2028 Rankings Breakdown: Offensive Hidden Gems

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">In-depth analysis of some of the top under the radar talent in the updated 2028 PRZ state player rankings. </h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">6'4” 210 lbs. Shepp carries an ideal physical profile for a college level TE. Combines his size, toughness, and versatility to impact both the run and pass game. Can line up and be effective as an H-back, split out in the slot, or as a traditional inline TE. As a receiver, he's a big and reliable target with a large catch radius to win in traffic. Does a good job finding the soft spot in coverage at the short/intermediate levels but also shows he can stretch the field vertically over the middle. He's flashes strong hands securing the ball cleanly and can extend to play it outside his framework. Aggressive blocker at the POA showing he can over power opponents and sustain throughout the play. Can kick out, seal the edge, or work to the perimeter and be effective blocking in space. A quality prospect that is recruitable on either side of the ball. Would expect college attention to increase this offseason.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JackSheppWR/status/2018862342252253289 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Idoni is clear D1 prospect and one of the most slept on RB's in the state coming off another outstanding season taking 176 carries for 1,732 yards and 24 touchdowns. Has continued to add good weight now at 5'11” 190 lbs. while maintaining his athleticism, speed, and lateral quickness. Great all-around dynamic skillset that blends his power, burst, and vision to be a threat to score every time he touches the ball. Quick feet and sharp change of direction make him tough for defenders to square up, consistently evading first contact while working to space. Once at the second level, his acceleration and sustained top end speed allow him to breakaway. Averaged nearly 10 yards per touch demonstrating his ability to consistently move the chains and extend gains. Deserves more recruiting attention.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">Blanco checks all the boxes as a future D1 recruit at 6'5” 295 lbs. with plus athleticism and natural power at the POA. He's an overpowering OT that wins with strength, leverage, and a physical edge to dominate the LOS. Generates immediate vertical push in the run game to move defenders off the ball and clear running lanes. He's a heavy striker with great hand usage and a forceful initial punch to knock opponents off balance. In pass protection, he shows he can move his feet and stay in front to keep a clean pocket. Like his anchor ability, sits down against bull rushes and absorbs the contact without giving ground. He's aggressive at the POA accelerating through contact and demonstrates violent finishing ability. Won't be flying under the recruiting radar for much longer.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/gman8807/status/1990195812778008970 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Breakout season for the sophomore RB out of St. Joseph taking 198 carries for 1,800 yards and 20 touchdowns. 5'10” 180 lbs. he's got a good frame to build on and a complete skillset to also be a threat as a receiver out of the backfield. Just as comfortable attacking downhill between the tackles as he is bouncing runs outside to break containment on the perimeter. He presses the LOS quickly and runs hard through the first level showing he can absorb contact with good balance and pad level to slip tacklers and extend gains after contact. Like his timing and variety of moves, knows when to attack lanes, cut laterally, and stiff arm. High caliber ball carrier vision, instincts, and anticipation he's got good cutback awareness and spatial awareness to see defensive flow and navigate traffic smoothly. Recruitment will pick up as the cycle progresses.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/graysongaines7/status/2006920244246577629 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Garcia has been among the class leaders in receiving the last two seasons. As a sophomore, he racked up 65 receptions, 1,119 yards, and 11 touchdowns in just 6 games highlighted by a 17 catch, 347 yards, and 3 touchdown performance against Hamilton. 6'3” 195 lbs. he's a matchup nightmare for opposing DB's with his blend of size, length, athleticism, and ball skills. Shows good top end speed to slip by coverage and be an explosive vertical threat. He's a natural hands catcher of the football that understands how to use his size to his advantage by boxing out defenders and extending at the catch point. Great jump ball and red zone threat can time out his jump and compete at the high point. Flying under the radar playing at a small school but possesses undeniable next level talent/ability.</p>