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2028 Rankings: Additional Risers

2028 Rankings: Additional Risers
Andy Pham
Andy Pham June 9, 2026 @ 10:28 PM
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Tei Mauga
Tei Mauga 6'0" | 190 lbs | EDGE | 2028
UT
Tevita Ikakoula
Tevita Ikakoula 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB | 2028
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Destin Smith
Destin Smith 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB | 2028
UT
Liam Whitworth Hosea
Liam Whitworth Hosea 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB/RB | 2028
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's continue our look into the recent 2028 rankings and discuss risers in our latest update.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1715357"],"_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-6a28d9dc8ed39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Destin takes a massive jump in our most recent update. He's an instinctual backer with a good frame and sheds his blocks well. He shows good acceleration and displays good pursuit. He's an athletic mover and someone who will continue to rise in the ranks and will garner D1 looks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1652007"],"_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-6a28d9dc8edb4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Liam has been a steady riser over the past 8 months and he is a defensive back with great instincts and he shows excellent range. He has good ball skills and is exceptional at disrupting passing windows. He's a fun player to watch and has traits that will play at the D1 level, he should see his recruitment pick up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1935265"],"_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-6a28d9dc8ee05"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tei takes a massive jump in our most recent update and he is an athletic defender with a good frame to continue and tack on weight. He shows a good first step and has a good hip bend. He shows good explosiveness and has quick, active hands. He's a player who is primed to see a huge uptick in recruiting. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1866209"],"_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-6a28d9dc8ee52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tevita has been a steady riser this offseason and he has the traits and skill set to be a huge playmaker on defense this year. He has a quick first step, he shows good ability to weave through traffic and he is a backer who plays with good instincts and physicality. He has all the makings to be a breakout player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That was a look at some of the risers in our updated 2028 rankings. These are players who are still developing and refining their craft. They will continue to make improvements and should continue to rise in the ranks and have the potential to make the top 30 in the rankings. It will be fun to keep tabs on these four players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Let's continue our look into the recent 2028 rankings and discuss risers in our latest update.

Destin Smith

Destin Smith

UT
LB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2028
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Destin
Smith LB
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
Weight
200
HS
Northridge
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UT
2028 Rankings: Additional Risers
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School: Northridge
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Liam Whitworth Hosea

Liam Whitworth Hosea

UT
DB/RB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB/RB
CLASS 2028
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Liam
Whitworth Hosea DB/RB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
165
HS
Skyline
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UT
2028 Rankings: Additional Risers
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School: Skyline
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Tei Mauga

Tei Mauga

UT
EDGE
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
POS EDGE
CLASS 2028
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Tei
Mauga EDGE
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Maple Mountain
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UT
2028 Rankings: Additional Risers
Tei takes a massive jump in our most recent update and he is an athletic defender with a...
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Tei Mauga

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State: Utah
School: Maple Mountain
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Tevita Ikakoula

Tevita Ikakoula

UT
LB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 220
POS LB
CLASS 2028
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Tevita
Ikakoula LB
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
Weight
220
HS
West
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UT
2028 Rankings: Additional Risers
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School: West
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