2028 Ranking Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2028 has the potential to be one to watch out for over the next few months in the Natural State. Prep Redzone Arkansas has updated its 2028 prospect rankings, and here are several players who moved up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1330945' first='Jaxen' last='Cepeda']-Offensive Line-Greenwood-6'5” 290-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1330945' first='Jaxen' last='Cepeda'] continues to open eyes and play at a high level to start the season. He has blown up from a recruiting perspective. Cepeda uses proper hand placement and redirects opposing defensive linemen and pass rushers. He does a good job of opening up the rushing lanes for his backs. I expect him to continue to play at a high level as well as attract the recruiting attention in the process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1720190' first='Joel' last='Cureton']-Offensive Line-Fayetteville-6'2” 285-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The offensive line has a number of prospects who will play at the next level. [player_tooltip player_id='1720190' first='Joel' last='Cureton'] fits that description perfectly. Cureton plays with a chip on his shoulder and displays good speed out of the stance. He controls defenders when it comes to pass blocker and has proven to be a blocker who can open up the rushing lanes. I look for Cureton to continue to shoot up the rankings over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1542412' first='Kobe' last='Dotson']-Linebacker/Running Back-Mountain Home-6'1” 194-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1542412' first='Kobe' last='Dotson'] is a versatile prospect who sees playing time on both sides of the ball for the Bombers. He does a great job of reading the play. Dotson sheds blocks quickly and gets into the opposing offensive backfield. Dotson has the speed to get sideline-to-sideline in pursuit of the ball carrier. The Mountain Home linebacker continues to move up the rankings and is a player to watch as conference play gets started this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1732260' first='Keegan' last='Larson']-Offensive Line-Bentonville West-6'4” 290-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bentonville West offensive linemen is an explosive player on the offensive line for the Wolverines. He gets out of the snap quickly and into opposing defenders. Larson uses his hands well and redirects opposing pass rushers. Larson is the type of offensive lineman who plays with a chip on his shoulder. He is a prospect to watch out for as conference play starts to heat up this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2216440' first='Orion' last='Leautu']-Tight End-Springdale-6'6” 220-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2216440' first='Orion' last='Leautu'] has exploded on the field as well as off the field from a recruiting perspective. He has an impressive catch radius and can haul in everything that is thrown in his direction. Leautu is a reliable red zone target, as well as a threat to take it the distance from anywhere on the field. Leautu is a player who has racked up the scholarship offers over the past few weeks and he is a player to watch out for as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->