In the final regular season game of the season I was wishing I had popcorn on the sideline so I could sit back and watch the show that Keonte was putting on. The S/RB might be undersized, but that doesn’t stop him from being a fearless presence on the field. The kid plays safety like a heat-seeking missile. Wherever the ball is you will find Thigpen screaming downhill to deliver a surprising hit. His instincts are strong for the safety position. On offense that same speed and physicality shine. His low center of gravity allows him to run hard and gain tough yards that you don’t expect from a 5’8″ 170 lbs back. This kid has the goods to be a weekly impact player. He is a must watch 2028!

We wrap up with another 2028. This one is two-way standout Keonte Thigpen Keonte Thigpen 5'8" | 170 lbs | ATH Menasha | 2028 State WI of Menasha. The RB/DB is a legitimate weapon for the Blue Jays and a player that offenses will need to find every snap this fall. Watching his highlights left me impressed at how much he is around the football. Keonte is undersized as a 5’8″ 170 lbs safety, but that hasn’t stopped him from being involved and making a ton of tackles. Keonte is quick to find the ball, diagnose plays, and then closes with his impressive burst to top speed. Keonte is a surprisingly great tackler in space too. Even vs much larger opponents. Then on top of it he has the speed and ball skills to roam the back end in coverage. Keonte is a kid that the OL has to try and get hands on in the run game and QBs need to keep an eye on while passing.