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NV 2028 Rankings Update: New Additions to the Top-50

NV 2028 Rankings Update: New Additions to the Top-50
Zack Reyes
Zack Reyes January 16, 2026 @ 05:00 PM
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Carter Christensen
Carter Christensen 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB | 2028
NV
Jermari Arnold
Jermari Arnold 5'10" | 150 lbs | DB | 2028
NV
Luke Jappe
Luke Jappe 5'11" | 150 lbs | ATH | 2028
NV
Emanuel Samate
Emanuel Samate 6'1" | 260 lbs | OL | 2028
NV
Roman Carrizales
Roman Carrizales 6'0" | 210 lbs | EDGE/LB | 2028
NV
Cooper Offermann
Cooper Offermann 5'10" | 195 lbs | EDGE | 2028
NV
X’Zavier McZeal
X’Zavier McZeal 5'9" | 145 lbs | WR/DB | 2028
NV
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Taking a look at some of the new additions to the overall top-50 in PRZ Nevada's latest update to the 2028 rankings.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1675012"],"_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-696a0bd5f01e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McZeal broke out as one of the most explosive playmakers in Nevada's 2028 class with his strong sophomore campaign for Palo Verde. The 5'9"/145 two-way standout totaled just under 600 receiving yards and 11 TDs on offense and 39 tackles on defense last season. He's a fast, twitched-up WR and a smooth, easy separator as a route runner with his ability to mix up tempo/pacing and elite start-stop quickness. He's deceptive and creative in his releases, possesses the speed to out-pace defenders as a vertical threat, and shows great body control adjusting to the ball. McZeal is on the smaller side at this stage, but his athletic skillset offers major upside that should generate interest from D-I programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/XMczeal1/status/1983255534053519689?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/XMczeal1/status/1983255534053519689?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2103790"],"_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-696a0bd5f0277"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Christensen was a new addition to the rankings after leading Liberty's defense in tackles with 49 total (39 solo) and 3 INTs as a sophomore. The 5'11"/170 FS brings a physical element to the secondary with his ability to tackle and make plays in space. He shows range and instincts as a centerfield coverage defender, is quick to react downhill to close space, and looks to deliver punishment to WRs coming across the middle. Christensen ranks as the #5-DB in PRZ NV's 2028 rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CarterC7_/status/1991549550985908373?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CarterC7_/status/1991549550985908373?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2004654"],"_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-696a0bd5f02e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Offerman established himself as one of Nevada's most disruptive EDGE defenders with his productive sophomore campaign. PRZ NV's third-ranked EDGE prospect racked up 95 tackles (55 solo), 8 sacks, and 24 TFLs last season. He's a fast, athletic OLB that showed his versatility rushing off the edge and making plays as a downhill off-ball defender. He's explosive off the ball, possesses the closing speed and lateral range to defend the perimeter, and packs impressive speed-to-power as a rusher. Offerman's on the smaller side for an EDGE/LB at this stage but should see his stock continue to trend up as he continues to grow and develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CooperOffermann/status/1982539283090334046?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CooperOffermann/status/1982539283090334046?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2102198"],"_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-696a0bd5f0345"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arnold was a new addition to the 2028 DB rankings after racking up 4 INTs in the Liberty secondary as a sophomore. The 5'10"/150 cornerback is a lean, twitchy athlete with high upside in his athletic skillset. He's a fast accelerator that possesses great recovery speed and the pace to stay tight to vertical threats. He's quick out of the break, shows impressive start-stop speed, and has the ball skills to capitalize on turnover opportunities in coverage. Arnold checks in as the sixth-ranked defensive back in the 2028 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JermariArnold28/status/1991307249541677373?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JermariArnold28/status/1991307249541677373?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2102197"],"_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-696a0bd5f03a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jappe enters the 2028 rankings as a top-5 ATH after putting together a productive season on both sides of the ball last season. Boulder City's two-way standout (WR/DB) totaled 4 TDs and led the defense with 6 INTs and 12 PBUs as a sophomore. He's a ballhawk in the secondary that excels as a coverage playmaker with his speed, quickness, and ball skills. He's explosive with the ball in his hands, is a dynamic player in space, and offers high-upside positional versatility. Jappe is one of the top two-way players to keep an eye on in Nevada's 3A division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LukeJappe/status/1988383426731503672?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LukeJappe/status/1988383426731503672?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2053675"],"_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-696a0bd5f041a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carrizales was newly added to the PRZ NV 2028 rankings after a productive season on the Silverado defensive front. The 6'/210 defensive end tallied 23 tackles, 6 sacks, and 11 TFLs as a sophomore. He's an athletic defender that consistently makes plays in the backfield with his quick get-off and closing speed. He shows good technique with his hands and pass-rush moves/counters, is efficient in his angles of pursuit, and plays with a churning motor. Carrizales is a DE to keep an eye on coming into the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RmnCarzls702/status/1994270357709353246?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RmnCarzls702/status/1994270357709353246?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2102194"],"_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-696a0bd5f0482"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Samate established himself as an up-and-coming OT with his strong play on the Silverado offensive line unit this season. The 6'1"/260 sophomore is mobile and light on his feet athletically with the strength and power to anchor down in pass-pro and move bodies in the run game. He's violent with his hands, shows good lateral agility, and plays with great positional skill/IQ. Look for Samate to continue to build off his strong sophomore showing and raise his stock this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/__eman72/status/1984787408861483448?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/__eman72/status/1984787408861483448?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Taking a look at some of the new additions to the overall top-50 in PRZ Nevada's latest update to the 2028 rankings.

X’Zavier McZeal

X’Zavier McZeal

NV
WR/DB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 145
POS WR/DB
CLASS 2028
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X’Zavier
McZeal WR/DB
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
145
HS
Palo Verde
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NV
NV 2028 Rankings Update: New Additions to the Top-50
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X’Zavier McZeal

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State: Nevada
School: Palo Verde
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Carter Christensen

Carter Christensen

NV
DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB
CLASS 2028
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Carter
Christensen DB
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
170
HS
Liberty
|
NV
NV 2028 Rankings Update: New Additions to the Top-50
Christensen was a new addition to the rankings after leading Liberty’s defense in tackles with 49 total (39...
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Carter Christensen

State: Nevada
School: Liberty
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Cooper Offermann

Cooper Offermann

NV
EDGE
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 195
POS EDGE
CLASS 2028
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Cooper
Offermann EDGE
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
195
HS
Faith Lutheran
|
NV
NV 2028 Rankings Update: New Additions to the Top-50
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Cooper Offermann

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State: Nevada
School: Faith Lutheran
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Jermari Arnold

Jermari Arnold

NV
DB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 150
POS DB
CLASS 2028
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Jermari
Arnold DB
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
150
HS
Liberty
|
NV
NV 2028 Rankings Update: New Additions to the Top-50
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Jermari Arnold

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School: Liberty
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Luke Jappe

Luke Jappe

NV
ATH
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 150
POS ATH
CLASS 2028
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Luke
Jappe ATH
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
150
HS
Boulder City
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NV
NV 2028 Rankings Update: New Additions to the Top-50
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Luke Jappe

State: Nevada
School: Boulder City
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Roman Carrizales

Roman Carrizales

NV
EDGE/LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 210
POS EDGE/LB
CLASS 2028
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Roman
Carrizales EDGE/LB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
210
HS
Silverado
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NV
NV 2028 Rankings Update: New Additions to the Top-50
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School: Silverado
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Emanuel Samate

Emanuel Samate

NV
OL
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 260
POS OL
CLASS 2028
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Emanuel
Samate OL
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
Weight
260
HS
Silverado
|
NV
NV 2028 Rankings Update: New Additions to the Top-50
Samate established himself as an up-and-coming OT with his strong play on the Silverado offensive line unit this...
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School: Silverado
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