2026 Rankings Update: Stock- Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='691330' first='Elijah' last='Lucas'], WR Cardinal Ritter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'3" 200</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Talented receiver/TE prospect getting D1 looks</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Great size as a receiver who has the frame to grow into a tight end. Good blocking skills to go along with his hands and ball skills. Big target with good speed and the strength and running ability to make yards after the catch. Had 32 catches for 482 yards in 2024. Holds offers from Louisville, Kent State and Miami University.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1128438' first='Karsten' last='Fiene'], WR Lee's Summit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'2" 195</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Versatile receiver and athlete that can contribute in many areas</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>One of the most impressive prospects I watched from the sidelines in 2024. Karsten is a big, powerful receiver with excellent speed and glue like hands. Does a good job finding space, getting separation and making the catch. Becomes a big time runner with the ball in his hands using his 4.4-plus speed to make big plays. Had 56 catches for 980 yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior. Has Power Four caliber talent. <br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1130157' first='Hudson' last='Lundberg'], OT Park Hill South</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'4" 250</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Rising OL talent that can play multiple spots along the line</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>One of the most athletic offensive line prospects in the 2026 class. Has great speed (5.1 laser verified at US Army combine) , explosive power, quick feet and uses his hands well. Good frame to add weight and keep his superior athleticism. Plays physical an finishes his blocks to the whistle. Good kick step and pass pro skills. Really battles and has good technique and skills as sophomore and junior. Getting some D1 looks from schools such as Dartmouth, North Dakota and North Dakota State but can play at Power Four school. Look for a big off season. <br><br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='849700' first='Jayden' last='McCaster'], RB De Smet </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'8" 183</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Big play running back who had a breakout season </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Top All-Purpose back who really displayed his talents his junior season. A quick twitch ball of muscle with excellent speed, good feet, vision and strength. Plays bigger than his size and makes yards after contact and can move the pile on short yardage as well as break long runs to score. Also a great receiving option who can get open and make big plays in space. Tran for over1,500 yards and had 16 touchdowns, while also having over 450 yards receiving and 6 more scores on 33 receptions.<br><br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='849729' first='Braylon' last='Agee'], WR Park Hill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'4" 190</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Big receiver with track speed had a big junior year</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Talented athlete with great size and speed who asserted himself his junior season to be one of the top receivers in Kansas City and the state earning All-State honors. Great frame and long arms. Makes himself a great target using his height and speed to get get open in short, mid routes or to get downfield and displays reliable hands. Just scratching the surface of his ability. Had 881 yards and 6 touchdowns on 66 grabs as a junior. <br><br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='849704' first='Gabe' last='Weaver'], TE MICDS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'6" 210</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Rising D1 tight end prospect </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Another big receiving target who realized the gifts and talent he has and had breakout junior season. Tall and lean receiver who provided his QB and excellent option to throw the ball to with a good set of hands. Great red zone threat. Has the speed to get downfield in a hurry and get behind a defense. He's a match up problem for most defensive backs and linebackers. Good athlete who can go up and get the ball. Knows how to use his size and body well to box out defenders. Had 40 receptions for 650 yards and 6 touchdowns.<br><br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1249875' first='Tyron' last='Williams'], WR/CB North Point</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'0" 170</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dangerous big play receiving threat</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>One of the most electric offensive prospect I watched from the sidelines in 2024 where he had 221 yards and 3 impressive touchdown catches on 14 receptions. Super athletic and shifty prospect with great speed and body control to elude defenders, cut back and has goof burst and stop/start acceleration to break long runs after the catch. Very good hands and running ability. Also a special teams threat on returns. Had 749 yards and 12 touchdowns on 49 receptions on the season. Also had 30 tackles and 2 picks at cornerback using the same athleticism and ball skills on defense. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->