Trail Mix: 2026’s Around The Country on The PRZ Next Radar

<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-235113 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/MasonJames-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Mason James | Oklahoma | Quarterback/Athlete</strong> A dual-threat quarterback in every sense of the word, James is the complete package as an athlete. Not sure where he ends up long term but he’s a very fast young man who makes plays happen on both sides of the ball. Offensively amassed 2,294 yards of total offense and 24 touchdowns. Scary. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/10205168/618c9dd642065b0b9cbcd5a3" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-235114 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/LopatiMulitalo--150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Lopati Mulitalo | Utah | Defensive Line</strong> Nice looking defensive line prospect at 6-foot-3 and 228 pounds. Great build which allows him to be versatile along the defensive front. Future Skyridge High School athlete has a very developed swim move and plays with a lot of hustle. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17009764/618843354deb050628502fa5" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-235128 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/HestonDavis-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Heston Davis | Texas | Defensive Line/Linebacker</strong> Right now Davis is a kid that can be moved around a bit because he’s a tweener. At 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds he’s a force on the defensive line because of his quickness. Could also see him play as an old school middle linebacker. Strong kid deadlifting and squatting over 400 pounds. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14995594/618c79c264df6a04f0bf98eb" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-235129 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/ChrisFicklin-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Chris Ficklin | Arkansas | Running Back</strong> Helped propel Fullbright Jr. High to an NWACC Conference championship this year with 1,200 yards and 17 touchdowns. Doesn’t have elite size or speed yet at 5-foot-8 and 135 pounds, but he runs hard and seemingly glides around the field. Productive kid who’s a joy to watch. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15071450/617de1990c539c0a00ebdc92" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-235675 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/CamJensen-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Camden Jensen | Tight End | Colorado</strong> If a 6-foot-6 and 220-pound 8^th grade tight end wants to go up and get the ball, there’s not much any youth player (or high school player, for that matter) can do about it. He’s a big, athletic kid that even lines up outside the hashes on certain plays. Kid is going to be big time. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/3049872/61522f47479826088cc75960" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-235139 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/LandonKalsbeck--150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Landon Kalsbeck | Quarterback | Colorado</strong> Drawing comparisons between athletes not yet in high school and collegiate/professional athletes is always risky, but it’s hard to compare Kalsbeck to Tim Tebow. Strong, dual-threat kid at 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds. Tallied 29 touchdowns, passed for 1,461 and ran for 934 yards. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/2/182478/6188653938639105ec703335" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-235140 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/OliverThulin--150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Oliver Thulin | Illinois | Wide Receiver</strong> Thulin was the go-to receiver for 8^th grade Under Armour All-American, <strong>Owen Lansu</strong>. Thulin is a stud athlete who also shines in baseball. As a receiver has a tremendous catch radius and possess a pair of the most reliable hands in all of the Midwest. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-235142 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/BraylenWilliams-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Braylen Williams | Mississippi | Quarterback</strong> For my money’s worth, Williams is the most exciting player to watch in the state for the class of 2026. Dual threat quarterback for national powerhouse, Mississippi Wolfpack 14U team. At 6-foot and 170 pounds, you better not blink because this dude will tuck it and run quickly. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-235126 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/TristanJefferson-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Tristan Jefferson | Texas | Offensive Line</strong> A big boy down in Texas who likes to play mean in the trenches at 6-foot-4 and 275 pounds. Jefferson brings leadership and is the type of kid the sures up any holes on the offensive line. Right now has the feet to play tackle but also the interior toughness needed to play inside too. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-235134 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/BradySmigiel--150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Brady Smigiel | California | Quarterback</strong> Standing in the 6-foot-3 range and weighing 175 pounds, Smigiel is a good looking quarterback prospect. Already holds an offer from Arizona and receiving interest from several other schools. Four-time Gold Coast Youth Football League champion—one of the best leagues in Cali. &nbsp;