2026 Rankings: Athletes Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone has released the latest edition of the 2026 Rankings!&nbsp; After breaking down tape for months we have unveiled the new Class of 2026 Top 175!&nbsp; Here are the <strong>Top Athlete Stock Risers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1399985' first='Kirby' last='Christensen'] (Wheaton Warrenville South)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR<br>Current Ranking: #79</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Wheaton Warrenville South 2026 is a true two-way threat.&nbsp; As a tight end on the offensive side of the ball he makes contested catches in jump ball situations.&nbsp; Also shows he can be a deep threat on occasion with his ability to get downfield.&nbsp; Smooth coming off the line out of his stance.&nbsp; Defensively he is an outside linebacker that is good in pass coverage getting several picks.&nbsp; Fluid athlete that moves well in space.&nbsp; Gets off blocks and pursues the ball.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='802039' first='Ayden' last='Ginn'] (St. Laurence)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: WL<br>Current Ranking: #99</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ginn is an athlete that can line up at both WR and RB.&nbsp; Love the speed in the open field with the way he breaks away from defenses.&nbsp; Uses good angles on runs with the ball in his hands and is a major threat on reverse plays.&nbsp; Bounces off tacklers and keeps moving ahead.&nbsp; Gadget guy at the next level that has suddenness to his routes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801715' first='Joseph' last='Gray'] (Whitney Young)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: WL<br>Current Ranking: #100</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gray is a two-way player as a wide receiver and linebacker.&nbsp; He probably projects best on the defensive side where he makes impact plays diagnosing early, stuffing in the box, and slicing through blocks to make tackles.&nbsp; Burst downhill.&nbsp; As a wide out he tracks the ball well deep and can also contribute in kick coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401598' first='Camren' last='Reed'] (Mascoutah)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: WL<br>Current Ranking: #134</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reed is a player that plays in all three phases of the game.&nbsp; On the offensive side he is a wide out that high points balls in the endzone.&nbsp; I liked him best as a DB where he made plays on the ball in the air for interceptions and impactful plays.&nbsp; Fluid down the field.&nbsp; Also brings major potential in the return game as a punt returner and kick returner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1201162' first='Luke' last='Doyle'] (Benet)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR<br>Current Ranking: #135</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Doyle is a jack of all trades guy.&nbsp; Good kick return threat that can go to the house.&nbsp; As a receiver he is a possession guy that gets yards after catch with good speed.&nbsp; Gadget potential on that side as well.&nbsp; On defense he is a free safety that cuts on the ball for pick sixes and is a physical run support DB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->