2026 Biggest Rankings Risers

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Deep dive into the 2026 prospects that made the biggest jump in the updated PRZ state rankings. </h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Greer was forced to miss much of his sophomore season due to injury but he'll be a three year starter once the 2024 season kicks off. He dominates the LOS with brute strength, athleticism, and technique. He's able to execute different blocks with good footwork and positional leverage through angles. Like his ability to adjust his blocks and recover based on defenders moves. A violent finisher at the contact point, he plays with leverage and possesses natural strength in both his hands and lower body to drive opponents to the ground. Sustains his block throughout the play with good lateral agility and active hands. Picked up his initial college offer from Northern Arizona in June but has the size and ability to stack up more D1's.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">Highly versatile skillset with the ability to impact the game in all three phases. At 5'10” 175 lbs. he's a smooth natural athlete that shows good short area acceleration and burst. At RB, he can hit the interior with hard nosed tough running or use his speed to turn the corner to the outside. Plus ball skills, he's a natural pass catcher that can adjust to quick hitting routes and snag the ball out of the air with his hands. Effective in the return game, he's got good vision and cut ability to find and attack running lanes. Skillset will also transition well to the defensive side at DB. One to watch as he develops and is able to showcase his ability.</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/seijihegg05/status/1737209719033561419 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Another triple threat that can be a difference maker on offense, defense, and special teams. He's explosive in the return game averaging 47 yards per kick return as a junior leading all 5A and 6A returners. He's a fast-reacting DB that anticipates where the play is going to get an early break to the ball. Plus change of direction and lateral quickness to accelerate out of his transition and close space. Can effectively play all spots in the secondary. At RB, he's a downhill runner that is elusive in the short area and has the long speed to gain chunk yardage. A pure football player that can play all over the field and is expected to have a breakout junior year.</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/RMcDonough2026/status/1729994990401769801 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Alexander has continued to grow and add weight to his frame now at 6'6” 295 lbs. with an 81” wingspan. He's got good footwork and technique both as a run blocker and in his pass set. Plays with a wide base and shows good contact balance at initial contact. Keeps his feet underneath his body and drives through contact. Strength and size allow him to overpower opponents in the run game. Uses his length to his advantage to gain positioning and stay in front of defenders. Flashes quick feet and plus mobility to recover or work to the second level. He's a three sport athlete (football/wrestling/basketball) with good potential and should see his recruitment pick up going into his junior season.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">Watkins has been flying under the radar as a recruit but checks a lot of boxes has a D1 prospect with his size and skillset. At 6'4” 240 lbs. he's a dual sport athlete (football/basketball) with good initial quickness and lateral agility that can play multiple spots on the DL. He explodes off the ball with a fast first step to gain quick penetration and disrupt the play at or behind the LOS. He's got good bend and short area speed to redirect and chase the ball. Strong at the POA he can fight through contact and overpower blockers with heavy hands. Would like to see him play with better pad level, tends to get high at times. He's raw but has tons of upside and growth potential in his frame to be a quality college recruit.</p>