2029 Rankings: Breaking Down New Additions (5-8)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At the end of August, Prep Redzone released our very early Class of 2029 rankings as the season kicks off. Over the coming weeks, we will be breaking down tape of each of the players ranked so far.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep in mind these rankings are very fluid, especially to kick off this season. All of the players are ranked very closely, and we'll keep making changes and additions as the season rolls on ahead of the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1672712"],"_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-6a95758c10f78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We saw Ezekiel Hester at Greenfield Central's four-way scrimmage before the season and we think his upside and potential is through the roof. Debuting as our No. 1 quarterback, Hester has a quick release, strong accuracy on the deep ball and great timing and touch between the hashes. He flashes very good anticipation and accuracy.  Staff is high on his potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622548"],"_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-6a95758c10fb2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hamilton Southeastern quarterback Deaken Johnson flashes all the tools: a strong arm, quick release, great mobility and very good accuracy. Johnson, who we've seen in-person multiple times, has a chance to make a lasting impact at Hamilton Southeastern. He holds several Power 4 offers from teams such as Texas A&amp;M, Iowa State, Virginia Tech, and Purdue.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2168112"],"_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-6a95758c10fd5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ethan Abdulraheem has the goods and could be yet another contender for the top spot as he enters his sophomore season. With great leaping ability and outstanding ball skills, he is very good at winning one-on-one battles and creating opportunities after the catch. Abdulraheem has good burst off the line-of-scrimmage, really goes up for the ball, and has the makings of being a major playmaker for the Wildcats in the years to come. Very high-upside prospect with early offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2204285"],"_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-6a95758c10ff5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Center Grove Class of 2029 recruit Roman Youngs has already landed on college radars, with offers from Miami-Ohio, Austin Peay, Fresno State and an early Power 4 offer from Purdue. Youngs is a very good defensive back with great timing to undercut routes, breakup passes and snatch the ball out of the air. A potential blue-chip prospect, he has ideal size at 6-foot-2, 195-pounds to excel as a safety at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->