Eastern Newcomers In The Class of 2026 Rankings
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Several players from the eastern half of the state debuted in the Class of 2026 rankings which were updated this month. Here is a look at eight athletes who made their ranking debuts among the Top 100. All of them…
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Continue ReadingSeveral players from the eastern half of the state debuted in the Class of 2026 rankings which were updated this month.
Here is a look at eight athletes who made their ranking debuts among the Top 100. All of them have bright futures and by making the rankings they will be on the radar of all of Prep Redzone’s subscribers.
Trent Rymer Trent Rymer 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Piper | 2026 State KS , ATH, 5’10”, 160, Piper
The Piper Pirates have a young linebacker who debuts in the class of 2026 rankings at No. 53. In nine games played he racked up 86 total tackles. Ten of those tackles resulted in lost yardage. Rymer is a smart linebacker and has the speed to disrupt the backfield. He finished with three quarterback sacks during his sophomore season.
Kam Staton Kam Staton 6'0" | 160 lbs | QB Pleasanton | 2026 State KS , QB, 6’0”, 160, Pleasanton
Staton is going to have a ton of game experience by the time his high school career is over. He has played two seasons at quarterback already for the Pleasanton Blu-Jays. He enters the rankings at No. 54. He threw for 1,090 yards and 13 touchdowns as a freshman. Then he backed that up with a sophomore campaign throwing for 1,686 yards and 22 TDs. He has a bright future ahead of him and the versatility to be recruited at multiple positions.
Kaden Snyder Kaden Snyder 6'6" | 255 lbs | OL Salina Central | 2026 State KS , OL, 6’3”, 220, Free State
Snyder is a physical offensive lineman. He comes into the rankings at No. 64 overall. He has a nice first punch and multiple seasons ahead of him to hone his technique and improve his strength.
Nash Morrison Nash Morrison 6'3" | 145 lbs | WR Basehor-Linwood | 2026 State KS , WR, 6’3”, 145, Basehor-Linwood
The Bobcats had all kinds of injuries last season to their offensive personnel, which opened the doors for younger players to step up. Morrison debuts ranked No. 70 in the Prep Redzone Kansas Class of 2026 rankings. During his sophomore season, Morrison caught nine balls for 112 yards and one touchdown. He is a tall target who can high-point the ball and should be a red-zone threat.
Drew Erickson Drew Erickson 5'9" | 155 lbs | WR Wamego | 2026 State KS , WR, 5’9”, 155, Wamego
Wamego has been producing quality prospects and winning seasons. The Red Raiders have a young wide receiver who debuts in the rankings in the No. 71 slot. He is a solid route winner and can be utilized in the slot or on the outside.
Roman Miller Roman Miller 6'2" | 185 lbs | TE Basehor-Linwood | 2026 State KS , TE, 6’2”, 185, Basehor-Linwood
Miller is a physical tight end who is effective as a run-blocker and who will strive to increase his presence in the Bobcat passing game. He is ranked No. 75 overall.
Stephen Carroll Stephen Carroll 6'2" | 260 lbs | OL St. Thomas Aquinas | 2026 State KS , OL, 5’11”, 220, St. Thomas Aquinas
Carroll is a low-to-the-ground lunch pail toting center who can also play guard. He debuts at No. 76 among his Class of 2026 peers. The Saints lineman is accurate with his snaps and can get to the second level of the defense. Quality centers are getting tougher to find and this young man is only going to get stronger and tougher as he gains more playing experience.
Julio Carillo Julio Carillo 5'9" | 165 lbs | P Schlagle | 2026 State KS , P, 5’9”, 165, Schlagle
It is not often you see a punter ranked this high in the ranking or at this early an age. Carillo enters the rankings at No. 77. He punts and kicks for Schlagle and received plenty of postseason accolades. He was 3-for-5 on field goal attempts and averaged 41.9 net yards per punt.