Unsung Heroes: 2028 Special Team Specialists

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In today's article, I will be diving into kickers, punters, and return specialists who are making their mark in the 2028 class! Let's dive into it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Nate Halloran ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"148","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Timnath","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698aa487a750c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Halloran measures in at 5'8 150-pounds, playing LB/K for Timnath. This past season, he had 11 total tackles (8 solo, 3 assisted), 9 kickoffs for 561 yards, 3 touchbacks, longest 71, and he went 11/11 for on PATs. Halloran has good athletic ability due to his good speed, acceleration, and jumping. Good read and reaction speed paired with very good range. Halloran stepped up the plate as a kicker. Good tackling. He has good mechanics and consistent in his kicking motion. Very good leg accuracy and took the PATs by storm. I'm interested to see his development his off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2124004"],"_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-698aa487a7586"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arter is a two-sport player, playing varsity soccer as well. Measures in at 6'0 160-pounds. In 6 games played, he had 40 kickoffs for 1484 yards, longest 60, 16 touchbacks, 9 punts for 266 yards, longest 50, and got inside the 20, 4 times, 36/40 on PATs, 3/3 on FGs with his longest being 38 yards. Arter has very good leg strength, getting good distance on his kicks. Does a great job kicking against the wind. Arter shows off his accuracy with very good placement and leg control. Good hang time on both punts and kickoffs. Look for another standout season from Arter!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kane Green","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"133","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2441","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bear Creek ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698aa487a761d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Green measures in at 5'9 135-pounds. The K went 35/37 on PATs with no field goal attempts. Green has good leg strength. Very good kick accuracy. Does a great job controlling his leg and placing the ball right down the middle. His high PAT percentage is a testament to that. Green has smooth and fluid mechanics. One thing about Green is his reliability and consistency to get the job done. He stays calm under pressure and makes the big kick. I'm looking forward to seeing how Green continues developing as a kicker. I think he'll get some FG attempts this season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2076012"],"_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-698aa487a7666"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Howell measures in at 5'11 150-pounds, playing WR/CB, and returner on special teams. He had 21 receptions for 360 yards with 3 touchdowns, 31 total tackles (18 solo, 13 assisted), 2 TFL, 3 INT, 3 PD, 16 returns for 423 yards and 1 return touchdown. Howell has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, balance, good change of direction, and jumping. He's an electric receiver and corner. As a returner, Howell does a great job tracking the ball. He'll use his athletic ability to effortlessly glide through the defenders. Very good vision and uses dynamic cuts to pivot and go. Howell is a threat every time he touches the ball at all 3 phases.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["626903"],"_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-698aa487a76a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bunton III is an electric running back and brings that athleticism to the return game. Measures in at 5'8 150-pounds. Last season, he had 184 carries for 1185 yards and 21 touchdowns with 31 receptions for 224 yards and 1 touchdown, 27 returns for 540 yards and 1 return touchdown. He has very good athletic ability due to elite acceleration, very good speed, change of direction, balance, and good jumping. His running back skills translate well. Very good tracking of the ball. Bunton uses his home run speed paired with very good vision to run around defenders with ease. He uses his spin and juke moves to make them miss as well. He's a legit prospect offensively and on special teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->