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2028 Edge/DL Stock-Risers: Midseason Update

2028 Edge/DL Stock-Risers: Midseason Update
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Will Helms
Will Helms October 30, 2025 @ 09:05 PM
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Christian Jarrett
Christian Jarrett 6'5" | 180 lbs | EDGE/LB | 2028
NC
Antonio Flowers
Antonio Flowers 6'3" | 270 lbs | DL | 2028
NC
Makai Henriquez
Makai Henriquez 6'3" | 210 lbs | EDGE | 2028
NC
Darias Johnson
Darias Johnson 6'4" | 210 lbs | EDGE | 2028
NC
Jaiden Cuff
Jaiden Cuff 6'2" | 240 lbs | DL | 2028
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We just updated our <a href="https://prepredzone.com/north-carolina/rankings/2028-rankings/">2028 rankings</a>, and we've already had plenty of coverage on the offensive side of the ball. Now, we're turning our attention to the defensive side of the ball to look at the defensive linemen, both interior and on the edge, who rose in our rankings. Here are our 2028 edge and DL stock-risers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2028 Edge/DL Stock-Risers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1606887"],"_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-69041971e2cf6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson's massive jump in the rankings is partly due to his impressive sophomore season, and partly because we simply had him too low in the last update. Johnson is a long edge rusher with an impressive first step and bend. Johnson has been productive as a sophomore, and we think there may be another gear he can hit as an upperclassman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1687769"],"_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-69041971e2d86"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jarrett announced his presence with a bang, with three sacks in his starting debut. He plays a hybrid linebacker-nickel role for Kings Mountain, but we've ranked him as an edge rusher, the most likely position he'll play in college. He's quick off the edge as a blitzer, but his ability to play coverage at his size is quite impressive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1272102"],"_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-69041971e2dfe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cuff is an undersized interior defensive tackle at the 8A level, but he has the strength to take on interior linemen. He can also shoot gaps and create immediate disruption. He's one of a number of young defensive players ahead of schedule, helping the Mavericks play at an extraordinarly high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1687735"],"_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-69041971e2e5e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Flowers has been excellent this season in the middle of both three and four-man fronts for West Meck. His impact goes beyond the box score, as he eats up double-teams and re-routes inside runs. He's flashed some as a pass-rusher as well, with seven sacks. A combination of a few quick wins and a few high-effort sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1616163"],"_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-69041971e2eae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Henriquez has had an excellent sophomore season, following up on his impressive freshman year. More than that, he was previously highly ranked due to his production as an undersized freshman. He had upside, and now that's being realized as he grows bigger and stronger. He's been more varied with how he beats offensive linemen, and he's one of the top players at the position in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We just updated our 2028 rankings, and we've already had plenty of coverage on the offensive side of the ball. Now, we're turning our attention to the defensive side of the ball to look at the defensive linemen, both interior and on the edge, who rose in our rankings. Here are our 2028 edge and DL stock-risers.

Darias Johnson

Darias Johnson

NC
EDGE
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 210
POS EDGE
CLASS 2028
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Darias
Johnson EDGE
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
Weight
210
HS
Broughton
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NC
2028 Edge/DL Stock-Risers: Midseason Update
Johnson’s massive jump in the rankings is partly due to his impressive sophomore season, and partly because we...
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Darias Johnson

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State: North Carolina
School: Broughton
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Christian Jarrett

Christian Jarrett

NC
EDGE/LB
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 180
POS EDGE/LB
CLASS 2028
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Christian
Jarrett EDGE/LB
Class
2028
Height
6'5"
Weight
180
HS
Kings Mountain
|
NC
2028 Edge/DL Stock-Risers: Midseason Update
Jarrett announced his presence with a bang, with three sacks in his starting debut. He plays a hybrid...
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Christian Jarrett

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State: North Carolina
School: Kings Mountain
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Jaiden Cuff

Jaiden Cuff

NC
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 240
POS DL
CLASS 2028
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Jaiden
Cuff DL
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
Weight
240
HS
Mallard Creek
|
NC
2028 Edge/DL Stock-Risers: Midseason Update
Cuff is an undersized interior defensive tackle at the 8A level, but he has the strength to take...
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Jaiden Cuff

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State: North Carolina
School: Mallard Creek
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Antonio Flowers

Antonio Flowers

NC
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 270
POS DL
CLASS 2028
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Antonio
Flowers DL
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
270
HS
West Mecklenburg
|
NC
2028 Edge/DL Stock-Risers: Midseason Update
Flowers has been excellent this season in the middle of both three and four-man fronts for West Meck....
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Antonio Flowers

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State: North Carolina
School: West Mecklenburg
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Makai Henriquez

Makai Henriquez

NC
EDGE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 210
POS EDGE
CLASS 2028
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Makai
Henriquez EDGE
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
210
HS
Porter Ridge
|
NC
2028 Edge/DL Stock-Risers: Midseason Update
Henriquez has had an excellent sophomore season, following up on his impressive freshman year. More than that, he...
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School: Porter Ridge
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