2028 Rankings Update: New Additions Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Editor's note:</em></strong><em> Prep RedZone's Spring Rankings Update window means savings for you. Throughout the entirety of the cycle, you can save 40% off an annual or two-year subscription by using the offer code “Guerin40” at checkout. This will unlock all rankings and subsequent content at the discounted rate. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/subscribe">Get in the game here.</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 64 players we added to the Prep RedZone Class of 2028 Rankings in this cycle nearly runs the gamut of every position on the field.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Save for quarterback (where we'd previously identified a large amount of talent), every other non-specialist spot added multiple new names. It's an eclectic group, and one that now moves up the statewide pecking order.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are players who have been keeping their heads down and working. Some of them had dynamic sophomore seasons; others needed a few more months to earn the number next to their name.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Either way, they're here now. And their potential as a group let's us know the next crop of standouts is here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's introduce you to the second half of the additions.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1547109' first='Josef' last='Hudson']</strong> DL, Mountain View Prep - One of Stars' two big men in the middle of the defense line has chance to making opponents' run games miserable</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2118328' first='Nathan' last='Cunningham'] </strong>OL, Atlantic Collegiate - Armada center is going to be a stalwart in the middle of the line for a team starting to make some noise in its infancy&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1147123' first='Copeland' last='President']</strong> DB, Berkeley - When some of his PBUs turn into INTs, the Stags are going to have a game-changing safety ready to go</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1671724' first='DJ' last='James']</strong> TE, South Florence (pictured) - The flood of powerful tight ends coming through South Florence isn't dammed up yet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2177574' first='Joseph' last='Morse']</strong> RB/LB, King Academy - Small-class beast is out to hurt people whether he's carrying the ball or making a tackle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1822507' first='Kenneth' last='Wilson']</strong> WR, Indian Land - Warriors had two 1,000-yard receivers graduate, and Wilson (447 yards, two TDs) is prepared to move up the ranks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1823868' first='Caiden' last='Pee']</strong> OL, Lugoff-Elgin - Massive wingspan tells us he's not done growing and already in a vital spot for a high-paced offense capable of putting up points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1817500' first='KJ' last='White']</strong> LB, Lancaster - Amid all the size at Lancaster, White will make his presence felt, most likely on both sides of the ball before it's all said and done</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1823036' first='Jack' last='Calendine']</strong> QB, Bluffton - Bobcats are going to keep slinging it around and have another big quarterback ready to take on the task</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1819339' first='Xzayviaun' last='Chew']</strong> ATH, Irmo - White Knoll transfer is actually returning to Irmo and immediately looking like he's going to make some headway with the Yellow Jackets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1818026' first='Masson' last='Miller']</strong> LB, Westside - Possesses excellent size for a linebacker and is making his way with the Rams after previously being at Mauldin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1821587' first='Solomon' last='Freshley']</strong> TE/DL, Atlantic Collegiate - Horry County legacy is taking a different path from his standout football playing big brothers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1821576' first='Ayden' last='Burton']</strong> LB, Fountain Inn - Put up 69 total tackles, four tackles for loss and three sacks as a sophomore after starting a partial conversion from tailback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1732409' first='Devonte' last='Taylor']</strong> RB, Woodmont - Compact tailback has good power and is starting to turn heads in the recruiting world</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1476834' first='Teigen' last='Pounds']</strong> LB, Daniel - Former spot player turned into a pretty good replacement for another injured linebacker and now becomes a full-time starter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1825382' first='Julian' last='Igo']</strong> K/P, Daniel - Surefire kicker inside of 40 yards is expanding his range and may be a 70-point player this fall&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1820220' first='Hayne' last='Burden']</strong> DL, Hilton Head Christian - Best player on a defense full of standouts in the 2028 class brings huge linebacker quality to DE position</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1825146' first='Kamal' last='Grant']</strong> D, Fox Creek - Camped out in opposing backfields and racked up 16 tackles for loss and five sacks as a sophomore&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1821367' first='Triston' last='Garrett'] </strong>DB, Midland Valley - Contributes his share of impact numbers, beginning with nine pass break-ups, an interception, two forced fumbles and two TFLs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1816329' first='Su'Kari' last='Wright'] </strong>LB, Goose Creek - The Gators' linebacking room got some trial by fire last fall and now Wright is ready for a big junior campaign</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1822485' first='Mikah' last='Quiller'] </strong>DB, Fox Creek - Also plays some offense, but true value starts with his spot at safety and occasionally corner for the Predators</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2177604' first='Nol' last='Dixon']</strong> OL, Carolina Forest - Next in line to take on the pressure of leading the Panthers' highly efficient offensive line&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1737567' first='Ishmael' last='Dixon']</strong> LB, West Florence - With speed to spare, Dixon is among the Knights' most productive returning defenders, too</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1155334' first='Damonte' last='Green']</strong> DB, Oceanside Collegiate - Green would be a dynamic receiver; as it stands, Oceanside settles for a DB who put up five interceptions last season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1112733' first='Micah' last='Walker']</strong> DB, South Pointe - West Charlotte (N.C.) transfer can play multiple spots in the secondary and will have a likely starting job ahead of him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='422544' first='Jamil' last='Watson']</strong> ATH, South Pointe - Stood out on defense as a freshman and offense as sophomore at nearby West Charlotte (N.C.) before heading to South Pointe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='379081' first='Cl'Menta' last='Crosby']</strong> DB, White Knoll - Chester transfer followed his head coach to new digs and brings a ton of athletic ability with him&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050738' first='Larry' last='Pickett']</strong> DB, AC Flora - Put up 55 tackles and an interception and is now going to be asked to coach up some pieces around him&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1823897' first='Phillip' last='Savage']</strong> LB, Powdersville - Experience as a starter, solid frame that might look even better this time next year&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1113328' first='Bron'Zeir' last='Nicholson']</strong> DL, Northwestern - Amid a freakish reload, Nicholson is ready for his time in the spotlight in the thick of the trenches</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->