flashes of route running ability and ability to change direction.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As he keeps adding more nuance to his game, he could breakthrough as another big-time receiver talent in the state that colleges need to target and Tennessee recognized that potential and already sent an offer his way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->