Early Impact: 2028 VA recruits already dominating their reps

Prep Redzone takes a quick look at five Class of 2028 prospects who have earned a spot in our rankings headed into their sophomore year season.    Tyler's early offers are from Virginia Tech and Delaware State. He is an explosive interior defensive lineman with a great get-off and the ability to consistently reset the line of scrimmage. Tyler's first step is consistently fast and violent. On multiple plays from his freshman year tape, he beats the center immediately and penetrates the backfield. Tyler's ability to create disruption before the play makes him an extreme headache for opposing linemen. His ability to shoot gaps and finish plays results in tackles at or behind the line of scrimmage. Tyler stays low and wins leverage battles consistently. His stock will go up even more with a strong sophomore year campaign.     Syracuse, Marshall, and Sacramento State have all offered Caesar. He caught 21 passes for 429 yards (20.4 yards per catch) and five touchdowns. Caesar is already a dangerous slot receiver with home-run play potential every time he touches the football. His speed, ball skills, and ability to stretch defenses vertically make him a nightmare for safeties in single-high or main coverage. Several plays in his highlights prove that time and time again. Caesar has that excellent short-area burst and lateral agility that allows him to make people miss in space. I can see Caesar solidifying himself as one of the most dangerous players in this state, regardless of class, this upcoming season.     South Florida, Duke, Liberty, Syracuse, Virginia Tech, Rutgers, Louisville, and South Carolina have all offered Reed. He is a powerful, physically dominant offensive guard who excels as a run blocker. I like his ability to control the line of scrimmage and finish plays. Reed, who lines up at offensive guard, combines size, lower-body strength, and surprising mobility to create running lanes at all levels of the defense. It's worth noting that he also plays defensive line where he plays with power. Reed's anchoring ability make him a space-clogger in the middle. He consitently wins his individual battles with raw strength. It's no surprise that he finishes his blocks with authority, in effect, pancakes. Reed's highlights show that he's very effective when down-blocking or sealing the interior. HIs ability to finish blocks, move defenders, and pull in space are the things that have set him apart from other offensive linemen in his class.     Bray has an offer from East Carolina. He's a high-motor, gap disciplined interior defensive lineman whose strengths are his power and ability to play with leverage. Bray makes consistent plays at or near the line of scrimmage. He never gives up on a play and regularly fights through double-teams to make a play. Bray is strong at the point of attack, consistently holding his ground against offensive linemen. His compact frame allows him to play underneath taller lineman, enabling him to control him. Once he adds more to his pass-rush toolbox, he'll be even more of a problem for opponents.     Dameron is a versatile defender who can play in both the box and in coverage. His highlights show him lining up at both the safety and linebacker positions. Dameron is a do-it-all player on defense, whether it's pass coverage, blitzing, or run support. He plays bigger than his listed size and always plays with effort, awareness, and physicality. Dameron is becoming a strong prospect for any schools taking an early look at a "rover" for their defense. Dameron's instincts, motor, and ability to affect both the pass and the run are evident in his freshman year highlights. It's too early to determine where he ultimately ends up at position wise at the next level. But for now, Dameron is a difference maker for Trinity Episcopal's defense.

Prep Redzone takes a quick look at five Class of 2028 prospects who have earned a spot in our rankings headed into their sophomore year season.