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Trench Talk Thursday: Four New Additions in the 2028 Rankings

Trench Talk Thursday: Four New Additions in the 2028 Rankings
Tyler Stevens
Tyler Stevens February 26, 2026 @ 05:00 AM
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Leroy Scales
Leroy Scales 6'0" | 270 lbs | DL | 2028
OH
Caden Orr
Caden Orr 6'0" | 285 lbs | DL | 2028
OH
Luciano Traczyk
Luciano Traczyk 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL/OL | 2028
OH
Samuel Nurse
Samuel Nurse 6'2" | 290 lbs | OL | 2028
OH
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Ohio just witnessed a massive update to the 2028 rankings just last week. We have a ton of new additions and ranking risers to discuss. Today, I want to discuss four prospects who cover the trenches that are new to the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1942361"],"_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-699eb97fd99a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Caden will be a big piece for Moeller this upcoming season. He is an excellent run defender. He uses his size and strength to fill his gap and does a great job at playing disciplined and maintaining his space. He has quick, strong hands that let him win inside. As a pass rusher, he does a great job at collapsing the pocket from the inside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2128488"],"_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-699eb97fd9a0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leroy uses his quickness as a weapon on the interior defensive line. He plays with energy and bursts that help him as a run defender. He covers lateral space very well and can make second effort plays in the run game. He gets inside as a pass rusher and can motor through his blocker. I would like to see him build some size to help him continue developing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651399"],"_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-699eb97fd9a58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Samuel is a versatile piece for the Garfield Heights offensive line. He can make blocks at the second level and shows off solid athleticism. He has quick feet, and he runs his feet off contact. He uses his hands well as a pass blocker and looks to be able to develop into a well-balanced prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1922441"],"_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-699eb97fd9a9b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luciano was a production monster for Mayfield this past season, putting up 87 tackles, 21 TFLs, and 9 sacks. He's a good run defender. He operates well as a read defender in the option run game and uses his athleticism to take away the primary option. He can contain the pocket and collapse if the quarterback tries to take off. He has solid bend and uses quick hands to win as a pass rusher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Prep Redzone Ohio just witnessed a massive update to the 2028 rankings just last week. We have a ton of new additions and ranking risers to discuss. Today, I want to discuss four prospects who cover the trenches that are new to the class.

Caden Orr

Caden Orr

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 285
POS DL
CLASS 2028
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Caden
Orr DL
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
285
HS
Archbishop Moeller
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OH
Trench Talk Thursday: Four New Additions in the 2028 Rankings
Caden will be a big piece for Moeller this upcoming season. He is an excellent run defender. He...
Written by Tyler Stevens
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State: Ohio
School: Archbishop Moeller
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Leroy Scales

Leroy Scales

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 270
POS DL
CLASS 2028
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Leroy
Scales DL
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
270
HS
Hawken
|
OH
Trench Talk Thursday: Four New Additions in the 2028 Rankings
Leroy uses his quickness as a weapon on the interior defensive line. He plays with energy and bursts...
Written by Tyler Stevens
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Leroy Scales

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School: Hawken
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Samuel Nurse

Samuel Nurse

OH
OL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 290
POS OL
CLASS 2028
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Samuel
Nurse OL
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
Weight
290
HS
Garfield Heights
|
OH
Trench Talk Thursday: Four New Additions in the 2028 Rankings
Samuel is a versatile piece for the Garfield Heights offensive line. He can make blocks at the second...
Written by Tyler Stevens
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Samuel Nurse

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State: Ohio
School: Garfield Heights
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Luciano Traczyk

Luciano Traczyk

OH
DL/OL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 235
POS DL/OL
CLASS 2028
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Luciano
Traczyk DL/OL
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
235
HS
Mayfield
|
OH
Trench Talk Thursday: Four New Additions in the 2028 Rankings
Luciano was a production monster for Mayfield this past season, putting up 87 tackles, 21 TFLs, and 9...
Written by Tyler Stevens
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