WA Showcase Quick Notes | 2026s to Watch
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Dallas Gaius Dallas Gaius 6'4" | 200 lbs | TE Millard South | 2026 State NE | 2026 | TE | Millard South | 6’4″ 195 lbs
– Teammates Chase Loftin Chase Loftin 6'6" | 215 lbs | TE Millard South | 2025 State NE and Isaac Jensen Isaac Jensen 6'6" | 210 lbs | TE Millard South | 2026 State NE are getting the attention early, but I would not be surprised at all to see Dallas start gaining major looks from colleges this year.
– Great size and length with room to continue filling out his frame.
– Elite hands. Dallas caught everything thrown his way and really showed off his huge catch radius and ability to elevate over defenders.
– Gaius really impressed with his route-running, especially in 1v1s, where he left several defenders in the dust with his ability to create separation at the top of the route.
Caden Ward Caden Ward 6'2" | 210 lbs | TE Lincoln Southeast | 2026 State NE | 2026 | TE | Lincoln Southeast | 6’3″ 205 lbs
– Here’s a player who could have a huge junior season!
– Caden’s physicality caught my attention, whether it was fighting off defenders trying to jam him or having to make contested catches.
– Strong hands allowed him to hold onto the ball through the catch process as he took on contact.
– Without pads we didn’t get to see how nasty Caden can get with his blocks, but he did flash great blocking technique for a tight end with good pop in his hands and can explode through his hands.
Owen James Owen James 6'3" | 240 lbs | OL Omaha Westside | 2026 State NE | 2026 | OL | Omaha Westside | 6’3″ 245 lbs
– Owen continued solidifying himself as one of the premier 2026 OL prospects with a great performance at the WA showcase.
– James does an excellent job using his leverage to his advantage, which, when combined with his powerful leg drive, could lead to a very unpleasant ride for whoever he has locked into his grasp.
– Explodes out of his stance and shoots his hands very well with good placement.
– Very mobile and explosive! Fires out of his stance and shows great lateral movement/short area burst.
Vincent Sall Vincent Sall 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Creighton Prep | 2026 State NE | 2026 | DB | Creighton Prep | 6’2″ 180 lbs
– The first good look at Sall in person, and I was left very impressed with his play at the showcase.
– He stood out in the DB drills, displaying fluid hips as he changed directions and was quick to break on the ball. He had several reps in 1v1s where he was stuck to the receiver’s hip pockets and gave up no separation.
– In 1v1s, I liked seeing Vincent’s aggressiveness with his hands and how well he could get his long arms up to disrupt the catch process.
– I’m looking forward to watching more of Vincent’s film as I believe he is set up to be a leader in the Prep secondary going into his junior year.
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