2026 Nevada Rankings: Top Front-Seven Defenders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Taking a look at the top LBs and DL in Prep Redzone NV's first round of 2026 rankings. Kenneth Goodwin (Desert Pines) has put his name on the radar as one of the top overall prospects in his class earning five D-I offers since May. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["876716"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-649e7de6b1539"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Goodwin's been a major stock riser this offseason picking up his first set of offers from Georgia, SMU, Boston College, and Portland St. He's shown a promising blend of size (6'2”/205), athleticism, and fluidity on the camp circuit that should help him earn some playing time as a sophomore. Look for Goodwin to be a breakout sophomore prospect for the Desert Pines defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KGoodwin702/status/1671221267477991425?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KGoodwin702/status/1671221267477991425?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284050"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-649e7de6b15c8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams holds serious upside as a disruptor off the edge, picking up his first two offers from UNLV and Hawaii in May. He's powerful and explosive out of his stance and shows advanced technique well beyond his years with his hand usage. He's planned and intentional as a pass-rusher possessing a variety of moves to beat OTs. Williams is the top DL in the 2026 class at this early stage of the process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/princehwilliams/status/1672484694204743680?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/princehwilliams/status/1672484694204743680?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212377"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-649e7de6b1644"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last season, Harris lined up opposite of the top 2026 DL in NV, [player_tooltip player_id='284050' first='Prince' last='Williams'], giving an early glimpse into what Bishop Gorman's edge attack will look like in the coming years. He's another explosive athlete off the edge from his DE spot that also flashes versatility as a TE on offense. Harris picked up his first two offers from UNLV and Colorado St. in January.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KeytrinHarris27/status/1618076048964620288?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KeytrinHarris27/status/1618076048964620288?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["876723"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-649e7de6b16b8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fangupo's a massive body for his age at 6'4”/300. He's a mauler from his RT spot that can physically dominate smaller edge defenders when he gets his hands in the proper spot. He shows more mobility and leg drive as a DT with ability to overpower his way into the backfield and plug interior gaps. Fangupo already possesses the size and strength to be on the college radar at this early stage of his development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JamesFangupo102/status/1583708801831645184?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JamesFangupo102/status/1583708801831645184?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["876951"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-649e7de6b172b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gorup's a developing young talent that played ILB and C for Bishop Gorman's freshman squad last season. He's added weight to his 6'1”/190 frame and shows improvement in his overall movement and feel for the position on the offseason circuit. Gorup should continue to elevate his game and potentially earn some playing time among BG's talented front seven.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/antongorup/status/1642684563649601539?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/antongorup/status/1642684563649601539?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->