Friday Night Breakouts: 5 2028 Defenders Ready to Shine

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2200206"],"_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-6a7b388048f8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2200206' first='Lucas' last='Hosak'] is a good athlete and two-way player. He has good size (6'2") and athleticism. On defense he is match-up piece. Playing as both an edge defender and linebacker he is an outstanding player. As an edge defender he uses his hands well. He has violent hands, which allows him to rip through the body of offensive tackles. Then as a linebacker he shows good instincts. He reads and reacts to the plays well and then comes upfield to make plays. Then on offense he is a good tight end. He is a weapon in the passing game by getting passes thrown his direction and making plays. He also shows good blocking skills. Hosak is a talented player on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophomore Season Highlights:<br>TE/DE<br>21 Tackles 9TFL 1Sack 1FF 1FR<br>5 Rec 53yds 1TD<a href="https://t.co/HARgQVUzRu">https://t.co/HARgQVUzRu</a> <a href="https://t.co/9fu3hSFeP4">pic.twitter.com/9fu3hSFeP4</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2200206' first='Lucas' last='Hosak'] (@LHosak71011) <a href="https://x.com/LHosak71011/status/1987195610676523425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2232575"],"_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-6a7b388048fdb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2232575' first='Cam' last='Healey'] is a good defensive lineman in the 2028 class. He has a good ability to play as a defensive tackle and edge. At both positions he shows an excellent ability to fire off the ball and make plays against offenses. He has a good combination of strength and athleticism. That allows him to use it to disrupt offenses. He also uses his hands well. He has violent hands which allow him to excel against offenses. The other part of his game is his motor. He never stops moving around and making plays all over the field. Healey is a good player in the 2028 class as a versatile defensive lineman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophomore Season Highlights‼️<br>Stats:<br>- 81 total tackles<br>- 16 tfls<br>- 3.5 sacks<br>- 4 pbu's<a href="https://t.co/SbAaxQ44X6">https://t.co/SbAaxQ44X6</a><a href="https://x.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://x.com/PAELITE7v7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAELITE7v7</a> <a href="https://x.com/BallHawkMedia1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BallHawkMedia1</a> <a href="https://x.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://x.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://x.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://x.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> <a href="https://x.com/PghSportsNow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PghSportsNow</a> <a href="https://x.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzone</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://x.com/Mr_LTroke?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mr_LTroke</a> <a href="https://t.co/UAle8dJQGO">pic.twitter.com/UAle8dJQGO</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2232575' first='Cam' last='Healey'] (@healey_cam2621) <a href="https://x.com/healey_cam2621/status/1985835273675231660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2085103"],"_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-6a7b38804901d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2137089' first='Hayden' last='Magill'] is a versatile player in the 2028 class. On defense he is an outstanding linebacker. He excels at reading his keys then making the right play. He does an excellent job of flying around and making plays. He is especially a good tackler. Then on offense he is a true playmaker. He played as running back, wildcat quarterback and fullback. He is a good runner that is hard to tackle. He is an excellent runner between the tackles with his physical style. Then as a lead blocker he shows a fearless ability to block. Magill is a talented player on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">End of year highlights LB/RB 28'<br>5'9:205lb: Blackhawk Hs: <br> <a href="https://x.com/BallAtTheBeach?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BallAtTheBeach</a> <a href="https://x.com/mrpafootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mrpafootball</a> @EthanMorrison26 <a href="https://x.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://x.com/TheWPIALEdition?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheWPIALEdition</a> <a href="https://x.com/HoyasFBRecruit?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HoyasFBRecruit</a> <a href="https://x.com/ODFBall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ODFBall</a> <a href="https://x.com/PghSportsNow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PghSportsNow</a> <a href="https://x.com/SlashFBFeature?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SlashFBFeature</a> <a href="https://x.com/LHU_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LHU_Football</a> @ELevy_USF <a href="https://x.com/gobigrecruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gobigrecruiting</a> <a href="https://x.com/Cover3_ATH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cover3_ATH</a> <a href="https://t.co/gSnUfvR3yQ">https://t.co/gSnUfvR3yQ</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2137089' first='Hayden' last='Magill'] (@haydenmagill02) <a href="https://x.com/haydenmagill02/status/1985515140192551159?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1732419"],"_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-6a7b388049042"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1732419' first='Jakil' last='Dawson'] is an explosive edge defender in the 2028 class. He has good size (6'4"), strength and explosion. His ability to get off the ball and attack offenses is impressive. He has good fundamentals which him get of his stance so quickly. Then he has a motor that doesnt quit. I like how he chases plays all over the field. He shows good ability to get off blocks by using his hands. Dawson is a talented player in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Working everyday💪🏽🦍<a href="https://x.com/COACHSLOCUM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@COACHSLOCUM</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://x.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a> <a href="https://x.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://x.com/PAPrepVarsity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAPrepVarsity</a> <a href="https://t.co/5egS9EE4k7">pic.twitter.com/5egS9EE4k7</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1732419' first='Jakil' last='Dawson'] (@JakilDawson) <a href="https://x.com/JakilDawson/status/2033494480976777493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651266"],"_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-6a7b388049063"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1651266' first='Elijah' last='Acosta-Torres'] is a talented defensive back. He has excellent coverage skills. He is especially good in man-to-man coverage. He is able to lock down receivers at a high rate. His athleticism allows him to covers receivers. Then in zone coverage he is a good player. He shows good instincts of playing the zone and then making a play on the ball. He is a good tackler who tackles in the open field at a high rate. Acosta-Torres is a highly talented defensive back in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophomore season highlights:<a href="https://t.co/vpe1sZPygM">https://t.co/vpe1sZPygM</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/upcomingJunior?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#upcomingJunior</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachDaveAranda?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDaveAranda</a> <a href="https://x.com/DeionSanders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DeionSanders</a> <a href="https://x.com/GregSchiano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregSchiano</a> <a href="https://x.com/MikeCardsRU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeCardsRU</a> <a href="https://x.com/EddieWhitley37?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EddieWhitley37</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachMattPearce?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMattPearce</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachB_Defense?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachB_Defense</a> <a href="https://x.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://x.com/Coach_Stork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Stork</a> <a href="https://x.com/hvo_o?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hvo_o</a> <a href="https://x.com/shadrich80?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shadrich80</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachBirkett?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBirkett</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachKli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKli</a> <a href="https://x.com/Coach_SD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_SD</a> <a href="https://t.co/boDmACx819">pic.twitter.com/boDmACx819</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1651266' first='Elijah' last='Acosta-Torres'] (@EliAcosta_1) <a href="https://x.com/EliAcosta_1/status/2044562258320093521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->