10 Versatile 2026 Prospects To Know Right Now

<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-241496 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/RylanBailey-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Rylan Bailey | Kansas | Running Back/Linebacker</strong> An impressive two-way prospect out of the often-overlooked state of Kansas, Bailey plays with a lot of juice and makes his presence felt on both sides of the ball. At 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds he has great feet as a running back along with some very unassuming speed and he plays angry, which leads to a long day for the opposition. Defensively, he’s a heat-seeking missile that tallied up 42 total tackles, including 13 for a loss. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14845183/6169ecb94210a90f4c8e12b0" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-241498 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/NalinScott2-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Nalin Scott | Georgia | Athlete</strong> Scott checks all the boxed when looking at a middle school prospect. He has the size at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, the speed at a 4.6 (unverified) in the forty-yard dash and the attitude to be great. The only question is where he’ll end up as he progresses. He was a workhorse running back for Kennesaw Mountain this past season en route to a GMSAA All-Star game selection. However, he’s also played wide receiver, defensive back and linebacker. Time will tell how he grows—but he can go. <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/E0nYDrl0M04" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-241499 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/RichardMontgomery-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Richard Montgomery Jr. | Louisiana | Athlete</strong> Hailing from the same program that has produced countless P5 players, Montgomery Jr. looks to be on the same trajectory as many of those that have come before him. Lined up at a number of different positions for the University Lab High School in Baton Rouge including running back, wide receiver, linebacker, defensive back and punt/kick returner during his 8<sup>th</sup> grade year. Energy and drive to be great in the weight room clearly carries over to the field. <strong><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/wgnZ72GsLeo" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></strong> <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-241500 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/OceanTaufa-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Ocean Taufa | Utah | Defensive Line</strong> It seems like every day 8<sup>th</sup> grade prospects from Utah are coming across my screen and I’m liking what I’m seeing. At 6-foot-2 and 235 pounds, Taufa looks like an athletic big man who has the versatility to play defensive end or tackle depending on in-game situation. The younger brother of 2025 offensive line prospect <strong>Stewart Taufa,</strong> who already holds offers from Baylor and Southern Utah, Ocean looks to be cut from the same mold. Speed, size and athleticism—he’s got it all. <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/4CKGUFAPRoY" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-241503 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/VinceSnoonian-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Vince Snoonian | Massachusetts | Athlete</strong> Fast and aggressive are two words that immediately come to mind when talking about his style of play. At 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds he is a very complete athlete who has the ability to play a number of positions. Goes full throttle every play and doesn’t take plays off. Long term see him as an outside linebacker with elite closing speed and tackling ability. Has the strength to fight off blocks and make tackles in one continuous motion, without losing his balance. <strong><iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11539462/60c6840215f5e10e10c4a76c" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></strong><strong> </strong> <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-241508 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/RyderWhite-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Ryder White | Mississippi | Linebacker</strong> Kid is the type of throwback football that makes watching film very fun. White is an exciting two-way player that gets the job done as a tenacious blocker and runner in the backfield but projects more as a walked-up safety or off-ball linebacker at the next level. Twitchy athlete with fluid hips and unmatched physicality. One of the best overall athletes in the state, as he’s also one of the most sought-after baseball prospects in Mississippi. Great genetics to boot, his grandmother (Gwen White) is a member of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and scored more than 3,000 points in high school as a basketball player. <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/0g7Ixuf8PDg" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-241514 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/BradyPalladino-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Brady Palladino | Colorado | Edge</strong> The younger brother of up-and-coming 2024 quarterback to know <strong>Blake Palladino</strong>, little brother has something to say about football talent in the family. At 6-foot and a muscular 175 pounds, he’s a defensive end/outside linebacker combo that gives offensive tackles fits with his speed and attacking style of play. Was named defensive MVP of the Arapahoe Youth League championship game en route to winning the championship. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14957991/618801530dcaab06602477dd" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" data-mce-fragment="1"></iframe> <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-241509 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/BrianMoore-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Brian Moore | Pennsylvania | Defensive Line/Offensive Line</strong> A big two-way lineman out of the Philadelphia area, Moore tips the scales at 6-foot-2 and 265 pounds. He’s a space-eater who plays well on the interior defensive line and is very tough for offensive lineman to move out of the way. Currently gets by a lot on sheer size but does have strength to go with it. Needs to continue to work on speed, agility and overall conditioning to maximize his ability as he develops. <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-241512 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/MarquisRichardson-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Marquis Keoni Richardson | Arizona | Athlete</strong> The rich get richer in Arizona High School football, as Richardson will shortly be off to Hamilton High School. However, watching his play for Chandler Pop Warner, it’s very evident he left his mark locally. At 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds he shined on both sides of the ball as a wide receiver and an edge rusher. As impressive has was making catches offensively, defensively is where I stopped the film and rewound a couple times. Elite length and speed off the edge are going to make this a future FBS player if he continues to develop. <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-241516 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/JeremiahGolemon-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Jeremiah Golemone | Mississippi | Wide Receiver</strong> At a legitimate 6-foot-3 (if not taller) and claiming a 4.56 in the forty-yard dash (not verified), Golemone is a nightmare to defend on the middle school level. When he’s on the field, defenses have a very tough time containing him without safety help over top. As always, when making comparisons on middle school football players it can get quite dicey, but it’s easy to see how a direct comparison to Randy Moss can be made.