2026 Spring Stock Risers: Part 2

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Deep dive into some of the top 2026 prospects that have seen their recruiting stock on the rise this spring.</h2>    <p>Blassingame continues to show why he is one of the top 2026 prospects in the state regardless of position after pulling in nine new D1 offers bringing his total to 15. He's continued to add weight and fill out his long 6'3” frame now at 180 lbs. with a +6 inch wingspan. Possesses outstanding natural athleticism, body control, and ball judgement skills to make highlight reel receptions. He extends and has a catch radius that goes beyond his framework. Love his ability to go through contact or over the top of defenders to play the ball, does a good job gathering and timing out his jump to attack it at the high point. Hard drive phase out off the LOS, he closes gaps quickly to force the DB to transition as he slips by coverage. Has always had national recruit ability but his recruitment was mainly focused on the west coast. Recent offers from Wisconsin, Purdue, Texas A&M, and Minnesota show that big time programs in the east are now taking notice.</p>   <p>7 Offers: Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado State, Connecticut, Louisville, UNLV, Washington</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Ricoblass2026/status/1756524867510546922 </div></figure>     <p>Colter's recruiting got off to a fast start as a freshman at Chaparral pulling in four D1 offers including ASU and Oregon. Since then, he's coming off a strong season at Mountain Pointe that saw him rack up 68 total tackles with nine TFL in six games after sitting out the early part of the season due to transfer rules. He's a downhill and attacking defender that shows good range and sideline to sideline speed. Quick in the short area to redirect to the ball and flashes good burst to close. Like his anticipation and reactionary quickness to get an early break filling gaps and cutting off angles. Violent at the POA, he accelerates through contact and finishes ball carriers to the ground aggressively. At 6'2” 195 lbs. he's got good length and room to fill out his frame as he develops but also could transition well to safety at the major D1 level. Added offers from Central Michigan, Oregon State, and Duke this month bringing his total to seven.</p>   <p>4 Offers: Oregon, ASU, UNLV, Nevada, Central Michigan, Oregon State, Duke</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JaylynColter/status/1750934572483944765 </div></figure>     <p>High upside safety prospect that was flying under the recruiting radar prior to the spring when he pulled in his initial college offer from Iowa State. Long 6'2” 190 lb. frame that uses his speed well to cover the whole field with great range. Equally effective in both coverage and run support, shows he can play center field safety, deep half, or roll down into the box. Good eye discipline and key play diagnosis skills to trigger and break on the ball. Like his change of direction and acceleration out of his break to gain ground with the ball in the air. Plus ball skills, he plays through the hands with good timing to break up passes at the catch point. Strong one on one open field tackler that can break down in space and wrap up. Expect to his recruitment on the rise with more college attention as he gains exposure going into his junior year.</p>   <p>1 Offer: Iowa State</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MarquisKeoniR/status/1727323561801703536 </div></figure>     <p>Impressive two-way lineman prospect at Mountain Pointe with great versatility but projects as a major D1 offensive tackle. Athletic 6'6” 265 lb. frame with length (7'4” wingspan) and good weight distribution. Possesses natural movement skills with good bend and quick feet. He shows good initial quickness out of his stance to establish positional leverage and initiate contact. He's balanced at the POA and flashes good lateral agility to match movement and sustain his block. Active and strong hands with good placement to control and move defenders. Strong foundational skillset and size but still has upside and growth potential to add weight. Now holds five D1 offers after a great spring but his recruiting stock will continue to rise with more top end offers on the way.</p>   <p>5 Offers: Iowa State, Arizona State, NAU, Central Michigan, Minnesota</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AaronEliThomas/status/1733188628212515249 </div></figure>