Delaware Class of 2028 Rankings Are Live

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the first time ever, Prep Redzone Next has released actual rankings--as oppose to just a Watchlist--for the state of Delaware. Off the strength of last year's list of the top 8th graders, which featured 2027 prospect <strong>Layton Von Brandt </strong>at the top spot, we deiced to go back to the well for the class of 2027. Von Brandt has proceeded to pick up FBS offers from Syracuse, Charlotte, Rutgers and West Virginia as a freshman at Appoquinimink High School and we think some of the guys below may be on the same trajectoey</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2028 Delaware Rankings</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1239199"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Athletic tight end/defensive end that played middle school ball at Smyrna Middle School and will be off to Middletown for high school. Has the ability to completely take over the game on both sides of the ball.rnrnu003cstrongu003eArea for improvement:u003c/strongu003e Develop an arsenal of pass rush moves.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1240977"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Line him up at running back, wide receiver, quarterback, linebacker or defensive back. Was the Offensive MVP of the All-Delaware Bowl this spring with 95 rushing yards and three touchdowns, on just 12 carries.rnrnu003cstrongu003eArea for improvement: u003c/strongu003eSharpen/expand position-specific skill set (at which ever position he ends up at).","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1133321"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Tough kid with wide receiver swag and an attitude. Played youth ball for the Big 215 Extreme out of Philadelphia. 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No update on high school yet, but was down to three Archdiocese of Philadelphia Schools (Philly Catholic League) and Salesianum in Delaware.rnrnu003cstrongu003eArea for improvement: u003c/strongu003eJuggling the judgement of when it's OK to go for the big play/hit.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1248443"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Athletic, rough and aggressive defensive end/offensive tackle. Also a wrestler and stands 6-foot-2 and 175-pounds, has the potential to be really good when he starts adding weight/muscle on his long frame.rnrnu003cstrongu003eArea for improvement: u003c/strongu003eAdding mass.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1239143"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"A very complete running back with abover average speed, power, vision and can catch out of the backfield. 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Finished his eighth-grade season with 576 total yards of offense and seven touchdowns.rnrnu003cstrongu003eArea for improvement: u003c/strongu003eAdd mass/get stronger.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["1248215"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Arguably the fastest pure running back in Delaware for the class of 2028. Has a tremendous build for a prospect on this level and runs like he was shot out a cannon when he hits the hole. 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