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Why these ’28s are “High Upside”

Why these ’28s are “High Upside”
Alex Pallone
Alex Pallone
January 12, 2026 @ 06:00 PM
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Dylan Volpe
Dylan Volpe 6'3" | 285 lbs | DL/EDGE | 2028
MI
Cameron Sims
Cameron Sims 6'2" | 225 lbs | DL/EDGE | 2028
MI
Elijah Willis
Elijah Willis 6'3" | 265 lbs | OL | 2028
MI
Antijuan Wilkes
Antijuan Wilkes 6'4" | 258 lbs | OL/DL | 2028
MI
Jerrimiah Cross
Jerrimiah Cross 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR | 2028
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In order to play Power 4 football, you typically need to have elite upside. That looks different for every position. For example, at, QB, colleges typically prefer you to be over 6'0", have a big arm, and be able to be a dual-threat in high school (among other traits). All prospects in this article have a few traits that make them super high-upside prospects. View those traits below. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1158798"],"_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-69658b3244cd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Biggest Strengths</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Ideal size, frame, and strength for his age. Far above the norm in all three categories. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Amazing track record of elite college talent coming out of Cass Tech. Highly confident that Wilkes will continue to develop.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very good anchor. Knows how to use his strength to his advantage. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Faces elite competition on a weekly basis. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Extremely firm grip. Does an excellent job sticking onto his blocks in the run and pass game.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A good athlete. Far above most other 6'7" offensive linemen. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Projection: Power 4 Offensive Tackle</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1381945"],"_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-69658b3244d6e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Biggest Strengths </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Great burst and able to close space quickly; extremely important on the defensive line. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Showcases good bend on tape. Able to get low and rip through his blocks without sacrificing speed or balance. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Physical. Able to blow up pulling guards. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Able to stay anchored in the run game. Defends his adjeacent gaps well. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>College Projection: Varies. I could see Cameron developing into any position on the front 7. Most likely, a 5 technique. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["977483"],"_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-69658b3244dea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Biggest Strengths </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>An impeccable skillset last year as a freshman, and an amazing youth football career.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Catches with hands; able to consistently win "50-50" balls</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Incredibly physical. Able to shake off tacklers with relative ease. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Much more fluid athlete when compared to other young WRs with P4 offers. Moves extremely well for his size.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has flashed as a route runner. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Working with SMSB, and just transferred to OLSM. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Projection: Power 4 "X" WR. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1167235"],"_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-69658b3244e5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Biggest Strengths </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a Power 4 mentality. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Incredibly physical, and he does a great job finishing his blocks. Elijah is not a "kind" run blocker. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Always keeps his feet moving in the run game. Never half-efforts reps, and easily pancakes lesser competition. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Firm grip and chopping feet allow Elijah to effectively turn defenders away from the play. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays with good leverage in the run game, and has a brutal initial punch. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Projection: Power 4 tackle or guard. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1681622"],"_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-69658b3244ec7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Biggest Strengths</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Extremely powerful. Able to bench-press opposing offensive linemen. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Flashes a quick getoff. When the snap is timed up, Dylan closes space extremely quickly. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Moments of good bend. Able to get skinny, and able to get low to the ground without sacrificing balance. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Promising size. Already starting to fill out his frame. Elite potential in the size department. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Projection: G5 or P4 3-technique. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

In order to play Power 4 football, you typically need to have elite upside. That looks different for every position. For example, at, QB, colleges typically prefer you to be over 6'0", have a big arm, and be able to be a dual-threat in high school (among other traits). All prospects in this article have a few traits that make them super high-upside prospects. View those traits below.

Antijuan Wilkes

Antijuan Wilkes

MI
OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 258
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2028
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Antijuan Wilkes

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State: Michigan
School: Cass Tech

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Biggest Strengths Ideal size, frame, and strength for his age. Far above the norm in all three categories. Amazing track record of elite college talent coming out of Cass Tech. Highly confident that Wilkes will continue to develop. Very good…

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Cameron Sims

Cameron Sims

MI
DL/EDGE
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 225
POS DL/EDGE
CLASS 2028
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Cameron Sims

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State: Michigan
School: Muskegon

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Biggest Strengths Great burst and able to close space quickly; extremely important on the defensive line. Showcases good bend on tape. Able to get low and rip through his blocks without sacrificing speed or balance. Physical. Able to blow up…

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Jerrimiah Cross

Jerrimiah Cross

MI
WR
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2028
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Jerrimiah Cross

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State: Michigan
School: River Rouge

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Biggest Strengths An impeccable skillset last year as a freshman, and an amazing youth football career. Catches with hands; able to consistently win "50-50" balls Incredibly physical. Able to shake off tacklers with relative ease. Much more fluid athlete when…

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Elijah Willis

Elijah Willis

MI
OL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 265
POS OL
CLASS 2028
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Elijah Willis

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State: Michigan
School: Detroit MLK

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Biggest Strengths Has a Power 4 mentality. Incredibly physical, and he does a great job finishing his blocks. Elijah is not a "kind" run blocker. Always keeps his feet moving in the run game. Never half-efforts reps, and easily pancakes…

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Dylan Volpe

Dylan Volpe

MI
DL/EDGE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 285
POS DL/EDGE
CLASS 2028
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Dylan Volpe

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State: Michigan
School: Port Huron

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Biggest Strengths Extremely powerful. Able to bench-press opposing offensive linemen. Flashes a quick getoff. When the snap is timed up, Dylan closes space extremely quickly. Moments of good bend. Able to get skinny, and able to get low to the…

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