Ben Kappell is a 6'3" Athlete/Running Back in the 2028 class.
Kappell attends Xavier in Wisconsin.
Kappell's Player Profile was created on August 20, 2025.
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Expert Analysis
Ben
KappellATH/RB
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
220
HS
Xavier
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WI
2028s I Hope to Catch Up With This Summer
Ben might be at the very top of my list of all athletes that I want to see...
Written by Mark Johnson
Ben
KappellATH/RB
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
220
HS
Xavier
|
WI
2028 Rankings Update: Highest Ranked Newcomers
Ben is one of my favorite new players in the Class of 2028. He is a special skill...
Written by Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson | Prep Redzone Scout
Mark Johnson
Prep Redzone Lead Scout
Ben might be at the very top of my list of all athletes that I want to see work in person. The 2028 was already such an impressive athlete going back to the 2025 season. He has a rare frame for a sophomore who could play WR, RB, and LB for Xavier. A frame that has him looking like a man among boys while being an underclassman vs primarily upperclassmen. On tape we see the quickly developing speed and the power to break arm tackles. I want to see him in person and see how fluid he is in space, get numbers on how he tests, and also see what position he focuses on primarily at events. Ben is such a versatile and talented athlete. Hope to watch him working in person soon.
Ben is one of my favorite new players in the Class of 2028. He is a special skill player. One who can be plugged into a lot of spots and thrive. In the Xavier offense you see him take a lot of direct snaps and destroy defenses on the ground. Ben has a rare, massive frame for the RB position. He wins in ways you would expect at that size. Tacklers bounce off that powerful frame that has a low center of gravity even at his size. The big man is very patient with the ball in his hands while behind the line of scrimmage. He understands that he needs to give his OL time, but when it opens up the ’28 is there to hit the hole. The biggest surprise is the speed that the 6’3″ 220 lbs athlete carries the ball with when he hits the hole and the open field. This kid is fun to watch carry the ball, and his versatility should make teams even more excited for him. Check him out.