August Edition: 2026 Under the Radar

Tom Tabler August 9, 2024 @ 04:33 PM

The class of 2026 is a deep class that is loaded with talented prospects. We have reached the time of the month where we highlight several prospects that may be flying under the radar. Each player has the potential to put up some big numbers this upcoming season. Here are several players to watch out for this season.   [player_tooltip player_id='338065' first='Creed' last='Vega']-Quarterback-Dardanelle-6'1” 190-Pounds   [player_tooltip player_id='338065' first='Creed' last='Vega'] opened plenty of eyes during the 2023 football season. He is a signal caller that does an impressive job of reading the opposing defense. Vega has the ability to pick apart opposing defenses with his arm or his legs. Last season, Vega threw for 1,294 yards and 15 touchdowns. Meanwhile, he tacked on over 1,200 yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground. Vega reads the coverages well and he knows when to pull the ball down and use his legs to pick up yards on the ground. I expect a big season from the Dardanelle signal caller.   [player_tooltip player_id='411501' first='Brooks' last='Williams']-Linebacker-Elkins-5'9” 170-Pounds   Elkins is a team that has plenty of talented prospects on both sides of the ball. The Elks return experience at the linebacker position this season. [player_tooltip player_id='411501' first='Brooks' last='Williams'] reads the play well and gets to the ball carrier quickly. Williams racked up 84 tackles last season and has the ability to surpass those numbers this upcoming season. He has the speed to get sideline to sideline and drop back into pass coverage. Williams is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season.   [player_tooltip player_id='988594' first='Owen' last='Foreman']-Wide Receiver-Gentry-6'2” 160-Pounds   [player_tooltip player_id='988594' first='Owen' last='Foreman'] is a wide receiver that knows how to get open. The Gentry wide receiver caught 21 passes for 281 yards last season. Foreman has a knack at hauling in the tough reception. He uses his route running to his advantage to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Foreman is a wide receiver that is capable of producing a big season for the Gentry Pioneers. He is a wide receiver to watch out for over the next couple of months. I expect a big season from the Gentry wide receiver.   [player_tooltip player_id='1236911' first='Pierre' last='Grimes']-Linebacker-Sylvan Hills-6'0” 190-Pounds   Sylvan Hills always has talented prospects on both sides of the ball. [player_tooltip player_id='1236911' first='Pierre' last='Grimes'] does a great job of swarming to the football. Grimes uses his quickness to get to and haul down the ball carrier. He plugs up the rushing lanes effectively and gets into the offensive backfield quickly. Grimes will surprise opposing quarterbacks with the ability to drop back into pass coverage. Grimes had 40 tackles a season ago and is looking to continue the momentum from last season.   [player_tooltip player_id='1152703' first='Braylon' last='Stigger']-Defensive Back-Pine Bluff-5'11” 160-Pounds   [player_tooltip player_id='1152703' first='Braylon' last='Stigger'] does a tremendous job of reading the opposing quarterback. He puts himself in position to make the tackle. Stigger has the speed to stick with wide receivers he covers. Stigger has the ability to move up and defend against the run. He is a defensive back that has the potential to have a big season for the Zebras. Stigger is a player to watch out for this upcoming season.

The class of 2026 is a deep class that is loaded with talented prospects. We have reached the time of the month where we highlight several prospects that may be flying under the radar. Each player has the potential to put up some big numbers this upcoming season. Here are several players to watch out for this season.