2028 Rankings: New Additions to Highlight

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the recent release of the updated 2028 MD/DC/DE Rankings, I take a look a some of the top new additions. These players are making their first appearance on the rankings and are making a strong initial ranking for themselves after having strong 2024 seasons or spring showings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1722101"],"_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-688846504113e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaden makes his debut as a top 15 rated prospects and the #2 overall athlete in the recent rankings. He has the frame &amp; length you look for as well as speed that translates on field. Nicknamed "Turbo" on the team, Jaden is a track runner who has posted times of a 21.8 200M and 11.08 100M this spring. Mainly used as a WR he can go up and get the ball, is a smooth runner with nice burst/twitch. He shows well as Safety too with his range and attack the ball ability, so look for Jaden to be a threat on both sides of the ball this fall. Jaden already holds three Power 4 offers from Syracuse, Boston College and Virginia Tech.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">21.8 as a freshman, #1 in Maryland, 1st in my heat, 2nd overall <a href="https://t.co/ypuIz0ZJot">pic.twitter.com/ypuIz0ZJot</a></p>&mdash; Jaden Glispy (@mostlovedturbz) <a href="https://twitter.com/mostlovedturbz/status/1920635152046141490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1084572"],"_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-6888465041194"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ethan makes his first debut to the rankings as a top 50 player and the #6 DL prospect in the class. He is a big body kid at 6'5" 265 and a well built frame that looks the part. Able to play multiple spots along the defensive line, he can line up as a interior rush DT or at DE and can see him being effective at DE in an odd front. A good athlete for his size Ethan is light on his feet, runs on his toes and uses his length to his advantage. Also see him show some good upper body strength and the ability to fight through contact. Ethan has two early offers from Syracuse &amp; Toledo, and is inline to have a much bigger role this season for GC. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another great night at University of Maryland Football. Thanks for the coaching tips and looking forward to coming back soon. <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidBrownlee_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DavidBrownlee_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coreyliuget94?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coreyliuget94</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Aazaar23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Aazaar23</a> <a href="https://t.co/n3sKxQZ6sa">pic.twitter.com/n3sKxQZ6sa</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1084572' first='Ethan' last='Hunter'] (@EthanHunter852) <a href="https://twitter.com/EthanHunter852/status/1935784082157584516?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1727997"],"_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-68884650411e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kharter is a player with a ton upside going into this 2025 season and makes his rankings debut as a top 50 player and the #3 overall Edge player. A basketball player for OLMC who's first year playing football was last fall. All of 6'5 220 with a reported 83" Wingspan, he has the idea traits and looks the part for todays edge rusher. Athletic, with good bend and a knows how to use this length to win at the LOS. Kharter has a good long arm move keep the OL from getting hands on him. A good overall athlete, Kharter runs on his toes, should good hips and re-direct ability, and can turn the corner tight to the line. Look for Kharter to have a big sophomore season for as he continues to develop his game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1st day work w/<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDan_Y?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDan_Y</a> … This season is going to be crucial ! <a href="https://t.co/1lSs7rOCeZ">pic.twitter.com/1lSs7rOCeZ</a></p>&mdash; Kharter “KT” Tobias (@KharterTobias5) <a href="https://twitter.com/KharterTobias5/status/1947132050407837828?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1355387"],"_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-688a985fa5df1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Markel makes his debut as the #12 overall DB in the class and should be part of a strong &amp; deep DB room for GC this fall. Mainly used as a safety, he is a missile on the field and shows good athleticism and range. Markel moves well in space, can turn go and shows good instincts and ball skills. He is quick to accelerate out of breaks/COD and close on the ball to make a tackle or PBU. Markel currently holds one offer from Boston College and will be on plenty of colleges boards after the fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Extremely Blessed to receive my first D1 offer from Boston College <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/agtg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#agtg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gcfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gcfootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GCFalconsAD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GCFalconsAD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsFriedman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsFriedman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianDohn247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrianDohn247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CraigHaubert?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CraigHaubert</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UANextFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UANextFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/rlcvezSwHx">pic.twitter.com/rlcvezSwHx</a></p>&mdash; Markel Long jr (@MarkelLongJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkelLongJr/status/1920284325578149933?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1728064"],"_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-688846504126e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Drew makes his rankings debut in the top 75 players and the #11 overall WR. A slot WR who ran a verified 4.52 and had a strong showing at the National Preps Showcase this spring. He has speed, quick change of direction and is a crisp route runner. Drew is able to decelerate just as quick as he accelerates of the line, able to stick his foot in the ground and create separation. Drew is a twitchy playmaker who can be effective in screens, crosser and deep patterns. He is another weapon our of a Spalding program loaded with playmakers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank You Coach <a href="https://twitter.com/NPCoachZim?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NPCoachZim</a> and Coach <a href="https://twitter.com/tdhald?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tdhald</a> for giving me the opportunity to showcase my talents at the National Preps Showcase a few weeks ago. Here are some clips of the drills and competition.<br><br>40 yard dash: 4.52 <a href="https://t.co/1SdWgXqK9U">pic.twitter.com/1SdWgXqK9U</a></p>&mdash; Drew Hall Jr (@hall9upnxt_) <a href="https://twitter.com/hall9upnxt_/status/1929560360589082853?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->