2028 Rankings: Top Five RB's

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 the top five ranked RB's in New York's 2028 Prep Redzone Class.   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: Reese is a defending state Champion each of his first two seasons at CBA-Syracuse. The Syracuse area prospect slots in once again as the top RB in the 2028 Class, and holds three college offers at the D1 Level   Measurables: Reese is a smaller prospect, who benefits from a muscular build. He stands at 5'9" 190-Pounds, and displays a solid frame for a RB. He can continue adding weight and height if possible to fill out his frame.   Evaluation: Footwork is what I see the most with Reese. He has fluid hips, and moves extremity well for a RB prospect. He can change his direction like the best prospects. His ability to stay level and charge down hill is impressive and he always takes multiple players to take him down. He can turn the smallest hole into a big gain, and slows the play down behind the line, allowing him to extend plays and create longer runs. His speed at the second level is excellent and he shows good acceleration and reaching the second level typically means a 20+ yard rush for Reese.     Background: Hedges is a prospect who continues to impress on the football field. He was one of the top Backs in the Catholic League in 2025. He is listed as a St. Anthony's transfer ahead of the 2026 season.   Measurables: Hedges has a versatile build for an athlete. He can play on both sides of the ball. DB and RB are his main positions, and standing at 5'9" 185-Pounds, showcases a solid frame for a RB. He can continue adding more weight and height as he continues through High School.   Evaluation: Hedges is the definition of elusiveness. He can shake off any tackle, and avoid all attempts to take him down. He moves downfield well, and attacks the ground on each carry. He has fluid hips which is seen when he avoids tackles. He has ballet type footwork, and can stay balanced and move effortlessly and quickly. He can let plays develop behind the LOS, and finds the hole on every play. Hedges is a can't miss prospect with continued work in each of his traits.     Background: Bordeaux is a name who was elevated from our watch list following a solid season and an impressive winter showcase with Prep Redzone. He has made the move to Erasmus Hall moving forward, and slots in as the third ranked RB in the 2028 Class.   Measurables: Standing at 5'10" 190-Pounds, Bordeaux displays a solid frame for a RB. He is pure muscle, and looks massive on the field. He can look to continue adding good weight moving forward.   Evaluation: Bordeaux, is a strong back who plays with intense physicality. He looks massive for a playmaker, at the RB position, and despite his size, has exceptional speed for a RB. He played limited snaps behind [player_tooltip player_id='425629' first='Xavier' last='Bala'] last season, but showcase quick footwork, fluid hip and good changes of direction. He can stop on a dime with ease and avoid tackles. His ability to stay upright and level as he moves down hill is impressive. He can improve his vision moving forward, as all his traits, but he is an excellent back who continues to improve.     Background: Cruz Chavez is another Long Island prospect, who hails from Hauppauge High School. He is a versatile back who can play at the DB spot as well, making him a deadly two-way playmaker for the Long Island squad.   Measurables: Cruz Chavez has more of a lengthy build for a RB. Standing at 6'0" 170-Pounds, he showcases a solid frame for the position. He has good height at 6'0", but he needs to add more weight, in order to reach his ideal frame.   Evaluation: Cruz Chavez is a true two way playmaker and has film on both sides of the field. As a RB, he has excellent footwork, and can fly across the field. He has an excellent IQ, and can easily see through an offense. As an RB, he can put his foot down and make sharp cuts with the football. When he reaches the second level, he is gone and that is hard to contain. He needs to keep working on finding holes on the offensive side of the ball. Cruz Chavez is a solid prospect who continues to impress and improve his game.     Background: Pierre is a name who I think can easily finish as a top three back in the state. He moves from Ramapo to Archbishop Stepinac, and will play behind a talented offensive line. He had an exceptional Sophomore year dominating Section 1, and even taking snaps at QB.   Measurables: Pierre has an exceptional build for a RB, and is a massive prospect for an RB. Standing at 5'11" 210-Pounds, he has the perfect frame for a RB prospect. He definitely isn't done growing yet which is extremely scary knowing how massive he can be.   Evaluation: Pierre is an excellent athlete, and he can even play QB. It is not the best position for him, but he does have a cannon of an arm, and can launch the ball when needed. As a runner, he has exceptional footwork, and is a balanced runner who shows fluid hips. He is an elite playmaker who can stop on a dime and cut in and out of gaps across the LOS. He is a strong runner and showcases exceptional speed for a prospect. His vision is impressive for an athlete and he has untapped potential for a RB prospect.

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 the top five ranked RB's in New York's 2028 Prep Redzone Class.