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2026 Watch List Standouts

2026 Watch List Standouts
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Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson September 29, 2023 @ 04:42 PM
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Adidum Aadum
Adidum Aadum 6'1" | 200 lbs | DB/LB | 2026
IL
Greyson Kelly
Greyson Kelly 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB | 2026
IL
Anthony Finnegan
Anthony Finnegan 5'10" | 160 lbs | RB | 2026
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Use code Johnson30 for 30% off a PRZ subscription!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We wrap up our Watch List deep dive with the Class of 2026. These kids did a great job of getting on our radars early, earning a spot in the Watch List and potentially the rankings down the road. These four athletes in today's article are proving to be well worth the watch too. So, let's dive in and see what they have to offer so far in their careers. 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The sophomore is definitely one to start to follow going forward.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651744e27a05e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16633254/6505f54d478e881338569b1a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651744e27a0bf"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401593"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Anthony is doing exactly what you want against his level of competition. Standing out from the crowd. The sophomore RB has put together a solid collection of plays that show a superior skill set. He is decisive wit the ball, trusts his eyes, and attacks at full speed on every rep. The sophomore does a great job of trusting and following his blocks also. Finnegan also shows off the vision, consistently finding the available green grass, and when it isn't there he will create through contact. The film is below.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651744e27a124"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17984035/65086a9764df8b0f2494f3e5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651744e27a169"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["802040"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Jack looks like a prospect poised to be on the rise at the midway point of the season. The sophomore is completing an impressive 68% of his passes on the varsity level. The arm talent has me even more excited than the stats. The sophomore has a naturally strong arm. Jack is only 160 lbs, but he is able to make it look easy as he puts effective velocity on each pass. Jack has the arm strength to take the top off the defense. His smooth mechanics maximize the arm talent. Most importantly, Beetham is able to place the ball with spot on accuracy. He can put it right where his man needs it at the short, intermediate, or deep levels. Definitely stay tuned into this athlete.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651744e27a1c2"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17821455/650273f43deaf609c476da34' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651744e27a1df"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801993"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"It is a matter of time until we see the blowup of [player_tooltip player_id='801993' first='Adidum' last='Aadum']. The sophomore already has good size for the safety position, a great athletic profile for the job. He shows off excellent range that is emphasized by strong instincts and play recognition. Adidum has the footwork and hips to be able to play man coverage on receivers along with his ability to cover a deep half. The sophomore also doesn't hesitate to fly downhill and fill against the run. Adidum is also a sound tackler that you can trust as the last line of defense. Get this kid on your boards early.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651744e27a22f"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17764505/6510ecce8cd41c0330a18db7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651744e27a24b"} /-->

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Greyson Kelly

Greyson Kelly

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Greyson
Kelly RB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Batavia
|
IL
2026 Watch List Standouts
Greyson has gotten off to a great start in his sophomore season. The 5’10” 180 lbs RB/LB has...
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Anthony Finnegan

Anthony Finnegan

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RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 160
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Anthony
Finnegan RB
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
160
HS
Joliet Catholic
|
IL
2026 Watch List Standouts
Anthony is doing exactly what you want against his level of competition. Standing out from the crowd. The...
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School: Joliet Catholic
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Adidum Aadum

Adidum Aadum

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DB/LB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 200
POS DB/LB
CLASS 2026
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Aadum DB/LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
200
HS
Glenbrook South
|
IL
2026 Watch List Standouts
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