New York 2026 Rankings Biggest Risers Pt. 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 updated Rankings can be found <a href="https://prepredzone.com/new-york/rankings/2026-rankings/">HERE</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was super hard for these guys to move up the rankings with so many new additions to our lists and so many players making their debut seasons on varsity. Regardless, this group of players all had strong sophomore season film and likely have a trait or two that sets them apart from everyone in the previous rankings, whether that be size, athleticism, or specific positional skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514885"],"_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-66a04cf792933"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coleman will be the lead back for CBA-Syracuse this upcoming season, and the RB prospect in a reserve role on varsity last season showed some quality reps on film. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coleman has solid measurables and is a calm patient runner who shows solid burst and change of direction skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["505860"],"_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-66a04cf792995"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Graham, who was a workhorse for Middletown last season, has a lot of varsity experience, and although the box score is extremely impressive, the film matches what you see on tape. Graham is fast and physical as a runner who is easily the best athlete amongst his own team and the competition Middletown faces. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["806674"],"_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-66a04cf7929d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='806674' first='Jor-el' last='Lee'] will always catch your eye due to his sheer size, but his sophomore tape showed a player who was able to take some steps forward and showcase the ability to utilize his length; not sure about his big body to block. Lee also moves well and there are certainly things you would expect improvement on as a junior like his footwork and punch there is a lot of potential and flashes of strong traits to work with. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["277164"],"_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-66a04cf792a1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pasqualone, who spent last season with Tottenville and will move to Monsignor Farrell this fall, was one of the fastest underclassmen in the PSAL last season. Pasqualone is a smaller Wr prospect but a twitchy and quick athlete with strong verified speeds. He can stretch the field or make plays after the catch and athleticism can translate to the return game as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["518168"],"_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-66a04cf792a5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Velazquez is a part of a stacked group of 2026 linebackers from Section V and the Geneva LB prospect is one of the highest-ranked players from Class B across the entire state is a physical downhill LB prospect who finishes tackles with consistency and showcases the ability to shed blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["807878"],"_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-66a04cf792a9e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Collins is a raw prospect but the Elmont offensive guard prospect is really big and really athletic. Collins can still improve his overall hand usage and placement as well as his footwork. However, when I saw him work live at Downstate Classic in pads it is evident he is a very strong athlete and I would go as far as saying is his one of the most athletic OL prospects in all of New York. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["806370"],"_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-66a04cf792adb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sampson can play both ways, but his quickness, foot speed, and the overall fluidity of his hips, transitions, and movements are why I think DB is the best spot for him at the next level. I have seen Sampson live, and he has really solid man coverage skills with the consistent ability to stick at a receiver's hip. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->