2026 Rising Nevada Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nevada's 2026 class has talent all over the field. I am excited to keep digging through the class this winter. Below, I highlight five prospects who are set to blow up before the 2024 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1110888"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1110888' first='Tyron' last='Tinner'] is set to be a fast-rising two-way prospect out of Las Vegas. I was impressed with Tyron's speed and athleticism on both sides of the ball, and I am sure recruiters evaluating Nevada's finest will soon feel the same way. Good strength and acceleration allows Tyron to fight through contact when facing press coverage. Tyron's vision and quickness displayed as a kick returner highlights his next level playmaking ability. Expect Tyron's recruitment as a versatile slot receiver to pick up in 2024.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1032956"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1032956' first='Kyler' last='DePaepe'] lit up Nevada's defensive statistics this fall. Be on the lookout for his recruitment to heat up in the new year. Kyler shows flashes of next level closing speed and good tackling ability pursuing ball carriers in space. Good instincts get displayed when Kyler quickly navigates through traffic in the run box despite play action or misdirection in the backfield. Kyler's length and strength give him a chance to develop into a true inside linebacker prospect before his high school career is over.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1081844"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Justin Blakely is a 2026 OL prospect Nevada recruiters will be watching all offseason. Justin has been to a Northern Arizona camp in the past, but I am surprised he has not received more regional attention. Expect that to change before the 2024 season gets here. Coaches love Justin's quick feet and powerful punch that gets displayed knocking defenders out at the second level. Good leg drive and flexibility highlights Justin's ability to be a road grader in college. Flashes of explosiveness, good size, and an athletic change of direction gives Justin the potential to be a versatile pass blocker at the next level.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1110872"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1110872' first='Jerome' last='Kalama'] is one of the most underrated 2026 prospects in Nevada. I have been unable to locate him on social media, but I think college coaches will still be visiting Eldorado even without finding a Jerome profile on X. Jerome's next level arm strength shows easily hitting receivers in the chest on throws near the sidelines. Good anticipation shows targeting receivers on underneath throws before they come out of their breaks. Good size u0026amp; strength gets displayed shedding arm tackles in the backfield, while Jerome's poise shows consistently delivering throws in the face of pressure.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1110875"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1110875' first='Jhbari' last='Christmas'] is set to be a top defensive back in Nevada's 2026 class. His film impressed when he didn't even play half a season this fall, so don't be surprised if he becomes a top two-way prospect after playing a full season in 2024. Jhbari showed a rare combination of length, speed, and ball skills in the pick six you see immediately on his highlight tape. A smooth change of direction and good strength shows accelerating and ripping the ball away from receivers at the catch point. Coaches love Jhbari's combination of power, burst, and physicality displayed flattening receivers in the open field.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658852c8e8347"} /-->