Division 1 talent from the Class of 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article will highlight 5 highly ranked prospects from the Class of 2026 who I expect to be Division 1 prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1146438"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f91fac1aab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marek is the #4 ranked DL in New England in the class of 2026. Standing at 6'3 and 285 lbs, Marek has an impressive skill set. He ran 4.89 in the 40 yard dash, and 4.54 in the shuttle. Jin wreaks havoc up front. He comes off the ball with great explosion and shows high level total body strength by shedding blockers. He lives in the backfield and constantly disrupts the QB in the pass game. Jin is going to continue to be a problem for the opposing offense. He is 3 sport athlete who competes in track and wrestling. Marek has been offered by Boston College.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19432975/656a36ab8cd3ca0f800b8168' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f91fac1d49"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["881416"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f91fac1dc1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Linkin is ranked as the #18 overall recruit and the #5 ranked DL in New England class of 2026 for good reason. Linkin possesses a combination of strength, size and athleticism that is not often seen from an interior DL. He controls the line of scrimmage by standing up the OL and pushing them backwards. He can also rush the passer and work his way across the line of scrimmage with quickness. Linkin's overall ability to win vs double teams and rush the passer make him a high caliber Power 4 recruit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16846566/6557cc9e02b18212e4c3988d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f91fac1dff"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1223920"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f91fac1e6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wesley is ranked as the #36 overall recruit in the New England class of 2026. Wesley is a versatile 2 way starter at RB and a LB. He was productive on both sides of the ball. At RB, he is a downhill player who gets to his nose. Runs hard and breaks many tackles. At LB, he plays inside the box with aggression. Shows toughness and embraces contact. Looks to be a very reliable tackler. Wesley can also come off the edge and rush the passer with success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17882254/652c8c0202bb7306a40febff' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f91fac1ea5"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1006168"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f91fac1f11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">DJ is ranked as the #39 overall recruit and the #5 athlete in the New England class of 2026. DJ is a top prospect in football and also a first team all NEPSAC in basketball. He is a 6'1 WR that has a wide catch radius. Biggins is a vertical threat that can take the top off a defense. He shows strong hands and great athleticism to go up and win the contested catch. In space, he is dynamic and earns many yards after the catch. DJ is always 1 catch away from creating a big play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18874516/6557b59b9a9c1c0ad4883384' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f91fac1f4c"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1028462"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f91fac1fbb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marcus is ranked as the #41 overall recruit and the #5 RB in the New England class of 2026. Marcus was named All-ISL at RB on the ISL Champion Belmont Hill Football team. When Marcus sees daylight he is gone. He is an explosive RB who hits the hole with purpose. Shows great vision and patience through the line of scrimmage into the 2nd level. He is a tough tackle because of his quickness and agility. His combination of speed, agility and quickness make Griffin a RB prospect that will have a very productive career. I expect Marcus to be on the radar of many Division 1 schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16464352/656f5da3f327b6071023aa38' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f91fac1ff5"} /-->