Updated 2028 Rankings: Top 5 New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier this week we published our updated 2028 rankings ahead of the start of the new season. Here are the Top 10 New Additions:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2251176' first='Karrar' last='Altameemi'], Albuquerque High</strong>: The Bulldogs defensive line could be special this season with Altameemi expected to be a major contributor at DE. Good size at 6-foot-2, 225 pounds. He's exhibited excellent speed and strength getting around (and sometimes through) offensive linemen during camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NMMI Linemen 1on1s. Work 💯<a href="https://x.com/CoachDezAnaya?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDezAnaya</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://x.com/CouchPSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CouchPSports</a> <a href="https://t.co/YiRvoWyIF2">pic.twitter.com/YiRvoWyIF2</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2251176' first='Karrar' last='Altameemi'] (@KAaltameemi) <a href="https://x.com/KAaltameemi/status/2076098079544246409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2181232' first='Michael' last='Denison'], Cleveland</strong>: The Storm's new starting quarterback proved during camping and 7x7 seasons that he's the real deal. Great size at 6-foot-3, 175 pounds and he's just going into his junior campaign. Excellent arm strength and presence in the pocket. Starting quarterback for Cleveland is one of the most pressure-packed jobs in New Mexico, but Denison looks ready.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thanks <a href="https://x.com/tony_mccoy3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tony_mccoy3</a> for setting up a contact page for me. <a href="https://t.co/fFBnilmgJU">pic.twitter.com/fFBnilmgJU</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2181232' first='Michael' last='Denison'] (@MichaelD_2028_) <a href="https://x.com/MichaelD_2028_/status/2067032076856238561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2251282' first='Bradley' last='Duncan'], Artesia</strong>: Duncan saw extensive action on Artesia's O-Line as a sophomore in 2025 and he'll anchor the O-Line as the lone returning starter. Excellent height at 6-foot-3 and he'll continue to grow. Duncan is very versatile and can play anywhere along the offensive line. Artesia always finds a way to put a very capable O-Line on the field. That won't change ion 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bulldogs back at work yesterday in Bulldog Bowl for an inter-squad scrimmage. <a href="https://t.co/1PvDgnnOIM">pic.twitter.com/1PvDgnnOIM</a></p>&mdash; BulldogFootball 🏈🏆x33 (@artesiafootball) <a href="https://x.com/artesiafootball/status/2078468981296656574?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2182154' first='Aldo' last='Gallegos'], Las Cruces</strong>: Gallegos takes the controls for the Bulldawgs' offense. As Las Cruces head coach Mark Lopez told us, Gallegos brings a different skill set to the position than his predecessor. Good arm and he can hurt a defense with his feet. Gained valuable varsity experience last season as a running back. Scored 5 TD on 21 carries. Impressed at the Prep Redzone Exposure Series camp. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pl" dir="ltr">Prep Redzone <a href="https://t.co/brwGM9K7Uk">pic.twitter.com/brwGM9K7Uk</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2182154' first='Aldo' last='Gallegos'] (@Aldo_football) <a href="https://x.com/Aldo_football/status/2063340229730464029?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1988470' first='Ezra' last='Wagner'], Sandia</strong>: Arguably one of the most underrated defensive players in the Albuquerque Metro Region. Solid sophomore season with 54 tackles. Slated for duty at outside linebacker and safety this season. Ran the second fastest 40 at the Prep Redzone Exposure Series camp. Great speed and football instincts. Sandia will have one of the top LB corps in 6A this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Varsity sophomore season 54 tot tackles(14 solo) 6 tfl(2 sacks) 3 forced fumbles <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/newmexico?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#newmexico</a> #22 #2028 <a href="https://x.com/ENMUFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ENMUFootball</a> <a href="https://x.com/NMStateFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NMStateFootball</a> <a href="https://x.com/UNMLOBOS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UNMLOBOS</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://x.com/WNMUFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WNMUFootball</a> <a href="https://x.com/coachwilder0917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachwilder0917</a> <a href="https://x.com/NMHUFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NMHUFootball</a> <a href="https://x.com/Hudl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Hudl</a> <a href="https://t.co/Cx7Rffb0zn">https://t.co/Cx7Rffb0zn</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/hudl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hudl</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1988470' first='Ezra' last='Wagner'] (@Ezrawagner_4) <a href="https://x.com/Ezrawagner_4/status/1988424415760314530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>    </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->