Notes on 5 newly ranked 2026 prospects Nos. 76-100

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Louisiana's rankings for the 2026 class expanded to 100 prospects with the most recent update as cohort continues to emerge and develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We'll take some time this week to look at several newly ranked student-athletes that haven't yet been more specifically highlighted in other features during the rankings release — such as the top-30 countdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are a handful of prospects ranked from No. 76 to 100 on the latest list, to add to looks this weekend at No. 31 to 50 and No. 51 to 75. on deck Monday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='922122' first='Kaeden' last='Goodman'] | 5-8, 155 ATH | Brother Martin </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Of the four Crusaders now on the 2026 list entering sophomore season, Goodman is the smallest in stature of the group, but packs big-play potential both as a pass-catcher and defensive back with his multisport athleticism, track speed and great ball skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='920698' first='Jerry' last='Bottley IV'] | 6-2, 175 QB | Southern Lab</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The young backup to senior quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1202542' first='Marlon' last='Brown'] is a tall, athletic dual-threat with a good arm and a listed 4.6-second 40-yard dash and track resume that most recently includes running legs of the Kittens' title-winning 4x400-meter and third-place 4x200-meter relay teams at outdoor track and field state championships. Bottley is still developing as a young passer, but has some intriguing tools as he continues preparing with lots of practice, spring-game, 7-on-7, training and camp reps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='920629' first='John' last='Johnson'] | 6-0, 170 QB | Edna Karr</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another young quarterback to keep an eye on in the class — and actually much sooner than later as he takes the reins of the Cougars' offense this fall. Johnson is another multiport athlete at the position who had a strong offseason overall of making quick decisions and accurate throws, a combination that is enough with the strong cast around him to have his team in thick of the race for a state championship. A tough schedule will provide ample opportunities to show his poise and consistency's translation to live action week in and week out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401966' first='Jakias' last='Villanueva'] | 5-6, 140 WR | St. James </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The quick wide receiver did a great job all offseason of setting up and shaking free from defensive backs with his route-running and explosiveness out of breaks and made his share of plays on balls up over his head with good timing and sure hands. Expectations are high for him to further show his ability this fall in pads</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='922576' first='Dajon' last='Beloney'] | 5-5, 140 ATH | Plaquemine</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another small, but dynamic player on the west side of the Mississippi River, the Green Devils' rising sophomore earning all-district honors as a return man this past fall with more than 400 yards on special teams while also chipping in more than 200 yards and a couple touchdowns. Beloney is expected to see a bigger role on offense this fall with more receiving opportunities as a versatile weapon overall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->