Area Code Underclass Games creates a chance for younger talent to be seen by college recruiters, scouts and evaluators alike. Play began on August 1, which marks the first day college coaches can contact the class of 2028, rising sophomores and juniors from across the nation (and a handful of Canadians) compete against each other across four days. It should come as no surprise just about every college coach in the country converged on Long Beach this past week.
Our looks only include days one and two, but half of the event was enough for the stars of the future to make an impression. Here’s an early look at the prospective draft prospects for the classes of 2028 and 2029, my impressions, evaluations, what the data is saying and what to expect in the next couple years from some of the nation's brightest talents.