2026 Rankings Update: WL Names to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breaking down the 2026 watchlist players to keep an eye on this fall season. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1339510"],"_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-66b19cbdd38fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Trumbull is one of the more productive players on Nevada's 2026 watchlist with 61 tackles, 6 sacks, and 11 TFLs as a sophomore for Faith Lutheran. He's a strong edge-setter and a physical pass-rusher from his OLB spot that was most effective attacking the backfield as an on-ball defender last season. He tends to get a little stiff and upright off the ball out of his two-point stance and would like to see him generate more explosiveness from a low, power-generating pad level as a junior. Look for Trumbull to match his production from last season while improving his overall skillset in the fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://share.qwikcut.com/6564e512f67a1bbe607d008b/End%20of%20Season%20Highlights-%20Johnny%20Trumbull">Sophomore Highlights</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["876943"],"_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-66b19cbdd3957"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kraintz showed his skillset and ability as a passer in his first season as starter for Elko. He's a decisive and accurate passer from the pocket that can make quick decisions and get the ball out on time in the RPO game. He shows promising touch and placement on his deep ball and light feet when moving the pocket. Would like to see him cut down on turnovers as a junior (14 TDS/10 INTs). Kraintz is one of the top QBs to watch in 3A's Northern division as a junior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17887810/66b1950e0c5215de34c0fb4f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b19cbdd3b16"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1110895"],"_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-66b19cbdd3b65"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Valencia showed flashes of dual-threat ability as a sophomore for Lowry last fall. He's on the smaller side at 5'10"/155 but possesses the mobility and athleticism to make throws outside the pocket and threaten the defense with his legs. He's a shifty, deceptive runner with the ball in his hands that can make defenders miss and find space through narrow running lanes. Look for continued growth and development from Valencia in Nevada's 3A division this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18183595/655622eda6768804f0c40608' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003ern","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b19cbdd3b89"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1222875"],"_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-66b19cbdd3bcc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Farrar's a developing WR that's shown playmaking potential this offseason. He's a lankier athlete at 6'/150 with smooth downfield speed and agility in/out of his cuts. He shows savvy awareness finding space as a route-runner and can set up DBs with deceptive breaks. Farrar's a watchlist player to keep an eye on as he looks to carve out a role on Foothill's offense this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MicahFarrar08/status/1804934283079061978","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/MicahFarrar08/status/1804934283079061978 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1110891"],"_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-66b19cbdd3c1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dysart's a versatile athlete that made plays from multiple spots for North Valley's JV team last season. He's a savvy natural athlete that possesses some raw ability as a passer, flashes some receiving skill as a WR, and is an effective runner with the ball in his hands. Keep an eye on Dysart as he makes the jump to varsity this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DysartJeremiah/status/1701462192380686379","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/DysartJeremiah/status/1701462192380686379 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->