2026 and 2027 Class Stock Risers: Talent on the Rise

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["940213"],"_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-675a35776e3a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='940213' first='Lukas' last='Stead'] is a good edge defender for Allderdice. He does a great job of setting the edge and forcing everything inside or making the play. He has good technique, and he can use his hands well against offensive tackles. He has good pass-rush moves and he can put pressure on the offense by attacking them with various moves. He also had a motor that never quits on a play. Stead is a talented defensive lineman who plays at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my highlight - <a href="https://t.co/8AkxhmZK05">https://t.co/8AkxhmZK05</a><br><br>Junior Year Campaign <br>Defense:<br>53 Tackles <br>15 TFLs<br>8 Sacks <br>3 FF <br>1 TD <br>Offense: <br>20 Receptions <br>208 Yards <br>1 TD <br><br>⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/DiceDragonsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DiceDragonsFB</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMWatkins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMWatkins</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a>⁩ ⁦</p>&mdash; Lukas_Stead (@Lukas_Stead) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lukas_Stead/status/1866500994705596918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["647402"],"_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-675a35776e41d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='647402' first='Adam' last='Budzilek'] is one of the better two-way linemen you see in the 2026 class. He is equally as good as an offensive lineman and as a defensive lineman. At the offensive line position, he plays as a center. He does a great job of snapping the ball and blocking defensive players. He has excellent ability as an offensive lineman. At the defensive line position, he is a good player who is hard to move off his spot. I also like the way he moves around and makes plays as a defensive line. He has a good combination of athleticism and strength. Budzilek is an excellent lineman in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights<br>Mars High School<br>6'2 270<br>C/DT<br>3x All-Conference<br>1x Team Captain<a href="https://twitter.com/MarsHSFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarsHSFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKasper?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKasper</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bunk071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bunk071</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/benlynch92?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@benlynch92</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ToddJochem?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ToddJochem</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/7Twice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@7Twice</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a><a href="https://t.co/QYJapjzuEg">https://t.co/QYJapjzuEg</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='647402' first='Adam' last='Budzilek'] (@AdamBudzilek) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamBudzilek/status/1862534775329718617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1257990"],"_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-675a35776e46f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not many places develop quarterbacks like Manheim Township. [player_tooltip player_id='1257990' first='Jack' last='Kenneff'] did not get to start this year as he was stuck behind a Township starting quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='316621' first='Carson' last='Weisser']. Looking at his film from spot duty you can see the talent with Kenneff. He has all the tools to be successful next season as the starter. He has excellent mechanics and footwork in the pocket. He has a good understanding of where he wants to throw the ball. He throws a good ball and knows when to put touch on the ball. Kenneff will start next year, and he has a chance to have a great season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["941136"],"_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-675a35776e4b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='941136' first='Michael' last='Miller'] helped Muhlenberg have one of their most successful seasons in years when they won 4 games. Miller is a great athlete who can do it all on the football field. On offense, they played him as a running back and as a wide receiver. In one game he caught a touchdown pass on a deep route and rushed a touchdown in from 5 yards out. Miller is a dynamic athlete who can score anytime he touches the ball. On defense, he is a versatile defender who can move all over the field. He was used as a linebacker and as a safety last year. Miller is a good athlete in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights! Looking forward to improving my skills for my senior season! <a href="https://t.co/9WMsB5NSEp">https://t.co/9WMsB5NSEp</a> <a href="https://t.co/dFXETL2ELL">pic.twitter.com/dFXETL2ELL</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='941136' first='Michael' last='Miller'] (@mikey_miller1) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikey_miller1/status/1854929145383288983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182880"],"_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-675a35776e504"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1182880' first='Joey' last='Lutz'] is a good linebacker for North Hills. What I love about his film is his ability to play off the ball and on the edge as a defender. As an off-the-ball linebacker, he does a good job of blitzing from different angles. He has a great feel and understands how to put pressure on the offense. He also does a good job of reading and reacting to the play and then attacking downhill. He also showed a good ability to drop back in pass coverage. As an edge defender he does a great job of setting the edge, but also attacking upfield. Lutz is a good player in the 2026 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior season highlight tape <br>103 total tackles <br>16 TFLs<br>6.5 sacks <br>3 FF<br>1PBU <br>3.8 GPA<br>(Team leading tackler) <a href="https://t.co/icAqUyR6XH">https://t.co/icAqUyR6XH</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/BZangaro21?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BZangaro21</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Mr_LTroke?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mr_LTroke</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BallHawkMedia1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BallHawkMedia1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PAELITE7v7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAELITE7v7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/toby_lux?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@toby_lux</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ironcityselect?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ironcityselect</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1182880' first='Joey' last='Lutz'] (@JoeyLutz10) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeyLutz10/status/1853418358328144221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1165829"],"_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-675a35776e54f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1165829' first='Salvatore' last='Colella'] has a ton of skill as a wide receiver and as a defensive back. As a wide receiver, he has limited playing time but showed a good ability to catch the ball in traffic between defenders. He does a great job of deep balls by outjumping defenders. On defense, he shows good technique and skill as a defensive back. Then, when the ball is thrown in his direction, he does an excellent job of knocking the ball down. Colella is a good prospect who has a ton of growth as a player going forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophomore Season Tapes/Stats<br>14 games<br><br>Offense: <br>6 catches 7 targets for 98 yards<br><br>Defense: <br>61 Tackles<br>7 Pbu<br>1 FF<br>2 Fumble recoveries <a href="https://t.co/JGMRfsWq3d">https://t.co/JGMRfsWq3d</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='953133' first='Sal' last='Colella'] (@SalColella11) <a href="https://twitter.com/SalColella11/status/1863955090526134589?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->