Comprehensive List of 8th Graders (2026) With Verbal Offers

As the game of football continues to evolve, as does the athletes playing the game. Athletes are “next level-ready” earlier and earlier each season. For proof of that, take a look at how many true freshmen are playing on Saturdays in major conferences right away. Athletes only a few months removed from their senior prom are interjecting themselves into the conversations of who the top collegiate players are in the country. This movement can also be felt on the middle school and high school level, as there are some immensely talented players from the class of 2026—yes, 2026—that already hold scholarship offers. Julian Lewis | Quarterback | Georgia Offers:

• Florida
• Georgia Tech
• Penn State

Ksani Jiles | Defensive Back/Wide Receiver | California Offers:

• Kansas
• Nevada

Jyron Hughley | Quarterback | Florida Offers:

• Penn State

Jahkeem Stewart | Defensive Line | Louisiana Offers:

• Arkansas
• Auburn
• Florida
• Georgia
• Ole Miss

Brady Smigiel | Quarterback | California Offers:

• Arizona

Keenyi Pepe | Offensive Line | California Offers:

• Colorado
• Fresno State
• Kansas
• Nevada
• San Jose State

 Caleb Smith | Athlete | Texas Offers:

• Utah

James Carrington | Defensive Line | Virginia Offers:

• North Carolina State
• Jackson State

Jaylen Whitaker | Defensive Back/Wide Receiver | California Offers:

• Kansas

Zechariah Fort | Defensive Back | California Offers:

• Kansas
• Arizona

Amari Sabb | Athlete | New Jersey Offers:

• Georgia
• Mississippi
• Penn State

Kane Archer | Quarterback | Arkansas Offers:

• Arkansas
• Michigan
• Missouri

Isaiah Ene | Athlete | California Offers:

• Nevada

Sabby Meassick | Quarterback | Florida Offers:

• Florida

Sean Jones | Running Back | California Offers:

• Kansas

Aisa Galea'i | Athlete | Utah Offers:

• BYU

Brody Jennings | Linebacker | Florida Offers:

• Maryland
• Georgia Tech

King Shelton | Athlete | California Offers:

• Kansas

Markell Dabney | Running Back | Virginia Offers:

• Pittsburgh

Jahvon Wiggins | Defensive Back | Virginia Offers:

• Morgan State

Deshonne Redeaux | Athlete | California Offers:

• Kansas