2028 DL Stock-Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We just dropped our updated 2028 rankings, and we're working on our stock-risers content by looking at the backfields. We added 75 new players, which makes it difficult for previously-ranked players to move up. But these five players did. After going&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/05/behind-the-scenes-of-the-2028-rankings-spring/">behind the scenes</a>&nbsp;of the 2028 class update, we're looking at the five defensive linemen who moved up in our rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2028 IDL Stock-Risers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Editor's Note: Here's a list of all of our 2028 Stock-Risers pieces from the past week:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/05/2028-qb-rb-stock-risers/">QBs/RBs</a></strong><br><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/05/2028-wr-stock-risers/">WRs</a></strong><br><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/05/2028-ol-stock-risers/">OL</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2112036"],"_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-6a165bd5172d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vann continues to gain momentum both as a player and as a recruit. In talking to some coaches a few weeks ago, there was a feeling that Vann was underrated. He can play inside or outside, and he's started to get some attention from Power Four schools. I like his quickness and that he can win in a variety of ways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1283411"],"_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-6a165bd517332"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">To be honest, this particular stock-riser case was less of a "what have you done for me lately" and more a market correction. Price has the size, power, and quickness to be a Division I college prospect, but his old ranking didn't really reflect that. After missing some time last season, he's fully healthy, and comes in as one of the top interior defensive linemen in the Charlotte area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1672728"],"_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-6a165bd51735b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Holley is newer to my radar, but my colleague Matt Morrow has seen and scouted him a handful of times. He's much quicker than you'd expect to see a guy his size, and he can win with speed, power, or skill on the interior. He recently put up one of his best camp performances to date at the CFI Showcase in mid-May.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1616169"],"_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-6a165bd51737c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Barringer is a highly versatile, athletic playmaker on the defensive line. He took some short-yardage carries on offense last season and lined up everywhere from nose to edge defensively. He has the strength to hold up as a 0-technique, but his biggest upside is as a quick, powerful 3-technique who can get to the passer through or around the interior offensive line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1687735"],"_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-6a165bd5173a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Flowers has steadily shown more and more potential, getting better by the month. Always a high-ceiling guy due to his athletic profile, he proved as a sophomore that he's not just a name to stash away for the future. Flowers had nine sacks and 20 tackles for loss last season, winning not just with speed and power, but with pass-rushing moves, as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>There's plenty to come from Matt Morrow, Joshua Graham, and me on the 2028 rankings over the next week. Stay locked in with Prep Redzone for more insights, evaluations, and rankings updates. Want to share Prep Redzone with a friend? Promo code Helms30 will get them 30% off their first billing cycle for any subscription.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->