Rankings Update: Top 2028 Linebackers Earn New Ranking

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These linebackers earned a new ranking in the latest 2028 Prep Redzone rankings..</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1091385"],"_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-67f92a2c265d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A tough two-way standout who shined at both tight end and linebacker last season, Wall showed tremendous instincts on defender with a true nose for the football. He dissects plays well for his age, gets down-hill, and knows how to make a strong, secure tackle on the ball-carrier. He's fundamentally sound, wraps up properly, and is coming off a big freshman season where he made 94 tackles, 11 TFLs and one INT. He's ranked as the No. 1 LB and the No. 25 overall prospect in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1652947"],"_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-67f92a2c26648"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top young athletes across the Augusta area, Hutchinson was one of the best players on the entire Aquinas roster last season as a freshman. A tough runner on offense and a sure-tackler on defender, Hutchinson has a natural feel for the game on defense who consistently finds his way to the ball. He wraps up properly and was a tackling machine last fall as he made 122 tackles, 17 TFLs and three INTS. He's now ranked as the No. 4 LB and the No. 56 overall prospect in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["635968"],"_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-67f92a2c266a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top young linebackers in Fulton County, Smith could be ready to make a big impact as the varsity level for the Roswell Hornets in 2025. He's an active defender who knows how to read the run and make a dependable tackle on the ball-carrier. His best football is years ahead of him, and if he continues to develop and gain good weight over the next several months, Smith could have a strong sophomore season several months from now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1590352"],"_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-67f92a2c26702"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A tough, quick-reacting linebacker who certainly didn't play like a freshman last season, this Stockbridge native looked like a seasoned veteran the way he attacked and tackled the ball-carrier last season. He showed strong instincts, made plays in coverage, and was extremely productive, making 71 total tackles, 9 TFLs and three forced fumbles. He showed easy Power Four potential and could see his recruitment pick up down the road.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651435"],"_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-67f92a2c2674a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A fast-rising two-way athlete from Atlanta coming off an outstanding freshman season, Wiley is a terrific young athlete and a natural defender at linebacker. He shows strong instincts and brings a level of physicality that you don't see often from freshmen. He's a sure-tackling defender who hasn't even scratched the surface of his potential. He was an easy addition to the latest 2028 rankings after a strong freshman season where he made 41 tackles and six TFLs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->