Stock Risers for Virginia Class of 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are updating the Virginia 2026 class rankings by middle of June I would say, listed below are a few new names to watch out for:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212459"],"_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":"One of my favorite prospects for this class is North Cross all state defensive back [player_tooltip player_id='212459' first='Jase' last='Rhodes'] for a various of reasons. Since we last wrote on him the multi sport star has picked up offers from Tennessee and South Carolina, his stock is soaring! When he is not picking up power 5 offers, Rhodes is dominating the track and field circuit for the Raiders, collecting multiple state medals in the triple jump and both the 4x100 and 4x400 relays, the kid is a star. Now that he has finally obtained a few well deserved offers, I expect the floodgates to open and numerous schools to send them.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["853976"],"_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":"Its been a minute since we wrote on Virginia Academy Linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='853976' first='Tristan' last='Lux'] and since we last did, his star is gaining more recognition. Many FCS schools have lined up visits for him and Lux will be looking to capitalize on his breakout sophomore campaign were he notched 13.5 sacks! Playing both linebacker and defensive end for the Patriots, I wouldn't be surprised if he is moved toward middle linebacker this fall with the amount of new talent Coach Woods  has coming in. Regardless of where they line him up do not expect to see his sack number decrease this dude always finds a way to the quarterback.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/16224738/Tristan-Luxu0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='853976' first='Tristan' last='Lux'] HUDLu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1144571"],"_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":"Formerly of the Gar Field Red Wolves,  all conference safety [player_tooltip player_id='1144571' first='Tyson' last='Woods'] has reclassified to 2026 and enrolled at Saint Michaels the Archangel Catholic High school. Woods will play his last two years to one of the top football teams in the state. While I will miss covering him locally (I live in Prince William County FYI) the Warriors adding this playmaker will only help their loaded defensive backfield.  While he did not record an interception last year, he had 6 pass break ups and 73 tackles, playing alongside [player_tooltip player_id='1228325' first='Remington' last='Moss'], Woods will have plenty of opportunities to showcase his skills.rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["358211"],"_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":"Another standout who I will miss covering in the PWC is former Unity Reed workhorse running back [player_tooltip player_id='358211' first='Marcus' last='Ferguson'] Jr..  This young man did everything for the Lions these last couple of seasons and like Woods he has reclassified to 2026 and transferred to Saint Michaels The Archangel Catholic High School. Scouts have been sleeping on Ferguson for quite some time, he will show all the Warriors fans how good he is come fall. A versatile running back who catches the ball really well out of the backfield, he will be a nice addition for quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1230156' first='Nahshon' last='Wilson'] to target.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://x.com/marcusjr_07/status/1722750748365111582u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='358211' first='Marcus' last='Ferguson'] Jr. HUDLu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["853820"],"_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":"Battlefield's quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='853820' first='Calum' last='O'Shea'] really took the bull by the horns as a sophomore and took over for the Bobcats high powered offense. Since last covering O'Shea his name has made the rounds for interest amongst many FCS level schools or higher.  When took the Cedar Run District by storm last fall here is what I wrote:rnrnu003cemu003eThe gunslinger has been on a terror to start his 2023 season throwing for 6 touchdowns in Battlefield shutout over Woodbridge last week. You read that right, 6 touchdown passes as a sophomore, you can see why the Bobcats are finally on everyone's radar. At 6'1 O'Shea has a calming presence under center, he delivers a great deep ball and can stand in to take a hit in the pocket.u003c/emu003ernrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/18039270/Calum-OSheau0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='853820' first='Calum' last='O'Shea'] HUDLu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664f6aff4d6e8"} /-->