2026 Athletes to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1130114' first='Jacob' last='Eberhart'], Kirkwood<br>- Eberhart (6'3" 210) is a well known athlete to colleges across the country, and the 3rd ranked player in the 2026 class overall has become a national recruit with offers from coast to coast including Oregon, Florida State, LSU among others. His combination of size, speed, quick-twitch athleticism and versatile skill set allows him to play everything from receiver to cornerback to EDGE. A unique talent with 4.5 forty speed, power, strength and balls skills that college coaches will put in the best position to make the most of his abilities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='284043' first='Nick' last='McClellan'], CBC<br>- Another very versatile athlete who is capable or playing Safety, WR and even Quarterback, McClellan (6'0" 185) is best described as a natural football player. You could line him up anywhere on the field, including OL or DL and you'd see his is football player who would be productive on your team giving it 100% effort. While most schools are recruiting him as a safety, a few have mentioned WR, with the military academies mentioning that they like him as a QB. Nick was thrust into the QB position as a sophomore in the state championship game and in the off season made himself in to one of the most productive signal-callers in the St. Louis area. His speed, athleticism, ball skills and physicality make him a natural fit at safety. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402116' first='Graham' last='Faust'], MICDS<br>- The long, athletic Faust (6'4" 185) is another hard-nosed natural football player who can do pretty much everything asked of him from playing safety, receiver and as a returner. He's fast and can cover a lot of ground in a hurry, has great burst, reads plays before they unfold, hits like a linebacker and has picture perfect tackling technique. Plays just as well against the pass with good balls skills as he does the run. A potential hybrid LB/S as he gets bigger with the frame to be well 200lbs. He could also play WR on the next level and runs good routes and has no problem getting separation from DBs. A true deep threat that hasn't had the opportunity to showcase that part of his ability. Catches the ball in stride and in tight windows showcasing great hands. Also blocks very well. Great upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1128438' first='Karsten' last='Fiene'], Lee's Summit<br>- A total package as a receiver with his size, 4.5 forty speed, hands, power, strength, route running ability and strong blocking skills, Fiene (6'2" 195) recently picked up his first D1 offer. He is also a big time home run threat running the ball as he did several times in the Tigers offense in 2024. Karsten is also a talented returner and has impressive skills with the ball in his hands whether in open space or in traffic. He has the strength and quickness to run through or around defenders as he breaks tackles and makes good yards after contact. His talents, athleticism and ball skills would also translate well on the defensive side of the ball. As with the others in this group he is simple a football player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='849729' first='Braylon' last='Agee'], Park Hill <br>- Agee (6'4" 190) is also a long athlete with track speed ( he's a hurdler) who has impressive receiving and ball skills. The tall receiver with broad shoulders and a big frame had over 900 yards and 10 touchdowns receiving on 66 catches. He could stay at WR or possibly grow into a TE on the next level with his strength and blocking ability if he adds weight. Being the kind of athlete that he is it wouldn't be a surprise to see him flip to the other side of the ball and play a linebacker/safety hybrid type position on defense either. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1284528' first='Easton' last='Smith'], Rolla<br>- One of the more intriguing football athlete prospects in the 2026 class is Smith (6'3" 225) who has played primarily quarterback in a run heavy offense for the Bulldogs the past three years, but showed me at football camp that he had natural ability lining up at EDGE/DE and rushing the passer. Smith also caught my attention with his 4.6 forty time. Easton is fast with a quick first step and get off and a great motor. He runs really well both as a QB or as a defensive end/edge where he is currently training and could even possibly play linebacker on the next level. With his offensive skills and running ability, he may even have the potential to play H-Back or TE on offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->