2026 Rankings Update: The New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adding names on the fly in January sometimes exposes our flaws.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Frankly, there are only so many of us trying to evaluate some 10,000 football players across the state. Needless say, we've taken advantage of the bulk of the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Four months after our most recent rankings update, the Class of 2026 is a little more stocked after we added 20 more names to the list this time around. We've got big names who have jumped off the charts and guys who have eked into their current spots thanks to impressive offseason regiments that have opened our eyes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a snap shot of each of the 20 additions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816754' first='Tyree' last='Cauthen'] WR, Myrtle Beach - A 5-foot-10 burner with speed in an offense known to produce high-end receivers?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816753' first='Ravon' last='Green'] WR, Myrtle Beach - Coach Mickey Wilson is already thinking he may have two sophomore starters at the position next fall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816752' first='Will' last='Love'] K/P, Spartanburg - Was counted on in all three phases of the kicking game as a freshman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816751' first='Jude' last='Hall'] WR, Christ Church - CCES is having a doozy of a run at this position</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='367827' first='Bristol' last='Biegenzahn'] DE, West Ashley - Getting some TE reps, but built as an edge rusher, too</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816750' first='Kaleb' last='Berry'] WR, Dreher - Has the size to be a No. 1 already</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816749' first='Torrean' last='Davis'] WR, Spartanburg - Has already been clocked at 21 mph+ multiple times in a GPS vest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816748' first='Isaac' last='Smalls'] DB, Beaufort - Cover corner got early reps for a state title team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816747' first='Michael' last='Jones'] DL, Oceanside Collegiate - Going to be asked to fill a large hole next fall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='591391' first='Blake' last='Betette'] WR, Richland Northeast - In this offense with this QB? Watch out for Betette</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816740' first='Marcus' last='Cann'] DB, Bamberg-Ehrhardt - One of the springtime burners we're adding this time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402489' first='Davon' last='Toney'] DB, Gray Collegiate - Might start at safety unless staff elects to move him to LB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='595706' first='Darrell' last='Harrison'] ATH, York - PT defensive back, PT quarterback, FT player to watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816739' first='Rayfield' last='Bell'] DL, Wagener-Salley - Big body plays on both lines and capable to wrecking offensive game plans</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='284134' first='Jayvon' last='Gilmore'] QB, Ben Lippen - All the arm strength and height a team could possible ask for</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816738' first='Jayden' last='Simmons'] DL, Beaufort - One of the Eagles' top tacklers last year on a senior-laden roster</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816737' first='Cam'Ron' last='Frazier'] ATH, Aiken - Speed, speed, speed. Then more speed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816736' first='Terry' last='Gordon'] LB, South Florence - Already experienced and about to get even more focal reps</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816735' first='Jamel' last='Howse'] WR, Newberry (pictured) - Built like a senior, and he's not even yet a sophomore</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816734' first='Terry' last='Radford'] DL, Chester - Put up a laughable 27 tackles for loss on varsity … as a freshman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->