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Checking in on Maryland’s current Top ten 2028 prospects

Checking in on Maryland’s current Top ten 2028 prospects
Ashton Chiles
Ed OBrien
Ed OBrien January 20, 2026 @ 07:36 PM
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Brian Snowden
Brian Snowden 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB | 2029
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Justin Williams
Justin Williams 6'3" | 270 lbs | OL | 2028
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Bryce Smalls
Bryce Smalls 6'5" | 285 lbs | OL | 2028
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Tyzon Swann
Tyzon Swann 6'4" | 235 lbs | DL | 2028
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Tyrone Elee
Tyrone Elee 6'2" | 265 lbs | DL | 2028
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Tysir Young
Tysir Young 6'3" | 215 lbs | EDGE | 2028
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Zion Elee
Zion Elee 6'5" | 220 lbs | EDGE | 2026
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Ashton Chiles
Ashton Chiles 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB | 2028
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Kam Miller
Kam Miller 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR | 2028
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RJ Cruz
RJ Cruz 6'3" | 275 lbs | DL/OL | 2028
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Stefan Rogers
Stefan Rogers 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR | 2028
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Jermaine Smith Jr.
Jermaine Smith Jr. 6'4" | 215 lbs | ATH | 2028
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone takes a quick look at the progress that the top ten prospects in our current Class of 2028 have made since the last update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["405037"],"_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-69702d861f4f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I think Smith is the most intriguing player on this list. He has a ton of potential. 15-plus colleges, including Maryland, Georgia, Miami, Ohio State, Ole Miss, and Texas A&amp;M, believe he has a high ceiling as a prospect. Put me in the line with the believers. He is hell coming off of that edge. Smith is only going to get better. [player_tooltip player_id='1091984' first='Zion' last='Elee'] (his teammate now at Maryland) was as beast. He has that same pedigree. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1644118"],"_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-69702d861f57f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Archbishop Spalding's success on the ground this season is due to a very talented offensive line. Smalls is a key cog in that unit and currently holds 10-plus offers. Maryland, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, Virginia Tech, and Pittsburgh are among the schools that have offered him so far. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1239199"],"_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-69702d861f5fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Young's stock continues to rise, as he already has 15-plus offers that include Boston College, Maryland, Kentucky, Indiana, Pittsburgh, and Virginia. He's one of the elite players in the state of Delaware regardless of class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["964935"],"_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-69702d861f679"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miller's early offer list includes Florida State, Maryland, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, and Toledo. Miller is a reliable target who catches the ball in stride, finds space versus zone coverage, and has proven big-play ability every time the ball is in his hands. I can see him having a breakout junior-year season with [player_tooltip player_id='1879547' first='Brian' last='Snowden'], who'll be a second-year starter, throwing him the football. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1084511"],"_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-69702d861f6f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chiles established himself as one of the top defensive players in the ultra-competitive WCAC. He made 64 total tackles (33 solo), sacked the quarterback three times, and </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["959451"],"_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-69702d861f76b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cruz keeps a low profile, but when he's on the field, he's an animal. His current double-digit list of offers includes Kentucky, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Tennessee, and Virginia Tech. Something tells me Cruz is going to make another big step forward as a football player and his stock will go up even more. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1506862"],"_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-69702d861f7e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm going take an educated guess and say that Swann is one most likely to rise during the rankings update. His currently list of 20-plus offers includes Alabama, Florida, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Texas A&amp;M, and Ohio State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["769742"],"_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-69702d861f861"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Roger's offer list includes Maryland, North Carolina, UCLA, and Wisconsin. He actually took an unofficial visit to UCLA this past weekend while he was out there for an event. I've seen him twice this month, both at NXGN events in Miami. I think the off-season will give colleges a better opportunity to see him as a route-runner and get a closer look at his quickness in and out of routes. I think Rogers is technically sound and can probably show more of that in a camp setting. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1455368"],"_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-69702d861f8d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elee is the younger brother of [player_tooltip player_id='1091984' first='Zion' last='Elee'] (former St. Frances Panther and current Maryland Terrapin). He's created his own path as a defensive lineman and is being highly recruited. His double-digit offer list includes Indiana, Maryland, Texas A&amp;M, South Carolina, and Nebraska. Expect more P-4 schools to come calling in the upcoming months. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1644129"],"_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-69702d861f951"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams had a solid performance at offensive tackle for Wise this season. He'll most likely end up inside at guard at the next level based on his body composition. Williams is strong at the point of attack and moves people in the run game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Prep Redzone takes a quick look at the progress that the top ten prospects in our current Class of 2028 have made since the last update.

Jermaine Smith Jr.

Jermaine Smith Jr.

MD
ATH
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 215
POS ATH
CLASS 2028
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Jermaine
Smith Jr. ATH
Class
2028
Height
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Weight
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HS
St. Frances Academy
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Checking in on Maryland’s current Top ten 2028 prospects
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Bryce Smalls

Bryce Smalls

MD
OL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 285
POS OL
CLASS 2028
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Bryce
Smalls OL
Class
2028
Height
6'5"
Weight
285
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Archbishop Spalding
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Checking in on Maryland’s current Top ten 2028 prospects
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Tysir Young

Tysir Young

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EDGE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 215
POS EDGE
CLASS 2028
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Tysir
Young EDGE
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
215
HS
Middletown
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Checking in on Maryland’s current Top ten 2028 prospects
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School: Middletown
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Kam Miller

Kam Miller

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WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
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CLASS 2028
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Kam
Miller WR
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
170
HS
Archbishop Spalding
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Checking in on Maryland’s current Top ten 2028 prospects
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Ashton Chiles

Ashton Chiles

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LB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 215
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CLASS 2028
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Ashton
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Class
2028
Height
6'1"
Weight
215
HS
Good Counsel
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RJ Cruz

RJ Cruz

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DL/OL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 275
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CLASS 2028
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RJ
Cruz DL/OL
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
275
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McDonough
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Tyzon Swann

Tyzon Swann

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DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 235
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CLASS 2028
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Tyzon
Swann DL
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
Weight
235
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Lackey
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Stefan Rogers

Stefan Rogers

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WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
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CLASS 2028
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2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
170
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St. John's College
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Tyrone Elee

Tyrone Elee

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DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 265
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Tyrone
Elee DL
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
Weight
265
HS
Joppatowne
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MD
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School: Joppatowne
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Justin Williams

Justin Williams

MD
OL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 270
POS OL
CLASS 2028
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Justin
Williams OL
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
270
HS
Wise
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School: Wise
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