16 position, measurement adjustments during latest 2026 update
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Prep Redzone Louisiana released its latest 2026 rankings this week with a long list of notable changes. In addition to the shifts up and down the list — and familiar faces in new schools — several prospects have adjusted heights, weights…
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Continue ReadingPrep Redzone Louisiana released its latest 2026 rankings this week with a long list of notable changes.
In addition to the shifts up and down the list — and familiar faces in new schools — several prospects have adjusted heights, weights and positions.
Here are notes on 16 of the biggest changes.
Aiden Hall Aiden Hall 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Edna Karr | 2026 State LA — 6-2, 185 DB — Edna Karr
The Cougars’ long, rangy safety — one of the state’s two particularly high-ranked prospects at the position in this class — is now listed another 15 pounds stronger from last summer.
Brysten Martinez Brysten Martinez 6'6" | 290 lbs | OL East Ascension | 2026 State LA — 6-6, 290 OL — East Ascension
The top-10 overall offensive lineman is listed 10 pounds bigger and shifted from right tackle as a freshman to left tackle as a sophomore, where he showed good mobility at the premier offensive line spot.
Dylan Berymon Dylan Berymon 6'3" | 305 lbs | DL Ouachita Parish | 2026 State LA — 6-3, 305 DL — Ouachita Parish
The biggest stock-riser in the latest rankings update is one of the biggest adjustments to his measurements going from 6-foot-2 and 275 pounds last summer to 6-foot-3 and between 305 and 315 pounds.
RJ Fleming-Ricard RJ Fleming-Ricard 6'3" | 210 lbs | DL Catholic (Baton Rouge) | 2026 State LA — 6-3, 210 DL — Catholic (Baton Rouge)
The Bears’ edge-rusher continues to develop into a stronger, more physical playmaker in the trenches, up another 10 pounds — and now 25 pounds total in the past year.
Luke Delafield Luke Delafield 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB North DeSoto | 2026 State LA — 6-2, 190 QB — North DeSoto
Prep Redzone Louisiana’s top-ranked 2026 quarterback prospect throughout the past two years is now listed another two inches taller and 20 pounds heavier than last summer, getting into the range of more prototypical measurements.
Jamarcea Plater Jamarcea Plater 5'9" | 180 lbs | ATH Captain Shreve | 2026 State LA — 5-9, 180 ATH — Captain Shreve
The explosive, track-fast and versatile Gators athlete is now listed another inch taller and 10 pounds heavier from last summer.
Nathan Green Nathan Green 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH Evangel Christian | 2026 State LA — 6-0, 180 ATH — Evangel Christian
Another versatile Shreveport athlete that has been a highly ranked prospect from early on, Green is now listed another two inches taller and 10 pounds heavier than last summer.
Hayward Howard Jr. Hayward Howard Jr. 6'1" | 160 lbs | DB Edna Karr | 2026 State LA — 6-1, 160 DB — Edna Karr
The intriguing young cornerback we’ve ranked highly from early is now about two inches taller and 10 pounds heavier from previous rounds of rankings last spring and summer.
Chris Addison Chris Addison 6'2" | 210 lbs | ATH Franklin Parish | 2026 State LA — 6-2, 210 ATH/LB — Franklin Parish
The versatile, two-way Patriots standout has been listed as an “athlete” in previous rankings updates, but is starting to look more likely a linebacker at the next level than a pass-catcher.
Christian Speight Christian Speight 6'3" | 305 lbs | OL Evangel Christian | 2026 State LA — 6-3, 305 OL — Evangel Christian
The Eagles’ big two-way lineman as an underclassman is listed another inch taller and 20 pounds heavier from the preseason update and has worked most heavily as an interior offensive lineman.
Dylan Shelmire Dylan Shelmire 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Zachary | 2026 State LA — 6-2, 205 LB — Zachary
Shelmire is now listed another two inches taller and 15 pounds heavier than previous rounds of rankings updates when the young two-way athlete had lots of running back reps on his résumé and highlight reel.
Jaden Dillon Jaden Dillon 6'1" | 270 lbs | OL Archbishop Rummel | 2026 State LA — 6-1, 270 OL — Archbishop Rummel
The Raiders’ stout, strong trench monster shifted has shifted from his defensive tackle role where he initially cracked the Prep Redzone Louisiana rankings to getting work as an interior offensive lineman.
Sy’our Ferrell Sy’our Ferrell 6'2" | 170 lbs | WR Bonnabel | 2026 State LA — 6-2, 170 WR — Bonnabel
The tall target, in addition to his transfer from west bank John Ehret to east bank Bonnabel, is now listed another inch taller and five pounds heavier as he continues to develop physically.
Carlin Kinchen Jr. Carlin Kinchen Jr. 5'10" | 170 lbs | LB Archbishop Rummel | 2026 State LA — 5-10, 170 LB — Archbishop Rummel
The versatile safety/linebacker whose Raiders trust him lining up all over the box or split out covering receivers adjusted from the “DB” list in previous ranking updates to “LB” moving forward.
Henry Jackson Henry Jackson 6'2" | 310 lbs | DL Isidore Newman | 2026 State LA — 6-2, 310 DL — Isidore Newman
The Greenies’ big two-way lineman was previously listed “OL” and now shifts to “DL” in this round of rankings updates.
Ryan Variste Ryan Variste 6'1" | 230 lbs | LB Madison Prep | 2026 State LA — 6-1, 225 LB — Madison Prep
The Chargers’ linebacker is listed 35 pounds heavier from when he was first placed on the Prep Redzone Louisiana watch list last spring.