2028 Rankings: Catholic League RB's To Watch

The 2028 Rankings have release and we have a loaded RB room in New York State, filled top to bottom with talent from all across the state. Thirty Running Backs appear ranked with more on our watch list. In this article, we take a look at a few Catholic League 2028 Running Backs from across the state you should watch.   Want to stay updated with the latest news and articles from Prep Redzone NY? Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://x.com/PRZcory">PrzCory</a> so you never miss a beat!   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />    Background: While Brooks technically is not in the CHSFL, his St. Francis squad plays for the Catholic League State Championship. Brooks is a talented back who continues to make noise on a stacked Red Raiders squad.   Measurables: Brooks is on the smaller side for a RB, standing at 5'8", however, he showcases good weight for his frame, and is currently a perfect fit for his current frame. As he grows adding the necessary weight will be important.   Evaluation: Brooks is a true downhill runner with the football in his hands. He has good speed, and has excellent vision behind the line of scrimmage. Draw plays he excels at, as the line and play develop, allowing him to take off quickly and reach top speed easily. He is a balanced runner, who attacks the ground on each rep. I want to see him improve his footwork, and strength as a runner moving forward, as they can both help him become an elite back for the Red Raiders.     Background: Barkley is a newer name to the PRZNY list, and hails from Kellenberg High School on Long Island. The 2028 prospect can play on both sides of the ball, and shows some versatility at the LB position.   Measurables: Barkley has a solid frame for the position standing at 5'11" 185-Pounds. He has good height at 5'11", but falls on the slimmer side. Regardless of position he plays the most he should minimum look to reach the 195-200-Pound mark.   Evaluation: Barkley is a versatile runner, and runs like a toddle avoiding stepping on a toy that will wake the parents up. He has good footwork, and an excellent burst. He is a balanced runner, and shows excellent fluidity in his hips, while making quick changes throughout the run. He isn a strong runner, who always falls forward, and is an elite force following a pull-guard, or tackle. He can work on improving his vision moving forward, but overall he is a solid back who continues to get better with each rep.     Background: Capobianco is one of many 2028 Iona Prep RB's we will see this year. After the dazzling career of Crew Davis, Capobianco will look to replicate his ability for the Gaels.   Measurables: Capobianco can play across the field, and showcases good versatility with his frame. Standing at 6'0" 185-Pounds, he has a solid build for a RB, but should look to add more weight to help fill out his frame.   Evaluation: Capobianco has excellent speed, and he is a good downhill runner. He can move plays to the sideline of the field, and bounce off tackles with good footwork. He is a balanced runner, and can stay on his feet through contact. He should look to improve his burst out of the pocket along with his vision, as sometimes he misses the lanes to run through. He is a strong runner, and needs more than one person to tackle him, which makes him elite behind a stacked Iona Prep Line. Capobianco has some work to do, but he is a solid back to watch in the Catholic League this season.     Background: Heading to Staten Island we look at another young player potentially stepping into a big role for a competing squad. [player_tooltip player_id='1286265' first='Luca' last='Bruno'] is a player who can play on both sides of the ball, and showcases good versatility.   Measurables: Bruno has a solid frame standing at 5'8" 185-Pounds. He is on the smaller side of both height and weight charts. As he keeps growing he should look to fill out his frame equally, as minimum he should reach 200-Pounds.   Evaluation: Bruno is a workhorse, who always keeps pushing forward on his runs. He can make sharp cuts with footwork, and showcases good balance when making jump cuts behind the LOS. His speed at the second level is elite, and he can reach his top speed in a flash with a quick burst. On display we see good footwork, but he does have trouble finding gaps, and sometimes runs into the Lions Den forcing him to make sharp cuts across the field. Bruno is a solid back who should receive the call up from JV this season, and is a guy I would watch to make a big contribution as a RB for the Lions this season.

The 2028 Rankings have release and we have a loaded RB room in New York State, filled top to bottom with talent from all across the state. Thirty Running Backs appear ranked with more on our watch list. In this article, we take a look at a few Catholic League 2028 Running Backs from across the state you should watch.