2028 Rankings Winter Update: New Additions Q2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Editor's note: We'll continue breaking down this class in its entirety. If <a href="https://prepredzone.com/subscribe/">you're not yet subscribed to Prep RedZone</a>, you can save 40% off an annual subscription by using the offer code <strong>Guerin40</strong> at checkout.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Winter rankings update for the Class of 2028 was its biggest yet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All told, 72 players joined the list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All three phases of the game are now further represented, and nearly every positional group on the field increased its overall number of players. This class has two more seasons of high school football ahead of it, but the still-too-early assessment of it includes a solid foundation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One by one, we're going to introduce you to each of the new additions in the Prep RedZone Class of 2028 rankings. Here's the second crop of new faces.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1804680' first='Kevin' last='Sightler']</strong> OL/DL, Swansea - Two-way guy might ultimately be Tigers best trench player over the next two seasons&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050653' first='Kiishawn' last='Farrow']</strong> QB, Greenville - Earned some quarterback reps, then some more as he solidified a QB battle for the rest of 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2098786' first='Nick' last='Riley']</strong> DL, Swansea - Adds some size to a Tigers' defensive line that needs more of it; immediately spent a lot of time in the backfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1819125' first='Koda' last='Crocker']</strong> OL, Daniel - Even with a partial season, interior lineman was able to make his mark and solidify his spot for the next two years</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1821949' first='Stone' last='Porter']</strong> LB, Ben Lippen - The next standout Porter at Ben Lippen is already queued up and more than ready to be the guy on this defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1692190' first='Keno' last='Nixon']</strong> QB, Colleton County - Has the physical traits to play all over the field, and for the time being he's the Cougars' starting quarterback&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1895719' first='Jordan' last='Kendrick']</strong> WR, James Island - Clearly not the top-billed receiver, but moved up the chart quickly for the Trojans' new pass-first offense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1821426' first='Larry' last='Gore']</strong> OL, Lake Marion - Center gets off his snap quickly to engage the block, and shows excellent lateral movement&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1824627' first='Mac' last='Strickland']</strong> LB, Orangeburg Prep - Inside-out linebacker/lineman piled up an insane amount of stops as the undisputed leader of the defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1819174' first='Brennan' last='Hammond']</strong> OL, James Island - Developed as more of a pass blocker while helping to punish defenders with the rushing attack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1645430' first='Alkaleb' last='Terrell'] </strong>LB, North Augusta - Trying to locate him pre-snap is going to be a focal point for opposing offenses moving forward&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2072414' first='Amari' last='Dawson']</strong> DB, Fort Dorchester - Was asked to shut down a lot of really, really good receivers and held his own in his first year as a starter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1818241' first='Marquiel' last='Troupe'] </strong>WR, Blue Ridge - Started to see Blue Ridge put the ball into his hands in different ways to let his athleticism do the work&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1312528' first='Braylen' last='Harley']</strong> LB/RB, Andrew Jackson - Showed some top-level LB skills en route to 93 total stops while playing some back-up snaps at tailback&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1822738' first='Logan' last='Baker']</strong> LB, Hilton Head Christian - Part of a strong Eagles' sophomore class that you're not done hearing about; more are coming down the pipe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1791001' first='Travys' last='Woodard']</strong> LB, Wren - Inserted himself into the discussion, and now he's part of the cornerstone of the Hurricanes' defense the next two seasons</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1646866' first='Isaiah' last='Brock']</strong> LB, Oceanside Collegiate (pictured) - Recently transferred to OCA after cutting his varsity teeth with a starting job and plenty of responsibility&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1825407' first='Coy' last='Joyner']</strong> K, South Florence - Doesn't possess a monster leg (yet), but he's getting there while exhibiting some high-volume consistency&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->