Friday Night Stars: 5 Offensive Weapons in the 2028 Class

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2232591"],"_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-6a74d090bc3ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2232591' first='Joseph' last='Bell'] is an excellent player on both sides of the ball. On offense, he flashed good receiver skills. He caught the ball well and made defenders miss in the open field. He also shows good running skills as a running back in limited opportunities. He is a good player at playing in space. He also shows good speed in the open field. Then, as a defensive back, he showed good coverage skills. He can cover and make plays. Bell should be in line for a huge season this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a day at Pitt 7on7 camp⚡️⚡️ <a href="https://t.co/Fpwu9qk4K4">pic.twitter.com/Fpwu9qk4K4</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2232591' first='Joseph' last='Bell'] (@belljoey_) <a href="https://x.com/belljoey_/status/2069443370334728322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2164559"],"_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-6a74d090bc405"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2164559' first='Layken' last='Harris'] is a good running back and outside linebacker. As a running back, he is excellent at running the ball in between the tackles. He shows excellent moves and makes defenders miss. He also shows a physical running style that makes him successful. Then on defense, he is a true playmaker. He does a good job playing in space. He also showed the ability to rush from the edge position. Harris is a highly skilled player on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2028 RB/LB | Sophomore Season Highlights<br>6&#039;0 207 lbs<br>274 total yards<br>3 TDs<br>6.3 YPC<br>17 tackles<br>3 TFLs<br>1 INT<a href="https://x.com/willstraka_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@willstraka_</a> <a href="https://x.com/GavinMarshalek1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GavinMarshalek1</a> <a href="https://x.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://x.com/coach_ajslivka?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_ajslivka</a> <a href="https://t.co/8WeM19lOhf">pic.twitter.com/8WeM19lOhf</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2164559' first='Layken' last='Harris'] (@HarrisLayken88) <a href="https://x.com/HarrisLayken88/status/2067382687883579597?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2173919"],"_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-6a74d090bc428"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2173919' first='Avery' last='Kinter'] is a good running back in the 2028 class. His ability to be patient and wait for the hole to open up is excellent. He shows a good ability in almost every run scheme. He uses his patient running style to run well. He then has a physical running style. Defenders trying to arm tackle him struggle to get him down. He also shows a good burst as a runner. I expect a big year for Kinter this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">End of year film<br>105 carries<br>463 yards 3 rushing tds<br>3 receptions 33 yards<br>32 tackles (played strictly offensemost of season)<br>4 tfl<br>2 int<br>1 fumble recovery<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/processprospers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@processprospers</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachJimRyanIII?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJimRyanIII</a> <a href="https://x.com/Cover3_ATH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cover3_ATH</a> <a href="https://t.co/7wa9nkDlPC">https://t.co/7wa9nkDlPC</a> <a href="https://t.co/k7NLEjEPdl">pic.twitter.com/k7NLEjEPdl</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2173919' first='Avery' last='Kinter'] (@AveryKinter) <a href="https://x.com/AveryKinter/status/1987265342419173786?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":["2119804"],"_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-6a74d090bc448"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2119804' first='Lucas' last='Cipirich'] is an excellent playmaking running back. Playing running back in an old-school, under-center, I-based offense, he excelled last year. The best part of his running ability is his vision. He can run various run schemes, and his vision is excellent at finding holes and picking up yards. He shows a good ability between the tackles by running through contact. Then on outside run plays, like toss sweep and stretch, he shows speed and vision. Ciririch is a highly talented runner in the 2028 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/Qu2PziCbqh">https://t.co/Qu2PziCbqh</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/hudl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hudl</a></p>&mdash; Lucas ciprich (@LCiprich577) <a href="https://x.com/LCiprich577/status/2017694048174125461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2265562,"_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-6a74d090bc467"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2265562' first='Joe' last='Briskie'] is a star in the 2028 class as a running back. Playing in an old-school under-center offense, Briskie excelled last year. He has legit speed, and once he gets into the open field, he is off to the races. He has some excellent moves, which make him difficult to tackle in the open field. He also knows how to use his physical running style to run through contact. Briskie is a do-everything running back in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophomore - Mid Season Highlights <br>5-11 190 pounds<br>Running back 66carries 505 yards 3receptions 42 yards 7tds<a href="https://x.com/CoachJWellsNCSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJWellsNCSA</a> <a href="https://t.co/Zrsmv3LyFn">https://t.co/Zrsmv3LyFn</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2265562' first='Joe' last='Briskie'] (@JoeBriskie3) <a href="https://x.com/JoeBriskie3/status/1973908375680303579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->