2026 Rankings Update: New Additions in the Top-50

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breaking down the new names cracking the top-50 in Prep Redzone's latest update to the 2026 rankings. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1557724"],"_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-676291e24bfa1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas showed the elite talent and traits as a lockdown CB that have seen him pick up multiple P-4 offers over the past year. The 6'1"/160 junior totaled 4 INTs and 10 PBUs in his first season with the 5A D-II state champs this fall. Smooth, lanky athlete on the perimeter that uses his anticipation and lengthy reach to create pesky breakups and turnovers. Closes on routes in a hurry with fast reactions and short-area quickness. Shows his ball skills and top-end speed as a dynamic WR and special teams returner. Thomas is the top cover-corner in Nevada's 2026 class with offers from Colorado, BYU, Cal, Vanderbilt, Nevada, Texas Tech, and Tulsa. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/8994371/670839a5a16eafba46452fc2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6764123c3926f"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1545521"],"_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-676291e24c002"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rivera broke out as one of the state's most explosive playmakers earning offensive MVP honors in Nevada's 4A class as a junior. He's an elite-level athlete with all the speed, twitch, and explosiveness to develop into a dynamic perimeter threat at the next level. Skilled route-runner that can release against press and soft coverage with deceptiveness and lightning-quick feet. Tracks and attacks the ball downfield with strong hands and is a constant home-run threat after the catch. Also showed some flashes of physicality and turnover production at FS this season. Rivera just picked up his first offer from Cal in October with more P-4 offers certain to come in this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17775355/66cd2905a236b0fbc0257393' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6764123c392df"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1579681"],"_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-676291e24c052"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pollard established himself as one of the most dynamic offensive weapons in the state's 2026 class this season. The second-ranked ATH rushed for 700 yards and 8 TDs and totaled another 568 yards and 4 TDs receiving. Explosive athlete with the ball in his hands that can turn a sliver of space into a home-run play. Can make defenders miss in every area of the field with slick elusiveness and elite top-end speed. Shows his skill on the ball and ability to create separation as a WR and was an impact defender from his CB spot. Pollard- who added his first offer from Hawaii in September- holds some P-4 upside heading into what should be a busy offseason recruiting cycle for this rising junior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights!!<br>1847 All Purpose yds<br>15 Total Tds <a href="https://t.co/7apbrDn9bP">https://t.co/7apbrDn9bP</a></p>&mdash; Andres' “ Dre” Pollard (@DrePollard1) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrePollard1/status/1858974971483353362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1578277"],"_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-6764123c3c68c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Milikini showed promising upside from his RG spot as a junior. Packs great strength and power behind his 6'4"/330 frame and moves his feet well for his considerable size. Overpowers interior DL as a down blocker, works an effective double-team, and shows mobility as a puller. There's room to grow in his technique at the POA and positional awareness at times but he shows all the natural tools and upside of a soon-to-be Division I prospect. Milikini should be on the radar coming into this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://share.qwikcut.com/674cb8d9ae3e8e6db945ea35/Liberty%20high%20school%20">Junior Highlights</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402172"],"_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-6764123c3c728"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pritchard was a new addition to Prep Redzone's 2026 with the strong junior season he put on tape for Liberty. Powerful athlete at 6'2"/300 that can move and punishes defenders. Gets off the ball with a quick first step, dominates at the POA with strong, violent hands, and drives his legs through the finish. Mostly deployed at OT this season but projects as a likely IOL at the next level with his frame and the power he could bring to the interior. Pritchard checks in as a top-10 OL prospect in the latest rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First and foremost I would like to thank the man above for providing me strength and knowledge and protection over this season. I would like to thank <a href="https://twitter.com/muraco_lhs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@muraco_lhs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/COACHBAKER52?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@COACHBAKER52</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Libertyotball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Libertyotball</a> for an amazing opportunity to play under their authority this season. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoPatriots?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoPatriots</a> <a href="https://t.co/YoQt6rHaRA">pic.twitter.com/YoQt6rHaRA</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='402172' first='David' last='Pritchard'] (@Acount707556) <a href="https://twitter.com/Acount707556/status/1863765666102386812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1576340"],"_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-6764123c3c7a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Liua put his name on the 2026 LB radar with his productive play for Liberty this season. The 5'11"/205 junior totaled 35 tackles, 3 sacks, and an INT. Rangy, athletic tackler that can get sideline-to-sideline and create disruptive plays behind the LOS as a rusher off the edge. Shows agility navigating around blockers, reads actively with his eyes, and closes on the ball with speed. Looks like he could potentially develop into a future 4-3 OLB at the next level given his size and athletic skillset. Liua's a rising prospect to keep an eye on throughout this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Szn Highlights!!<br>35 Total Tackles<br>19 Solo Tackles<br>3 Sacks<br>1 INT<br>1 FF<a href="https://t.co/h6j1LLbRez">https://t.co/h6j1LLbRez</a></p>&mdash; Taleni “Juju” Liua Jr (@taleniliua) <a href="https://twitter.com/taleniliua/status/1858696087269503080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1544593"],"_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-6764123c3c820"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilson put together a breakout junior season in his first season as starter for Reno. The 6'2"/195 QB threw for over 2,200 yards and 21 TDs with only 5 INTs this fall. He's a gifted passer with promising arm talent and accuracy. Smooth in his mechanics and operation from the pocket, can deliver with velocity or touch downfield, and shows his athleticism as a read-option threat. He can mix up his arm angles to fit throws into tight windows, gets the ball out with a quick release, and makes impressive throws on the move. Wilson has generated Moutain West interest from Nevada and Colorado St. and could be picking up his first offer this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⭐️Junior season final stats⭐️ <br>- 10 games (8 reg season, 2 playoff, 2 canceled), over 3,000 total yds, 31 total TDs: <br><br>Per game stats and rankings:<br>Total yds - 300.1 (1st in league by &gt;50 yds / game, 1st in the state) <br>Pass yds - 226.8 (1st in league, 3rd in state)<br>QB rush yds -… <a href="https://t.co/qjDGahQqSs">pic.twitter.com/qjDGahQqSs</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1544593' first='Braylon' last='Wilson'] (@BraylonWilson_1) <a href="https://twitter.com/BraylonWilson_1/status/1859819881455350028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1556291"],"_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-6764123c3c899"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Spuhler was a breakout defender for the 5A D-II state champs, leading the team in tackles (96 total) and TFLs (19.5) along with 7 sacks. He's a high-motor defender that's an active run defender between the OTs and can create negative plays as a downhill attacker. Strong block-shedder that can dislodge blockers with a powerful punch and disengages with violent hands. Quick to diagnose run-reads and looks to stick ball-carriers in the lane. Spuhler checks in as a top-5 LB in Prep Redzone's latest update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">State Game vs Faith Lutheran <br>11 total tackles, 5 solo, 2 TFL, 1 sack<a href="https://t.co/swxeHSKi0v">https://t.co/swxeHSKi0v</a><a href="https://twitter.com/eehowren?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@eehowren</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/c_manu75?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@c_manu75</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RGJpreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RGJpreps</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattleBornPreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BattleBornPreps</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ttherzog?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ttherzog</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/J_RayDoc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@J_RayDoc</a> <a href="https://t.co/4Pts7YH983">pic.twitter.com/4Pts7YH983</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1556291' first='Marley' last='Spuhler'] (@MarleySpuhler) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarleySpuhler/status/1862635773859963238?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->