2026 Prospects New to the Top 125 (Pt. 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Spring 2026 Rankings have been updated with many new prospects making their debut. The 2026 rankings have been expanded to 125 total prospects since our winter update. Here are the prospects who debuted inside the Top 125 of the 2026 rankings during the spring update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>There are still plenty of spots left for our Combine coming to Morgantown, WV on May 4th! Code WVHSCombine24 will get you a discount if you'd like to attend! For more information please click this&nbsp;<a href="https://events.prepredzone.com/e/1108/register/combine-series-west-virginia">link</a></strong>.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894732"],"_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":"Parkersburg WR [player_tooltip player_id='894732' first='Tytan' last='Parsons'] is ready to have a breakout season for the varsity team in 2024 after waiting his turn on the Big Reds' younger squad for the past two years behind some talented varsity receivers. The younger brother of 2024 QB [player_tooltip player_id='370254' first='David' last='Parsons'] who will be on his way to D1 Morehead State, Tytan has the bloodlines to develop into a very good player in his own right. He's beginning to grow into the size his older brother has and is now listed at 6'3 180 with a long catch radius that he displayed as a sophomore. Parsons can develop into a big-time jump ball receiver with his length and athleticism which he flashed at times last season on the JV team. He showed athletic versatility on defense as well lining up at safety and proved he can run around in the open field on defense and make plays too further speaking to his athleticism. I wouldn't be surprised to see him grow into a possible TE or LB prospect by the time he's a senior if he continues his physical growth trajectory. Parsons will rank lower than he'll likely end up in the end until he produces at the varsity level, but we expect him to be a big stock riser in the rankings over the next two years.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1137687"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Wheeling Park WR [player_tooltip player_id='1137687' first='Brennan' last='Wack'] was the fourth-leading receiver for the Patriots last season as a sophomore on a team that liked to spread the ball around a lot in the passing game. He finished the season with 19 catches for 256 yards and 2 touchdowns in 2023, but the Patriots lose their top two receivers to graduation heading into 2024 and will need underclassmen to step up. Wack will be in a position to be one of their go-to guys as a junior next season and should take the next step as a junior. His 5'11 170 size gives him some versatility to play inside or outside which he showed as a sophomore. Wack showed early signs of being a quality route runner with a quick release. He has the quickness and speed to create consistent separation with after-the-catch playmaking ability as well. Wack rounds out our early 2026 WR Top 20 rankings and debuts inside the Top 125 for the class.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1139378"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Keyser LB [player_tooltip player_id='1139378' first='Grayson' last='Lambka'] earned WVSWA Class AA Honorable Mention All-State honors as a sophomore last season for the Golden Tornado and debuts inside the Top 15 for 2026 linebackers in the rankings. The 6'1 170 rising junior totaled 63 tackles, 6 TFLs, and 3 sacks in 2023 as an athletic OLB. Lambka is very quick off the edge showing he has the speed and quickness to be a havoc creator and disruptor on the outside. Once he increases his strength and mass, he'll realize his full potential as a prospect and get closer to the high ceiling he has. Lambka attacks the ball well, and he also plays fast and reacts quickly for a linebacker his age with good pursuit speed. His athleticism will aid him in more pass coverage opportunities where he could play man in the slot or drop into a zone. I thought his dedication to special teams was also impressive in all facets as a blocker, covering kicks, and rushing the punter, and he'll see carries on offense in their Wing-T scheme. Lambka could make a big jump in the rankings over the next two years and is an exciting young linebacker prospect to know.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["894626"],"_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":"Brooke will need to replace just about everyone in 2024 after fielding a very senior-laden team in 2023 and that gives 2026 ATH [player_tooltip player_id='894626' first='Ty' last='Sperringer'] a great opportunity to build on the success he had as a sophomore. He may end up replacing his older brother Braelyn at quarterback for the Bruins which the younger Sperringer did last season when he was out with an injury, but we project him as a WR or DB at the next level with his 5'10 155 size. He was still able to throw for 500 yards and 7 touchdowns when filling in for his brother and rushed for over 200 yards and a pair of scores on the ground. Sperringer had his breakout performance of the season against rival John Marshall where he completed 11/12 passes for 172 yards and five scores while also rushing for 166 yards and another touchdown. He's a very quick and speedy athlete who will give the Bruins an option-style quarterback if they elect to keep him there under a new head coach in 2024. Sperringer will rank as the #9 ATH in the 2026 class with a lot of athletic versatility and a Top 125 player in the class.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1139000"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1139000' first='Jamal' last='Dotson'] is another one of the promising young players in the Capital program who flashed for the Cougars in 2023 as a sophomore. Although he has a limited sample size of highlights available right now, Dotson showed some good things in the film he does have posted and is someone we project to be a talented prospect over the next two years. He has quality size for a young corner at 5'11 175 and flashed the athletic ability to pair with it. Dotson had film of press and off-man coverage who can be relied upon on an island as he showed quality speed on his back pedal and when flipping his hips. I was also impressed with his play recognition on a couple of plays when abandoning his man to help the safety make a play on the ball or to make a tackle. Dotson flashed good recovery speed who can close quickly on the ball as well as quality pursuit speed. We'll get a better gauge of his talent with more available film, but Dotson appears to have a bright future and debuts as a Top 15 DB in the 2026 class.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1137688"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"The Chapmanville Tigers have a fun 2026 WR prospect in [player_tooltip player_id='1137688' first='Austin' last='Adkins'] who flashed dynamic playmaking ability as a sophomore in 2023. He was the leading receiver for the Tigers last season catching 28 passes for 551 yards and 3 scores and even got some reps in the running game for 125 yards and 3 more scores. The 5'10 165 rising junior is a quick and shifty slot receiver who has very good after-the-catch ability and is a natural playmaker with the ball in his hands. Adkins does a nice job of extending plays and has an innate ability to make defenders miss in the open field and tight spaces. He can make plays at all three levels of the route tree and can be a guy who can turn a short or intermediate pass between the sticks into a big main or stretch the field vertically on slot fades or seam routes. The 2026 WR class appears to be a deep group at this early stage, and Adkins ranks inside the Top 25 at this juncture with room to rise with continued development and success.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6616af47a47c2"} /-->