RANKINGS UPDATE: Major 2026 Prospects Make BIG Debut

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which major 2026 prospects made their debut in the latest Prep Redzone rankings?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We give all the details below...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='910356' first='Zykie' last='Helton']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/zykie-helton/"></a>&nbsp;– OL – Carrollton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top young prospects in the Carrollton and West Georgia area, Helton is a big, physical lineman who can make a major impact on both sides of the line of scrimmage. He's coming off an impressive freshman season that led to multiple D1 offers, but Helton decided to end his recruitment early and commit to the powerful Alabama Crimson Tide. He's now a new member of the 2026 Prep Redzone Rankings, making his debut at No. 10 in the latest update. Helton has plenty of size at 6-foot-3 325-pounds who knows how to use big frame and overall power to his advantage. If he continues to develop and progress the way many think he will, Helton could end up as one of the top OL prospects in the South for the 2026 class. He plays with leverage, has raw power in both his arms and lower body, and is bound for a dominant sophomore season in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tyrique Geen – ATH – Kell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Once an "under the radar" prospect, Green is a two-way standout who saw his recruitment really take off this summer after an excellent showing at 7-on-7 tournaments over the last couple of months. An explosive wide receiver and defensive back, Green is one of the top two-way players across the Atlanta area, and possibly the state, for the 2026 class. The 6-foot-0 190-pounder is quick, agile, and has a natural feel for the secondary, although he has the talent to make big plays in all three aspects of the game. Defensively, he tackles well, he's reliable in coverage, and has impressive instincts and ball skills. Defensively, Green made 25 tackles last year as a freshman and showcased his talent often. On offense, The Kell freshman rushed for 223 yards and three touchdowns. With Georgia extending an offer, look for more big-time offers to come Green's way down the road. Now, he's ranked as the No. 15 overall prospect in Georgia for the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='910370' first='Carter' last='Luckie']&nbsp;– DE – Norcross</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A new breakout defender to know in Gwinnett County, rising sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='910370' first='Carter' last='Luckie'] is a physically imposing defensive end at 6-foot-5 250-pounds who is already earning major SEC offers. The younger brother of current Georgia Bulldog tight end Lawson Luckie, Carter is a pass-rushing defensive lineman bound for a gigantic sophomore season this fall at Norcross. He's quick off the ball and knows how to deliver a big hit on the quarterback. He already holds an offer from the in-state Georgia Bulldogs with more offers likely on the way. He has a high ceiling and has enough size, talent, and toughness to dominate this upcoming season. He was an easy addition to the new rankings, making his debut at No. 20 overall in Georgia for the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='910346' first='Amari' last='Latimer'] - RB - Sandy Creek</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top young running backs not only in the Atlanta area, but across Georgia Latimer is a speedy, tackle-breaking back who can really fly down the field when given a sliver of space to run. He shows great vision for his age and the offers are starting to roll in. The Sandy Creek standout has some wiggle, can make defenders miss, and shows good burst down the field. Playing for the reigning 3A state champions, Latimer showed he can be a reliable option in the running game as he took off for 648 yards on 112 carries with 7 touchdowns. Those are big-time numbers for a freshman, and many expect him to have an even bigger 2023 season as a sophomore. The 6-foot-0 190-pounder has good size for his age and has a massive sophomore season ahead of him. He made a big jump in the latest 2026 update, now ranked as the No. 21 overall prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->