PRZNE 2026 Rankings Update | DL Prospect Profiles (Top 7)
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Our Class of 2026 Rankings received a big update as we grew the list to 365 players. Our rankings alone jumped from “Top 75” to 145 of the top sophomore prospects across the state.
To kick off coverage of this class, I wanted to roll out some “Prospect Profiles” of each of the ranked prospects. In these prospect profiles, I will highlight important info about that prospect, including measurables, links for their Twitter/Hudl, notable speed and strength marks (40-yard times and max-out lifts), offers, and locate some strengths for each player. All 40-yard times, track times, vertical jumps, and lifting stats come directly from the player’s Hudl or Twitter or have been recorded at a showcase I have attended.
The 2026 defensive line has some serious FREAKS with the potential to generate several D1 prospects in the upcoming seasons.
Check out the full 365-prospect rankings and watchlist HERE.
Tight End Profiles | OL (#11-16) Profiles | RB (#11-16) Profiles | LB (Top 10) Profiles | DB (Top 12) Profiles | RB (Top 10) Profiles
Logan Holtmeyer Logan Holtmeyer 6'0" | 250 lbs | DL Papillion-La Vista | 2026 State NE | Papillion-La Vista | DL: 1 | Overall: 13
– Height: 6’0″
– Weight: 250 lbs
– Notable PRs: 400-lb bench press, 585-lb squat, 475-lb deadlift, and 245-lb clean
– Stats: 42 tackles, 23 TFLs, 2 sacks, and a forced fumble.
– Twitter: @Logan_Holtmeyer
– Strengths: Strength, power-rushing, backfield destroyer, explosiveness, quick first step, great use of leverage, block-shedding, strong base, footwork, and pursuit.
Marquise McIntyre-Dailey Marquise McIntyre-Dailey 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL Omaha North | 2026 State NE | Omaha North | DL: 2 | Overall: 14
– Height: 6’3″
– Weight: 230 lbs
– Notable PRs: 10.83 100m Dash, 21.87 200m Dash, 390-lb squat, 245-lb bench press
– Stats: 16 tackles and 2 sacks.
– Twitter: @MarquiseDailey
– Strengths: Speed, strength, explosiveness, aggressive, physical, quick first step, violent hands, pass-rushing, hard-hitting, versatility (DE/EDGE), and athleticism.
Jerry Jackson Jr. Jerry Jackson Jr. 6'0" | DL Omaha Central | 2026 State NE | Omaha Central | DL: 3 | Overall: 16
– Height: 6’0″
– Stats: 34 tackles, 6 TFLs, and 2 sacks.
– Twitter: @JerryJacksonJr7
– Strengths: Power, interior run-stopper, two-gap plug, active hands, powerful leg drive, great use of leverage, short area burst, eats double-teams.
Cooper Perrien Cooper Perrien 5'11" | 220 lbs | DL Elkhorn South | 2026 State NE | Elkhorn South | DL: 4 | Overall: 26
– Height: 6’0″
– Weight: 220 lbs
– Notable PRs: 260-lb bench press, 440-lb squat, 545-lb deadlift
– Stats: 55 tackles, 3 TFLs, 3 sacks, and a fumble recovery.
– Twitter: @Cooper_Perrien
– Strengths: Great use of leverage, impactful first contact, strength, strong base, powerful leg drive, relentless motor, great pursuit, flows to ball very well.
Preston Wagner Preston Wagner 6'1" | 240 lbs | DL Fremont | 2026 State NE | Fremont | DL: 5 | Overall: 35
– Height: 6’1″
– Weight: 230 lbs
– Notable PRs: 300-lb bench, 315-lb front squat, 405-lb deadlift
– Stats: 38 tackles, 8 TFLs, a sack, a fumble recovery, and a blocked kick.
– Twitter: @PrestonWagner65
– Strengths: Block-shedding, active hands, quick get-off, contains edge, great motor, and run defense.
Carter Gokie Carter Gokie 6'4" | 230 lbs | DL Lincoln Pius X | 2026 State NE | Lincoln Pius X | DL: 6 | Overall: 41
– Height: 6’4″
– Weight: 230 lbs
– Stats: 31 tackles, 4 TFLs, a sack, and a fumble recovery.
– Twitter: @Carter_Gokie
– Strengths: Two-way upside (DL/TE/ATH), athleticism, size, length, discipline, block-shedding, and flows to the ball.
Cole Vorderstrasse Cole Vorderstrasse 6'2" | 235 lbs | DL Thayer Central | 2026 State NE | Theyer Central | DL: 7 | Overall 47
– Height: 6’2″
– Weight: 230 lbs
– Testing Numbers: 4.9 40-yard dash,
– Notable PRs: 12.5 100m dash, 57.72 400m dash, 255-lb bench press, 450-lb deadlift, 385-lb squat, 275-lb clean
– Stats: 73 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, 6.5 sacks, a forced fumble, 2 blocked points, and a 34 yard touchdown reception.
– Twitter: @ColeVorderstra1
– Strengths: Two-way upside (OL), size, athleticism, physicality, pursuit, block-shedding, length, creates separation, and offensive blocking.
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