2026 NY Rankings: Watchlist Skills

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are a couple of different ways to end up on the watchlist, and the main one which a lot of these prospects fall under is they did not have varsity sophomore film. One of the things to watch out for in skill positions is what type of opportunity they may be coming into with older players on their teams transferring away or graduating. A lot of these prospects flash in limited varsity time, or I have seen live or gotten some positive feedback from their coaches, but they are definitely names to know heading into the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Offensive Skills</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1345241"],"_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-66a6a565987b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Falu is a player who I saw at CTC 7v7, and he should be the next big offensive weapon to come through James Monroe - Hampton remains the top WR in the state in this class, but with [player_tooltip player_id='527833' first='Amari' last='Colon'] graduating, Falu has the skillset to slot right into the Monroe offense. Falu is a different type of player from Colon and Hampton - he is super twitchy and quick and does an excellent job separating 1v1. No varsity film lands him on the watchlist but he is one of the top WR talents in Section V. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["825605"],"_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-66b2901b71db3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sinclair had a few receptions on varsity last season, the emergence of Boakai Veikai, and having a freshman QB limited opportunities. Sinclair has a really solid camp/7v7 on Twitter(X) and was a solid performer for Monsignor Farrell's JV team before he joined Moore Catholic. With Moore Catholic losing their top 2 WRs, don't be surprised if Sinclair has a strong year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1339555"],"_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-66a6a5659880d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wiley excelled as a returner for Iona Prep but will likely have a larger role on the offense this season. Wiley is quick and does a lot of good things on tape in open space. He could end up as the #2 or #3 option in a strong offense with a strong #1 senior WR and a strong backfield duo. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["505859"],"_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-66b2901b71e47"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">You have to go back to the 2022 season, when Simon had 200+ receiving yards and looked like a breakout candidate for LuHi. There is impressive film from 2022, and if Simon can replicate some of that work as a KR/PR and WR, he is a name to be aware of this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1246845"],"_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-66b2901b71e87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He was one of the top Sophomore quarterbacks in Section VI last season and received an honorable Mention on the Buffalo News All-WNY Team. <br><br>There is no film on HUDL - Capozzi easily has the stats/measurables/performance we know about to be among the top QBs in the 2026 class. Expect a big season from Capozzi, and I am excited to get some film to evaluate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defensive Skills</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["606268"],"_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-66b2901b71ec7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams, who at one point I saw at a PrepRedzone camp and had one of the better camps of New Yorkers in a combined NY/NJ camp, will make his varsity debut this fall. He is a smaller prospect but has some of the strongest man coverage skills in Section VI. Williams will have a chance to put some strong varsity film on HUDL for us this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["820167"],"_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-66b2901b71f18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Giddens, who has no film on HUDL, was a top varsity performer last season, making 2nd team all-league for Gates-Chili. Without film, it's hard to make a complete eval, but getting post-season honors as a sophomore is tough to do. Excited to see what Giddens can do as a Junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1354320"],"_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-66b2901b71f58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Worthy was with a stacked Bennett defensive backfield, and although there were only 2 games of film, the opportunities, in general, were limited. With some graduations and some transfers Worthy will have a bigger role. Solid tape in those 2 games he has on HUDL but not enough to complete and eval. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["805568"],"_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-66b2901b71f95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooks was a player I was high on heading into last season. The Canarsie DB was a decent bright spot in what was a down year for them. He has 1 game of film posted, and it shows some solid movement skills. He was fairly effective at DB, with a couple of INTs for Canarsie. A stronger team should help the overall squad this season, but I think Brooks can make a lot of noise with his Junior tape. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->