Updated 2026 Player Rankings – New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have been busy observing players at camps, 7on7 competitions, discussions with coaches and fellow scouts to further evaluate the Class of 2026. There were 69 prospects included in this updated player rankings. This review covers 7 players whose performances during the past season and offseason were worthy of adding them to the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='595727' first='Brandon' last='McFadden'] - ATH, 5'9" 170 (No. 9 ATH, Watchlist), Rocky River HS</strong>. Brandon followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yardage. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain yardage. He plays on both sides of the ball for his team. Brandon displayed the ability to change directions quickly to cover receivers. He will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='663102' first='AJ' last='Speach'] - DL, 5'11" 265 (No. 8 DL, No. 56 Overall), Richmond HS</strong>. AJ displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He moved well in tight spaces to shut down inside running plays. He displayed upper body strength and quickness to overpower blockers while moving in on the ball carrier. AJ will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='648670' first='Keysaun' last='Eleazer'] - DL, 6'4" 170 (No. 9 DL, No. 55 Overall), Southeast Raleigh HS</strong>. Keysaun was quick out of his stance to make contact with blockers while moving past them to make stops. He displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers. He displayed speed to cover ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier. Keysaun will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='682099' first='Avery' last='Fleet'] - LB, 5'11" 200 (No. 7 LB, Watchlist), Rolesville HS</strong>. Avery displayed patience to let the play develop before reacting quickly to stop the play. He displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly to make stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. Avery will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='672283' first='Aedyn' last='Buchanan'] - OL, 6'3" 255 (No. 7 OL, No. 300 Overall), Eastern Guilford HS</strong>. Aedyn displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed upper body strength and quickness while drive-blocking defenders out of the play. Aedyn will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='714586' first='Carson' last='Jones'] - QB, 6'0" 180 (No. 15 QB, Watchlist), Clayton HS</strong>. Carson displayed a good throwing motion with a quick release on his throws. He displayed good arm strength on short throws on target to receivers. He will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='619863' first='Jaleel' last='Parker'] - WR, 5'10" 175 (No. 5 WR, No. 14 Overall), Jack Britt HS</strong>. Jaleel ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He displayed sure hands while making catches in traffic. Jaleel will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->