2028 Prospects to Know this Spring

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spring football preparations are only a few short weeks away. Most teams have already started to prepare in the weight room, and it is time to look at some 2028 prospects to know this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='692082' first='Alex' last='Clopper']-Defensive Line/Edge-Rogers-6'2” 245-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rogers defensive line prospect has not slowed down at all this offseason. Clopper has a good combination of speed and strength. He is able to effectively keep opposing offensive linemen off-balance. Clopper is able to put pressure on the quarterback as well as help defend against the opponent's rushing attack. Clopper is a player to watch out for this spring with the Mounties.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1654977' first='Hunter' last='Harwood']-Running Back-Vilonia-5'6” 180-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harwood is a running back who excels at making opponent's miss tackles. He does a great job of allowing his blockers to open up rushing lanes before exploding through the hole. Harwood has the speed to get into the second level quickly. Meanwhile, he is the type of player who has no problem catching the ball out of the backfield or running routes. Harwood is a prospect to watch out for during the spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1399803' first='Jacob' last='Pugh']-Linebacker/Running Back-Greenwood-5'10” 180-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pugh is a prospect with the potential to see playing time on both sides of the ball for the Greenwood Bulldogs. On the defensive side of the ball, Pugh does a great job of reading the play. He sheds blocks and gets to the ball carrier quickly. Pugh has the quickness to drop back into coverage or put pressure on the opposing quarterback. He is a player to keep an eye on over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2044055' first='Kayden' last='Morris']-Defensive Back/Wide Receiver-Gravette-5'9” 145-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2044055' first='Kayden' last='Morris'] did an impressive job of showcasing his talents at our January Prep Redzone Arkansas showcase. He has the speed to cause plenty of trouble for opposing wide receivers. Morris reads the opposing quarterback and wide receivers well. He does a good job defending against the pass. Morris is a player in the secondary who will move up and help defend against the run. He has the potential to have a big spring for the Lions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1214259' first='Presley' last='Shelton']-Defensive Line-Searcy-6'0” 260-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Searcy Lions have a talented roster coming back for the upcoming 2026 football season. [player_tooltip player_id='1214259' first='Presley' last='Shelton'] has the versatility to play all along the defensive front. Shelton does a great job of plugging rushing lanes that the opposing offensive line attempt to open. He has a combination of power and speed that will cause problems for opposing offensive linemen. Shelton is a player to watch out for this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->