2026 Breakout Offensive Playmakers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 class is full of offensive playmakers. Today I wanted to delve into some prospects that are on the verge of breaking out in their junior season. Without further ado, time to dive into the analysis. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212239"],"_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":"Vodicka was an integral part of Cherry Creek's run to the championship game. The 6'2 215-pound quarterback threw for 2331 yards, 25 TD, 3 INT, with a 69% completion rate. On the ground he rushed 73 times for 195 yards and 4 touchdowns. Vodicka has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, acceleration, and good footwork. He stays poised in the pocket under pressure throwing an accurate pass downfield or using his legs to gain the first down. He'll stand tall even when he has defenders breathing down his throat about to strike him. Vodicka has a cannon of an arm. He'll use that in tandem with his quick snappy flick of the wrist release to get the ball out with speed and power. Vodicka demonstrates good accuracy at all 3 levels, however he has very good deep accuracy. He's accurate on the run as well. Vodicka has very good ball placement. He will throw it right on the money to his receiver. Depending on the situation, he will lead his wide receiver out in stride. He'll also throw it right above the DB's head so his WR can go up and make the catch. He's shown to thread the needle and throw accurately between two defenders. Vodicka has all the intangibles and skills needed to continue succeeding as a quarterback.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='777636' first='Dante' last='Dupuch']","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"5'5u0022","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_1_player_details_weight":"160","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"Mullen","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_1_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Dupuch made a substantial impact for Mullen throughout the season. The 5'5 160 pound running back had one 100+ rushing game, and two 200 + rushing games. He carried the ball 161 times for 897 yards and 5 touchdowns. He averaged 5.6 yards per carry which is phenomenal. As a receiver, he had 11 receptions for 64 yards. Dante has good athletic ability due to very good change of direction, good speed, acceleration, and balance. Dupuch showed good mental processing by choosing the correct holes and rushing through them. However, if he happened to choose the wrong hole, he'd instantly change directions and go the other way seamlessly without losing speed. Stops and pivots on a dime.  Dupuch sheds tackles easily, and runs through defenses. In the receiving game, he's shown to have good hands and a natural catching ability. 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He plays WR/CB, but will also get some plays in at running back. The 6'2 170-pound sophomore accounted for 121 yards on 28 carries with 3 touchdowns. As a receiver, he had 21 receptions for 284 yards and 4 touchdowns. Lake was also used as a kick/punt returner and racked up 472 yards as their returner. Lake has good athletic ability due to good speed, acceleration, and change of direction. He has a good juke move to keep defenders on their toes. The big body receiver demonstrates good mental processing throughout his game. He will identify voids in the zones and exploit them. When his QB is in the scramble drill, Lake will run back towards them for an easy completion. He has a good release against press/press jam. He will use his physicality at the line of scrimmage to beat the press jam. He has very good catching skills, and plucks the ball out of the air. Lake showed good ball tracking skills and concentration multiple times. The ball bobbled out of his hands, he stayed concentrated and caught it again for a touchdown. Lake demonstrates very good body control. He'll adjust either above or below to make the catch, keeping both feet in bounds for the catch. Another aspect to his game is he can be used as a wildcat QB. Eagle Valley had some packages where he would throw. Lake is a great player who I am excited to see continue developing as a player.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["777417"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Capping off this list is [player_tooltip player_id='777417' first='Joey' last='Foot']. The sophomore from Longmont achieved over 1000 yards and led all Colorado sophomore in receiving yardage. The 6'2 174-pound wide receiver had four 100 + yard games, and one 200 + game. Over the course of the season, he had 69 catches for 1156 yards and 12 touchdowns. Foot is a #1 receiver. The ball is thrown up to him, and he usually comes down with the catch. He has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, acceleration, change of direction, and good jumping. Foot has good release vs off, press u0026amp; press/jam. He uses his athletic ability to out run the defender at the line of scrimmage getting open. He uses his AA to consistently create separation and get into the 2u003csupu003endu003c/supu003e level of the defense. Foot has very good catching and ball tracking skills. Multiple times throughout the season where he was targeted within 3 defenders. He would come down with the catch each time. Foot excels with the 50/50 contested balls, using his length and size to go up and come down with the ball. Very good body control to keep both feet in bounds for touchdowns. Foot uses his homerun speed to gain extra yards after the catch. He will use his physicality and put the shoulder down for extra yardage. Foot knocked it out of the park in during his sophomore year. I'm looking forward to seeing him build upon this stellar season.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66183f2c55f03"} /-->