2028 Rankings New Additions (Defensive Line)

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717672"],"_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-68884da4a4626"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shields is one of the top edge rushers in the class and is an elite athlete with the ideal length and athleticism for the position. Due to his diverse skillset, it will be really interesting to see how he grows and develops and where he winds up on the defensive front in college. He is explosive out of his stance, gets hands on blockers quickly and uses his length well while showing he can collapse the pocket and chunk yards while showing strong COD and fluidity in space. He shows he can win with speed and good bend off the corner, and can make plays in space behind the line consistently. Checking into our rankings as a top 5 player across the defensive line, look for him to breakout this Fall and start seeing P4 interest/offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1659994"],"_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-68884da4a467d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McCoy impressed at multiple stops this off-season and is a twitchy and strong interior prospect with plus length and provides a consistent interior rush. He is still a raw and developing kid with very good upside and can win on double teams, holds the point without losing ground and has violent inside hands. Only a rising Sophomore, he is one of the top 2028 interior guys we have in the state and is another prospect that should really start to gain attention through the season. He currently holds offers from Sac State, SJSU and Colorado State and enters into our rankings as a top 3 player at the position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717747"],"_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-68884da4a46c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Roberts is the next up and coming elite defensive lineman across the central valley and made the transfer over to Turlock this off-season. He has a high motor and is truly dominant on the edge or inside, plays with heavy inside hands uses his leverage well to get underneath blockers and create immediate knock-back at the LOS. He shows a variety of power rush moves in his toolbox and is very fluid and athletic, especially for his size. Heading into next off-season, he should really start to see his stock soar and have a dominant camp circuit and will likely find his home as a snappy and fluid interior rusher at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717741"],"_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-68884da4a470c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A very high upside frame and athletic build, the SRV prospect impressed at the National Preps Showcase this past winter and should breakout in 2025. Having the ideal length and frame for the edge, he knows how to use his arms and win at the POA with both speed and power. He flashes a quick use of hands at the POA, is a natural bender and knows when to counter back inside against over-setting tackles. Moving through his second prep season, he is another big time prospect with a high ceiling that should start collecting FBS college offers soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717739"],"_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-68884da4a4751"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Entering into our WL rankings this time around, the OLU product is one of the more anchor strong inside guys in the region heading into the season and is a true space eater inside that should find his home as a true nose at the next level. He is heavy handed, can eat double teams and drive blocks and shows some interior twitch as well against bigger guards and centers. He is a definite name to watch this Fall within the class and is a breakout candidate as we move forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->