TOP 2026 FOOTBALL RECRUITS (2024)

The Scout Trout Elitetop 2026 football recruitsscouting database features the top rising 2026 football recruits in the world of college football recruiting!
Updated May 27th, 2024 at 6:11 p.m. EST

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Scout Trout Elite 2026 top football recruits scouting profiles can be found below and are updated year around with pertinent scouting material for college recruiters nationally!
(New recruits & updated recruiting profiles can be found via the position database buttons below and are being added throughout the off-season)

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WR Hudson Reasor
​Class of 2026

All Saints Episcopal - Ft. Worth
(TX)
6'3", 190

GPA - 3.8

​Player notes - New top 2026 WR recruit Hudson Reasor proved to be an extremely reliable, diverse and highly effective outside receiving target during his Freshman season campaign at All Saints Episcopal. Reasor not only possesses the lengthy frame needed to high point the football over smaller defenders, but also has uncanny route running capabilities and the speed to pull away from the pack in the open field. Hudson is able to get motoring up the field in a flash after receiving the ball in the short passing game and has excellent ball carrier vision that he utilizes when quickly knifing his way through the defense to pick up massive yards after the catch. He also demonstrates impeccable concentration when working his way through tight quarters of the defensive coverage and has the physicality needed to develop into a top tier class of 2026 wide receiver recruit in the world of college football now! New top 2026 WR recruit Hudson Reasor has been added to the 2026 Top 200+ Football Recruit Rankings for the next 2026 top football recruit re-rank!

TOP 2026 WR RECRUIT

​40 yard dash - 4.65
CFB programs showing interest - Baylor, TCU, Pitt, Tulsa, SMU, NDSU, Houston, Buffalo, Illinois State, Texas Tech, Sam Houston State, Duke, Penn, Yale, Army, Kent State, Memphis, Texas State, UConn, North Texas, Boston College, UTSA, Wake Forest, JMU, North Carolina, Cornell, Tarleton State, Florida State, Brown, Stephen F. Austin & Trinity
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DB Rodarion "RJ" Jones
Gadsen County HS
(FL)
6'1", 170
GPA - 4.0

2026 TOP DB RECRUIT

Scouting notes - Top 2026 DB recruit Rodarion "RJ" Jones is an athletic specimen with sticky man to man coverage skills who proves to have the hip fluidity needed to shutdown top flight college receivers at the next level. Rodarion's disciplined & explosive footwork enable him to get in & out of his cuts in a flash, after utilizing his innate ability to read the opposing offensives schematics to make pass break up. Throughout Rodarion's 7 game stretch during his sophom*ore campaign, he can be witnessed practically glued to the inside hip of receiving targets as very few were successful when hurling the pigskin to his side of the playing field. Jones is also an excellent and very sure tackler out in the open field and with the physicality he presents day in and day out, I believe that he could excel at any of the four defensive back positions in the world of College Football Now!Rodarion "RJ" Jones is an exceptional defensive back prospect with a rare blend of size, athleticism, and football intelligence. His ability to excel in man coverage, combined with his ball skills and physicality, make him a coveted recruit for collegiate programs. With continued refinement in technique, tackling, and zone coverage awareness, RJ has the potential to be a lockdown cornerback or versatile safety at the Division I level. His 14 Division I offers highlight his standing as one of the top defensive prospects in the 2026 recruiting class and he has been added to the 2026 Top 500+ Football Recruits rankings for the May/June re-ranks!

TOP 2026 FOOTBALL RECRUIT

40 yard dash - 4.5
100M dash - 10.9
20mph verified cheetah speed
Vertical leap - Can dunk standing on 10ft basketball hoop
CFB offers - Louisville, UCF, Memphis, West Virginia, East Carolina, Tulane, Western Michigan, Appalachian State, UConn, Florida A&M, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Miami, Oklahoma, Troy, UAB & USF
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OG Carter Apelu
Madison HS
(ID)
6'4", 280
GPA - 3.61

2026 TOP OL RECRUIT

Scouting notes -Top 2026 OL recruit Carter Apelu boasts an impressive frame at 6 '4'' and 290 lbs, providing him with the necessary bulk and length to excel as an offensive lineman in the world of College Football Now! Apelu demonstrates outstanding upper and lower body strength, allowing him to overpower defenders at the line of scrimmage and in one-on-one matchups as he is one of the more ferocious OL recruits in the 2026 recruiting class. Despite his enormous stature, Apelu exhibits remarkable agility and quickness, enabling him to move laterally and execute blocks at different levels of the defense effectively. Carter delivers a massive push off the line of scrimmage, creating running lanes for ball carriers and driving defenders back with consistent power and excellent overall hand placement. 2026 Top O-Line recruit Carter Apelu also excels in pass protection, utilizing a combination of quickness, balance, and awareness to neutralize pass rushers as he often produces some of the most vicious pancake blocks witnessed in his recruiting class. He is capable of playing multiple positions along the offensive line, showcasing his versatility and adaptability to different blocking schemes and assignments as he projects extremely well at any position on the offensive line at the collegiate level. Carter is one of the most well-rounded interior linemen recruits in the nation and proves to have the athleticism, combined with the brute strength needed to consistently move men against their will per play design at the D1 level. 2026 Top OL recruit Carter Apelu has been added to the 2026 top football recruit rankings for the May 2026 top 500+ re-rank!

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40 yard dash - 5.2
Bench press - 225 x 14 (325 MAX)
Vertical leap - 21"
CFB programs showing interest - Oregon State & Boise State
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EDGE/OC Hayes Cochrane
St. James HS
(SC)
6'2", 225
​GPA - 4.4

TOP 2026 DL RECRUIT

Scouting notes -Top 2026 EDGE/OC recruit Hayes Cochrane is able to execute the snap & quickly gain leverage on interior d-linemen with his explosive reflexes, combative hands & powerful lower body strength and is also a dominant edge prospect who has manhandled D1 commits early in his HS football career. Cochrane is able to set the edge and disengage from blocks rapidly while promptly locating the opposing ball carrier to make bone crushing & very sure tackles. His brute strength and quick reflexes allow him to extend the edge as he exhibits excellent technique when battling with opposing tackles to keep their hands at bay. Hayes Cochrane possesses a relentless motor and high energy level on every snap & is capable of consistently tracking ball carriers down with his outstanding lateral agility and quickness. Top 2026 Edge/OC recruit displays impressive burst off the line of scrimmage, showcasing the speed to turn the corner and create mayhem in opposing team’s backfields. As a Center, Hayes possesses an extremely high football IQ and is able to quickly detect blitz pick-ups and pre-snap reads as he also possesses a very impressive 4.4 GPA, as he is a leader on & off the field. Hayes excels in pass protection, utilizing his strong hands and quick reflexes to stonewall pass rushers and displays a strong push off the line of scrimmage upon engagement in run blocking. Hayes Cochrane is an elite EDGE/OC recruit in the class of 2026, possessing the strength, athleticism, and technical skills to excel at the collegiate level & possibly beyond as he continues to grow both on & off the field.

TOP 2026 FOOTBALL RECRUIT

40 yard dash - 4.79
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.56
Bench press - 225 x 2
Broad jump - 9'8"
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DB Kenneth Dula IV
Jordan Matthews HS
(NC)
5'10", 150
GPA - 3.0

TOP 2026 DB RECRUIT

Scouting notes - 2026 Top DB Recruit Kenneth Dula IV is a ball hawking & very agile cornerback who possesses the overall athleticism to lock down opposing receivers with his outstanding coverage skills. Kenneth Dula IV excels in man coverage, using his quick feet and hip fluidity to mirror receivers effectively. Dula maintains tight coverage throughout routes, demonstrating the ability to stay in phase and disrupt passing lanes. His understanding of route concepts and play recognition allows him to anticipate breaks and make plays on the ball. Dula's ball skills are impressive, evidenced by his 4 interceptions during the season. He tracks the ball well in the air, shows excellent timing on jump balls, and has natural hands to secure interceptions. Dula is a solid tackler and contributor in run support. He takes proper angles, wraps up securely, and doesn't shy away from contact. Dula's willingness to support the run and make tackles in space showcases his versatility and toughness as a cornerback. His impressive stat line of 51 tackles and 4 interceptions indicates his ability to make plays all over the field and create turnovers that swing momentum in his team's favor. One of Dula's most impressive stats is the opposing quarterbacks' completion rate when targeting him. With quarterbacks only completing 1 out of 16 passes when throwing in his direction, Dula's lockdown coverage and ability to limit receptions showcase his reliability and shutdown capabilities. His combination of coverage skills, ball instincts, tackling ability, and performance metrics make him a coveted recruit for college programs seeking a shutdown corner. Dula's ability to impact games with interceptions and shut down his side of the field in the passing game will be highly coveted by college programs nationally, as he has been added to the 2026 top DB recruit rankings at College Football Now!

TOP 2026 FOOTBALL RECRUIT

40 yard dash - 4.57
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.31
Vertical - 30.2"
Bench press - 185 (MAX)
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RB Bodie Zamorano
Horizon HS
(AZ)
5'11", 185
GPA - 4.05

TOP 2026 RB RECRUIT

Scouting notes -2026 Top RB Recruit Bodie Zamorano was able to accumulate over 1,700 yards & 15 TD’s last season at Horizon HS & is one of the most explosive backs on the west coast.Bodie can thrive in both power and finesse running schemes, making him a versatile asset for any collegiate style offense. When running between the tackles, he demonstrates patience to wait for blocks to develop before hitting the hole with authority. Zamorano's ball carrier vision & instincts allow him to find cutback lanes and exploit defensive weaknesses. Additionally, he's a threat in the passing game, showcasing reliable hands and route-running ability when coming out of the backfield in the screen game. Bodie displays impressive game speed, agility, and burst, allowing him to accelerate quickly and hit top speed in a matter of steps. His lateral quickness and ability to change directions on a dime make him highly elusive in the open field, as he is able to consistently make defenders miss throughout his sophom*ore season highlights. Zamorano also proves to be a powerful downhill runner who demonstrates excellent power to break tackles and gain valuable yards after contact. Bodie Zamorano has the potential to be a game-changing running back at the collegiate level with his blend of athleticism, football IQ, and work ethic, he's poised to make an immediate impact wherever he chooses to play. Zamorano's versatility as a running back makes him a dynamic threat in any college scheme as he is capable of contributing in various roles & he has been added to the College Football Now 2026 Top 400+ football recruit rankings!

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RB Calvin White
Berrien Springs HS
(MI)
5'7", 185
GPA - 3.0

TOP 2026 RB RECRUIT

Scouting notes - Explosiveness defines Calvin White's game. With lightning-fast acceleration and top-end speed, he can quickly reach the second level of the defense and break away for big gains. His burst off the line of scrimmage allows him to hit holes with authority and quickly leave defenders in the dust on his way to pay-dirt. Calvin White possesses outstanding lateral quickness and is capable of changing direction rapidly, making him hard to gauge in the open field. His ability to make sharp cuts on a dime enables him to navigate through traffic and evade would-be tacklers with ease. White consistently churns his legs upon contact, fighting for every yard and is able to plow through would-be-tacklers to chew up massive chunks of yardage. His low center of gravity and exceptional balance enable him to absorb hits and maintain his footing, allowing him to maximize his yardage after contact. Calvin also excels on the defensive side of the ball & has the skill-set to become a superior nickel-back at the next level with his explosive ball hawking skills. With his combination of speed, agility, power, and versatility, he has the potential to be a game-changer in any offensive scheme at the collegiate level and White has been added to the 2026 top football recruits at College Football Now!

TOP 2026 FOOTBALL RECRUIT

40 yard dash - 4.7
​Bench press - 225 X 12
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QB Will Griffin
Class of 2026
Jesuit HS
​(FL)
6'3",220

TOP 2026 QB RECRUIT

Player notes -Top 2026 QB recruit Will Griffin competed at the Varsity level as only an 8th grader in the talent rich State of Florida and was able to amass 2,589 yards & 32 touchdowns through 11 games, while starting to build a case to becoming a top rated 2026 quarterback recruit in the world of college football today. Griffin’s spectacular 8th grade season has many college coaches extremely eager to see him suit up at Jesuit HS in Tampa this coming season, as he already possesses many next level attributes very early in the recruiting process and was the most productive 8th grade Varsity football player in the nation. Griffin is very nimble in the pocket and is a perfectionist at hurling off-balanced darts from multiple arm angles with outstanding velocity & uncanny precision. Much like Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel, Will is an escape artist when under heavy duress as he has extremely nimble feet and is very dangerous when unleashing balls deep down the field while on the move. His excellent body weight transitioning in his overall throwing motion creates the torque needed to push the ball deep down the field effortlessly in stride to his intended target. Will is very sound in the short to intermediate passing game and delivers the ball quickly out of his hand to his play-makers in an advantageous position for the receiver to turn up the field for yards after the catch. New Top 2026 QB recruit Will Griffin has been added to the College Football Today & ESPN Plus Top 2026 Football Recruit Rankings and will be rising rapidly up college football recruiting boards nationally!

TOP 2026 FOOTBALL RECRUIT

Bench press - 275 X 6 (315 MAX)
8th grade varsity starter - 2,589 yards passing & 32 touchdowns
(11 games)
CFB offers - Florida State, Miami & Toledo,
CFB programs showing interest - Florida, Iowa State, Michigan State, Nebraska, South Florida, Bowling Green, Toledo, Rhode Island, North Dakota State, Florida International & Florida Atlantic
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LB Talanoa Ili
​Class of 2026
​Orange Lutheran HS
(CA)
6'4",215

TOP 2026 FOOTBALL RECRUIT

Player notes - Top 2026 LB recruit Talanoa Ili was added to the College Football Today & ESPN Plus 2026 Top Football Recruit Rankings, as he was identified early as one of the top playmakers on the defensive side of the football nationally. Since then, Talanoa has earned an early offer from the University of California and he will look to solidify himself as a potential 2026 All-American linebacker recruit this season at Orange Lutheran HS in California. Talanoa can be witnessed causing mayhem coming off the edge in his 8th grade season highlights and he possesses the lateral agility to cover from sideline to sideline. Ili is able to quickly collapse the opposing teams pocket using highly active hands to detach quickly from opposing blockers and possesses an extremely high motor to be able to track ball carriers down from the backside. Top 2026 LB recruit Talanoa Ili will rank highly on the College Football Today & ESPN Plus 2026 Top Football Recruit Rankings and we are eager to watch him take to the field during his freshman season campaign in California.

TOP 2026 FOOTBALL RECRUIT

40 yard dash - 4.74
​5-10-5 shuttle - 4.44
Vertical leap - 29"
Bench press - 225
Power clean - 195
Squat - 315
Dead-lift - 275
CFB offers - Michigan, Alabama, UCLA, Florida, Kansas, Miami, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Texas A&M, Utah, Washington, California, USC, Michigan State, Arizona, Stanford, Tennessee, San Diego State & Northern Arizona
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ATH Zelus Hicks
Class of 2026
Parkview HS
(GA)
6'3",175

GPA - 4.0

Player notes - Top 2026 football recruit Zelus Hicks will become one of the most highly recruited HS football players nationally coming out of the talent rich state of Georgia, as he possesses the athletic skill-set, academics and intangibles that are coveted in the world of NCAA football. Hicks was used all over the field during his 8th grade season and is currently starting on Varsity as a Safety, as he possesses the versatility to project as a rangy over the top FS and/or a dynamic weapon as an outside receiver at the next level. Zelus is a very natural and explosive runner in the open field, who utilizes his extreme burst and long stride to leave defenders in the dust en-route to pay-dirt. As the best overall athlete on the field, Hicks operated out of the Wildcat during his 8th grade season and was able to completely shred the opposing defense with his ferocious downhill style of running and excellent ball carrier vision. New Top 2026 ATH recruit Zelus Hicks has been added to the College Football Now & ESPN Plus 2026 Top Football Recruits watch-list and will rank highly in the new 2026 Top 100+ football recruit rankings!

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#1 Safety in Nation via Rivals.com
CFB Offers - Texas A&M, Memphis, Texas, Notre Dame, Cincinnati, Akron, USF, USC, UCF, Tennessee, South Carolina, Ohio State, North Carolina, NC State, Miami, LSU, Louisville, Liberty, Indiana, Georgia Tech, Florida Atlantic, Georgia, Florida, Tulane, Georgia State, MTSU, Connecticut, Auburn & Arkansas
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RB Adrian Symalla
Class of 2026
Arvada West HS
(CO)
5'11",175

GPA - 3.9

Player notes - Top 2026 RB recruit Adrian Symalla exploded onto the scene of Colorado Varsity HS football during his freshman varsity campaign as one of the grittiest & most explosive ball carriers in the class of 2026, who has the durability & powerful frame to become a dominating workhorse back in the world of college football now! Smyalla is able to rapidly burst through the defensive front after identifying the proper running lane and is one of the most captivating runners in the open field when using subtle changes of speed & a nifty repertoire of finesse moves to make defenders miss. He does an excellent job at bouncing the ball to the edge of the defense with his electrifying 4.5 speed and is not afraid to lower his shoulder to power through would-be tacklers to pick up tough yards after contact. Adrian is also very adept in pass protection and is able to create a low base to gain leverage with excellent hand placement, while keeping quick and choppy feet to mirror much larger pass rushers. His supreme cat-like reflexes when identifying cut-back lanes is truly special at this juncture of his very young career & Symalla is capable of producing positive yardage plays when all seems lost as his dynamic style of running is the best I have witnessed on tape since evaluating Christian McCaffrey at Valor Christian HS in my former home of Colorado. New Top 2026 RB recruit Adrian Symalla’s had a ridiculously high ceiling as far as overall potential as a top running back recruit & has been added to the College Football Now 2026 Top Football Recruit Rankings for the next national re-rank for CFB recruiters to evaluate his excellent overall body of work nationally!

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40 yard dash - 4.58
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.56
Bench press - 225 X 8
Broad jump - 116"
Vertical leap - 37"
Awards & Accolades - Colorado 5A Newcomer of the Year - playmakers corner &2nd Team All Conference as a freshman
CFB offers - Bowling Green & UConn
CFB programs showing interest - Arizona, Duke, Wake Forest, Clemson, Wyoming, Northern Colorado & UNLV

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LB Jaxon Pyatt
Class of 2026
Arvada West HS
(CO)
6'1",180

GPA - 4.0

Player notes - New Top 2026 football recruit Jaxon Pyatt could potentially become the highest recruited high school football player in the history of the state of Colorado, as he is way ahead of the curve in respects to molding himself into becoming a ferocious and highly adept athletic freak at the linebacker position. As a only a freshman, Pyatt is capable of completely taking over a game with the physicality he exhibits coming off the edge and possesses the agility, speed and high motor to cover a vast amount of territory when tracking ball carriers down from sideline to sideline. Jaxon also demonstrates the ability to quickly sink into hook/curl cover and undercut passes to make game-changing interceptions, as he makes very smooth transitions when flipping his hips while keeping his eyes on the plays development. He is very instinctive when reading his keys and is able to shoot quickly past opposing blockers into the backfield to bring ball carriers tenaciously to the turf, as he is one of more sure tacklers that I have evaluated at this juncture in the recruitment process. New Top 2026 LB recruit Jaxon Pyatt has been added to the 2026 Top 150+ Football Recruit Rankings and will be rising rapidly up college football recruiting boards nationally with the tremendous body of work he has been able to put together in his young career.

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40 yard dash - 4.6
​Bench press - 185 X 10
Deadlift - 450
CFB offers - Bowling Green, Boston College, UNC-Charlotte, Colorado State, UConn, Kansas State, Ole Miss & Syracuse
CFB programs showing interest - Arkansas, Kentucky, Miami, Nebraska, Notre Dame & Rutgers

Vertical leap - N/A, but can dunk in the 9th grade
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QB Logan Duhacheck
Class of 2026
Arvada West HS
(CO)
6'3", 190

TOP 2026 QB RECRUIT

Player notes -Top 2026 QB recruit Logan Duhachek will be one of the fastest rising 2026 QB’s out of the midwest after proving to have the ability to effectively deliver the pigskin to his play-makers while operating out of a spread college style offense with impeccable precision and uncanny touch over the top of the defense. Duhachek creates an excellent base when setting up in the pocket & uses excellent body weight transitioning when engaging his core muscles to whip the ball fluently down the field with impeccable precision. He also is very adept at getting the ball up & down quickly over the top of the defense into the very tightly knit windows of the defensive secondary, while also proving to have excellent timing with his receiving targets & the wherewithal to throw his receivers to the open part of the field away from defensive backs. In the short to intermediate passing game, Logan exhibits a stellar release when making traditional snap throws from the pocket that are extremely catch-able darts caught at eye level in order for his receiver to quickly turn up the field without any wasted motion. Logan has a very high quarterbacking IQ & is able to quickly shift the defense out of position by using subtle body gestures & pump fakes, while being able to quickly uncoil to rip the ball down the field to his play-makers at Arvada West HS in Colorado. The Arvada West HS football team is loaded with up & coming 2026 top football recruits and Logan will have plenty of weapons when he takes the field for his sophom*ore season campaign in the great state of Colorado! New Top 2026 QB recruit Logan Duhachek has been added to the CFB Now 2026 Top 150+ Football Recruit Rankings & will be climbing the S.T.E.P ladder on college football recruiting boards nationally with his stellar overall throwing mechanics & ability to grow into a highly efficient gunslinger in the world of college football now!

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Bench press - 185 (MAX)
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OT Bear McWhorter
Class of 2026
Cass HS
(GA)
6'4",280

2026 TOP OL RECRUIT

Player notes - Top 2026 OT recruit Bear McWhorter was able to garner the attention of collegiate coaches nationally with his highly intriguing athletic skill-set on the O-Line and was recently ranked by College Football Now & ESPN Plus as the number two offensive line recruit in the 2026 football recruiting class. McWhorter is able to fire off the snap of the football rapidly and utilizes excellent technique when gaining leverage on his opponent with excellent hand placement, while keeping his extremely powerful lower body churning to move men against their will per play design. Bear also possesses phenomenal lateral agility for his size & weight and projects at a high level as a vicious pulling guard, who is capable of pummeling his opponents into submission over the course of four quarters. McWhorter not only graded out with a very high S.T.E.P rating in run blocking, but also is very fleet of foot when forming the pocket in his pass sets and is able to mirror much smaller defenders easily at such a young age. Once Bear is able to get his paws on opposing defensive linemen, he is able to brutally and efficiently plow his opponent to the turf to execute vicious pancake blocks. His uncanny overall athletics at 6'4",280 pounds and excellent overall technique in the trenches could potentially see McWhorter rise as one of the top overall football recruits in the 2026 football recruiting class, as he is a mauler that many top tier programs truly covet early in the CFB recruiting process. New top 2026 OL recruit Bear McWhorter ranked 52nd overall in the 2026 Top 150+ Football Recruit Rankings and is a young man that has the potential to become the top offensive line recruit nationally after the completion of his high school football career at Cass HS in Georgia.

2026 ARKANSAS OL COMMIT

CFB offers - Arkansas, West Virginia, Alabama, Auburn, Cincinnati, Coastal Carolina, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Mississippi State, NC State, Ole Miss, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas, UCF, USF, Virginia & Virginia Tech
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EDGE Dominic Funke
Class of 2026
Saint Sebastian's School
(MA)
​6'3",200

2026 TOP DL RECRUIT

Player notes - New Top 2026 EDGE recruit Dominic Funke demonstrates the ability to collapse the pocket by utilizing excellent overall technique to gain leverage on his opponents and possesses the overall athleticism to become a dominant power five pass rusher. Funke has an insanely quick first step when firing off the snap of the ball and has perfected a nice mixture of power & finesse moves that keep offensive linemen on their heels, as he is able to detach swiftly and wreak havoc on the opposing teams quarterback. When lining up as a strong side DE, Funke is able to create a significant push into the backfield and quickly close in on ball carriers with his stellar closing speed. He also does a marvelous job at keeping outside containment by keeping his inside arm extended and exhibits uncanny lateral agility at such a young age when scraping down the line of scrimmage to not allow backs to get to the edge. New top 2026 EDGE recruit Dominic Funke was recently ranked on the College Football Now & ESPN Plus 2026 Top 150+ Football Recruit Rankings, as he possesses a mass amount of potential that has impressed many collegiate football recruiters nationally.

TOP 2026 FOOTBALL RECRUIT

CFB offers - Wake Forest, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Wisconsin, Rutgers, Temple & Boston College
CFB programs showing interest - Wisconsin, Duke, Northwestern, Penn State & Notre Dame

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QB Kevin Joiner Jr
Class of 2026
Seagoville HS
(TX)
5'8",135

GPA - 3.5

Player notes - Top 2026 Quarterback recruit Kevin Joiner Jr is a magnificent rising gunslinger who possesses an uncanny quick release and has begun to develop the overall throwing motion needed to light up the scoreboard for years to come in the great State of Texas! Kevin is able to get depth in the pocket rapidly with his excellent footwork and exhibits stellar body weight transitioning when uncoiling to rip the ball down the field to his intended targets with outstanding precision and timing. Joiner Jr does a fantastic job at getting the ball out of his hand quickly and to a spot where only his receiving target can make a play on the football, as he is most certainly one of the more well trained 2026 QB recruits nationally. Kevin can be witnessed operating out of a college style spread (RPO) attack and is one of the most accurate pigskin hurlers in the short to intermediate passing game in the nation. I expect a huge season out of Top 2026 QB Recruit Kevin Joiner Jr and many collegiate coaches starting to take notice of what many believe could be the next K1 coming out of Texas! Top 2026 QB recruit Kevin Joiner Jr has been added to the Top 2026 Football Recruit Rankings at College Football Now & ESPN Plus, as he will continue to flourish the next four years and blast off in the recruiting process in the near future!

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40 yard dash - 4.8
CFB programs showing interest - Sam Houston State, Illinois State, Houston, Incarnate-Word, Tarleton State, SMU, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Cincinnati, Alabama, North Texas, Tarleton State & St. Thomas - Minnesota
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WR/DB Mason Mizzer
Class of 2026
Quince Orchard HS
(MD)
5'9",160

GPA - 3.6

Player notes -Top 2026 WR/DB recruit Mason Mizzer had a phenomenal 8th grade football season and possesses all of the athletic tools needed to excel as a top flight wide receiver in the world of College Football Today. Mizzer is an excellent route runner who uses his high football IQ, quick burst and subtle changes of speed to create separation from defenders and is magnificent when locating the ball in flight. Mizzer possesses impeccable concentration when high pointing the football over the top of defenders and is capable of hauling in tough passes in heavy traffic, while also proving to be electrifying after the catch. He has amazing body control for such a young age when adjusting to back shoulder throws or poorly thrown passes and has the explosiveness to blow the top off the defense on deep route concepts. New Top 2026 WR/DB recruit Mason Mizzer has been added to the College Football Today & ESPN Plus 2026 Top Football Recruit Rankings and will be a highly sought after receiving target coming out of the talent rich state of Maryland!

TOP 2026 FOOTBALL RECRUIT

CFB programs showing interest - Cincinnati, Wake Forest, UMass, Towson & Old Dominion
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Jasen Womack
Class of 2026
​Oak Ridge HS
(CA)
6'0",160

GPA - 3.71

Player notes -Top 2026 WR recruit Jasen Womack was one of the most dynamic 8th grade football players in the State of California last season and was recently named MVP of the Shrine All-Star game. Womack brings a plethora of skills to the gridiron and can be utilized in a multitude of ways given his diverse and highly athletic skill-set. As a top 2026 WR recruit, Womack is able to locate the football quickly in the air and high point the ball over the top of defenders to create big plays down the field. He possesses excellent balance and body control when hauling in passes with his large catch radius, as he is able to adjust to the flight of the football promptly to haul in receptions. Jasen is able to chew up massive yards after the catch with his outstanding agility, speed and vision in the open field and college coaches nationally will be keeping a close watch on Womack during his freshman season at Oak Ridge HS in California! Top 2026 WR recruit Jasen Womack has been added to the College Football Today & ESPN Plus 2026 Top Football Recruit Rankings.

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