2026 Rankings Update: Newcomers

<p><em>Taking a look at some of the new additions to Prep Redzone's latest update to the 2026 Nevada player rankings.</em></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">Elliott was a new addition to the overall top-25 in Prep Redzone's latest update to the 2026 Nevada rankings with the physical upside the 6'3"/210 ATH offers. He showed his versatility playing multiple positions on both sides of the ball as a sophomore for Silverado and looks like a potential WR/TE prospect at the next level. He shows great control of his lengthy frame adjusting to balls in flight and possesses the verticality to out-compete DBs at the highest point. Also played some QB and LB last season. Elliott's an intriguing prospect that offers a similar type of raw physical upside as recent NV prospects: Trace Estes (2024) and [player_tooltip player_id='1111025' first='JJ' last='Buchanan'] (2025), both developed into major D-I prospects. </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/Dillon_Elliott3/status/1775759905649299493 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Rhodes continues to show promising growth and development both physically and skillwise since breaking out as a sophomore with 34 catches for 450+ yards and 10 TDs for the 2A state champs. He's looked bigger, faster, stronger, and improved as a route-runner at recent offseason events. He's shown the foot quickness to change speeds to create separation and a combination of strong hands and body control allow him to extend and haul in passes outside his framework. Rhodes should be considered one of the top playmakers to watch in Nevada's 2A division next season.</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/Christiantr336/status/1797865052265222575 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Bell was a new addition to this latest round of rankings mostly due to the promising quickness and athleticism the 5'11"/145 WR has flashed throughout the offseason. He shows good balance and change-of-direction coming out of his breaks and finishes the catch with soft hands. He likely fits in as a slot WR at the varsity level given his size and skillset. Bell's a prospect worth keeping an eye on as he continues to grow and develop and look to carve out a role on Liberty's offense over the next two seasons. </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/CaydenB3ll/status/1804752905934864711 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Hummel was a breakout player on both sides of the ball as a sophomore with 40 catches for over 600 yards and 7 TDs on offense and 6 INTs in the secondary for Spanish Springs. He's an underrated athlete with great ball skills and instincts in coverage. He tracks the ball well, can adjust to make difficult catches, and is a natural hands-catcher. He's a ball-hawk as a middle-field safety that can capitalize on mistakes by reading with his eyes and consistently putting himself in position to make a play. Look for Hummel to repeat as one of the most productive two-way players in 5A D-II football. </p>   <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16672994/65344fad9a90eb0ad4ace53e">Highlights vs. Reno</a></p>

Taking a look at some of the new additions to Prep Redzone's latest update to the 2026 Nevada player rankings.