2026 Rankings Update: New Additions
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To increase a rankings class by more than 40 percent, we needed good reason. We found 24 of them. The new additions to our Class of 2026 rankings each have two-plus high school seasons to bolster their names and earn…
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Continue ReadingTo increase a rankings class by more than 40 percent, we needed good reason.
We found 24 of them.
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.
After evaluations from the offseason and first half of this season, we think they’ve all set the foundation for high, high hopes.
Zyrion Reed Zyrion Reed 5'6" | 150 lbs | DB North Myrtle Beach | 2026 State SC DB, North Myrtle Beach – Undersized but effective as all get-up
Trevor Kalisz Trevor Kalisz 5'11" | 215 lbs | QB Ashley Ridge | 2026 State SC QB, Ashley Ridge – Completing 70% of his passes in first varsity season
Michael Doe Michael Doe 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB North Augusta | 2026 State SC RB, North Augusta – Can get tough yards and break long runs alike
Lamontae Smith Lamontae Smith 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB North Myrtle Beach | 2026 State SC LB, North Myrtle Beach – Sophomore linebackers aren’t usually this big
Caleb Geronomi Caleb Geronomi 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB White Knoll | 2026 State SC DB, White Knoll – Corner showing signs of bright future; no slouch now
Jaiden Taylor Jaiden Taylor 5'4" | 160 lbs | WR Riverside | 2026 State SC WR, Riverside – Can’t hide seven touchdowns in seven games
Jay Stoker Jay Stoker 6'1" | 205 lbs | QB Easley | 2026 State SC QB, Easley – Threw 11 touchdowns and no picks in first five varsity starts
Chris Stewart Chris Stewart 6'5" | 200 lbs | DL Andrews | 2026 State SC DL, Andrews – Sheer height is a disruptive force off the edge
Dre’von Dopson Dre’von Dopson 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH Brookland-Cayce | 2026 State SC ATH, Gray Collegiate – Could end up in about any skill spot, including quarterback
Eli Foster Eli Foster 5'11" | 165 lbs | RB Eastside | 2026 State SC RB, Eastside – All signs point to Foster being the tailback of the future at Eastside
Jarell Turner Jarell Turner 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Richland Northeast | 2026 State SC DB, Richland Northeast – Cornerback doesn’t shy away from contact
Donovan Murph Donovan Murph 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Irmo | 2026 State SC WR, Irmo – Undefeated Yellow Jackets’ leading receiver
Roper Wentzky Roper Wentzky 5'11" | 155 lbs | QB AC Flora | 2026 State SC QB, AC Flora – It factor is high; so are his passing yards and touchdowns
Jordan Jenkins Jordan Jenkins 6'4" | 170 lbs | WR Conway | 2026 State SC WR, Conway – Short passes or long, Jenkins can take it to the house
Dominick Felton Dominick Felton 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Dillon | 2026 State SC RB, Dillon – Already had a couple of laughable rushing performances
Tyler Waller Tyler Waller 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Gray Collegiate | 2026 State SC QB, Gray Collegiate – Certainly looking like he could lead his team to a ring
Raleigh Salters Raleigh Salters 5'10" | 190 lbs | LB Dutch Fork | 2026 State SC LB, Dutch Fork – Start here as a sophomore, you’re doing something right
Zyon Guiles Zyon Guiles 6'5" | 280 lbs | OL Carvers Bay | 2026 State SC OL, Carvers Bay – Division-I interest is already there, as is his 6-foot-5 frame
Sawyer Arnold Sawyer Arnold 6'3" | 185 lbs | DL Oceanside Collegiate | 2026 State SC DL, Oceanside Collegiate – If frame ever matches height, watch out
Romello Patterson Romello Patterson 6'1" | 190 lbs | LB West Florence | 2026 State SC LB, West Florence – First-year Knight giving West some serious flexibility
Keryien Brown Keryien Brown 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Dillon | 2026 State SC LB, Dillon – Wildcats’ next big linebacker already making high-impact plays
Tymaries Thompson-DuRant Tymaries Thompson-DuRant 5'10" | 155 lbs | LB Sumter | 2026 State SC LB, Sumter – Just cranking up what could be a big career
Cayden Workman Cayden Workman 5'8" | 175 lbs | LB Eastside | 2026 State SC LB, Eastside – Natural instincts are off the charts; tackles figures aren’t far behind
Steven Pickard Steven Pickard 6'5" | 300 lbs | OL Philip Simmons | 2026 State SC OL, Philip Simmons (pictured) – Tackle has every tool and then some you’d want a sophomore to have