PRZNE 2026 Rankings Update | RB Prospect Profiles (Top 10)
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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.
A few weeks back, we reviewed the runningbacks ranked 11-16 and now it’s time to check out the Top 10 RBs of the 2026 class from our spring update.
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
Jaydon Sutko Jaydon Sutko 6'1" | 200 lbs | RB Elkhorn South | 2026 State NE | Elkhorn South | RB:1 | Overall: 15
– Height: 6’1″
– Weight: 200 lbs
– Notable PRs: 21.06 broad jump, 22.02 200m dash, 53.48 400m dash,
– Stats: 74 carries, 425 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns, 11 tackles, an interception, and a fumble recovery.
– Twitter: @JaydenSutko
– Strengths: Speed, power, balance, size, physical, absorbs contact, strong leg drive, good pad level, vision, explosive through gaps.
Jaron Canon Jr | Omaha North | RB: 2 | Overall: 17
– Height: 5’10”
– Weight: 170 lbs
– Stats: 175 carries, 1,261 rushing yards, and 16 rushing touchdowns.
– Twitter: @JaronCannonJr
– Strengths: Downhill running, physicality, toughness, absorbing contact, balance, strong lower body, acceleration, burst, patience, vision.
Nelsyn Wheeler Nelsyn Wheeler 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB Grand Island | 2026 State NE | Grand Island | RB: 3 | Overall: 25
– Height: 5’9″
– Weight: 190 lbs
– Testing Numbers: 4.47 40-yard dash, 4.31 shuttle drill, 39″ vertical
– Notable PRs: 10.6 100m dash, 310-lb bench press, 455-lb squat, 505-lb deadlift, 260-lb clean.
– Stats: 85 carries, 549 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns, 14 receptions, 101 receiving yards, a receiving touchdowns,
– Twitter: @Nelsyn026
– Strengths: Speed, quickness/agility, twitch, elusiveness, receiving back (asset as a slot receiver), return man, vision, acceleration, instinctive runner.
Markus Nelson Markus Nelson 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Nebraska City | 2026 State NE | Nebraska City | RB: 4 | Overall: 38
– Height: 5’9″
– Weight: 200 lbs
– Notable PRs: 225-lb bench press and 335-lb squat
– Stats: 1,475 rushing yards, 20 rushing touchdowns, 50 tackles, 6 TFLs, an interception, a forced fumble, and a kickoff return for a touchdown.
– Twitter: @MarkusNelson19
– Strengths: Physical, tough to bring down, burst, acceleration, cutback ability, strength, vision, huge upside at LB.
Derek Jones Derek Jones 5'7" | 185 lbs | RB Papillion-La Vista South | 2026 State NE | Papillion-La Vista South | RB: 5 | Overall: 45
– Height: 5’8″
– Weight: 185 lbs
– Testing Numbers: 4.8 40-yard dash, 4.4 shuttle, 31″ vertical jump
– Notable PRs: 275-lb bench press, 405-lb squat, 375-lb deadlift, and 240-lb clean
– Stats: 94 carries, 614 rushing yards, 9 rushing touchdowns,
– Twitter: @DerekJones_2
– Strengths: Very versatile (great receiver), agile, twitchy, can make defenders miss in open field, vision, patience, return man.
Angelo Walker Angelo Walker 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Creighton Prep | 2026 State NE | Creighton Prep | RB: 6 | Overall: 57
– Height: 6’0″
– Weight: 190 lbs
– Testing Numbers: 4.96 40-yard dash, 4.32 pro agility, 31″ vertical
– Stats: 56 carries, 283 rushing yards, 9 receptions 66 receiving yards, and 4 total touchdowns.
– Twitter: @Angelo_Walker22
– Strengths: Vision, finding open lanes, cutback ability, burst, powerful leg drive, receiving threat.
Nathan Axmann Nathan Axmann 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB Waverly | 2026 State NE | Waverly | RB: 7 | Overall: 62
– Height: 6’0″
– Weight: 175 lbs
– Testing Numbers: 4.67 40-yard dash
– Stats: 80 carries, 791 rushing yards, 6 rushing touchdowns, 33 receptions, 381 receiving yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns.
– Twitter: @NAxmann
– Strengths: Physicality, absorbs contact, tough to bring down on initial contact, can line up in slot, downhill running, can cut to the outside, acceleration.
Gabe Prucha Gabe Prucha 5'10" | 210 lbs | RB Millard South | 2026 State NE | Millard South | RB: 8 | Overall: 70
– Height: 5’10”
– Weight: 205 lbs
– Notable PRs: 300-lb bench press, 315-lb clean, and 515-lb squat
– Stats: 115 carries, 541 rushing yards, 4 rushing touchdowns, 16 receptions, 181 receiving yards, a receiving touchdown, and a 39-yard passing touchdown.
– Twitter: @Gabe_Prucha41
– Strengths: Sturdy frame, physical, sneaky twitch, receiving threat, good pad level.
Ethan Latta Ethan Latta RB Dundy County Stratton | 2026 State NE | Dundy County-Stratton | RB: 9 | Overall: 78
– Height: 5’11”
– Weight: 145 lbs
– Testing Numbers: 4.7 40-yard dash
– Notable PRs: 6’4″ high jump, 53.72 400m
– Stats: 235 carries, 2,002 rushing yards, 34 rushing touchdowns, 26 receptions, 525 receiving yards, 9 receiving touchdowns, 46 tackles, 4 TFL, 9 interceptions, and a forced fumble.
– Twitter: @EthanLatta9
– Strengths: Speed, quickness, vision, receiving ability, ball-hawking DB, all-around athlete.
Evan Johnson Evan Johnson 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Gothenburg | 2026 State NE | Gothenburg | RB: 10 | Overall: 84
– Height: 6’0″
– Weight: 180 lbs
– Testing Numbers: 32″ vertical jump
– Notable PRs: 54 400m dash, 200-lb bench press, 295-lb squat, and 200-lb clean
– Stats: 166 carries, 1,020 rushing yards, 16 receptions, 201 receiving yards, 12 total touchdowns, 95 tackles.
– Twitter: @EvanJohnson06
– Strengths: Balanced, good vision, quick cuts, downhill running, acceleration, burst through his gap, receiving threat, consistent pad level, absorbs contact, LB upside.
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