2028 MD/DC/DE Rankings: New Additions Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>**Use code&nbsp;<strong>haldis30</strong>&nbsp;for 30% off your first billing cycle for all annual subscription</em>&nbsp;<em>options</em>***</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I take a look at some of the top new additions to the recent 2028 rankings. These players are all making their first ranked appearance on the PRZ rankings (some have been WL in the past) and they are all players who have strong futures as recruits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1644118"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e5643e8d87a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An OL prospect with great size standing at 6'5" 285 already, Bryce is a freshman prospect with all the physical tools and tons of potential. He makes his debut as a top 10 overall prospect, and the #1 rated OL. Coming along as the season progressed, he stamped his place as the RT. With solid footwork, ability to kick step and set/square his base to defender. Bryce has nice punch at the POA and keeps his legs churning to drive &amp; finish blocks. He also shows excellent hand work for a freshman. Keeps his elbows in, hands high and tight with a strong rapid punch into the defender. With a nice combination of elite size, nice strength, athleticism, and impressive technique....Bryce can easily develop into a top OL in the country down the line. Colleges have already taken notice of that as he holds three Power 4 offers so far and I expect that number to increase this spring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to receive an offer from The University of Tennessee <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a><a href="https://twitter.com/SpaldingFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpaldingFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kschmittASHS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kschmittASHS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Evan_M_Davis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Evan_M_Davis</a> <a href="https://t.co/uTwmujK8WE">pic.twitter.com/uTwmujK8WE</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1644118' first='Bryce' last='Smalls'] (@BryceSmalls2028) <a href="https://twitter.com/BryceSmalls2028/status/1887191798767931866?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1644129"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e5643e8d8df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I saw Justin live in person earlier this fall and he stood out to me right away in warm-ups. He enters in at #15 overall in his class and the #4 OL, and one I could see moving up in the future with another full year under his belt. Looks every bit the part with his frame and length. A natural knee bender, Justin plays low and is able to generate nice leverage off the snap. I could see playing OT or OG at the next level as he is good overall athlete. He can run and get going with force and shows nice active feet. A mauler as well, Justin is physical, powerful and looks to drive defenders downfield or put them in the dirt. Justin already holds two Power 4 Offers from VTech and Syracuse, and look for many more to start showing interest in him as a prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today, I was blessed to have earned an offer from Virginia Tech University! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoHokies?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoHokies</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Thankful?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Thankful</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRapp_O?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRapp_O</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WisePumaSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WisePumaSports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HokiesFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HokiesFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachPryVT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachPryVT</a> @ <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachEBrooks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachEBrooks</a> <a href="https://t.co/QEgMx2TWIm">pic.twitter.com/QEgMx2TWIm</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1644129' first='Justin' last='Williams'] (@JustinWill71) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinWill71/status/1897131236222755225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1644165"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e5643e8d928"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eli is a player SJC coaches raved to me about at practice earlier this fall. They talked about he was just a natural DB with his instincts and technique. Jacques went on to prove that through the 2024 season, leading to being the #4 overall DB in these rankings. He shows excellent footwork and fluidity in his backpedal. Along with just being so smooth in his transitions, able to flip his hips/ turn &amp; run with no loss of pace. Eli shows a high football IQ with his ability to read the play, knowing when to break on the play, and also putting himself in good position to break up the pass. His current height is a bit of weakness as prospect at this stage in the process. His technique and play style makes up for that. Eli is physical and sure tackler, playing bigger than his size. Also offering positional versatility, being able to play out wide or in the slot...where I could see being his best fit in the future. Eli does hold an offer from Akron and as he continues to prove it on the field, colleges are going to have to take notice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am blessed to recieve my first D1 Offer from The Univeristy of Akron <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoZips?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoZips</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeWard71?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeWard71</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/patward71?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@patward71</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_BNeal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_BNeal</a> <a href="https://t.co/PMqSZ8bUgR">pic.twitter.com/PMqSZ8bUgR</a></p>&mdash; elijacques (@EliJacques_) <a href="https://twitter.com/EliJacques_/status/1886193525017940137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1644185"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e5643e8d96a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Khoran may be a bit of an unknown of a recruit at this stage, but he comes in as the #9 overall WR in a loaded WR class.I saw him live earlier in the year against South River, and Khoran had a huge 40+yd TD score in that game. He has nice size and ability to be a big playmaker for Arundel going forward. His strongest trait is being a deep ball vertical threat. He shows nice speed/acceleration to get over the top of the defense and make the big play. Khoran also displays so good wiggle in the hips, able to take quick screen or short pass and get nice YAC moving past tacklers. If he can continue to develop &amp; improve on just becoming a more well rounder WR, look for Khoran to have a big sophomore season for Arundel. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/oH9L0p5bZv">https://t.co/oH9L0p5bZv</a></p>&mdash; Khoran brown (@Khoran_b) <a href="https://twitter.com/Khoran_b/status/1858367756921368866?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1644470"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e5643e8d9ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aidan is a player who looks great on the hoof! Standing 6'4" and lean 260lbs, he immediately caught my eye when I walked down to see OLMC play Boys Latin back in the fall. Coming in as a top 30 overall prospect and the #4 DL player, I am high on his potential. Aidan plays fast and violent. With quick burst of the snap, and already showing a wide array or moves at the LOS. He can hit you with the swim, rip, push-pull, or just win with straight speed. Aidan has nice bend and flexibility, quick feet and a high motor. A strong tackler, Aidan looks to punish ball carriers and will a smack down on them. He offers versatility as DL as well, able to play DE in a odd front or a interior rush DT. Aidan is a player who colleges need to get on their radar now and not miss out on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my highlight - <a href="https://t.co/AAP6ep1eyX">https://t.co/AAP6ep1eyX</a></p>&mdash; Aidan george (@aidangeorge55) <a href="https://twitter.com/aidangeorge55/status/1852830398017057188?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1644160"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e5643e8d9e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm not sure there is a freshman player in the state that meant as much to their team as Malcom. He was a do it all player for SEED School - passing for over 1,200 yards and 17 TDs, rushing for over 400yds and 6 TDs, and then on defense recording 9 INTs on the year. A big time athlete, Malcom shows great twitch, explosivness and range. Dynamic with the ball in his hands, he can run for big gains on offense or secure big returns after picking the ball off on D. He comes in as the #2 overall QB in the class and is also a top rated ATH prospect. He shows a strong arm, great pocket awareness, and a quick delivery at QB. I could see Malcom being recruited at QB or as an ATH by colleges going forward, but no matter what position he has high level athleticism and playmaking ability. Malcom is a player I can't wait to get eyes on and see him live in the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->