Class Of 2026: Flying Under The Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 2026 class is so full of talent, it's easy for guys to get missed or overlooked. In this article I'll be taking about some guys that aren't getting the attention I think they should be! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1290896"],"_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-67715be3bf162"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If Jackson were a couple of inches taller, he would already be getting the attention he deserves. Jackson has the strength and agility to be a legitimate problem for the offense. You can count on running behind him, and typically his passing sets are solid. I think Jackson is flying under the radar due to size, but make no mistake about it, Bovia is the real deal in the trenches! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1298710"],"_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-67715be3bf1ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ben's school doesn't typically get recruited quite like some other schools in the area, but Ben is incredibly talented and is flying under the radar more than he should. This season his stats are pretty eye catching. 99 tackles, 4 forced fumbles, an interception and 4 PAT blocks should tell you the kind of player this is. He gets downhill and brings a ton of power behind him, and I really like his motor and pursuit angles, something that's really important at the LB position. I'll be watching to see how he improves over the offseason! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1158862"],"_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-67715be3bf1fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As far as I can see, he only shows 1 offer to his name which really surprises me. Gavin was one of the anchors of the Cass Tech defense on their championship run. He has solid size, though if he were a couple of inches taller he would be getting a lot more respect I believe. He is a run stuffing defensive lineman who can shed blocks with ease and when he gets his paws on someone, they're going to the ground, he's not someone you can run through. When the QB drops back to pass, I love the moves I see from Gavin. His 16 sacks on the season came from his ability to spin, push, pull and rip. His tape shows him working through multiple double teams to get into the backfield. Gavin is in for a big 2025 in my opinion, and is very underrated at this moment. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ty Thelen","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"170","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Pewamo Westphalia","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67715be3bf29a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Being at a small school always hinders recruiting a bit, but Ty is a legitimate dual threat QB. When I got to see him this season, he showed his ability to stand in the pocket, buy time when pressure came but keep his eyes downfield. Multiple times he had to make off schedule throws or had to pull it down and take off, and he did it better than most you see at this level. I was impressed with his decision making and poise in the pocket no matter the amount of pressure. Ty is going to be an uncovered gem for someone, but I'm telling you this kid can play! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["567890"],"_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-6772a1471fa54"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Javari is a kid I have been following for awhile now, and I still don't think he is getting the traction and attention he should be. He's an instinctual LB with the size and athleticism to make plays all over the field. His highlights show how reactive he is, how well he can get off blocks, and shows his active hands that can force fumbles. With only 2 offers to his name, I think he is going to take a huge jump heading into his senior season! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->