Futures Market: 2026s Ready To Move Into Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Come September, the process we just wrapped up will hit its stride again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We'll unveil our next set of rankings and tell you the newest faces you better know. Only, we're not waiting around for the next season to start.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, you're going to see a few 2026s from across the Palmetto State we believe have everything they need to move into our statewide rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402486' first='Carnell' last='Warren']</strong> ATH, Bluffton - Warren measured out at 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds this spring, and his length is exactly why the recruiters are starting to swoon. We see those big things happening sooner rather than later under the rebuilt Bluffton football program. Warren can play five different positions, and second-year coach Hayden Gregory is going to find a way to get him involved quickly. Chances are high that he'll see time on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dre'Von Dopson</strong> ATH, Gray Collegiate - With [player_tooltip player_id='119009' first='Riley' last='Staton'] having transferred out, Gray Collegiate has an immediate opening at quarterback. And while Dopson (pictured) hasn't won the job yet - he'll be battling it out with [player_tooltip player_id='402511' first='Tyler' last='Waller'] all summer before the staff makes the call - it appears that Dopson is going to see the field either there or at a linebacker/safety hybrid. And based on the earlier looks, he's got all the tools to contribute to this high-profile program right away and do much more than just fill space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212418' first='Mason' last='Holtzclaw']</strong> QB, Wren - Everything at Wren got thrown for a bit of a loop prior to last season when a couple players transferred out of state. And, yet, Holtzclaw handled his responsibilities with a maturity of that of an older player. The 6-foot-2, 180-pounder threw for 1,100-plus yards and 11 touchdowns. He was picked off nine times, but that was a relatively low number considering the then-freshman attempted 198 passes in nine games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tre Aiken</strong> OL, Clinton - When they say you can't teach size, especially at an early age, they're talking about dudes like Aiken. At 6-foot-3 and 255 pounds, college scouts are clearly believing that spending another three years blocking for this run-based scheme and in the weight room could help him blossom into monster status. Clinton just had a tailback finish as a finalist for Mr. Football and another in Javan Cook (p.s. keep an eye on him) with some serious wheels. There's a reason Aiken was already selected for the Joanne Langfitt Showcase in Myrtle Beach in December.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jadyn Rice</strong> ATH, Southside - Rice is a dynamic talent who makes the most of his 5-foot-7, 160-pound frame. As a freshman, he rushed for 218 yards and three touchdowns. As a pass catcher who just as comfortably lines up in the slot or outside, he caught 26 balls for 286 yards and another three scores. He also returned 14 kickoffs for 315 yards. Late in his first year, he also stepped in on defense, putting up 13 tackles and an interception in just three games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16572210/6370f5fda676c70a7c145e6b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6487623302c43"} /-->