2028 Rankings: Risers. Pt2

We continue to look at risers in the 2028 class.    Tolotti is an interesting prospect for the class. He's a good backer with natural instincts and good footwork. Tolotti has good tackling form and finds his way to the ball. He's an exciting prospect on the rise     Payne showed flashes last year when he started the first set of games and with a full year under his belt can become an absolute riser as the starting signal caller. If he takes the job, he's shown that he isn't afraid to take deep shots, to put it in tight windows, and finds ways to extend plays. He has good arm talent and can get to his second read. With another year of growth, he has every right to be a riser.     Iverson is a strong and physical backer with good anticipation, and someone who has a quick burst and diagnoses situations quickly. He'll be part of a new backer core for Corner Canyon, and he shows traits that are transferable to the next level. He's received some hype this offseason and is primed to take on a bigger role.     Albrecht is a versatile athlete who can be a key EDGE rusher on situations that call for a pure pass rush and can be a backer to occupy any of those positions. He shows a good burst, quick off the line, moves well laterally, and does well in space while in coverage. As he tacks on weight, he'll be a more comfortable EDGE rusher against bigger linemen. Albrecht has every right to be a riser in this class and get into the top 12.     Tuatagaloa is a good athlete. He can line up out wide, be in the backfield, and even contribute on the defense as a defensive back. His home will be at quarterback, and he should take over in 2026. He should find his way onto the field in key packages as he's too good of an athlete to be kept off the field. As a signal caller, he processes defenses at a good rate, has good accuracy and ball placement, and will lead his receivers open. He has a bright future and should be a staple in the top 20 soon enough.     Gold has good speed and will be effective as a potential deep threat and to help clear spacing for the offense. He should garner some playing time this year, but 2026 should be the time for him. He has good footwork, showcases strong hands, and moves well laterally with little wasted movement to get upfield, he has a bright future.     Afalava has a great upside. He has good size, will continue to grow into his frame, and he is a player with good footwork, moves well laterally, has a strong base, and has quick hands. His natural position will be along the interior, but he has enough strength, physicality, and quickness to be on the outside if needed. He should be a player that gets looked at regionally in recruiting.     Fano has good size and should be able to add 25 pounds to his frame. He carries his weight well and has a good physique. As an offensive lineman, he is quick off the ball, showcases good lateral movement and has clean technique, and keeps good leverage. Fano holds up well to bull rushers and speedier rushers. His home will eventually be on the inside, but he does a good job on the outside, and his athletic traits will help him win, and he is one of the more refined linemen in the class. He's a player who should garner Power-Four offers.     Afele will be best as an interior offensive lineman. He has good strength, physicality, and good quickness. Afele has good leverage, and he does a good job of keeping his base and doesn't get out of position or grabby. He's a player with good upside and will get recruited regionally.    That was part two of our look at potential risers for the 2028 class. It's a tremendously deep and talented group.

We continue to look at risers in the 2028 class.