2026 Prospects New to the Top 125

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>For a discounted subscription to view all of our content, use Code PRZWV30 at checkout for 30% off!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 rankings have grown by 25 since our Spring Update as 150 of the best 2026 prospects in West Virginia are now represented on our site. Here are the new prospects who made their debut in the 2026 summer rankings update inside of the Top 125.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>NEW TO THE TOP 125</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1139399"],"_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-668ed85ca0e06"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Nicholas County LB [player_tooltip player_id='1139399' first='Devin' last='Nash'] impressed at our combine event back in May and earned Top Performer Linebacker honors from the college coaches in attendance. Nash had a very productive sophomore season in 2023 for the Grizzlies and will return as one of the leading tacklers in the state. Nash tested well at our combine with sub 40 times a very quick sub 4.3 pro shuttle, and a 7.25 L-Drill which were some of the best numbers out of the linebacker group at the camp. That athleticism translated to his sophomore film where showed good lateral quickness and quality pursuit speed at middle linebacker. Nash has a high motor and can make plays in the open field as an aggressive tackler. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He'll debut in the 2026 rankings as the #100 player in the class and a Top 15 LB. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19654471/66270a83e62e9dc4413bc960' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668ed85ca0e26"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894721"],"_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-668ed85ca0e6e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An exciting small school player out of Meadow Bridge who also had a strong performance at the PRZ WV Combine was 2026 RB/LB [player_tooltip player_id='894721' first='Kaiden' last='Sims']. Sims is a big-bodied athlete who may one day flip to LB in our rankings but performed well at running back at our camp and on the field last season. It's tough to evaluate small school talent on film alone given the level of competition at times, but by Sims earning Top Performer honors among some talented running backs at the combine, he proved he can compete with the big boys and debuts just outside of the Top 100 as the #13 RB in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sims has the combination of size and athleticism to be considered a top prospect in this class even as a small-school player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18072526/65875bd5f31e3e053cfd5723' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668ee340be195"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1315910"],"_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-668ed85ca0ead"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A new name that got on our radar after the spring rankings update was 2026 Hurricane OL [player_tooltip player_id='1315910' first='Mason' last='Martin']. Martin saw some spot duty at center as a sophomore in 2023 for the varsity team and should have a full-time role for the next two seasons for the Redskins. He picked up his first offer from Rio Grande (OH) in June and is already catching the attention of colleges before his junior year has begun. Martin showed some good early signs in his sophomore film in a reserve role that leads you to believe he's going to develop into a quality starter this season. At 5'11 270, he's still growing which also keeps him lower in the rankings for now but could work himself into a D2 prospect by the time he's a senior. The early physicality and aggressive play were apparent on film while showing some nastiness for a young lineman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're excited to see Martin in a potential starting role this season and is a candidate to make a jump in the rankings after the season if he takes the next step in his game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MasonMartinOL/status/1804227628007641530","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/MasonMartinOL/status/1804227628007641530 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1138225"],"_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-668ed85ca0ee9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of quite a few new faces who will now be suiting up for the Fairmont Senior Polar Bears this season is 2026 OL [player_tooltip player_id='1138225' first='Triston' last='Ramsey']. He made the move across town from East Fairmont and looks to sure up the Fairmont Sr. offensive line this season. Size has been the one trait that has kept him outside of the rankings before, but now at 5'11 240, he's getting bigger and working himself into a better college prospect. Ramsey also has the potential to flip to DL in our rankings in the future and could be a better fit for him as a prospect given said size. He has quality athleticism and has played linebacker in the past which is aiding his play along the line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We'll be watching Ramsey closely this season with his new team to see how he's developed since his sophomore year and debuts as a Top 25 OL in the 2026 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16340885/65ba60b790f98d1620edcdc9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668ee340be21b"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894931"],"_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-668ed85ca0f23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We're betting on 2026 Nitro LB [player_tooltip player_id='894931' first='Bryce' last='Snyder'] to take a step forward in his development as a junior with his new team after coming over from Poca. Snyder has good size at 6'0 220 for middle linebacker which gives him a good base to continue building on over the next two years. He's still raw in some areas but has the ability and potential to keep improving and working himself into a more well-rounded prospect. You could see flashes of what he can develop into in his sophomore film if he makes some leaps over the off-season and during his junior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If Snyder can take those next steps in his development and show improvement in the areas we identified, he'll have the opportunity to climb higher in the rankings in the future as he further realizes his potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18100451/66858e3bc126b5f9dee6807f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668ee340be26b"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->