2026 Rankings Update: Scout’s Notes for Players 10-6

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Enjoy our newest rankings release by using promo code “mankarious30” for 30% off your first subscription to Prep Redzone New Jersey</em></strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#10: [player_tooltip player_id='284058' first='Cartier' last='Canady'], ATH, DePaul Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays nickel back and advertises himself as one; flips hips very well; gets low when tackling; when blitzing off the edge he bends the corner tight; plays run at the line fairly well; very good tackler; makes good breaks on the ball; has recovery speed when he gets rubbed; retreats at times with oncoming blockers who treat him as end man on LOS; can be physical with his matchup, gets hands on, and extends - also does so at moments when playing the run; does not see things as clearly when at safety; must take his diagnose read steps all the time; have not seen him turn up his speed just yet; if he is truly 190lbs like he is listed, makes him a very good star defender</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#9: [player_tooltip player_id='402196' first='Brandon' last='Simmons Jr.'], DL, Glassboro</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Great get off; attacks upfield, agains ground in a hurry; quick swims over pullers and pass setters; does not get hands on all that often, but when he does he works them from down to up; can extend and snatch defenders away; has good acceleration upfield; fast in the open field; speed and quickness to wreck things from backside as a 4i; strings things to the outside well; very good pass rusher; need to see him control LOS, take on doubles more aggressively not spin out of them; explosive player</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#8: [player_tooltip player_id='402202' first='Cory' last='Davis'], DB, DePaul Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Corner that back pedals very quickly; plays in your face, bump and run; good job jamming while keeping his match principles in tact, able to makes a play on the ball; plays tight to the man, runs stride for stride with everyone; actually has a second gear on defense you can notice; uses second gear to comfortably play trail technique and making up ground; good off the edge in FG block; gets hands up and does so often; hips can turn well; maintains force, not many clips of him in run support; physical with receivers, actually disrupts timing; tackling has to be more physical;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#7: [player_tooltip player_id='212399' first='Rhett' last='Morris'], OL, Don Bosco Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Works hands, hips up into opponent's chest; pulls a bit slow, peels eyes inside; good club on screens, gets downfield and understands his assignment; will absorb and land on top of pullers who are lower than him; will bat opponent's hand down when pass protecting; physical, likes to take it to people; lungs a bit when pass protecting; kick slides a little late; has ability to totally demolish 1on1 blocks; not as much jolt, sudden displacement as you would like on doubles; run behind him playside, good things will happen; has decent bend, with room for improvement; keeps working, eventually winning all his blocks, because he keeps his feet working</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#6: Elias Martinez-Beasley, OL, St. Joseph Regional</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pulls and keeps feet through contact, finishes blocks; works hands, hips upward and into opponent when at this best; excited to make killer blocks, especially when kicking out; quick feet when defenders try to slant or take the inside; head placement is correct when pulling; works hands to punch, recoil when pass protecting, keeps feet working when locked; can slide effectively either way; duck walks; slides well; pad level is good; have not seen much in terms of displacement ahead or doubles; good at pulling and in pass protection; want to see more reaching</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->