2028 Rankings Release: Prospect Notes and Analysis (5-10)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Want 30% off of your subscription? Use promo code&nbsp;<strong>PaulG30&nbsp;</strong>at checkout</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2127661"],"_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-69e7a152dd528"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rauma is the next up and coming big time tight end prospect from Idaho and has a very projectable fame and huge catch radius with strong hands and body control in traffic. He checks into our rankings as a top six player in our rankings and has tons of upside as he enters into the second half of his prep career. At 6'5" already as a sophomore, he is only going to continue growing and developing and has shown already he is a willing blocker while able to stretch the field and is a mismatch nightmare against defensive backs. Rauma should see plenty of starting varsity action coming in 2026 and be hauling in some offers through the fall and through next off-season at the FBS/FCS level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2127632"],"_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-69e7a152dd592"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Owen checks into our rankings as a top ten player in the state and has a massive frame for only a sophomore and is a strong project candidate that has lots of untapped potential and should be drawing plenty of FCS+ interest or offers over the next six months. He is strong and powerful at the POA, bends well for his size and has a violent strike with finish abilities at the first two levels and is a true mauler in the box. He has good body control and stays within his frame when blocking and can get to the second level/cut-off linebackers and is comfortable in space with a rare combination of size/natural athletic ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2073268"],"_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-69e7a152dd5d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stephenson checks into our rankings as a top 8 prospect and is a bruising ball carrier that is a north and south runner that gets behind his pads with natural forward lean and vision in tight windows while light on his feet and sneaky athletic ability for his size. He is a low to the ground and compact runner that is a nice change of pace back that moves well for his size, is quick on his feet and can get through the hole while extremely tough to take down in one on one situations. He should find his home on either side of the ball in college and start drawing college attention as his Junior season gets underway here soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2127283"],"_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-69e7a152dd65d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Byrum is part of a very talented receiver core in this young 2028 class, but he has the size, frame and catch radius you want to see heading into his junior year. He shows he can stretch the field, come down with contested catches and has strong hands in traffic while able to win on 50/50 balls and box out smaller defenders. He is a long strider that can get behind safeties and off press coverage with a quick release and stays patient before breaking off his routes. At 200 pounds already, it will be interesting to see how much more he grows into his frame, but either way he should be a big time target for colleges in this 2028 class in Idaho. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1263843"],"_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-69e7a152dd61b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hatfield checks into our rankings as a do it all back for Centennial and has the ideal size and frame for the position in college already heading into his Junior season. He is a smooth operator from the backfield, has the feet and quick change of direction to move through traffic and natural forward lean to go through contact and always falls forward inside the tackles. He is a kid that would be nice to see on the camp circuit next off-season and is a key name to watch as his junior season gets underway. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->