The updated 2028 MD/DC/DE rankings: By the Numbers

Prep Redzone Maryland looks at some of the trends in the updated Class of 2028 high school football rankings for the state.    PRIVATE SCHOOLS DOMINATE THE LIST   It's not a surprise that most players in the Class of 2028 rankings are from the private schools. Granted, they are able recruit from a larger pool of athletes than public schools. However, these players still must be developed once they get there. The athletes in this article are on the right track    St. Frances: 9 players   [player_tooltip player_id='405037' first='Jermaine' last='Smith Jr.'] – 6'4″, 215 lbs, ATH (Rank: 1)   [player_tooltip player_id='964211' first='Dwayle' last='Smith'] – 5'11”, 175 lbs, DB (Rank: 27)   [player_tooltip player_id='1650725' first='Jamari' last='Doby'] – 5'11”, 160 lbs, DB (Rank: 57)   [player_tooltip player_id='1645108' first='Darrell' last='Givens'] – 5'10”, 165 lbs, DB (Rank: 79)   [player_tooltip player_id='965200' first='Ogheneovo' last='Ogbotor'] – 6'3″, 210 lbs, EDGE (Rank: 23)   [player_tooltip player_id='465507' first='Dylan' last='Williams'] – 6'2″, 200 lbs, EDGE (Rank: 81)   [player_tooltip player_id='521794' first='Brandon' last='Wills-Dickson'] – 6'0″, 226 lbs, LB (Rank: 16)   [player_tooltip player_id='991657' first='Carter' last='Dailey'] – 5'11”, 155 lbs, QB (Rank: 67)   [player_tooltip player_id='965169' first='Samir' last='Edwards'] – 6'3″, 200 lbs, WR (Rank: 29)   Good Counsel: 9 players   [player_tooltip player_id='1355387' first='Markel' last='Long Jr']. – 5'11”, 180 lbs, DB (Rank: 61)   [player_tooltip player_id='1739873' first='Reid' last='Baker'] – 5'11”, 180 lbs, DB (Rank: 66)   [player_tooltip player_id='1084572' first='Ethan' last='Hunter'] – 6'5″, 265 lbs, DL (Rank: 38)   [player_tooltip player_id='1084571' first='Kaden' last='Beasley'] – 6'0″, 255 lbs, DL/OL (Rank: 92)   [player_tooltip player_id='1084511' first='Ashton' last='Chiles'] – 6'1″, 215 lbs, LB (Rank: 5)   [player_tooltip player_id='964222' first='James' last='Martin V'] – 6'2″, 290 lbs, OL (Rank: 75)   [player_tooltip player_id='1021997' first='Zion' last='Sesay'] – 6'0″, 215 lbs, RB/ATH (Rank: 69)   [player_tooltip player_id='1644197' first='Corey' last='Smith'] – 6'4″, 180 lbs, WR (Rank: 50)   Archbishop Carroll: 5 players   [player_tooltip player_id='1644537' first='Amari' last='James'] – 6'1″, 225 lbs, LB (Rank: 48)   [player_tooltip player_id='1175281' first='Chukwuma' last='Nkpado'] – 6'6″, 350 lbs, OL (Rank: 32)   [player_tooltip player_id='1644546' first='Devin' last='Ball-Taylor'] – 6'3″, 255 lbs, OL (Rank: 71)   [player_tooltip player_id='1644549' first='Jonathan' last='Strickland'] – 6'1″, 155 lbs, QB (Rank: 76)   [player_tooltip player_id='1651037' first='Jason' last='Battle'] – 6'0″, 175 lbs, RB (Rank: 88)   St. John's College: 5 players   [player_tooltip player_id='1640962' first='Daquarn' last='Tibbs'] – 5'11”, 175 lbs, ATH (Rank: 22)   [player_tooltip player_id='1644165' first='Eli' last='Jacques'] – 5'8″, 165 lbs, DB (Rank: 43)   [player_tooltip player_id='1645101' first='Dean' last='Pankey'] – 5'9″, 165 lbs, DB (Rank: 86)   [player_tooltip player_id='1166085' first='William' last='Crawford'] – 6'5″, 300 lbs, OL (Rank: 14)   [player_tooltip player_id='769742' first='Stefan' last='Rogers'] – 6'0″, 170 lbs, WR (Rank: 8)   McDonough: 5 players    [player_tooltip player_id='1506844' first='CJ' last='Davis'] – 5'11”, 175 lbs, ATH (Rank: 25)   [player_tooltip player_id='1644202' first='Sonny' last='Moore'] – 6'1″, 160 lbs, ATH (Rank: 63)   [player_tooltip player_id='1419182' first='Ryan' last='Drakeford'] – 6'1″, 175 lbs, DB (Rank: 21)   [player_tooltip player_id='1598013' first='Logan' last='Brown'] – 6'2″, 285 lbs, OL/DL (Rank: 37)   [player_tooltip player_id='965103' first='Gabe' last='Jones'] – 5'8″, 160 lbs, RB (Rank: 101)    TOP 10 HEAVIEST PLAYERS   Here's a look at the top 10 biggest players in the state. It's safe to say that most of them are among the tallest too.   1. [player_tooltip player_id='1175281' first='Chukwuma' last='Nkpado'] – 6'6″, 350 lbs, OL – Archbishop Carroll, No. 32   2. [player_tooltip player_id='1166085' first='William' last='Crawford'] – 6'5″, 300 lbs, OL – St. John's College, No. 14   3. [player_tooltip player_id='964222' first='James' last='Martin V'] – 6'2″, 290 lbs, OL – Good Counsel, No. 75   4. [player_tooltip player_id='1644118' first='Bryce' last='Smalls'] – 6'5”, 285 lbs, OL – Archbishop Spalding, No. 2   5. [player_tooltip player_id='1598013' first='Logan' last='Brown'] – 6'2″, 285 lbs, OL/DL – McDonogh, No. 37   6. [player_tooltip player_id='1644530' first='Kash' last='Kuzmiak'] – 6'4”, 285 lbs, OL – St. James School, No. 45   7. [player_tooltip player_id='1645104' first='Lucas' last='Quintanilla'] – 6'7”, 280 lbs, OL – DeMatha, No. 89   8. [player_tooltip player_id='1739261' first='John' last='Vasilchik'] – 6'2”, 275 lbs, OL – Calvert Hall, No. 93   9. [player_tooltip player_id='959451' first='RJ' last='Cruz'] – 6'3”, 275 lbs, DL-OL – McDonogh, No. 6   10. [player_tooltip player_id='1070148' first='Dillon' last='Hardy'] – 6'1”, 270 lbs, DL – Calvert Hall College, No. 65   10. [player_tooltip player_id='1644129' first='Justin' last='Williams'] – 6'3”, 270 lbs, OL – Dr. Henry Wise, No. 10   POSITIONS REPRESENTED   WR/DB – 1   WR – 14   RB/LB – 1   RB/ATH – 2   RB – 9   QB/ATH – 1   QB – 8   OL/DL – 2   OL – 12   LB/RB - 1   LB – 5   EDGE – 5   DL/OL -4   DL – 7   DB/ATH – 1   DB – 20   ATH/WR – 1   ATH - 16   St. Frances and Good Counsel Dominate multiple top position groups. Archbishop Carroll is strong at the offensive lineman and linebacker positions. Defensive back is the deepest and most competitive group statewide.    THOUGHTS ON THE FUTURE   As this list expands in the upcoming year, I believe edge, defensive back, wide receiver, and the linemen positions will expand in numbers. I also look forward to seeing what new Class of 2028 quarterbacks break into the land of the ranked this upcoming season.

Prep Redzone Maryland looks at some of the trends in the updated Class of 2028 high school football rankings for the state.