Louisiana 2028 rankings update countdown: Top 10

Prep Redzone Louisiana continues its latest rankings update this week with a fresh list for the 2028 class — scheduled for Thursday — ahead of the group's upcoming junior year.   As part of the update release, we will count down the top 50 prospects in more detail, including a mix of many familiar faces as well as a few new additions.   Here's a look at the new top 10, including a new arrival and a couple notable stock-risers.   No. 10 — [player_tooltip player_id='1848581' first='Aidan' last='Adams'] — 6-3, 215 LB — Ruston   Adams is the first of a couple Ruston standouts in this top 10 who debuted on the PRZLA list last summer based on promising, but limited early glimpses that he ultimately more than backed up in his first major varsity opportunities this fall. Adams is a long, fluid athlete who is now listed another inch and 25 pounds bigger than last offseason, and his quickness to the ball and sure tackling ability made him an immediate eye-catcher on a strong all-around Bearcats defense as just a sophomore. He has continued to stand out throughout this offseason as both a leader for his unit in the spring and a top performer in college camp settings where he has been tested more in pass coverage and showcased his potential blanketing smaller, quick athletes and making well-timed plays for deflections.   No. 9 — [player_tooltip player_id='1845260' first='Jarvis' last='Stevenson'] — 6-5, 190 WR — John Curtis   The Michigan native debuted in the top 10 of the rankings last summer with his promising combination of size and athleticism and unfortunately hasn't had much chance to back up or bolster that early billing just yet after being sidelined by injury as a sophomore. Stevenson, a multisport talent who also stands out on the basketball court, has all the traits to be a top-tier prospect in this class with his elite size, good speed and ball skills and his continued focus on being not just a physically gifted athlete, but also a skilled assassin in his route-running. And this fall represents a breakout opportunity to put that package on display as he returns to action with a second-year starter at quarterback.   No. 8 — [player_tooltip player_id='1802167' first='Kameron' last='Grisby'] — 6-3, 185 DB/WR — University Lab   Grisby debuted as a top-20 prospect last offseason and makes a move into the top 10 this time around as he prepares for his sophomore year looking a bit bigger and stronger, but particularly more comfortable and confident. He possesses ideal length for his cornerback position, but also the ideal demeanor with his even-keel personality, disciplined and poised play under pressure and constant focus on his technique. Grisby, the son of a former college coaches, runs well and isn't shy about the physical aspects of the game. As intriguing as he was as a young player to initially crack the rankings, he should be all the more fun to watch this fall with the year's experience and development under his belt.   No. 7 — [player_tooltip player_id='1372169' first='Jaden' last='Keelen'] — 6-0, 190 DB — John Curtis   "J-Kee" is a longtime Prep Redzone Louisiana favorite and one of the top-ranked prospects in the class and now climbs another few spots into the top 10. He isn't the biggest defensive back near the top of the rankings, but has a strong build and plays as physicality as anyone. He consistently runs 40-yard dashes in the 4.4-second range and has quick feet and fluid hips that stand out among the best athletes in camp settings and on Friday nights in the fall. Whether blanketing an opposing receiver, dropping back and playing in space or crashing down and unloading on ball-carriers or underneath routes, Keelen is among the top defensive prospects in the state.   No. 6 — [player_tooltip player_id='1804134' first='Jacolby' last='Campbell'] — 6-1, 170 WR/ATH — Abbeville   The Wildcats' star has been a top-10 prospect in the PRZLA rankings his entire prep career thus far and has already proven himself a productive playmaker on both sides of the ball with good numbers as both a smooth, explosive wide receiver and an instinctive ballhawk and willing tackler on defense. He's hyper-competitive and consistently working on his craft, including continuing to sharpen his already effective route-running, and this year he'll have the opportunity to have the ball in his hands more than ever before with expectations he'll be shouldering some duties at quarterback.   No. 5 — [player_tooltip player_id='1372155' first='Calvin' last='Ursin'] — 6-2, 190 WR/ATH — Dunham   The biggest note here is that "Deuce" will be in a new uniform this fall and paired with one of the top senior quarterbacks not only in the state, but in the country. Ursin is a big-bodied — in terms of both length and his strong build — pass-catcher with some of the best ball skills in the class and the ability to beat defenders in a number of ways. He has been a standout on both sides of the ball his entire high school career at Live Oak, and the opportunity is there for him to have his most productive season yet as a wide receiver this fall. Meanwhile the positional versatility he brings with clear talent on defense as well only gives him even further value as a prospect.   No. 4 — [player_tooltip player_id='1372221' first='Cayden' last='Lancelin'] — 5-11, 180 WR/DB — Westgate   The Tigers' multisport star is the smallest of the four top-10 and half-dozen top-25 wide receivers in the rankings, but is a dynamic weapon who is an absolute nightmare for opposing defensive backs with his ability to attack every level of the field. Lancelin's quick feet and burst allow him to create consistent separation and he shakes free in his releases and explodes out of breaks. He tracks the ball extremely well down the field and has enough speed to stretch the defense vertically, but is also electric with the ball in his hands with the elusiveness to make defenders miss and turn quick hits into long scores. Lancelin, one of the state's top basketball players, is also one of the more versatile prospects in this class. His initial PRZLA rankings came primarily as a safety with receiver listed as his secondary position, and he would be highly ranked here in either capacity. And he also possesses notable value in the return game as he's already shown early in his Westgate career.   No. 3 — [player_tooltip player_id='1866681' first='Shamar' last='Evans'] — 6-2, 200 LB/RB — Ruston   Players rarely debut this highly in rankings updates, but Evans does so as an arrival (or return) after growing up in Louisiana but moving briefly to neighboring Mississippi. Evans has the size and all the athletic promise — which colleges all over the country, including home-state LSU have already recognized and began recruiting — to be considered atop the class rankings, but is still battling his way up the loaded Ruston depth chart. This fall will provide a better look at where he stands in the big picture, but he has all the tools with his explosiveness and versatility at the position to be a star of the class.   No. 2 — [player_tooltip player_id='1845257' first='Dalen' last='Powell'] — 6-2, 190 RB — Ruston   PRZLA was first to rank Powell last summer before he even earned varsity reps or had much available film to show, and he went on to live up to and arguably even exceed that early billing. The Bearcats' young back was among the most explosive weapons in the state on both offense and special teams right out of the gate for Week 1 with his vision, burst and long speed, and he is also a notably capable pass-catcher — an aspect of his game Ruston expects to utilize more frequently this fall. His sophomore season was unfortunately cut short by injury, but he looked during the spring to be right back to his old self and should be poised for a big junior campaign with some experience under his belt and a strong cast around him.   No. 1 — [player_tooltip player_id='1372214' first='Chance' last='Archangel'] — 6-3, 245 EDGE/DL — Westgate   The Tigers' big defensive standout maintains the top spot in the latest round of rankings up dates, though the competition continues to heat up significantly. Archangel is listed another 20-25 pounds stronger and another inch taller, but with the mobility and motor that make him a disruptive force at defensive end in the fall and a front-court lynchpin for an up-tempo basketball team in the winter and spring. His power, both blowing through blockers and dragging down ball-carriers, is what pops off his sophomore tape, though, even as an underclassman against solid Class 4A and Division-I competition. Archangel recently became the first member of the class to announce a college commitment, sharing a pledge to Texas A&M.

Prep Redzone Louisiana continues its latest rankings update this week with a fresh list for the 2028 class — scheduled for Thursday — ahead of the group's upcoming junior year.