2026’s ready to make the next jump

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the offseason continues and players begin to get ready for the 7v7 season, I'll be taking a deep look into each class and see which players can make a big jump next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='868611' first='Tyson' last='Glenn-Thomas'] - ATH - Lindbergh HS </strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tyson is a do-it all player on the field. He mostly plays defensive back and does so at an elite level. He reads quarterbacks well and has the size/athleticism to stay with receivers he is lining up against. On the offensive side of the ball he is dynamic. Glenn-Thomas makes defenders miss in the open field and knows how to create enough space when running routes to snag the pass. Coaches should have this smaller school prospect on their radars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='726169' first='Nate' last='Donavan'] - QB - Mount Si HS</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nate wasn't the starter coming into the season but worked his way there with his continuous impressive play. Nate has one of the biggest arms for an underclassman quarterback and ranks as a top 5 player in his position for the 2026 class, in my eyes. He has a great frame, standing 6'2" 190lbs just about. Donovan is able to escape the pocket and still deliver accurate throws. I believe Nate is going to show a lot of people why he's a top QB in the entire state next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Cole Coppinger - DB/WR - Nooksack Valley HS</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cole stepped up big for this Nooksack Valley team throughout the season. He emerged as a reliable target for his quarterback Joey Brown, rarely dropping balls and making play after play when the ball was in his hands. He has great length for the cornerback position, being able to get his arms to disrupt passes smoothly. Coppinger only improved as the season went on and he got stronger and more confident. He'll be a big contributor for the Pioneers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Estes Oliphant - RB/LB - Bellevue Christian HS</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Estes is going to be a running back that makes NOISE next year. He's got a strong 5'11" frame that can run over opposing players or juke opposing players using his athleticism. He has a 6'1" wingspan, helping him on the defensive side of the ball. He tackles well, knowing how to wrap up properly and bring down the ball carrier. He was a big time contributor on the JV team last year with multiple 100+ yard games, Oliphant will make big time plays next season on varsity. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->