2026 Rankings Update: The New Additions
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Adding names on the fly in January sometimes exposes our flaws. 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.…
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Continue ReadingAdding names on the fly in January sometimes exposes our flaws.
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.
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.
Here’s a snap shot of each of the 20 additions.
Tyree Cauthen Tyree Cauthen 5'10" | 165 lbs | WR Myrtle Beach | 2026 State SC WR, Myrtle Beach – A 5-foot-10 burner with speed in an offense known to produce high-end receivers?
Rayvon Green Rayvon Green 5'10" | 155 lbs | WR Myrtle Beach | 2026 State SC WR, Myrtle Beach – Coach Mickey Wilson is already thinking he may have two sophomore starters at the position next fall
Will Love Will Love 6'1" | 200 lbs | K Spartanburg | 2026 State SC K/P, Spartanburg – Was counted on in all three phases of the kicking game as a freshman
Jude Hall Jude Hall 6'4" | 170 lbs | WR Christ Church | 2026 State SC WR, Christ Church – CCES is having a doozy of a run at this position
Bristol Biegenzahn Bristol Biegenzahn 6'5" | 205 lbs | DL West Ashley | 2026 State SC DE, West Ashley – Getting some TE reps, but built as an edge rusher, too
Kaleb Berry Kaleb Berry 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Dreher | 2026 State SC WR, Dreher – Has the size to be a No. 1 already
Torrean Davis Torrean Davis 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR Spartanburg | 2026 State SC WR, Spartanburg – Has already been clocked at 21 mph+ multiple times in a GPS vest
Isaac Smalls Isaac Smalls 5'9" | 175 lbs | DB Beaufort | 2026 State SC DB, Beaufort – Cover corner got early reps for a state title team
Michael Jones Michael Jones 6'1" | 265 lbs | DL Oceanside Collegiate | 2026 State SC DL, Oceanside Collegiate – Going to be asked to fill a large hole next fall
Blake Betette Blake Betette 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Richland Northeast | 2026 State SC WR, Richland Northeast – In this offense with this QB? Watch out for Betette
Marcus Cann Marcus Cann 6'1" | 170 lbs | ATH Bamberg-Ehrhardt | 2026 State SC DB, Bamberg-Ehrhardt – One of the springtime burners we’re adding this time
Davon Toney Davon Toney 5'10" | 180 lbs | ATH Gray Collegiate | 2026 State SC DB, Gray Collegiate – Might start at safety unless staff elects to move him to LB
Darrell Harrison Darrell Harrison 6'2" | 180 lbs | ATH York | 2026 State SC ATH, York – PT defensive back, PT quarterback, FT player to watch
Rayfield Bell Rayfield Bell 6'2" | 260 lbs | DL Wagener-Salley | 2026 State SC DL, Wagener-Salley – Big body plays on both lines and capable to wrecking offensive game plans
Jayvon Gilmore Jayvon Gilmore 6'6" | 195 lbs | QB Gaffney | 2026 State SC QB, Ben Lippen – All the arm strength and height a team could possible ask for
Jayden Simmons Jayden Simmons 6'0" | 225 lbs | DL Beaufort | 2026 State SC DL, Beaufort – One of the Eagles’ top tacklers last year on a senior-laden roster
Cam’Ron Frazier Cam’Ron Frazier 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH Aiken | 2026 State SC ATH, Aiken – Speed, speed, speed. Then more speed
Terry Gordon Terry Gordon 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB South Florence | 2026 State SC LB, South Florence – Already experienced and about to get even more focal reps
Jamel Howse Jamel Howse 6'4" | 210 lbs | WR Newberry | 2026 State SC WR, Newberry (pictured) – Built like a senior, and he’s not even yet a sophomore
Terry Radford Terry Radford 6'2" | 260 lbs | DL Chester | 2026 State SC DL, Chester – Put up a laughable 27 tackles for loss on varsity … as a freshman