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2028 Watchlist to Ranked: Defense

2028 Watchlist to Ranked: Defense
Jordan Reyes
Jordan Reyes May 13, 2026 @ 09:30 AM
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Carter Volrich
Carter Volrich 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB | 2028
AZ
Nathaniel Elrod
Nathaniel Elrod 5'10" | 205 lbs | RB/LB | 2028
AZ
Rowlen Greer
Rowlen Greer 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB/ATH | 2028
AZ
Josh Anderson
Josh Anderson 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB | 2028
AZ
Max Wilson
Max Wilson 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB | 2028
AZ
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">New 2028 prospects continue to emerge in the PRZ state player rankings. Here's a spotlight on the defensive players that moved up from the watchlist and into the updated rankings. </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2116484"],"_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-6a0444a58dcdd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Volrich is an active ILB with a high football IQ and consistent assignment discipline. Good frame built to anchor the defense at the second level measuring 6'0” 210 lbs. Quick processing ability and good awareness for ball location as the play develop against both the run and pass. Takes efficient angles to the ball and maintains proper leverage as a tackler. He's a physical downhill presence that fills gaps aggressively and shows he can scrape cleanly over the top while staying square. Rarely out of position and plays under control. Finished the 2025 season with 54 total tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, and an interception in the state championship game. A promising up and coming prospect that will be an impact player for Casteel over the next two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CarterVolrich28/status/2024333468302528526","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/CarterVolrich28/status/2024333468302528526 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1330336"],"_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-6a0444a58dd78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Greer is a high caliber athlete with track level speed carrying a 100M PR of 10.83 and 200M of 22.3. 6'0” 180 lbs. he's a fluid mover in coverage that can play any position in the secondary effectively. Speed gives him great range to cover all areas of the field. Quick in the hips to transition smoothly and accelerate coming out of his back pedal or plant and drive when working downhill. Plus ball skills, he shows good judgement and tracking ability with the ball in the air and competes for it at the catch point using body control and coordination. Strong in run support, he doesn't hesitate to attack ball carriers and can close space in a hurry to limit gains. Limited sophomore season due to injury but possesses great upside and raw ability to develop on with recruitable tools as he progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RowlenGreer/status/1987899229977907664","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/RowlenGreer/status/1987899229977907664 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1614663"],"_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-6a0444a58dde3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'11” 205 lbs. Elrod carries a strong build with noticeable lower-body power and functional strength. Plus movement skills, he accelerates quickly and plays with good game speed. He's an instinctive LB with quick trigger ability to diagnose the play and good reactionary speed to drive on the ball. Plays with a physical edge to chase hard in pursuit and arrive at the ball with force. Heavy striker at the POA that finishes through contact and aggressively to the ground. Applies early pressure to the offense by beating blockers to the spot and making plays at or behind the LOS. Wide skillset to be a difference maker on both sides of the ball at LB and RB. After an injury shortened sophomore year, he remains a high upside prospect with intriguing long term potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/nathanielelrod_/status/1996725194896167003","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/nathanielelrod_/status/1996725194896167003 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1327524"],"_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-6a0444a58de46"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson plays the hybrid OLB position well being able to line up as a perimeter box player or work off the edge of the LOS. 6'2” 205 lbs. he possesses the length, athleticism, and growth potential to develop in a quality college prospect. Plays hard/tough with the movement skills to be effective in space and in coverage. Shows he can step up to fill and work laterally to contain the edge and be a force player. Demonstrates that he can take on blockers and anchor down to maintain gap integrity without giving up ground. Holds a lot of tools to potentially have a breakout junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22933679/69939d06d9494dedda3d628c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a0444a58e06e"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1326142"],"_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-6a0444a58e0d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilson is a rangy LB who can play both inside or outside and emerged as a playmaker during his sophomore season. 6'1” 200 lbs. he flashes the versatility to stay on the field in all situations showing confidence fitting the run downhill in addition to closing throwing lanes in coverage. Instinctual with his diagnosis skills, he makes quick decisive reads and reacts with speed. Limits wasted movement with disciplined pursuit angles and closes ground efficiently, arriving with physicality and balance at the contact point. Comfortable operating in space, he shows the athleticism and body control to match up in open field situations and finish consistently as a tackler. One to watch entering his junior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MaxxWilsonn/status/2046271369751777615","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/MaxxWilsonn/status/2046271369751777615 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

New 2028 prospects continue to emerge in the PRZ state player rankings. Here's a spotlight on the defensive players that moved up from the watchlist and into the updated rankings.

Carter Volrich

Carter Volrich

AZ #62
LB #9
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 195
POS LB
CLASS 2028
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Carter
Volrich LB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
195
HS
Casteel
|
AZ
2028 Watchlist to Ranked: Defense
Volrich is an active ILB with a high football IQ and consistent assignment discipline. Good frame built to...
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Carter Volrich

Twitter
State: Arizona
School: Casteel

Volrich is an active ILB with a high football IQ and consistent assignment discipline. Good frame built to anchor the defense at the second level measuring 6'0” 210 lbs. Quick processing ability and good awareness for ball location as the play develop against both the run and pass. Takes efficient angles to the ball and maintains proper leverage as a tackler. He's a physical downhill presence that fills gaps aggressively and shows he can scrape cleanly over the top while staying square. Rarely out of position and plays under control. Finished the 2025 season with 54 total tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, and an interception in the state championship game. A promising up and coming prospect that will be an impact player for Casteel over the next two seasons.

Sophomore Season Highlights for the 2025 6A State Champs, Casteel Colts!#PTR pic.twitter.com/A5rLo7miB6

— Carter Volrich (@CarterVolrich28) February 19, 2026
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Rowlen Greer

Rowlen Greer

AZ
DB/ATH
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 175
POS DB/ATH
CLASS 2028
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Rowlen Greer

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State: Arizona
School: Millennium

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Greer is a high caliber athlete with track level speed carrying a 100M PR of 10.83 and 200M of 22.3. 6'0” 180 lbs. he's a fluid mover in coverage that can play any position in the secondary effectively. Speed gives…

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Nathaniel Elrod

Nathaniel Elrod

AZ #66
RB/LB #9
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 205
POS RB/LB
CLASS 2028
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Nathaniel
Elrod RB/LB
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
205
HS
Scottsdale Christian
|
AZ
2028 Watchlist to Ranked: Defense
5’11” 205 lbs. Elrod carries a strong build with noticeable lower-body power and functional strength. Plus movement skills,...
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Nathaniel Elrod

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State: Arizona
School: Scottsdale Christian

5'11” 205 lbs. Elrod carries a strong build with noticeable lower-body power and functional strength. Plus movement skills, he accelerates quickly and plays with good game speed. He's an instinctive LB with quick trigger ability to diagnose the play and good reactionary speed to drive on the ball. Plays with a physical edge to chase hard in pursuit and arrive at the ball with force. Heavy striker at the POA that finishes through contact and aggressively to the ground. Applies early pressure to the offense by beating blockers to the spot and making plays at or behind the LOS. Wide skillset to be a difference maker on both sides of the ball at LB and RB. After an injury shortened sophomore year, he remains a high upside prospect with intriguing long term potential.

Here are my Full-Season highlights from my Sophomore year. Only was able to truly play in 3 regular season games due to injury, but I was able to come back for the playoffs and make a huge impact. Grateful to win my 2nd State Championship🏆🏆 under Head Coach @MikeSheahan122, and…

— Nathaniel Elrod (@nathanielelrod_) December 4, 2025
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Josh Anderson

Josh Anderson

AZ #53
LB #6
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 205
POS LB
CLASS 2028
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Josh
Anderson LB
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
Weight
205
HS
Brophy College Prep
|
AZ
2028 Watchlist to Ranked: Defense
Anderson plays the hybrid OLB position well being able to line up as a perimeter box player or...
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Josh Anderson

Instagram
State: Arizona
School: Brophy College Prep

Anderson plays the hybrid OLB position well being able to line up as a perimeter box player or work off the edge of the LOS. 6'2” 205 lbs. he possesses the length, athleticism, and growth potential to develop in a quality college prospect. Plays hard/tough with the movement skills to be effective in space and in coverage. Shows he can step up to fill and work laterally to contain the edge and be a force player. Demonstrates that he can take on blockers and anchor down to maintain gap integrity without giving up ground. Holds a lot of tools to potentially have a breakout junior season.

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Max Wilson

Max Wilson

AZ #68
LB #11
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2028
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Max
Wilson LB
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
Weight
200
HS
Cactus Shadows
|
AZ
2028 Watchlist to Ranked: Defense
Wilson is a rangy LB who can play both inside or outside and emerged as a playmaker during...
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Max Wilson

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State: Arizona
School: Cactus Shadows

Wilson is a rangy LB who can play both inside or outside and emerged as a playmaker during his sophomore season. 6'1” 200 lbs. he flashes the versatility to stay on the field in all situations showing confidence fitting the run downhill in addition to closing throwing lanes in coverage. Instinctual with his diagnosis skills, he makes quick decisive reads and reacts with speed. Limits wasted movement with disciplined pursuit angles and closes ground efficiently, arriving with physicality and balance at the contact point. Comfortable operating in space, he shows the athleticism and body control to match up in open field situations and finish consistently as a tackler. One to watch entering his junior year.

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2028
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