2026 Stock-Risers – Part One

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The talented prospects in the review had impressive performances throughout the past season. Several prospects received offers after the season ended which factored into moving them up in the recent updated player rankings. The two-part review covers the prospects who moved up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1153738' first='Micah' last='Bright'] - DB, 5'10" 150 (Previously unranked, No. 4 DB, No. 24 Overall), Cox Mill HS.</strong> Micah displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed to cover receivers. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished the past season with 47 total tackles and 1 sack. Micah has received a D1 offer, more offers are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career. He is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157260' first='Ki'anthony' last='Smith'] - DB, 5'10" 175 (Previously unranked, No. 7 DB, No. 7 DB, No. 61 Overall), West Charlotte HS. </strong> Ki'anthony displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed to cover receivers. He displayed good technique and arms while defending receivers against the pass. He has received a D1 offer, more are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career. Ki'anthony is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='321266' first='Noah' last='Clark'] - DL, 6'3" 300 (Previous Rank - No. 3 DL, No. 1 DL, No. 7 Overall), CE Jordan HS. </strong> Noah displayed quickness out of his stance and violent hands to control blockers while moving past them to make stops. He displayed very good technique and upper body strength to overpower blockers to make stops. He moved well in tight spaces to shut down inside running plays. Noah draws a double-team throughout the game and still disrupts offensive plays. He finished the past season with 57 total tackles, 9 tackles for losses, 1 sack, and 18 hurries. He plays on both sides of the ball for his team. Noah displayed good footwork and technique while opening lanes for the running backs while playing offensive tackle. He displayed quickness and upper body strength to control and overpower defenders while drive blocking them out of the play. Noah's recruitment exploded after the season ended, receiving several Power5 offers. He is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1156972' first='Ebenezer' last='Ewetade'] - DL, 6'4" 210 (Previously unranked, No. 5 DL, No. 33 Overall), South Garner HS. </strong> Ebenezer displayed quickness out of his stance and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them to make stops. His quickness gets him into the backfield to make stops, often unblocked. He finished the past season with 24 total tackles, 8 tackles for losses, 5 sacks, and 10 hurries. Ebenezer has received a Power5 and a D1 offer, more are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career. He is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1170182' first='Elijah' last='Littlejohn'] - LB, 6'3" 215 (Previously unranked, No. 2 LB, No. 16 Overall), West Charlotte HS. </strong>Elijah displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier to make stops. His quickness gets him into the backfield to make stops, often unblocked. Elijah displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished the past season with 86 total tackles, 33 tackles for losses, 12 sacks, and 18 hurries. He has received Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career. Elijah is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1159917' first='Robert' last='McCullough'] LB, 6'4" 200 (Previously unranked, No. 5 LB, No. 72 Overall), Southeast Raleigh HS. </strong> Robert displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier to make stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished the past season with 37 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 sack. Robert has received a D1 offer, more are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career. He is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->