2028 Rankings Update: Scout’s Notes for Players 50-41

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Be sure to follow me on Twitter at</em>&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/BrendanScoutsNJ">@BrendanScoutsNJ</a>&nbsp;<em>for the latest prospect-specific coverage both during the season and off-season.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>For my complete, comprehensive coverage for the class of 2028 rankings, scroll down the bottom of this article to read more!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Enjoy our newest rankings release by using promo code “mankarious30” for 30% off your first subscription to Prep Redzone New Jersey</em></strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Unlike other media outfits in the industry, <a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzoneNJ">@PrepRedzoneNJ</a> provides the industry's deepest high school ranking pool for each graduating class in the Garden State... AND we share our team's scouting notes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See those notes below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#50: [player_tooltip player_id='1280822' first='Laron' last='Young'] 2028 5'7" 170 RB Hackensack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Runs his track exceptionally well, loyal to the play design; appears to have played varsity snaps; gets low when approaching the line of scrimmage; will switch ball to outside arm early in the carry; has shown toughness and unwillingness to go down behind the line of scrimmage, fighting to get back to it, when contacted; a willing blocker; has not shown top-end speed yet or many moves, just cuts and redirections; appears to have a tendency to fall forward</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#49: [player_tooltip player_id='1201076' first='Amari' last='Alsbrook'] 2028 6'0" 155 WR Old Bridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can high point the ball with hands; turns around a bit too early in anticipation of the throw; does not snap hips down when making breaks or cutting; able to make plays against lesser opponents, more athletic than them; fights for extra yardage, both when contacted and when defenders are closing in; catches with his hands, not his body</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#48: [player_tooltip player_id='1141023' first='Trey' last='Alexander'] 2028 5'9" 170 RB Williamstown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has balance up the sideline; used a lot in screens, draws; does not switch ball hands; has a forward lean when running at times; has gotten tracked down from behind; appears to have played varsity; runs very hard; will use arm tackler's leverage against themselves to break them for bigger gains; comfortable dancing and spinning for extra yardage; will have a better idea of where he will rank out as he grows; pins ball to chest well</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#47: [player_tooltip player_id='1172648' first='Michael' last='Berardesco'] 2028 6'1" 195 LB Don Bosco Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>No single highlight film, just clips from different games; reads run then reacts ot pass; keeps head on a swivel, rallies to plans in front of him; good tackler, sticks to ball carriers like glue; uses shoulder and leverage when tackling; has a burst and accelerates when closing in; could read keys a bit more clearly and work block shedding moves; tight end who works into someones grill, even on palys away; influences defenders on the line well to get open; forward break on pass drops could be quicker; eyes need to be correct a bit more when reading his keys;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#46: [player_tooltip player_id='1141042' first='Mekhi' last='McNair'] 2028 6'0" 170 WR Winslow</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Only has 2 clips; first man down on kickoff, runs lane and then squeezes well; unafraid of contact and wants to make the tackle; has a verbal Syracuse offer</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#45: [player_tooltip player_id='1014560' first='Casey' last='Mahoney'] 2028 5'11" 160 WR Manasquan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Trick play lefty thrower; uses hands to catch; want to see him showcase his speed; taller target; played freshman ball; can high point ball well and win jump balls; shows instances of using body to shield receiver; corner tackles high but goes through person</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#44: [player_tooltip player_id='1150984' first='Luca' last='Dilev'] 2028 5'11" 260 OL St. Joseph's Regional</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Center; looks like he has quick feet to block back and take bucket steps; takes very good, short choppy steps and maintains a base, unless wedge blocking; gets good jolt and drive off of the line, often walking down linemen back into lap of linebackers; physical in pass protection, does a really nice job of refitting and working hands; snaps can be high at times, not much change east/west, however; works double teams nicely; college prospects will depend on how he grows; quick enough to block back on a 3-tech</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#43: [player_tooltip player_id='1599162' first='Gavin' last='Sblendorio'] 2028 5'6" 140 RB Don Bosco Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Patient, will allow his blockers to get to the point of attack; runs his track and scampers his feet, gaining ground very quickly; gets to full speed very quickly, typically reserved when he thinks he has an agle at the second level; can certainly beat linebackers to the sideline; have not seen much by the way of power runs; has good cutback vision, particularly for a gap scheme - cutting in the backfield; hands could be a bit softer and have not seen him in pass protection; not much wiggle, cuts, or moves shown; a very good instincts as a ball carrier</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#42: [player_tooltip player_id='1140610' first='Anthony' last='Nelson'] 2028 6'0" 255 DL Camden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Varsity player; above average get off; seems to be the last man with his hand down; able to shed blocks with rip moves; tackles high; hits opponents like a ton of bricks; works through half-man when pass rushing and doubled; has a motor when working in the backfield, have not seen it sideline to sideline yet on film; focuses on penetration, rather than controlling or re-establishing the line line of scrimmage; tremendous get off at moments; have not seen him take on traps yet</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#41: [player_tooltip player_id='1067093' first='Jayden' last='Robinson'] 2028 5'10" 210 DL St. Augustine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Interior lineman; takes on double teams low, does not get displaced, uses hands to shed; hustles, pursues very well; will shed blocks by spinning off of them without losing much ground; played end; good rusher who uses arms to disengage and avoid getting held; gets hands on matchup consistently, must play half man; tackles with force</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Class of 2028 Rankings Release</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-114-101">Ranking Notes, Player #114-101</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-100-91">Ranking Notes, Player #100-91</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-90-89">Ranking Notes, Player #90-81</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-80-71">Ranking Notes, Player #80-71</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-70-61">Ranking Notes, Player #70-6</a>1<br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-60-51/">Ranking Notes, Player #60-51</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/01/2028-rankings-update-scouts-notes-for-players-50-41">Ranking Notes, Player #50-41</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->