2028 Rankings Debut: The Top 100

The 2028 West Virginia rankings have made their long-awaited debut as an up-and-coming rising sophomore class begins to make their names known. This class has the potential to be one of the most talented groups of prospects in recent memory in the state, given what they have shown so far, with many more expected to emerge in the years to come. Here are the 91-100 ranked 2028 prospects at this point in their young careers in our eyes.    [player_tooltip player_id='1624363' first='Isaac' last='Barksdale'] is a promising 2028 running back prospect for Robert C. Byrd who they expect to make an impact on varsity this season. Game film is limited for him right now to evaluate, but we were able to see him in person at a camp this summer. As his body develops and transforms, Barksdale will make leaps in his ability and could become a future star for the Eagles in time. His potential is obvious when watching him perform, so keep tabs on Barksdale as he gets more film posted and increased varsity touches.   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">7/8 comp, ohio state camp, 4.9(40) “aginst wind” 4.0 gpa <a href="https://t.co/v8wRabf228">pic.twitter.com/v8wRabf228</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='1624363' first='Isaac' last='Barksdale'] (@IsaacBarksdale0) <a href="https://twitter.com/IsaacBarksdale0/status/1933235700327198842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote>     Keyser is excited about 2028 LB [player_tooltip player_id='1701489' first='Cole' last='Holland'], as he played an important role for them as a freshman on varsity last season. He should take a nice step forward as a sophomore and be one of their top defensive players. Holland will also provide quality reps in the backfield on offense, but has a bright future as a linebacker prospect. He has an athletic frame for a young player and is a physical downhill runner on offense, which will translate to linebacker as well. Holland can cover ground and play short passes well in coverage for a young linebacker.      Another 2028 linebacker prospect to know is Robert C. Byrd's [player_tooltip player_id='1701488' first='Isaiah' last='Calvert']. He was a key varsity contributor as a freshman last season and will be a two-way player for the Eagles. Calvert reads and reacts well from his outside linebacker spot for his age and is quick to the ball. He's also a physical player who does a nice job fighting off blockers to play the run. Calvert will be a steady 4-year player for RCB and is an early top linebacker prospect in the 2028 class.      [player_tooltip player_id='1536366' first='Kyson' last='Stone'] did a nice job for Sissonville as a freshman two-way player and looks like he has a bright future for the Indians. Running back feels like his best position early on, given his size, and Stone should consistently develop year over year. He has some juice with the ball in his hands and can break it outside or run hard between the tackles. Stone is worth keeping tabs on over the next three years as an early running back standout.      2028 Morgantown DB [player_tooltip player_id='1653301' first='Landon' last='Cook'] will be a name to tuck away for later once his varsity opportunity comes in the future. He has some talented athletes ahead of him right now, but should earn playing time as an upperclassman. Cook has good instincts as a young defensive back and plays with sound technique for his age. As he develops physically, Cook will take his game to new levels and get him on the field on Friday nights.      [player_tooltip player_id='1221845' first='Mason' last='Bryant'] was a standout on Cabell Midland's younger squad as a freshman and will provide depth in the backfield for the Knights moving forward. He'll be able to play some fullback in their scheme in the future with the frame that he has. Bryant is a quality athlete who could break loose to the outside and has a stronger build to run between the tackles as well. Length will determine his future as a prospect, but he'll work his way onto the field on Friday nights in some capacity in the future.      There's not much film to evaluate from 2028 Grafton K [player_tooltip player_id='1624455' first='Braydon' last='Taylor'], but he rounds out our Top 5 specialists in the class. Taylor was a freshman varsity starter last season and converted on 24/30 PATs while also handling kickoffs. He'll be a name to tuck away for later as he gets older and produces more film, but he is an early kicker standout in the 2028 class.      [player_tooltip player_id='1595525' first='Jericho' last='Henry'] may blossom into a future standout for George Washington in the future and has shown early upside. He was a linebacker top performer at our winter Stock Up Showcase and has the athletic ability to build around once his body matures more. Henry does a nice job in pass coverage for his age, which further speaks to his athletic ability. Getting bigger and stronger will be his biggest goal over the next three years and will lead to future varsity success once he does.   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Had a fun 7v7 with <a href="https://twitter.com/GWHSFootball1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GWHSFootball1</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/HerdFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HerdFB</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/WVUfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WVUfootball</a> thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTonyGibson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTonyGibson</a> and coach <a href="https://twitter.com/RichRod_WVU1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RichRod_WVU1</a> for having us! Here are a few plays from both tournaments!<a href="https://twitter.com/trace3158?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@trace3158</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneWV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneWV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachParkerCCU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachParkerCCU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/keegan_linwood?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@keegan_linwood</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Kay19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Kay19</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJLord1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJLord1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJRiley_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJRiley_</a> <a href="https://t.co/awyMvZbmMf">pic.twitter.com/awyMvZbmMf</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='1595525' first='Jericho' last='Henry'] (@jericho_henry8) <a href="https://twitter.com/jericho_henry8/status/1935137817799307503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote>     2028 QB [player_tooltip player_id='892650' first='Maddox' last='Bowen'] had a strong freshman season for Weirton Madonna last year and will now quarterback Oak Glen with the Blue Dons not fielding a team in 2025. Bowen's biggest roadblock to overcome as a prospect will be size as a late bloomer in that regard, but he has the talent and mind for the position. Once his body matures and he gets stronger, Bowen will blossom into a much different player which will lead to improvement in arm strength and velocity. If he can make strides physically over the next three years, Bowen has a chance to transform into a better prospect.      The most productive freshman defensive player in the state last season was 2028 Cameron EDGE [player_tooltip player_id='1583907' first='Talen' last='Brown']. He totaled 101 tackles, 17 TFLs, and 11 sacks in his first year of high school and will be a building block for the Dragons for four years. Size and lack of film keep him lower in the rankings for now, but Brown's production was too much to overlook.

The 2028 West Virginia rankings have made their long-awaited debut as an up-and-coming rising sophomore class begins to make their names known. This class has the potential to be one of the most talented groups of prospects in recent memory in the state, given what they have shown so far, with many more expected to emerge in the years to come. Here are the 91-100 ranked 2028 prospects at this point in their young careers in our eyes.