Twitter Film Room: 2026 Analysis Pt. 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 rankings are set for a minor update as soon as tomorrow! This mini-series highlights some of the best film I watched from my current Pinned Tweet (<a href="https://twitter.com/alex_pallone">@Alex_Pallone</a>). So, here are five more 2026 athletes I now have my eye on! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">DE/T | [player_tooltip player_id='913689' first='Jackson' last='Gallagher'] | Traverse City West | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15269218/Jackson-Gallagher/about">Hudl</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson is someone who will be included in the Watch List for the next rankings update, though I am confident he'll move his way up to the rankings after this coming season. Last season on JV, he posted an impressive 21 TFLs with 10 sacks and 32 QB pressures. He was able to do this thanks to his great size and strength at 6'0 210. On offense and defense, he was able to consistently outmuscle opposing players for easy TFLs or pancakes. The Varsity level is a completely different animal, yet I am confident he'll be able to adjust nicely and put up good stats. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">ATH | [player_tooltip player_id='566974' first='Isaac' last='Gattine'] | De La Salle | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18102323/Isaac-Gattine/about">Hudl</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Isaac seems to have had an excellent offseason, and I'd bet he's ready to start making plays for The Pilots. Knowing how competitive and utterly stacked De La Salle is, it's difficult to project what Isaac will be for them, though I know he'd start for most teams in Michigan. Looking into his film, he's a smart RB who knows when to hit his holes. He has a good athletic foundation and is able to do more than the average RB. His twitter shows additional offseason work. I hope to see even more improvement in his Sophomore season! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">ATH | [player_tooltip player_id='422578' first='Jesse' last='Phillips'] Jr | GR Union | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17404283/Jesse-M-Phillips-Jr/about">Hudl</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I've been hearing a lot about [player_tooltip player_id='422578' first='Jesse' last='Phillips'] over the past year. Phillips is an absolute standout athlete for GR Union, and he's already made a ton of impressive plays on the Varsity level. Some of his top traits include great athletic fluidity, quick reaction time, and general great IQ. I especially love his potential as a defensive back. His feel for the game paired with great athleticism + aggressiveness makes for a stellar foundation that could build into being a future D1 prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">QB | [player_tooltip player_id='914312' first='Noah' last='Alekov-Pich'] | Divine Child | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@noaha.p03">YouTube</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I really like what I see in Noah's film! His YouTube shows a variety of highlights from this offseason. First off, he's way ahead of the curve when it comes to his overall fundamentals. His footwork, release, and throw power are all very consistent. He's able to get the ball to all parts of the field during 7on7 and doesn't seem to force the ball downfield like I see other QBs do. Throw power is sometimes an overlooked asset, though Noah has great throw power for his age, and it allows him to get the ball to his receivers quicker and with a bit more accuracy. Noah will be on the Watch List until I see varsity film, but I am still extremely high on Noah as a prospect! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">ATH | [player_tooltip player_id='402054' first='Drew' last='Bouhanna'] | De La Salle | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18100687/Drew-Bouhanna/about">Hudl</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Drew is another JV standout for De La Salle who is well on his way to being a productive Varsity starter. Starting on defense, Drew was able to shine in run defense. He's a reactive, smart player who is not afraid of contact and who hits hard. It doesn't matter if he's at DB or OLB, he's a great run defender and has a lot of traits that will translate to Varsity. As a receiver, Drew shines as a route-runner and deep threat. His hands are very reliable + he has the ability to jump up and high-point balls. I'm not in love with his athleticism yet, though I'm confident he'll improve in that department. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->