2028 Rankings: In Depth RB Notebook II

The 2028 Rankings have release and we have a loaded RB room in New York State, filled top to bottom with talent from all across the state. Thirty Running Backs appear ranked with more on our watch list. In this article, we take a look at a few Running Backs from across the State of New York, who are stepping into big roles this season for their squads.   Want to stay updated with the latest news and articles from Prep Redzone NY? Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://x.com/PRZcory">PrzCory</a> so you never miss a beat!   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />    Background: Ercolano is a player who is not talked about much in the 2028 RB Class. The Sachem North Long Island Playmaker is fresh off a solid season, where he did miss two games due to Injury.   Measurables: Standing at 5'5" 160-Pounds, the Long Island Prospect, finds himself undersized for the RB Position. His weight is solid for his height, and as he grows, he should continue filling out his frame.   Evaluation: Ercolano is a professional evader, and feasts off missed tackles. He is a quick RB, who stays balanced on his runs, while displaying good leverage and the ability to dip with his hips, and control his body through contact. He has excellent vision, and his footwork with cuts is impressive, and allows him to carve through gaps across the line. He should work on fine tweaking all his skills as he progresses through High School, as he can easily be a competitive back and one of the top ball carries on Long Island this year.     Background: Pagan makes his first appearance on the Prep Redzone NY rankings this cycle, and the Fort Hamilton prospect finds himself alongside multiple teammates.   Measurables: At 5'8" 165-Pounds, the Fort Hamilton prospect is just under the chart for his height, but is still growing, and will reach the chart. His weight is solid, and he has filled in his frame for his current height. As he keeps growing, he should continue to fill out his frame.   Evaluation: In space, Pagan can take off, and he is excellent at reaching his top speed. I like his ability to reach his top speed, and take off as when he attacks the ground they combine and become deadly parts of his game. He has good vision, but he should continue to slow plays down behind the line, to maximize his runs moving forward. He doesn't take a ton of hits, but he can stay on his feet, and fight through contact. I want to see improved footwork through runs, which will allow him to make sharp cuts and avoid hits. Pagan is a solid back who easily can make noise this season for Fort Hamilton.     Background: Moore is a Section Nine playmaker who has some elite versatility and can play numerous positions on both sides of the ball for Our Lady Of Lourdes. He slots In as the 29th ranked 2028 Back in the state.   Measurables: Moore has an impressive frame for a 2028 Prospect and a RB, standing at 6'0" 216-Pounds. He shows good strength and height and falls perfectly in the middle of the RB chart.   Evaluation: Moore has very limited film, making an evaluation tricky for the young playmaker. He definitely should look to attend camps and showcases, and put together a good highlight tape. From his limited tape, he is more of a FB, who has good strength and a physical frame allowing him to push through holes and contact. He is not the fastest, but shows a good burst and speed in space. The TE/FB/LB spot might be better for Moore moving forward.     Background: Hailing from a young West Seneca West Team, we have [player_tooltip player_id='1855420' first='Carter' last='Sparacio']. He is a player who can play on both sides of the field, and shows versatility with reps as a DB, he can likely play as a LB, if his frame improves as well.   Measurables: Sparacio has a solid frame, and even though he is under both height and weight charts, he finds himself on the cusp. His weight at 155-Pounds, should look to be improved in the form of filling out his frame, as he continues to grow.   Evaluation: Sparacio, is another player who has limited film, and can benefit from showcases and camps to get his name out there. From his limited film, he has sharp footwork, and is excellent at slowing down plays and navigating through the line in order to reach the second level. He has solid speed, and can reach his top speed fast. I do think he should work more in space, and more tape will really help a full evaluation, and his improvement as a player.

The 2028 Rankings have release and we have a loaded RB room in New York State, filled top to bottom with talent from all across the state. Thirty Running Backs appear ranked with more on our watch list. In this article, we take a look at a few Running Backs from across the State of New York, who are stepping into big roles this season for their squads.