Who’s Next: 2026s Primed for a Big Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm back after a long weekend! Today, I'm looking at which rising sophomores are bound for a big 2023 season. The young men featured in this piece were all varsity contributors at some point throughout last season. They each displayed plenty of physical attributes that you look for at their respective positions. With another year of experience, I think not only will their on-field play progress but so will their recruiting. None of these guys have any offers just yet, but it's still very early in the process and that can change in the blink of an eye. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you have someone you think I need to see, please DM them to me at @hsfbscout on Twitter!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='802439' first='Adrian' last='Jones'] 6' 175, Washing</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Outstanding vision to go with natural change of direction and good speed. Jones shows great balance/body control, he consistently finishes runs falling forward and can quickly read &amp; react to blocks setting up in front of him. This young man is confident going over the middle, he is a physical blocker in space and has soft hands on all three levels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>ATH: [player_tooltip player_id='800192' first='Diesel' last='McFadden'] 6' 210, Taft</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McFadden has experience on both sides of the ball, displaying a strong lower half, outstanding contact balance, and a tough demeanor. He's a one-cut north &amp; south runner who can burst right through arm tackle attempts. On defense he can fight his way off 2nd level blocks, he has the speed and effort to make plays from the backside and will step up &amp; fill interior gaps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DT: [player_tooltip player_id='801701' first='Jonathan' last='Rulo'] 6'2" 285, Belleville East</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rulo is quick off the snap with violent hands and has a ruthless bull rush. He can create penetration in a multitude of ways, he plays with a low pad level and is slippery at the point of attack. He's got easy hips, is quite patient as a pass rusher, and is swift &amp; effective on inside stunts. This young man is so disruptive and to me, he's a no-brainer FBS-type prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='212316' first='Jamor' last='Singleton'] 5'10" 170, MacArthur</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A technically sound route runner who can adjust to make catches on poor throws and has the elusiveness to gash defense with his YAC ability. He looks to get vertical following a catch, he shows excellent concentration through traffic and can accelerate at the drop of a hat. I think this kid's numbers are gonna skyrocket this fall. With one productive varsity season already under his belt, look for year two to be a massive step forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->