Underclassmen Names to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Highlighting some of Nevada's 2026 and 2027 prospects to know ahead of the 2024 season. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1144000"],"_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":"Ruiz offers promising playmaking in the secondary heading into his sophomore season. He's a high-IQ defender in zone coverage that consistently puts himself in position to make plays on the ball and has shown range and anticipation covering as both a middle and half-field safety. He's a physical player that doesn't hesitate to work downhill to close space and has flashed some athleticism on offense. Ruiz is a sleeper among NV's 2027 prospects that should continue to make a name for himself over the next several seasons.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664da498ad6ed"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/IsaiahRuiz09/status/1776837727578935360","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/IsaiahRuiz09/status/1776837727578935360 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1139182"],"_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":"Maafala-Barbasa has breakout potential after a strong sophomore season at DE. He's a disruptive force off the edge with great upside in the combination of power and technique he offers. He attacks with leverage off the ball, is fast and violent with his hands, and possesses the lateral quickness to out-maneuver slower moving OL. He's disciplined as a cut-back defender and has shown promising development in his skillset as a pass rusher. Maafala-Barbasa just picked up his first offer from New Mexico Highlands and should continue to generate interest with a strong season in the fall.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664da646bae83"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/tanielumb58/status/1792949332137902129","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/tanielumb58/status/1792949332137902129 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["940697"],"_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":"Dacosin-Arcala picked up his first D-I offer from Washington St. this month ahead of what could be a breakout sophomore season in the fall. He's a skilled DB that's shown flashes of instincts and athleticism that should suit him well as a safety as he continues to develop. Look for Dacosin-Arcala to continue putting his name on the D-I radar with a strong season in the fall.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664da646baee4"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/rysen_james_D_A/status/1785886254787449188","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/rysen_james_D_A/status/1785886254787449188 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["560877"],"_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":"Mitchell picked up his first D-I offer from Portland St. at the beginning of the month after showing promising flashes as a freshman. He's a slender athlete at 5'11u0022/160 that's shown strong hands and ball-tracking making difficult catches. He'll be competing for targets among one of the most talented pass-catching groups in the state, but he should provide some valuable playmaking for Arbor View's offense given the athletic skillset he possesses. Keep an eye on Mitchell as he continues to grow and develop.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664da646baf37"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MekhiMitchell_2/status/1788391408145219605","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MekhiMitchell_2/status/1788391408145219605 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->