Rankings Update: The 2028 Top 10

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1405389' first='Darrius' last='Smiley'], OT St. Mary's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'6' 255</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Super athletic offensive line prospect with a huge upside</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Great height and frame. Should be an athletic 300-pounder in college. Runs like a tight end and with his quickness and speed gets off quick on pulls and gets downfield often to block multiple defenders. Very aggressive and plays with a mean streak. Stacks up the pancakes and uses quick feet and long arms well in pass pro. Uses his hands well. Good base, balance and use of leverage. Awesome motor and tenacious who sustains his blocks and plays to the whistle on every down. Holds an offer from Nebraska and should be among the most heavily recruited prospect in his class if he stays on his current trajectory and keeps building. <br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1294184' first='Ridge' last='Janes'], TE De Smet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'5" 225</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sure-handed, athletic and physically developed TE prospect</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Two sport athlete who blocks exceptionally well, runs well and can play inline, in the slot or as an H-back. Uses his size well and is very physical against defensive backs and linebackers. Runs good routes and does a good job finding space and getting open. Has really good hands and knows how to use his body to position against defenders to make the grab. Makes tough catches in tight windows and is a great red zone weapon. Has caught the attention of colleges early.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1405380' first='Jeremiah' last='Hull'] WR/TE Raymore Peculiar</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'5" 190</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Long receiving target with speed</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>One of the top receiving prospects in the 2028 class in the Midwest. A great combination of size, speed and ability to find open space with his route running ability. Is a good deep threat and red zone target, plus makes it tough to defense in the short passing game. Does a great job catching the ball in tight windows or at it's highest point. Also a really good blocker who is physical.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1405378' first='Zayre' last='Thomas'], DE Raytown South</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'3" 220</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Impressive EDGE prospect who gets up field in a hurry</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tremendous get off and motor he uses well to apply pressure and be a disruptor in the backfield. Has good strength and explosion to battle offensive linemen and uses his hands well. Still raw and learning but has the tools to continue to be one of the top young defensive line prospects in the Midwest.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598516' first='Blake' last='Nesbitt'], LB Kirksville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'3" 215</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Monster young LB prospect who was a force as a freshman</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Prototype linebacker prospect with great size who runs really well and shows good speed. Reads plays very well and sheds blocks while running down hill where he likes high speed impact on his tackles. Very physical and plays older than his grade. Also plays TE and his balls skills show on pass defense as he also has impressive cover skills. Genuine playmaker on both sides of the ball.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1059896' first='Brock' last='Barrows']. OL Lee's Summit West</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'3" 270</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Versatile young offensive line prospect</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>One of the more technically sound offensive lineman you will find in the Midwest in his class. A real student of line play and the game. Besides the impressive technique, Brock is physical and loves the pancakes he stacks up. Good strength, uses his hands well and has good footwork in his pass pro. Pulls well and gets downfield on blocks. Can play multiple spots along the O-line including center.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598497' first='Devin' last='Walker'], OL Summit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'4" 280 </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Powerful, athletic, physically developed lineman </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>One of the top young offensive line prospects in a very good OL class in 2028. Devin is big with a frame to add even more weight and still be a lean athlete with with speed and very good quickness. Has a strong lower body and good base. Strong run blocker who blows up defenders and opens holes. <br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1312910' first='Max' last='Jones'], WR Parkway West</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'5" 190 </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tall receiving target with speed and hands </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Big receiver who runs good routes and knows how to use his size to his advantage against defensive backs. Versatile and can be used in a variety of ways in the passing game with his speed and ability to get open all over the field. Already drawing D1 attention.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1222940' first='Kingston' last='McPike'], WR North Point</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'11" 163</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Speedy quick twitch slot prospect</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Terrific playmaker with the ball in his hands. Versatile and can be used in a variety of way, including rushing the ball. Has good speed and is dangerous in space after the catch with his running ability and being able to get separation and be elusive. Has good speed and great ball skills. <br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1221278' first='Kolby' last='Dotson'], CB De Smet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'11" 160</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Rising lockdown corner prospect</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dotson impressed me as an 8th grader both as a receiver and defensive back with his great speed and ball skills. He really came on as a talented cornerback as a freshman and showed his ability to cover receivers like a blanket, make plays against the pass and run. He's physical and can press or run with anybody and use his quick hands.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->