Fast-Rising 2028 Prospects To Know This Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These fast-rising prospects are bound for terrific junior seasons in 2026...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620592"],"_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-69ce5ac832772"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A lean offensive tackle with plenty of size and potential at 6-foot-5 285-pounds, Pickard is a promising tackle prospect who made the move this offseason from IMG Academy up to Milton. A physical lineman with good feet and above-average length, Pickard is fresh off a strong MVP Camp performance over the weekend. He'll likely man the right side of the Milton offensive line this fall and has a chance to be one of the top 2028 tackle prospects in North Fulton. He can overpower defenders with his size, but he also moves well and an above-average athlete bound for a really strong junior season for the Eagles in 2026. Don't be surprised is more D1 offers come his way this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2159500"],"_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-69ce5ac832810"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A fast rising cornerback to know from Atlanta, [player_tooltip player_id='2159500' first='Jabari' last='Wade'] brings really good size at 6 foot two 175-pounds and has a nose for the football. He's dependable in coverage and knows how to make a play on the ball when it's in the air. He does a great job of reading the quarterback and taking advantage of their mistakes. He's coming off a really strong sophomore season where he showed he's one of the best defensive backs in the region. In just six games, Wade made 24 tackles, picked off four passes in coverage and broke up five more passes. He's a sophomore defensive back on the rise, who will be an easy edition to the next 2028 Prep Redzone rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2163839"],"_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-69ce5ac832895"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile, small-town defensive back on the rise in the 2028 class, [player_tooltip player_id='2163839' first='Chris' last='Jenkins'], is a playmaking defender in the Savannah area who excelled both in man coverage and in zone coverage last year for Effingham County. He's technically sound, shows quick feet, and knows how to make a play on the football. As a sophomore last year. Jenkins made 28 total tackles, broke up seven passes with one INT in 11 games. He's active, plays hard, knows how to tackle, and has his best football way ahead of him. This 6 foot 180 pounder. has D1 potential and could see some offers come his way with a big junior season in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2164057"],"_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-69ceb073b7e8f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An under the radar quarterback to know in Middle Georgia, [player_tooltip player_id='2164057' first='Chandler' last='Dyson'] is a big 6'3 220 pound dual threat quarterback at Warner Robins coming off a fantastic junior season. for the Demons. The promising signal-caller threw for over 2,000 yards and 16 touchdowns while making plays with his legs on the ground, rushing for 536 yards and four more scores. He showed easy D1-caliber arm talent and has the ability to break off big runs with his ability to power through defenders. He's tough to tackle and should only grow as a quarterback as a junior in 2026. He's one of the top dual threat quarterback prospects in the area who should climb the 2028 Prep Redzone rankings over time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1097598"],"_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-69cfafe79fbfa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A dynamic and versatile 2028 athlete in the small town of Lincolnton, Aidan Jones is a playmaking running back on offense who knows how to deliver a big physical hit at linebacker. He brings good size at 6 foot 190 pounds and as a natural feel for the game. On offense Jones had 588 all-purpose yards and 12 touchdowns on defense. The run stopping defender, made 51 tackles while also creating havoc in the backfield, with seven tackles for loss, four sex, and one interception. Look for him to climb the rankings more and more over time in the 2028 prep bread zone update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->