2028 Rankings: Quarterbacks, Receivers and Tight Ends

We have 129 players ranked for the 2028 Class and there's more to come as we get out to see more teams. But one thing that stands out to us is there's plenty of talent among the quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends in this Class.   In fact, those three positions make up 41 of the players we currently have ranked in this Class. A lot of them caught our attention as freshmen but several have splashed on the scene in the first four weeks of the season.   Let's take a look at several players we think are just scratching the surface on how good they can be over the next two-plus seasons.   WIDE RECEIVER   [player_tooltip player_id='1222230' first='Quamell' last='Grant'] Hananah   Grant has been learning in the fire this season. The 5-foot-11, 145-pounder has only played in two games but he has 11 catches for 97 yards, which is second best on the team. He played in a handful of games as a freshman and is very versatile. He could also see time at defensive back, and he even took snaps at quarterback over the summer.       [player_tooltip player_id='1856861' first='Garrison' last='Copeland'] Trinity Collegiate   Copeland has already established himself as the go-to receiver for Titans passing game. He's still filling into his frame but he's explosive and makes great cuts to get himself open. Yards after catch is a huge weapon for Copeland as he can make defenders miss and run away from them in the open field. He also excels at defensive back.   [player_tooltip player_id='1818235' first='Jamauri' last='Johnson'] Keenan   We ultimately think Johnson is going to be a wide receiver at the next level but for now, he's playing quarterback. The Raiders have been more of a ground-and-pound attack in the first half of the season, but Johnson could flourish once region play begins. He has great size at 6-foot-3, 160 pounds and we think he's going to be a matchup problem at the receiver position.   [player_tooltip player_id='1822754' first='Desiray' last='Christian'] Greenwood   The Eagles offense has been explosive this season and Christian is one of the reasons why. In the first two games of his sophomore season, he was averaging 24 yards per reception with seven catches for 169 yards and three touchdowns. His longest catch was a 53-yarder. In the third game against Lexington, he exploded for six catches for 198 yards and a touchdown. He's going to be a problem over the next two-plus seasons.    [player_tooltip player_id='1763456' first='Jack' last='Webb'] Seneca   The Bobcats have been a prolific passing team through four games and Webb is fitting right in as a big-play target. He is tied for third on the team in receptions with 10 this season for 233 yards and four touchdowns. He's averaging 23 yards per catch and is playing with a quarterback in [player_tooltip player_id='1165153' first='Gavin' last='Thoma'] that already has 16 TD passes on the season. Webb could have a huge second half of the season for a team off to a hot start.   [player_tooltip player_id='1672851' first='Ziggy' last='Offord'] Lakewood   Offord is just now beginning to realize how good he can be. In the Carolina Coaches Combine earlier this year, Offord reached 21.84 MPH, which was eighth fastest recorded for the 2028 Class. He's already 6-foot-1, 170 pounds and runs precise routes and doesn't mind catching the ball in traffic. He does a lot of things for the Gators but receiver is likely his best position for his future.   [player_tooltip player_id='1615112' first='Semaj' last='Parker'] South Florence   The Bruins have been a balanced offense so far this season and Parker is second on the team in catches with nine receptions for 127 yards. His longest catch went for 28 yards so for now he's more of a possession receiver, but he has the ability to make the big play. He's a speedster that is going to get more opportunities as he grows more comfortable in the offense.     [player_tooltip player_id='874321' first='Raphael' last='Puiu'] James Island   Puiu saw action in six games as a freshman and he was steady but this season he's exploded onto the scene with 14 catches for 384 yards (27.4 yards average) and four touchdowns, all team-best for the Trojans. In his last game, he caught an 85-yard touchdown and scored twice on three catches. He's 6-foot-1, 185 pounds and is going to be a matchup problem for the rest of the teams on the James Island schedule.    [player_tooltip player_id='1016577' first='Elijah' last='Mitchell'] Berkeley   The Stags have been a run-heavy team in the first four games but could turn into a throwing team with [player_tooltip player_id='1036733' first='Henry' last='Rivers'] at quarterback. Mitchell was one of the leading receivers at James Island last year and has developed into a big-play target that is a nightmare for smaller defensive backs with his 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame. He's fast and is a target to go deep on just about any occasion.   [player_tooltip player_id='1615026' first='Jeremiah' last='Hunter'] Seneca   Hunter is not only one of the top receivers in the 2028 Class but he's also one of the top overall receivers in the state. He made a name for himself last season with 54 catches for 553 yards and 10 touchdowns, but he's seemed to double down on his numbers this season. He's already matched the TD total with seven to go along with 24 catches for 440 yards. He's more of a big-play threat this season and is only going to get better in time.    [player_tooltip player_id='1061146' first='Teru' last='Davis'] Summerville   Davis (pictured) is the top-ranked receiver in the 2028 Class and the No. 6 player overall. He fits right in with his new Summerville teammates and adds another dynamic to an already explosive offense. He's a big-play waiting to happen as he routinely blows past defensive backs to make the catch in stride so that he can take it the distance at any time. He's physical and doesn't mind going across the middle or blocking when the ball isn't in his hands.   TIGHT END   [player_tooltip player_id='1672912' first='Chase' last='Richards'] Mountain View Prep   The Stars have two bona fide go-to receivers in [player_tooltip player_id='1395046' first='KD' last='Hainsworth'] and Juice Miller, but Richards is a nice safety valve in the passing game. He's third on the team with nine catches for 179 yards and two touchdowns. Richards can split out wide or line up in the slot to create mismatches with linebackers or safeties. He's got sure hands that can create space when needed.   QUARTERBACK   [player_tooltip player_id='1672932' first='Dawson' last='Fowler'] Greer   The Yellow Jackets have gotten off to a slow start but Fowler has played well. He's thrown for 594 yards and has run for an additional 157 yards. He's gaining experience with every snap and he's going to be better in game ten than he's been in the first four games of the year. He stands tall in the pocket at 6-foot-3 and throws a nice ball. He's just scratching the surface on how good he's going to be over the next two seasons.   Brenden Peoples Orangeburg-Wilkinson   Peoples has gotten off to a hot start to his sophomore season. In three games, he's yet to turn the ball over and has eight touchdowns to go along with 706 yards passing. He's extremely athletic and can make all the throws and the more he learns the offense the better he's going to be able to execute it. The Bruins have the toughest part of the schedule ahead of them but with Peoples playing at a high level, they could be a surprise team come November.      [player_tooltip player_id='257427' first='Tristan' last='Bryant'] Greenville   Bryant and fellow sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1050653' first='Kiishawn' last='Farrow'] have split time this season and both could be effective going forward. Bryant was forced into action due to injuries as a freshman at TL Hanna and he performed well with 780 yards and seven touchdowns. He transferred to Greenville to begin this season and is only completing 43 percent of his passes, but he was nearly 60 percent last season. He's still learning the new offense and could get more comfortable down the stretch.   [player_tooltip player_id='1823858' first='Zach' last='Williams'] Lugoff-Elgin   One thing Williams has shown is he has no fear. In his first varsity start, he threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns despite being under heavy pressure from a tough Lower Richland defense. He has 654 yards and seven touchdowns and is getting better understanding and running the offense. He's got really good receivers in [player_tooltip player_id='1267277' first='Shamil' last='Saadiq'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1603854' first='Eric' last='Richardson'], so the pieces are there for Williams to be successful this season.    [player_tooltip player_id='1704301' first='Tommy' last='Burns'] South Aiken   Burns has been one of the more productive quarterbacks in this Class so far this season. The 6-foot-1, 155-pounds is 68-of-127 for 923 yards, 11 touchdowns and three interceptions. He's more of a pocket passer than a get out and run it threat right now but he throws a very catchable ball into tight windows. He also can make all the throws and isn't afraid to stay in the pocket to take a hit.     [player_tooltip player_id='1816441' first='Marek' last='Yates'] Crestwood   Yates has a lively arm that can make all the throws. He has been given the reins to the Knights offense, and he's been good in his first four starts. He's thrown for 409 yards and four touchdowns with two interceptions. But more importantly, he's made good decisions and not put Crestwood in difficult situations. The more he learns the more he's going to develop by the time he's a senior he could be closer to the top of this Class.     [player_tooltip player_id='776240' first='Tre' last='Blakeney'] Marlboro County   Blakeney has been a true dual-threat option in the first four games of the season. He's completing over 60 percent of his passes for 366 yards, and he's added 243 yards on 50 carries and five rushing touchdowns. He's gotten better as a passer because last season he was used primarily as a runner. The more he develops in the passing game the more dangerous the Bulldogs will become. He still has two-plus years to improve and we're betting it happens sooner rather than later.   [player_tooltip player_id='1467847' first='Beau' last='Hite'] Emerald   Hite showed flashes when he became the starter as a freshman and threw for 1,035 yards and eight touchdowns and added 195 yards rushing and two more scores. He's well ahead of that pace this season with 635 yards and eight TD's passing. He's better at decision-making this season and he was learning on the fly last season when the Vikings finished 5-6. He's more polished and can make the deep throw as well as the intermediate and throws to the outside. The stronger he gets, the better he will be.   [player_tooltip player_id='1615084' first='Tripp' last='Gallus'] Hanahan   Gallus forced his way into the lineup as a freshman even though the Hawks had an established starter in place coming into the season. He made great decisions and finished the year with 1,148 yards, nine touchdowns and one interception in eight games. He's been ever better this season, and he easily could go well over 2,000 yards passing. He's 6-foot-5, 180 pounds and has a ton of zip on the ball. He can throw it into tight windows and rarely puts the ball in harm's way.    [player_tooltip player_id='1467825' first='Matt' last='Kucia'] Indian Land   The Warriors are more of a passing team than they were a season ago and that's very little surprise considering Kucia threw for over 1,400 yards as a freshman. He's on pace for over 2,200 yards this season as he's already at 630 yards with eight touchdowns in three games. He has two talented seniors to throw to in [player_tooltip player_id='1819992' first='Sequel' last='Patterson'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1042719' first='Hayden' last='Morris']. Kucia takes care of the ball and is only going to get better the more he plays. He has a strong arm and can make throws all over the field and will only get better the more he plays.     [player_tooltip player_id='1094520' first='Jace' last='Grass'] Daniel   Grass dazzled as a freshman when he started for Pendleton and threw for 1,969 yards with 18 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. It was that craftiness that made him our No. 3 prospect and No. 1 quarterback in the 2028 Class. He transferred to Daniel and picked up right where he left off with 874 yards, eight touchdowns and no interceptions in three games. His decision-making seems to be better and there was little question he could make all the throws. He's going to continue to develop, and he could be a 4,000-yard passer by the time he reaches his senior season.

We have 129 players ranked for the 2028 Class and there's more to come as we get out to see more teams. But one thing that stands out to us is there's plenty of talent among the quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends in this Class.