2026 Rankings: Names to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Rankings are out and updated, and we have 100 players ranked with another 125+ on the watchlist. This article here is meant to throw a ton of names at you with a quick hit on who they are, where they play, and maybe some projection or analysis. All these guys interest me from a prospect standpoint, and several have limited or no film. 20 Names to keep an eye on through summer camp season, the fall, and even beyond as these prospects look to continue the hot recruiting trail in New York. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["805568"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='805568' first='Jaiden' last='Brooks'], a relatively unknown name as of now is one of the next players in line to make some big waves for Canarsie. Canarise develops WRs and CBs well as evident with multiple D1 players last season and a few more currently on the roster. A name to watch out for.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["819990"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='819990' first='Nyheem' last='Cooper'] not only has some really solid production but is a name a few coaches have mentioned and had a nice performance at the elite V showcase. At 5'9 175lbs there is good measurables there for a freshman and Cooper is one of the top backs in this class, which I may add has a bunch of PSAL guys.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":[1558440],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Unclear when we will see [player_tooltip player_id='805567' first='Octavious' last='White'] hit the field for Canarsie but they graduate a lot of offensive lineman and might have some chances to win jobs during their training camp. White is an intriguing OL name to watch in the PSAL.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["535645"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='535645' first='Orion' last='Trujillo'] was solid at the Elite V showcase and has some really quality pass rushing moves for his age. 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