2026 Class Rankings: Biggest Risers

My favorite prospect in this class [player_tooltip player_id='366484' first='Jordan' last='Thomas'] has the best shot at being a national prospect. Has the size at 6'1 175 and still growing, he also has the athleticism and frame to be elite at wide receiver or defensive back.   There are not many things that Thomas can't do on the football field. He's a player who has a legitimate shot to play both ways full-time in high school and in college.    Thomas is a beast of a wide receiver able to win in almost any situation. Whether it's a jump ball in a 50/50 situation or winning with route creativity. In addition, what he can do at DB is remarkable he has the speed, agility, and change of direction to stick with most receivers.    Thomas has earned 11 offers before even playing a full varsity year. From schools such as Miami, Penn State, Michigan, and Syracuse. As previously mentioned, Thomas will be a national recruit before his junior year.    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jordanthomas_21/status/1590318522017943555 </div></figure>    You could make a solid case that Zammit is the best quarterback in the state. He doesnt wow you with his size at 6'1 175. However, what does jump out when you watch him is his poise under pressure and his ability to throw with touch.   Zammit played in 7 games last year and led DePaul to the Non-Public B state championship. There isnt another quarterback who shows the amount of poise Zammit does when pressured. Zammit is adept at throwing the deep ball. He does a good job of giving his receiver an opportunity to make a play on or put in a tight window.   Zammit rises to the number one quarterback in this class and will only get better. Zammit this summer has earned offers from Duke, Rutgers, and Wake Forest.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/derek_zammit/status/1602062817946996736 </div></figure>    Bailey is listed as a defensive back in our rankings but does the most damage with the ball in his hands.    [player_tooltip player_id='868546' first='Nate' last='Bailey']'s best position is a do-it-all athlete. He stands 5'6 160 pounds and his best attribute is his elusiveness. Most of his production comes from screen passes and his game is primarily based on his creating after the catch.    After watching his film you can gather that he's more elusive than fast, and is adept and stressing leverage when getting open deep.    Bailey is going into his sophomore season, he doesnt have a Division One offer as of yet like some of his other high-profile teammates at St. Joes Regional. But there will be no doubt that he'll be hungry to prove himself early.    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/natebailey02/status/1599155405548290048 </div></figure>      Another player who doesnt have any varsity snaps to his name but shows all the traits of a solid linebacker.    This young man is 6'3 220 pounds and moves fluidly across the field. He can fight through blocks and make one on one tackles in traffic and is a solid Blitzer. What's most impressive about his game is his ability to cover. He has many reps where he's running down the field covering reminiscent of you a linebacker screaming down the field in a Tampa 2.    This young rise to the number one linebacker in the class, and watching him develop will be exciting to watch     [player_tooltip player_id='212396' first='Mekhi' last='Armour'] has been receiving a lot of buzz throughout the summer now we get to see him in meaningful action.    Making the switch from Paramus Catholic to Weequahic. The 6'1 175 pound do-it-all athlete will have an opportunity to take his game and name to another level.    Armour has the size and athleticism to be a difference-maker at defensive back. He separates himself by bringing physicality on the outside. In addition, shows great ability to locate the football while it is in the air and use length to alter the catch point.    Armour transferred to an already talented Weequahic team. Armour and fellow Elijah Mobley will be in the conversation for the best corner tandem in the state.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/9_Mekhi/status/1571614748977897485 </div></figure>