2028’s on the Horizon: Multi-Positional Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This year, the class of 2028 will receive more attention in recruitment. In this report, we cover five athletes who should be on your watchlist.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1351637"],"_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-6984b81556fe4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1351637' first='Ashton' last='McDaniel'] plays in an option offense, where he showcases his patience at the running back position, allowing running lanes to develop. He's athletic and often takes direct snaps out of the backfield. McDaniel brings experience at defensive back and special teams. Defensively, he'll play through the whistle, displaying his high motor and often playing through contact to force PBUs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Ashton25AGM/status/1997080966024855911?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Ashton25AGM/status/1997080966024855911?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2087535"],"_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-6984b81557089"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2087535' first='Trenton' last='Reddick'] adds to Blytheville's athletic roster. He plays both tight end and defensive end. As he goes through the off-season development and weight program, he'll be a prospect to watch in 2026. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TrentonReddick6/status/1984702534402130105?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TrentonReddick6/status/1984702534402130105?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1325190"],"_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-6984b81557113"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1325190' first='Jayden' last='Charles'] is going to garner more attention in 2026. He can attack the seam effectively and reliable near the boundary. Charles isn't afraid of contact as he showcases strong hands and the ability to contort his body near the sideline. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jay_Charles28/status/1987676132280271351?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jay_Charles28/status/1987676132280271351?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1373219"],"_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-6984b81557194"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1373219' first='Gabriel' last='Jaime'] is a prospect to add to the recruiting board as he will play at the next level. He gives you experience at wide receiver, defensive back, and special teams. Jaime displays good fluidity, change of direction, and balance, along with good read and reaction to stay inside the hip pocket of receivers on breaks. His IQ and awareness allow him to jump routes and arrive at the catch point consistently. Jaime is a smooth route runner with good hand-eye coordination, body control, and concentration to adjust mid-route. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/GJaime111/status/1999885038478119161?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/GJaime111/status/1999885038478119161?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1551642"],"_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-6984b81557210"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1551642' first='Max' last='Eldridge'] may be small in stature, but he's sure effective on both sides of the ball. He displays solid post-snap vision at running back, effectively locating running lanes with patience and attacking holes with good burst. Eldridge can evade defenders due to his fluidity and lateral quickness. He showcases a sideline-to-sideline motor as a defensive back and takes good angles in run support. He has solid read-and-react skills, allowing him to challenge the catch point. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/maxton_eldridge?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/maxton_eldridge?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->