2026 Rankings: New Additions Quarter 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The evaluation process since our last rankings update has been non-stop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now, after the addition of 110 players to the Class of 2026 this time around, you're able to see just how those evaluations have taken shape. Our seven-person staff covers more games and see more athletes than any other outlet in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The access and information we have gave us every reason to increase this class by more than 50 percent. In Quarter 3, we're going to continue introducing you to those who now have a number next to their names.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592400' first='Grayson' last='Crowe'] ATH, Boiling Springs - Leads all Bulldogs returning receivers in catches and more importantly, targets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592374' first='Trey' last='Burke'] QB, Spartanburg - Had a nice bounce-back season after losing 2023 to injury</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592388' first='Jonathan' last='Montgomery'] LB, Byrnes - Averaged just shy of nine stops per game in seven outings</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592270' first='Troy' last='Hailey'] RB, Darlington - Small running back, big workload, 1,100 rushing yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592250' first='Hayden' last='Myers'] RB, River Bluff - There's a lot to like in 2025 with this 1,300-yard back running behind this offensive line&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592679' first='Zeddius' last='Tillman'] DB, North Augusta - All-region selection had three picks to go along with 45 tackles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592447' first='Jacobien' last='Lewis'] ATH, Loris (pictured) - Heady defensive back doubles as Lions' most explosive receiver</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1270438' first='Connor' last='McFadden'] DL, Catawba Ridge - When the experience starts to match the existing physical tools, watch out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='930586' first='Dailan' last='Duncan'] WR, South Pointe - Shaping up to the the Stallions' next big receiving threat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592323' first='Harris' last='Stone'] QB, Wando - His 2,000 total yards and 17 total touchdowns accounted for approximately two-thirds of the Warriors' offense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592395' first='TJ' last='Collins'] LB, Boiling Springs - Looks to be one of the biggest building blocks among the rising senior class on an already stout defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592244' first='Brandon' last='Mack'] RB, AC Flora - Finished his junior season a few carries shy of reaching the 1,000-yard plateau despite sharing the work load</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592414' first='KD' last='Whitt'] ATH, Batesburg-Leesville - Whitt is the player every defense forgets about until it's too late</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1575461' first='Zach' last='Balog'] WR, Bishop England - 1,000-yard receiver may get even more targets next season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592214' first='Andrew' last='Johnson'] RB, May River - Proved to be the most productive in a stable of a talented tailbacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1170696' first='Josh' last='Berndt'] OL, Hammond - Recent River Bluff transfer chews up a lot of space, no matter where he is on the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592278' first='Hudhaifah' last='Taylor'] ATH, Chester - Combined nearly 1,100 yards of offense with 38 tackles and five tackles for loss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592054' first='Tyson' last='Braxton'] DL, South Aiken - Picked up injury-related slack better than anyone expected</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1418100' first='Johnny' last='Collins'] QB, Blythewood - If this was his starting point 2025 could be a monster</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1394007' first='Ethan' last='Farris'] LB, Blacksburg - Linebacker being asked to do even more, and he's performing in kind</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592034' first='Kori' last='Moates'] ATH, Woodruff - Wolverines find a lot of ways to put the ball into Moates' hands, often to find success follows</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592026' first='Tyqwon' last='Booker'] RB, Broome - Quickly became the starter, put up 1,300 yard and eight 100-yard games</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592019' first='Dexter' last='Johnson'] DL, Daniel - Will enter his senior year with 31 career tackles for loss after going off for 22 as a junior</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592013' first='Akiem' last='Mills'] LB, Saluda - Made an instant impact in year one with his new program</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1592011' first='Jackson' last='Noble'] DB, Heathwood Hall - Three-sport athlete finished with 81 tackles and two forced fumbles&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->