2028 Rankings Review: Linebackers rising fast

<!-- wp:image {"id":2162270,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/image_c8dd4b.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2162270" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1292040"],"_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-69cbe5007bdc9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1292040' first='Corvin' last='Watson'] is another stud out of Green Run with offers, he is a playmaker with a nose for the football. The way he reads and reacts is second to none, Watson had multiple highlights where he reads the quarterback eyes perfectly for a couple of interceptions. He looks like he can play linebacker, defensive tackle or even safety. Very instinctive football player that has over 10 FBS offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CorvinWatson3/status/2016500972990706023?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/CorvinWatson3/status/2016500972990706023?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2049682"],"_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-69cbe5007be44"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cachola had 80 tackles as a sophomore and will have an even bigger role due to graduation losses at Colonial Forge. He seems poised to be amongst the next wave of 28s to get an offer, he looks like a Division 1 linebacker. Seeing the field like a veteran already, Cachola is 6'3 and 210 lbs.!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Mason_Cachola/status/1996978906348286086?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/Mason_Cachola/status/1996978906348286086?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1695425"],"_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-69cbe5007be97"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Underrated would be an appropriate term to describe McLean linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='1695425' first='Mark' last='Devore']. Honorable mention all district selection a year ago, Devore had 71 tackles including 12 TFLS in 2025. One of the leaders of the Highlanders promising defense, he is a master of his craft and rarely does he make errors. Seems like he is not done growing yet at 6'0 and 175 lbs., I would anticipate him being amongst the best linebackers in Northern Virginia this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MarkDeVore_0/status/1987606304144199689?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/MarkDeVore_0/status/1987606304144199689?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1678667"],"_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-69cbe5007bee4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Riverbend graduated a ton of college bound prospects last season, but [player_tooltip player_id='1678667' first='Amare' last='Johnson'] is still there after earning all district honors a year ago. Collecting 25 tackles and 5 tfls, Johnson is a speed merchant to the ball carrier and he hits ball carrier with such force and aggression. Reminds me of a young Nakobi Dean especially when the Sharks send him on a blitz. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AmareRJohnson/status/2006100543677042933?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/AmareRJohnson/status/2006100543677042933?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1665216"],"_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-69cbe5007bf2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cheating a little here as [player_tooltip player_id='1665216' first='Blake' last='Sloan'] plays nearly every position for the Gainesville Cardinals. Where I think he will play in college is at linebacker, after watching him tear it up at our Winter Showcase. He moves so smooth and well in the open field, one of the strongest prospects in this class. He had tremendous splits with the linebackers during the showcase, impressing the college coaches in attendance. Sloan is poised at 84th overall to obtain offers before his junior year is complete, he was an all district selection last year. Look for Sloan to lead Cardinals back to the playoffs again after last year missteps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->