Nevada Class of 2026 Sleeper Report
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Who are the top prospects in the class of 2026 that are flying under the radar? In this article we will review talented class of 2026 players in Nevada with D1 potential that are waiting for their names to land…
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Continue ReadingWho are the top prospects in the class of 2026 that are flying under the radar? In this article we will review talented class of 2026 players in Nevada with D1 potential that are waiting for their names to land on the map.
Parker is one of the best tackles in the class of 2026. Parker has a D1 frame and is very athletic. Parked started at the varsity level as just a sophomore and continues to improve. Parker has great athleticism, explosive kick step in pass protection, and great flexibility for a lineman. Look for Parker to have a junior campaign that will get him on the board for several college programs.
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Gavin Rhodes
Gavin Rhodes
Gavin Rhodes had a dominating season for the state championship Eagles squad. The sophomore was a ball hawk all season as well as an elite run stopper out of the safety position. Gavin has the frame, athleticism, and instinct to be a D1 DB or LB as he continues to grow. Look for Gavin to continue to fill out the stat sheet in his junior campaign.
Christian Rhodes
Christian Rhodes
Christian has elite routing running skills that allows him to be open on any given play. Christian makes the plays not on the stat sheet with full speed route running and high effort blocking even when he does not get the ball. Christian is a sure handed catcher that shows the ability to secure the ball in traffic on tape. Although Christian does not have the prototypical size of a D1 WR look for the sophomore playmaker to fall onto radars in the next couple seasons.
Parker Simmons
Parker Simmons
Parker is a big body WR that has also excelled at QB and LB at the JV level. Parker has made big plays in the 7 v 7 circuit for the AF-1 squad. Parker has great football IQ that allows him to make plays anywhere on the field. As Parker continues to fill out his frame and grow look for the lengthy sophomore to gain attention as a TE prospect.
Nakoa Benigno
Nakoa Benigno
Nakoa is an elite up and coming Db for the class of 2026. The Liberty High School DB season was lost last year due to injury, but Nakoa is looking to come back bigger and stronger than he was. Nakoa has shown the ability to close on the ball and play physical at the line of scrimmage. Look for the sophomore DB to have a huge comeback junior campaign.
Carson Block
Carson Block
Carson Block is a huge sleeper in the class of 2026. After moving from Texas last year not a lot of people in the valley know his name. Carson has a next level build at the RB position combined with explosive speed and strength. Look for Carson to have an explosive tape when his junior campaign is done.
Jeremiah “Wack” Turner is an elite 2026 prospect at the safety position. Las season Turner showed great coverage skills as well great downhill tackling. Turner also showed big play ability as a kick returner and the ability to play WR at a high level during 7 on 7 for the AF-1 club this off-season. Look for Turner to have a breakout year at Legacy high School in his Junior Campaign.