Four Fast Risers Added To the 2028 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We added hundreds of prospects to our rankings in Ohio last month for the Class of 2028. In our next article and multi-part series, we break down four new additions and will continue to do so throughout the months of February and March. These four early risers have a chance to become high-impact players in the fall and beyond.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2123365"],"_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-6998ef826e057"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2123365' first='Joshua' last='Erkins'] is a strong and tough linebacker from Withrow. Erkins can thump in space, flashes being a heavy hitter and has great instincts. He also has very good range, takes great angles to the ball and shows he can defend the flat too. High-motor, high-potential linebacker holds offers from Louisville and Kent State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1661678"],"_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-6998ef826e0fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1661678' first='Ziyon' last='Wallace'] is a tough running back who refuses to go down. The 5-foot-10, 160-pound tailback is a very physical runner who requires multiple defenders to bring him down. He checks in at No. 14 for his position, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him rise quickly up the boards with a strong junior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2092053"],"_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-6998ef826e18a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Michael Heckert-welborne was added to our rankings thanks to his strong coverage abilities. The 5-foot-11, 160-pound corner can match receivers downfield on fades. He can high-point the ball, wins one-on-one battles and plays with great use-of-hands and timing to break up passes. He recorded 40 tackles and one forced fumble last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2128374"],"_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-6998ef826e218"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One could see [player_tooltip player_id='2128374' first='Jack' last='Kirch'], an offensive tackle for Elder, developing into one of the top offensive line prospects in the Midwest by the end of next fall. Kirch flashes a mean streak in the run game. He has a quick first step, strong use of hands and runs his feet on contact. He displays good hand placement and strike timing in pass protection, and has the foot speed to lateral set and win at the corner v. wide rushers. At 6-foot-7, 265 pounds, he has a great frame with plenty of room to get bigger.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->