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2028’s: Deeper Names to Know

2028’s: Deeper Names to Know
Andy Pham
Andy Pham February 15, 2026 @ 09:00 PM
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Ruben Hofer
Ruben Hofer 5'11" | 225 lbs | RB | 2028
UT
Jameson Montoya
Jameson Montoya 5'7" | 135 lbs | 2028
UT
Bryson Mears
Bryson Mears 6'2" | DB | 2028
UT
Brik Barlow
Brik Barlow 6'0" | 184 lbs | QB | 2028
UT
Deuce Ofahengaue
Deuce Ofahengaue 6'2" | 180 lbs | LB | 2028
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's continue our dive into the 2028 class and dive deeper with guys who have good opportunities in 2026.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1082093"],"_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-6991dcaab839c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There's perhaps no bigger potential riser than Deuce. Great frame, he should get to 210-215 range by the time he is a Senior. He shows great instincts and is a backer that can play in space and can press the line. He is an athletic mover who has good side to side quickness and is light on his feet. He should carve out a big role in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1692822"],"_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-6991dcaab841d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brik is a player with good size and will continue to grow into his frame. He processes well and is a signal caller that throws a good intermediate ball. He's a developing signal caller that has the potential to take the next steps. He can elude and evade to buy additional time. He's shown improved velocity on his throws and has every right to take the next steps in 2026. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1937407"],"_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-6991dcaab84a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bryson has great size and length. He should continue to fill out his frame and will be best as a hybrid Safety/Backer once he does. He uses his length well and has the physicality to match up against bigger pass catchers. He's good the hip fluidity necessary and is a player that is refining his craft. This offseason will be huge for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2081833"],"_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-6991dcaab84fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jameson is an athletic, twitchy mover with good hip sink and instincts. He is best in the slot but can work out wide if necessary. He has good hands and he's a player I'd like to see defensively, his footwork is clean, his change of direction is good and he could have a home covering slot receivers. There's intrigue with Jameson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2116201"],"_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-6991dcaab8543"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ruben is a physical, bruising running back. He does a good job finding the cutback lane and getting small through the initial wave of contact. He is a runner with some wiggle but will finish off his run and fall forward. He's a runner with a natural feel for the game and does a good job of gaining positive yards when there isn't any to find. He should be a touchdown vulture near the goal line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were some deeper names to know in the 2028 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Let's continue our dive into the 2028 class and dive deeper with guys who have good opportunities in 2026.

Deuce Ofahengaue

Deuce Ofahengaue

UT
LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 180
POS LB
CLASS 2028
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Deuce
Ofahengaue LB
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
Weight
180
HS
Orem
|
UT
2028’s: Deeper Names to Know
There’s perhaps no bigger potential riser than Deuce. Great frame, he should get to 210-215 range by the...
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Deuce Ofahengaue

State: Utah
School: Orem
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Brik Barlow

Brik Barlow

UT
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 184
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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Brik
Barlow QB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
184
HS
Clearfield
|
UT
2028’s: Deeper Names to Know
Brik is a player with good size and will continue to grow into his frame. He processes well...
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Brik Barlow

State: Utah
School: Clearfield
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Bryson Mears

Bryson Mears

UT
DB
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS DB
CLASS 2028
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Bryson
Mears DB
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
HS
Skyridge
|
UT
2028’s: Deeper Names to Know
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Bryson Mears

State: Utah
School: Skyridge
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Jameson Montoya

Jameson Montoya

UT
HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 135
POS N/A
CLASS 2028
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Jameson
Montoya
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
Weight
135
HS
Bingham
|
UT
2028’s: Deeper Names to Know
Jameson is an athletic, twitchy mover with good hip sink and instincts. He is best in the slot...
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Jameson Montoya

State: Utah
School: Bingham
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Ruben Hofer

Ruben Hofer

UT
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 225
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Ruben
Hofer RB
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
225
HS
Bingham
|
UT
2028’s: Deeper Names to Know
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State: Utah
School: Bingham
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