2026 Rankings Risers: Orange County (Part 1)

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283686"],"_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":"Ili earned All-County honors from the OC Register this past season and has become a national recruit.rnrnMiami, Florida and Texas Au0026amp;M all visited Orange Lutheran's campus in January to talk about Ili.rnrnIli has the frame to add some muscle and is one of the best linebackers in the class.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d1bb00c846b"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BlairAngulo/status/1758188005926605273?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BlairAngulo/status/1758188005926605273?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401277"],"_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":"Brown had 35 tackles with two interceptions and six pass break ups as a sophomore last season.rnrnHis speed is high-level and he has good timing when breaking up 50/50 balls.rnrnBrown played some corner last season but may project better as a safety at the college level if he adds some weight. His speed comes in handy because even if he gets beat early in the route, he closes quickly to make up for it.rnrnHe is a national recruit already with Penn State, Florida and BYU offering early.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d1bb00c84dd"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/4treybrown/status/1747463493065023778?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/4treybrown/status/1747463493065023778?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780311"],"_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":"Jennings puts up numbers that jump off the page and that helped him earn All-County honors last season.rnrnHe is best a pass rusher when he extends his arms and gets leverage on the offensive lineman. He is a good hand fighter and is quick with his feet.rnrnNorthern Arizona has offered him.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d1bb00c8531"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/auma_jennings/status/1747736783297925244?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/auma_jennings/status/1747736783297925244?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["918041"],"_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":"Haney needs to add some strength and size before becoming a national recruit, but he is advanced on film for a sophomore.rnrnHe's great at driving his feet through contact and I assume he puts in a ton of work on the sled. Haney shows athleticism as a puller and has a nice, wide base in pass protection.rnrnHe is putting in the work with the right people this offseason and I expect him to keep climbing up this list.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d1bb00c8582"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JoshH2026/status/1746237038733762952?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JoshH2026/status/1746237038733762952?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1000972"],"_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":"Reyes is a nickel corner and safety who has a versatile skillset.rnrnHe can fly up the field to stop the run and is a solid tackler. 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