Rising Star Defensive Prospects in the C/O 2026
The best of the Class of 2026 is beginning to take shape just prior to their Freshman Football Seasons. These three defensive prospects have immense potential and have already garnered national attention. Here’s a preview of three more incredible athletes!…
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Continue ReadingThe best of the Class of 2026 is beginning to take shape just prior to their Freshman Football Seasons. These three defensive prospects have immense potential and have already garnered national attention. Here’s a preview of three more incredible athletes!
DB: AJ Marks AJ Marks 5'8" | 140 lbs | DB Orchard Lake St. Mary's | 2026 MI – Orchard Lake St. Mary’s
If you know one athlete from the class of 2026, it’s likely AJ Marks AJ Marks 5'8" | 140 lbs | DB Orchard Lake St. Mary's | 2026 MI . From the looks of it, AJ Marks AJ Marks 5'8" | 140 lbs | DB Orchard Lake St. Mary's | 2026 MI is a hard-working, sensational football talent whose potential reaches the stars. He has a huge Twitter presence, with many national articles being written about him. I recommend a quick search of AJ Marks AJ Marks 5'8" | 140 lbs | DB Orchard Lake St. Mary's | 2026 MI on Prep Redzone Next to learn more about this athlete.
DL: Ben Nichols Ben Nichols 6'6" | 325 lbs | OL Davison | 2026 State MI – Davison
I’ve have massive praise for Ben Nichols Ben Nichols 6'6" | 325 lbs | OL Davison | 2026 State MI after seeing him play and reading a bit about him. He’s 6’5 295lbs with a great mix of not only size and power but also footwork and technique. He’s headed to a program that’s known for producing good talent, and it’s going to be very fun seeing Nichols facing some of the best offensive linemen in the next few seasons.
LB: Allen Saidov Allen Saidov 6'0" | 150 lbs | LB Saline | 2026 MI – Saline
Standing at 6’1 150lbs, Allen Saidov Allen Saidov 6'0" | 150 lbs | LB Saline | 2026 MI is one of our best defensive prospects from the class of 2026. What stands out with Saidov is his ability to cover, as well as his general physicality. I’m eager to see what he’ll be able to do at Saline, as the Hornets look to get more talented year after year.