2028 TOP ATH RECRUITS
College Football Now 2028 top ATH recruits features the top rising sophomore high school athlete recruits in the world of CFB recruiting! (87)
Updated December 4th, 2025 at 10:44 a.m. EST
Updated December 4th, 2025 at 10:44 a.m. EST
2028 TOP ATHLETE RECRUITS
College Football Now 2028 top athlete recruits are featured below for college football recruiters, coaches & fans nationally! (87)
2028 TOP ATH RECRUIT OWEN DESALVO
ATH Owen DeSalvo
5'11", 195
Buckingham Browne & Nichols
(MA)
GPA - 3.5
TOP 2028 ATH RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Owen DeSalvo has quickly emerged as one of the most well-rounded athletes in the 2028 football recruiting class as he already has earned five Division I offers while establishing himself as a premier two-way talent. At running back, DeSalvo is an explosive and powerful downhill runner, consistently churning out yardage with a blend of strength, balance, and burst through the hole. His verified 4.5 speed, confirmed by the University of Pittsburgh, allows him to separate at the second level and finish runs with breakaway capability, making him a threat to score from anywhere on the field. Defensively, he is equally impressive, earning preseason First Team All-Prep honors from the Boston Herald as a defensive back, where his physicality, instincts & ball-tracking ability allow him to create game-changing plays in the secondary. What separates DeSalvo is his competitiveness and versatility as he thrives in high-contact situations, shows toughness on both sides of the ball & has the athletic intangibles to excel at multiple positions at the next level. Whether toting the rock downhill as a workhorse back or tracking down opponents in the secondary, DeSalvo’s combination of agility, verified speed, and physical edge make him one of the most exciting young prospects in the Northeast with legitimate Power Five potential. DeSalvo’s rare two-way ability is what makes him such a valuable prospect. While some programs may recruit him specifically at running back or defensive back, his skill set allows him to contribute on either side of the ball and potentially even as a special teams standout early in his career. His verified athleticism, physical style of play, and versatility make him a lock as a multi-year starter at the FBS level, with the potential to develop into an NFL prospect depending on positional development.
COMBINE STATS
40 yard dash - 4.54 (@ PITT Camp)
Broad jump - 9'2"
Bench press - 275 (MAX)
CFB offers - Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Miami (OH), Rhode Island & UMass
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5'11", 195
Buckingham Browne & Nichols
(MA)
GPA - 3.5
TOP 2028 ATH RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Owen DeSalvo has quickly emerged as one of the most well-rounded athletes in the 2028 football recruiting class as he already has earned five Division I offers while establishing himself as a premier two-way talent. At running back, DeSalvo is an explosive and powerful downhill runner, consistently churning out yardage with a blend of strength, balance, and burst through the hole. His verified 4.5 speed, confirmed by the University of Pittsburgh, allows him to separate at the second level and finish runs with breakaway capability, making him a threat to score from anywhere on the field. Defensively, he is equally impressive, earning preseason First Team All-Prep honors from the Boston Herald as a defensive back, where his physicality, instincts & ball-tracking ability allow him to create game-changing plays in the secondary. What separates DeSalvo is his competitiveness and versatility as he thrives in high-contact situations, shows toughness on both sides of the ball & has the athletic intangibles to excel at multiple positions at the next level. Whether toting the rock downhill as a workhorse back or tracking down opponents in the secondary, DeSalvo’s combination of agility, verified speed, and physical edge make him one of the most exciting young prospects in the Northeast with legitimate Power Five potential. DeSalvo’s rare two-way ability is what makes him such a valuable prospect. While some programs may recruit him specifically at running back or defensive back, his skill set allows him to contribute on either side of the ball and potentially even as a special teams standout early in his career. His verified athleticism, physical style of play, and versatility make him a lock as a multi-year starter at the FBS level, with the potential to develop into an NFL prospect depending on positional development.
COMBINE STATS
40 yard dash - 4.54 (@ PITT Camp)
Broad jump - 9'2"
Bench press - 275 (MAX)
CFB offers - Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Miami (OH), Rhode Island & UMass
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2028 TOP ATH RECRUIT ZION GREEN
ATH Zion Green
6'2", 170
Raines HS
(FL)
GPA - 3.2
TOP 2028 ATH RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2028 ATH recruit Zion Green has quickly emerged as one of the premier two-way players in the 2028 recruiting cycle nationally. Top 2028 ATH recruit Zion Green is a dynamic deep-threat wide receiver with elite ball skills and has an equally disruptive presence as a defensive back, Green’s versatility makes him one of the most valuable young prospects in the state of Florida. His ability to high-point the football, carve up defenders with sharp route running, and generate turnovers on defense gives him a rare all-around skill set. Already with an offer from Syracuse, Green’s ceiling projects him as a Power Five-level recruit as he is explosive off the line as he possesses excellent acceleration into top-end speed. His twitch and short-area quickness allow him to dominate both as a receiver and defensive back as he has proven to be a very dangerous vertical weapon and is able to track the football effortlessly downfield, while being capable of creating separation late in routes to scorch defensive backs. Top 2028 ATH recruit Zion Green exhibits exceptional body control and timing when attacking the football in the air, as he wins 50/50 battles and plays much bigger than his frame. Top 2028 ATH recruit Zion Green also projects well as a safety or cornerback as his instincts and ball skills make him a natural fit at safety, while his hip fluidity and excellent footwork translate to a shutdown DB in man to man coverage. Top 2028 ATH recruit Zion Green has an advanced understanding of both sides of the ball & plays with an edge and confidence while thriving in 1-on-1 matchups as he offers coaches the ability to impact games on offense, defense, and potentially special teams as a returner. Top 2028 ATH recruit Zion Green is one of the most promising two-way athletes in the 2028 class as his dynamic ability as a vertical wide receiver combined with his defensive playmaking will make him a legitimate Power Five prospect with a high ceiling at either WR or DB. With continued development in strength and physical maturity, he projects as a future difference-maker at the next level and has the potential to play early in college given his versatility. Zion Green is a true ATH prospect who has the talent to shine at both wide receiver and defensive back. His explosive route running, high-pointing ability, and ball skills make him a nightmare for defenses as a WR, while his flex-ability, instincts, and big play potential make him a natural turnover machine at DB. Already an early Power Five target, Top 2028 ATH recruit Zion Green projects as one of the most dynamic and versatile prospects in the 2028 recruiting class.
COMBINE STATS
40 yard dash - 4.7
Vertical leap - 30"
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.6
Bench press - 185 (MAX)
CFB offers - Syracuse
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6'2", 170
Raines HS
(FL)
GPA - 3.2
TOP 2028 ATH RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2028 ATH recruit Zion Green has quickly emerged as one of the premier two-way players in the 2028 recruiting cycle nationally. Top 2028 ATH recruit Zion Green is a dynamic deep-threat wide receiver with elite ball skills and has an equally disruptive presence as a defensive back, Green’s versatility makes him one of the most valuable young prospects in the state of Florida. His ability to high-point the football, carve up defenders with sharp route running, and generate turnovers on defense gives him a rare all-around skill set. Already with an offer from Syracuse, Green’s ceiling projects him as a Power Five-level recruit as he is explosive off the line as he possesses excellent acceleration into top-end speed. His twitch and short-area quickness allow him to dominate both as a receiver and defensive back as he has proven to be a very dangerous vertical weapon and is able to track the football effortlessly downfield, while being capable of creating separation late in routes to scorch defensive backs. Top 2028 ATH recruit Zion Green exhibits exceptional body control and timing when attacking the football in the air, as he wins 50/50 battles and plays much bigger than his frame. Top 2028 ATH recruit Zion Green also projects well as a safety or cornerback as his instincts and ball skills make him a natural fit at safety, while his hip fluidity and excellent footwork translate to a shutdown DB in man to man coverage. Top 2028 ATH recruit Zion Green has an advanced understanding of both sides of the ball & plays with an edge and confidence while thriving in 1-on-1 matchups as he offers coaches the ability to impact games on offense, defense, and potentially special teams as a returner. Top 2028 ATH recruit Zion Green is one of the most promising two-way athletes in the 2028 class as his dynamic ability as a vertical wide receiver combined with his defensive playmaking will make him a legitimate Power Five prospect with a high ceiling at either WR or DB. With continued development in strength and physical maturity, he projects as a future difference-maker at the next level and has the potential to play early in college given his versatility. Zion Green is a true ATH prospect who has the talent to shine at both wide receiver and defensive back. His explosive route running, high-pointing ability, and ball skills make him a nightmare for defenses as a WR, while his flex-ability, instincts, and big play potential make him a natural turnover machine at DB. Already an early Power Five target, Top 2028 ATH recruit Zion Green projects as one of the most dynamic and versatile prospects in the 2028 recruiting class.
COMBINE STATS
40 yard dash - 4.7
Vertical leap - 30"
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.6
Bench press - 185 (MAX)
CFB offers - Syracuse
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2028 TOP ATH RECRUIT CODY WITT
ATH Cody Witt
6'1", 215
Cheyenne Central HS
(WY)
GPA - 3.65
TOP 2028 ATH RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2028 ATH recruit Cody Witt is one of the most versatile and intriguing 2028 ATH recruits in the Rocky Mountain region. Excelling on both sides of the ball, Witt is a powerful downhill running back with a physical, punishing style, while also doubling as a hard-nosed linebacker who thrives on contact and pursuit. His combination of strength, toughness, and motor gives him a unique skill set that could also translate into a a P5 fullback role, which is a position where his downhill running, blocking, and defensive mindset could make him invaluable. Top 2028 ATH recruit Cody Witt is very patient behind his blocks as he quickly identifies creases and accelerates downhill decisively when toting the rock. Witt is a punishing runner who excels in between-the-tackles and can bounce to the outside with his excellent agility, awareness and quickness and breaks through arm tackles with ease and can move the pile with his powerfully built frame. Top 2028 ATH recruit Cody Witt is a fundamentally sound tackler who squares up, wraps, and drives through ball carriers, while being capable of reading his keys well for his age as he exhibits early anticipation in run fits, who projects as a dominating inside linebacker with his ability to cover from sideline to sideline. Witt projects as a multi-positional recruit with value at running back, linebacker, and fullback. While Cody has the frame and skill to continue growing as a powerful downhill running back, his physical profile and mentality make him an ideal candidate to transition to fullback at the next level, which is a position seeing renewed importance in pro-style and hybrid offenses. On defense, he has the tools to become a highly productive linebacker at the FBS level with continued development in lateral quickness and coverage responsibilities. Cody Witt is one of the most intriguing top 2028 football recruits coming out of the West, as his combination of downhill power running, linebacker physicality & fullback versatility makes him a rare talent coming out of the great state of Wyoming. With further athletic development, Witt has the ceiling to be a D1-FBS contributor, especially as a fullback or linebacker, while maintaining the capabilities to carry a heavy load as a ground and pound running back!
COMBINE STATS
40 yard dash - 4.8
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.5
Vertical - 30"
Bench press 185x20, 285 (MAX)
Squat - 445 (MAX)
Deadlift - 525 (MAX)
Clean - 235 (MAX)
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6'1", 215
Cheyenne Central HS
(WY)
GPA - 3.65
TOP 2028 ATH RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2028 ATH recruit Cody Witt is one of the most versatile and intriguing 2028 ATH recruits in the Rocky Mountain region. Excelling on both sides of the ball, Witt is a powerful downhill running back with a physical, punishing style, while also doubling as a hard-nosed linebacker who thrives on contact and pursuit. His combination of strength, toughness, and motor gives him a unique skill set that could also translate into a a P5 fullback role, which is a position where his downhill running, blocking, and defensive mindset could make him invaluable. Top 2028 ATH recruit Cody Witt is very patient behind his blocks as he quickly identifies creases and accelerates downhill decisively when toting the rock. Witt is a punishing runner who excels in between-the-tackles and can bounce to the outside with his excellent agility, awareness and quickness and breaks through arm tackles with ease and can move the pile with his powerfully built frame. Top 2028 ATH recruit Cody Witt is a fundamentally sound tackler who squares up, wraps, and drives through ball carriers, while being capable of reading his keys well for his age as he exhibits early anticipation in run fits, who projects as a dominating inside linebacker with his ability to cover from sideline to sideline. Witt projects as a multi-positional recruit with value at running back, linebacker, and fullback. While Cody has the frame and skill to continue growing as a powerful downhill running back, his physical profile and mentality make him an ideal candidate to transition to fullback at the next level, which is a position seeing renewed importance in pro-style and hybrid offenses. On defense, he has the tools to become a highly productive linebacker at the FBS level with continued development in lateral quickness and coverage responsibilities. Cody Witt is one of the most intriguing top 2028 football recruits coming out of the West, as his combination of downhill power running, linebacker physicality & fullback versatility makes him a rare talent coming out of the great state of Wyoming. With further athletic development, Witt has the ceiling to be a D1-FBS contributor, especially as a fullback or linebacker, while maintaining the capabilities to carry a heavy load as a ground and pound running back!
COMBINE STATS
40 yard dash - 4.8
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.5
Vertical - 30"
Bench press 185x20, 285 (MAX)
Squat - 445 (MAX)
Deadlift - 525 (MAX)
Clean - 235 (MAX)
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