3 newly ranked 2026 prospects with P5 offers, 3 more to watch
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Prep Redzone Louisiana’s 2026 rankings expanded from 50 prospects to 100 late last week as more and more members of the class continue to emerge. Of the new additions, three have already picked up Power Five offers this spring and…
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Continue ReadingPrep Redzone Louisiana’s 2026 rankings expanded from 50 prospects to 100 late last week as more and more members of the class continue to emerge.
Of the new additions, three have already picked up Power Five offers this spring and summer.
Here’s a look at that trio, as well as another three to keep an eye on to likely earn their own sooner than later.
POWER FIVE OFFERS
Darryus McKinley Darryus McKinley 6'3" | 225 lbs | DL Acadiana | 2026 State LA | 6-3, 225 DL | Acadiana
The younger brother of top-ranked 2024 prospect Dominick McKinley Dominick McKinley 6'5" | 275 lbs | DL Acadiana | 2024 State LA has quickly become among the early headliners of his own class with his size, explosiveness and quick, violent hands. LSU recently joined his impressive offer list, which includes Miami, Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Colorado, Tennessee, Auburn and Tulane.
Jakai Anderson Jakai Anderson 6'0" | 160 lbs | WR McDonogh 35 | 2026 State LA | 6-0, 160 WR | McDonogh 35
The Roneagles’ three-phase standout has been among the top few most dynamic offensive weapons in the 2026 class to have emerged around Louisiana thus far, and he is one of the tallest, longest athletes of that bunch with good ability to make plays in the air. Georgia Tech, Memphis, Tulane, Grambling State, Troy, UTSA and Southern offered this spring.
Ke’Rynn Smith Ke’Rynn Smith 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Holy Cross | 2026 State LA | 5-9 175 RB | Holy Cross
Missouri, Indiana and South Dakota have each already extended offers to Smith. The speedy, but solidly built Holy Cross running back has the explosiveness and track speed to break loose upfield in a hurry and powerful legs and good balance to work through contact for more physical gains.
THREE TO WATCH
Julian Burns Julian Burns 6'2" | 190 lbs | DB Neville | 2026 State LA | 6-2, 190 DB | Neville
“JuJu” followed right behind McKinley and Anderson as the third-highest ranked debut on the updated list after his performance at LSU this summer and a look at the early highlights he has available thus far. He already has great size and appears to play with good discipline and lateral quickness.
Kaleb Campbell Kaleb Campbell 6'7" | 305 lbs | OL Lafayette Christian Academy | 2026 State LA | 6-8, 280 OL | Lafayette Christian
Coaches and older teammates alike pointed to the big left tackle this spring as the Knights’ next breakout star to watch. Tulane became the first college to offer Campbell, and LSU and Auburn were among the summer stops for the rising sophomore whose tall, long frame and strong, active hands make him stand out among his peers.
Frederic Downing Jr Frederic Downing Jr 6'3" | 275 lbs | DL Hahnville | 2026 LA . | 6-3, 265 DL | Hahnville
The Tigers’ defensive lineman garners the nod over other candidates for this spot as a prospect already with good size for the next level and whom we’ve seen more of thus far both earning the confidence of his coaches with his work at school and starting to catch the attention of college coaches around the state with his efforts at camps this summer.