Intriguing 2026s in Louisville to Watch For

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After breaking down some high-level senior prospects in the Bowling Green area, it's time to visit the city of Louisville to highlight some intriguing sophomore playmakers that have made their presence known this past season. Without any further ado, here's my list of some intriguing 2026s in Louisville to watch for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401700"],"_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":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnAt the top of my list of notable performers is [player_tooltip player_id='401700' first='David' last='Pellman'], an offensive lineman at DuPont Manual High School. What impresses me about Pellman is his ability to lock in at the line of scrimmage and consistently assist his teammates in containing defensive playmakers. 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What stands out most about Harbin is his explosive speed and physical edge, showcasing his ability to dodge and weave the defense in the backfield and take it all the way to the house. 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In addition to outstanding footwork and electric speed off the snap, what stands out about Vazzana is his ability to slip past the defense in the pocket, utilizing his durable edge to withstand heavy defensive pressure and blast into the backfield. 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