2026 Rankings Newcomers

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Breaking down 2026 prospects making their debut in the PRZ state rankings. </h2>    Arnett had a breakout junior season leading 6A in receiving with 1,230 yards on 58 receptions while also setting the 6A state record for receiving touchdowns with 24. He's a quick twitch athlete out of the slot with great acceleration and drive phase off the LOS forcing the DB to transition early. He's an advanced route runner that creates positional leverage with good usage and timing of stems and nods at the break point. Like his creativity in his releases showing he can avoid contact. Possesses deceptive top end speed and lateral quickness to be explosive after the catch. Dynamic receiver with a versatile route tree that debuts in the rankings at #50 overall and the ninth ranked WR in the updated 2026 PRZ state rankings. Voted First Team All-Arizona and Offensive Region Player of the Year.      Skillings flashed throughout his junior year showing off his dynamic ball carrying ability that combines his strength and speed. He's a solid 6'0” 205 lb. back that gets down hill and attacks the lane with speed. Accelerates in the short area out of his cuts and shows good vision finding space. Does a great job using his lateral agility to make the first guy miss at the LOS. Carries the ball with balance and body control to run through contact and holds the long speed to cap off runs in the endzone. Finished last season with 770 yards on 125 carries with 14 touchdowns. Debuts inside the top five at his position in the 2026 state rankings.      Marquez is an aggressive blocker with good size at 6'3” 285 lbs. going into his senior offseason. Throughout the 2024 season he showed he can clear running lanes and move defenders in the run game and can move his feet in pass protection. Good strength and power at the POA, he finishes through contact to drive opponents off the ball. Excels at using his hands to maintain control of defenders. His initial strikes are quick, accurate to the chest, and well-timed to disrupt the rusher's momentum. Size and strong anchor allow him to absorb contact and hold ground against an oncoming rush. Good foundational skillset and frame to build on as he develops.      Chappell is a violent defender off the edge that has the potential and upside to shoot up rankings and recruiting boards as he develops. He's a strong 6'2” 230 lbs. with high level speed and athleticism that could translate to multiple positions at the college level. He's constantly attacking and redirecting to the ball with great effort and burst to close in pursuit. He overwhelms opponents with his initial quickness off the LOS and variation of moves. He's got good hand usage to maintain separation from blockers and then disengage to locate the ball carrier. Good natural strength at the POA that brings his feet and hips through contact. Plays balanced and with good pad level to gain leverage and take on blockers in the lane. Finished his junior season with 7.5 sacks, 10.5 TFL, and 40 total tackles. One to watch.      Paul is a dynamic athlete that played QB for Ironwood as a junior but has the skillset/positional versatility to make an impact lined up at any skilled position. Excels as a ball carrier that uses his quick twitch and speed to turn the corner to the outside and be elusive in the open field. He's slippery and tough to tackle when he gets going downhill maintaining leg drive and speed through contact. His running threat and ability to extend the play by improvising makes him tough for opponents to gameplan for. He's a capable passer that can make the throw when needed with natural ability and instincts. Ran for 1,635 yards and 17 touchdowns adding just over 800 yards and eight touchdowns through the air.