Written By Platform Scout, Adam Sandoval @AFGP_Sports
The mission and goal of The Platform is to #ExposeTheUnexposed and provide adequate coverage of athletes around the country giving them exposure. We will spotlight the future prospects who had standout performances all weekend long throughout the tournament.
Kylin Jones | F3 Elite | 2028 WR | Zachary HS (LA)
Mr. Jones played a vital role leading up to F3 Elite’s championship winning weekend. After a great outing that helped lock in the #3 seed his game transferred to Crown Sunday. A sharp route runner with his cuts giving him access behind defenders into the endzone. Also showed his pure athleticism going up the air to haul in receptions over his defenders on multiple occasions the whole weekend.
Djimon “DJ” Graham | Big Dawgs | 2028 ATH | Pace HS (FL)
DJ Graham caught my eyes standing at 6’2”, easily becoming his QB’s go to receiver earning the trust to just having to leave the ball up on the top shelf for him. Was very impressive and successful in one on one coverage racking up multiple TD receptions per game. Displayed his versatility on the gridiron, being able to play on defense as well in coverage erasing a receiver off from the field.
Syrian Wade | The Duke Academy | 2030 ATH | Mandeville, LA
Syrian became one of my favorite defensive backs I saw all weekend. The young 2030 athlete seems to have a 6th sense for the ball. Performs with a no fear mentality as I witnessed him run back a pick 6 then continued to enforce PBU’s through out the game. Not afraid to be a leader as well, communicating with his defense in pre snaps and as routes develop.
Cayden Estelle | Mississippi Franchise | 2028 WR | Forest HS (MS)
Cayden Estelle was an impressive standout with his long wingspan giving him a substantial catching radius. In addition, Estelle separates himself using his long stride when moving down field. Showed off his field vision & awareness as well to find open space within the defense for many TD receptions.
The 15u Division in New Orleans became the biggest eye opening brackets I’ve seen this year by far. The competitiveness from this group is intriguing to say the least, this age group always comes out more hungry as they know they are on the cusp of top varsity talent if they’re not already so at their respective schools. The ones featured here, are the ones I believe already have that upper hand amid their next football season and have the athletic ability to find a home at a POWER 4 university in the future.
