2026 Rankings Update: New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To increase a rankings class by more than 40 percent, we needed good reason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We found 24 of them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The new additions to our Class of 2026 rankings each have two-plus high school seasons to bolster their names and earn what comes next. Their futures are bright, and their respective coaching staffs all season something special coming down the pipe.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After evaluations from the offseason and first half of this season, we think they've all set the foundation for high, high hopes.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1025821' first='Zyrion' last='Reed']</strong> DB, North Myrtle Beach - Undersized but effective as all get-up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402509' first='Trevor' last='Kalisz']</strong> QB, Ashley Ridge - Completing 70% of his passes in first varsity season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402503' first='Michael' last='Doe']</strong> RB, North Augusta - Can get tough yards and break long runs alike</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1025820' first='Lamontae' last='Smith']</strong> LB, North Myrtle Beach - Sophomore linebackers aren't usually this big</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1025815' first='Caleb' last='Geronomi']</strong> DB, White Knoll - Corner showing signs of bright future; no slouch now</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1025814' first='Jaiden' last='Taylor']</strong> WR, Riverside - Can't hide seven touchdowns in seven games</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1025811' first='Jay' last='Stoker']</strong> QB, Easley - Threw 11 touchdowns and no picks in first five varsity starts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1025808' first='Chris' last='Stewart']</strong> DL, Andrews - Sheer height is a disruptive force off the edge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='860400' first='Dre'Von' last='Dopson']</strong> ATH, Gray Collegiate - Could end up in about any skill spot, including quarterback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1025807' first='Eli' last='Foster']</strong> RB, Eastside - All signs point to Foster being the tailback of the future at Eastside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='797612' first='Jarell' last='Turner']</strong> DB, Richland Northeast - Cornerback doesn't shy away from contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='377560' first='Donovan' last='Murph']</strong> WR, Irmo - Undefeated Yellow Jackets' leading receiver</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1025784' first='Roper' last='Wentzky']</strong> QB, AC Flora - It factor is high; so are his passing yards and touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1025782' first='Jordan' last='Jenkins']</strong> WR, Conway - Short passes or long, Jenkins can take it to the house</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1025778' first='Dominick' last='Felton']</strong> RB, Dillon - Already had a couple of laughable rushing performances</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='232668' first='Tyler' last='Waller']</strong> QB, Gray Collegiate - Certainly looking like he could lead his team to a ring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1025776' first='Raleigh' last='Salters']</strong> LB, Dutch Fork - Start here as a sophomore, you're doing something right</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402516' first='Zyon' last='Guiles']</strong> OL, Carvers Bay - Division-I interest is already there, as is his 6-foot-5 frame</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1025774' first='Sawyer' last='Arnold']</strong> DL, Oceanside Collegiate - If frame ever matches height, watch out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1025773' first='Romello' last='Patterson']</strong> LB, West Florence - First-year Knight giving West some serious flexibility</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1025771' first='Keryien' last='Brown']</strong> LB, Dillon - Wildcats' next big linebacker already making high-impact plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='876560' first='Tymaries' last='Thompson-DuRant']</strong> LB, Sumter - Just cranking up what could be a big career</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1025770' first='Cayden' last='Workman']</strong> LB, Eastside - Natural instincts are off the charts; tackles figures aren't far behind</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='895754' first='Steven' last='Pickard']</strong> OL, Philip Simmons (pictured) - Tackle has every tool and then some you'd want a sophomore to have</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->