Class of ‘26: Welcome to the Rankings Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now that the welcoming party has kicked off for the latest additions to the Class of '26 rankings, it's time we turn our attention to the second group of newcomers featured in Part II. This second group follows closely behind the prospects featured in Part I, with the first two players highlighted rounding off the Top 25, and the other three ranging from No. 27 overall to No. 34 in the class. They're a group of talented skill position players heading into the summer with some momentum. Meet the second highest-ranked group of newcomers from the April update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780309"],"_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":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eFolks have already been introduced to a few top prospects from Wichita Northwest's upcoming sophomore class. But, there's a third player from their 2026 class that also needs acknowledgement. [player_tooltip player_id='780309' first='A'maree' last='Bohannon'] joined his twin brother Aaron in this update, as he entered the rankings at No. 24 overall, and is the 3u003csupu003erdu003c/supu003e ranked defensive back in the class. The 5-foot-11 prospect put together a strong 7-On-7 season with u003cemu003eWichita Wheatu003c/emu003e, and was most recently a standout performer at the first u003cemu003eKC Varsity Combinesu003c/emu003e of 2023. Bohannon is currently listed as a defensive back, but it will be interesting to see how the Grizzlies use him this fall.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["780340"],"_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":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='780340' first='Eli' last='Ribaudo'] rounded off the Top 25 in this update, and he became the 4u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked quarterback in a class loaded with talented young arms. Ribaudo first landed on our radar at the u003cemu003eCapital City Showdownu003c/emu003e in March, and continued to shine throughout the 7-On-7 season. He's a signal caller that displays nice poise in the pocket, and can deliver accurate balls while under pressure. It's not very often a program has two highly-ranked quarterbacks in the same class, but the Maize Eagles are fortunate enough to have [player_tooltip player_id='585904' first='Jaylen' last='Mason'] and Ribaudo on their roster. The Eagles' quarterback room will be a fun group to watch during the '23 campaign.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["780458"],"_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":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eThe signal caller with the second highest debut in the recent update was [player_tooltip player_id='780458' first='Conrad' last='Gomez'] of Junction City. Gomez nearly cracked the Top 25, as he checked in a few spots behind Ribaudo at No. 27 overall, and he's the 5u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked quarterback in the class. Normally quarterbacks at the freshman level don't throw a ton, but that wasn't the case for Gomez. The Bluejays' coaching staff maximized his quick decision making and mobility throughout the '22 campaign. Gomez could be in line to compete for Junction City's starting job this season, but he'll likely need to add a bit more size before then. Still yet, he'd be a solid candidate for the job.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["780089"],"_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":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eShawnee Heights is another program with a few top prospects in this upcoming sophomore class. We've seen [player_tooltip player_id='611096' first='Aiden' last='Scott'] and [player_tooltip player_id='780113' first='Tyren' last='Parker'] receive praise a few times this off-season, and now it's time for [player_tooltip player_id='780089' first='David' last='Wakes'] to receive some recognition. Wakes joined his fellow Thunderbird teammates in this update as the 29u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked prospect overall, and the 5u003csupu003eth u003c/supu003eranked athlete in the class. He's a prospect that impressed on both sides of the ball this past 7-On-7 season. At 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, Wakes has an ideal frame for multiple positions. Running back seems to be the best fit for him, which would give him the opportunity to learn from [player_tooltip player_id='545648' first='Allen' last='Baughman'] this seasonu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["652686"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='780458' first='Conrad' last='Gomez'] wasn't the only Junction City product to crack the rankings in the recent update. [player_tooltip player_id='652686' first='Jamarcus' last='Tyson'] came in behind [player_tooltip player_id='780089' first='David' last='Wakes'] as the 6u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked athlete in the class, and the 34u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked prospect overall. Junction City has a knack for developing versatile players, and Tyson is one that's shown a lot of promise since last fall. Based off his film, Tyson has the potential to become a standout two-way player for Junction City. Whether he lines up as an H-Back, or as an inside linebacker, Tyson is sure to make plays. The multi-sport athlete has a ton of upside, and he's likely not done growing either.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64541566db4a7"} /-->