2028 Evaluation Refresh

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the season has continued on, I have changed my opinion or updated my outlook on several current juniors. Let's take a look at a few that needed an evaluation refresh as the 2026 season continues to chug along! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1702315"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6acecb84f13b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I really didn't know a ton about Braelin coming into this season, but after watching some clips and seeing him play in person last Friday against Hopkins, I can confidently say Hurst will take a nice trip up our rankings. I absolutely love his speed and vision, and that is a huge part of his game, but just as a passer, he's dynamic. He has a big arm that can lay it out for a receiver downfield, or put it in a window over the middle. He can buy time and make difficult throws on the run, or take off with it and go for a chunk play, and even a TD. No question this will be a MASSIVE stock riser. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2255076"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6acecb84f1410"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaxon is a prime example of "low man wins" in the trenches. This dude knows how to fire off low, get up under the pads of his opponent and generate a ton of power. I see this the most when he lines up at offensive guard. He generates a ton of power out of his stance, drives his knees and has a great initial pop that allows him to take control. Liska definitely has a mean streak and is incredibly aggressive, which speaks to his relentless nature. After what I have seen, he may be in for a bit of a bump in the rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1718301"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6acecb84f145a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I did mention Zachary before the start of the season, but I was really looking forward to what he put on tape this fall. His weeks 1-3 film absolutely caught my attention. I absolutely love how WB has used him, mostly as a threat downfield but with some short concepts in space where he can utilize that blazing speed. He's able to find soft spots in zone coverage and knows how to sit and drift as the zone moves, giving his QB easy completions. As I mentioned the speed is great which does allow him to rack up some yards and gives his game a little more versatility. Great start to the 2026 season for the WB wideout. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588957"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6acecb84f14a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I knew that Gavin could be explosive, but he has taken it up a notch this fall. When his team gets him the ball in space, it's just an expectation that he takes it for a big chunk play. On screens, he secures the catch and immediately gets up field, weaving through the defense and dodging tackles. Once he sees the open field, he hits his top speed immediately and can outrun even the quickest defenders. Not only that, but he runs nice clean routes, can run anything on the tree and can give the team a vertical threat, as DBs just struggle to stay in stride with him. His catch in traffic and concentration are a big plus, and that lanky 6'2 frame allows him to come down with 50/50 balls at a much higher rate. Great start to the season, and plenty more to come. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1398340"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6acecb84f14e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kameron has been giving offenses headaches this fall. The big man in the middle has shown time and time again that he requires more than just a single blocker. Doubles and sometimes triples don't always get the job done. He does a great job of staying disciplined, staying in his gap and can move laterally if you try and go around. He does a great job of staying balanced and not getting his feet crossed up while trying to get free. When QBs drop back to pass, they immediately feel the pressure generated by Smith when he starts to push the center straight back, collapsing the pocket. Kameron isn't a pass rusher or a run stopper, he's just a flat out game wrecker! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->