2026 Rankings Update: Northern Nevada Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breaking down some of the new additions to Prep Redzone's 2026 NV rankings coming out of northern Nevada.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1576334"],"_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-67693f7886fb5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carsrud was a breakout playmaker in northern Nevada rushing for 850 yards and 15 TDs on 117 carries as the lead back for Elko this season. Strong, physical runner at 6'/190 that likes to get downhill and attack the lane. Difficult ball-carrier to bring down in the open field with the power and momentum he can generate past the first level and possesses the agility to cut and find space around the LOS. Room for growth in some of the fundamentals and intricacies of the position (square shoulders, pressing the LOS, setting up blocks) but presents an appealing raw skillset worth keeping an eye. Carsrud is one of the top RBs to watch in northern Nevada heading into 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my highlight - <a href="https://t.co/ANPnwAkX7k">https://t.co/ANPnwAkX7k</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1576334' first='Jake' last='Carsrud'] (@JakeCarsrud) <a href="https://twitter.com/JakeCarsrud/status/1866245166769516949?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1576344"],"_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-67693f788700f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Almond was one of the most productive QBs in northern Nevada this season passing for 2,000 yards and 24 TDs. Strong-armed passer that can push the ball downfield and shows his athleticism making throws outside the pocket. Shows precise ball placement outside the numbers and does a good job of keeping his eyes downfield when escaping the rush. Needs to improve consistency in his pocket footwork, mechanics and stepping into his throws, but possesses some raw tools to develop on. Look for continued development from Almond as he heads into an important offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my jr season highlights⭐️<br><br>2024 passing yards 24 tds 118 QBR <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLanceo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLanceo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachbrose74?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachbrose74</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachGardner347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachGardner347</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBloxton?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBloxton</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachroberts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachroberts</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NPanthersports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NPanthersports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBMusgrave?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBMusgrave</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SierraCollegeFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SierraCollegeFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/timsterrrrrr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@timsterrrrrr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Daniel5Lewis5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Daniel5Lewis5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachCutshaw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachCutshaw</a> <a href="https://t.co/i5V5ZCsKft">https://t.co/i5V5ZCsKft</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1576344' first='Mikole' last='Almond'] (@mikole_almond) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikole_almond/status/1856584577948529095?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1579317"],"_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-67693f788705b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leary broke out as the top tackler for Reno this season with 82 total tackles and 4 TFLs. Athletic LB at 6'1"/220 that shows good length, range, and physicality around the LOS. Versatile player that made an impact in all three phases and showed some promising potential as a TE on offense. Patient off-ball run defender that can read, shed and scrape and showed some flashes on the edge this season. Leary's an up-and-coming prospect that should come into next season as one of the top LBs in northern Nevada.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">End of season highlights 2nd team Northern Nevada Linebacker LB- 88 tot tackles 8.2 tackles a game 2 ff 1 fr 4 tfl TE- 11 rec 198 yards 18 yards a catch 3 td - <a href="https://t.co/e8DzGyBVlL">https://t.co/e8DzGyBVlL</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1579317' first='Caellum' last='Leary'] (@LearyCaellum) <a href="https://twitter.com/LearyCaellum/status/1863392415975096669?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1576418"],"_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-67693f78870a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Machado was one of the most productive tacklers among Nevada's juniors with 137 total and 19 TFLs this season. Versatile hybrid S/LB with high-level range and athleticism as a box defender. Shows his physicality attacking downhill between the OTs and can get sideline-to-sideline from an ILB alignment. Haven't seen enough from a coverage standpoint to fully evaluate him as a DB but will need to add weight to his 6'2"/180 frame if he's to play around the LOS at the next level. Machado's an intriguing defender to keep an eye on as we head into the offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18010498/674f783ebc459a4ba42763f9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-677dc8ede2d93"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1579324"],"_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-67693f78870f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Priou was a standout playmaker in the Douglas secondary this season racking up 40 total tackles and 3 INTs as a junior. He's a pesky perimeter CB with good instincts and spatial awareness as a zone defender. Moves and reacts with quick change-of-direction, consistently puts himself in position to make plays on the ball, and is a committed tackler in space. Priou's one of the more promising DB playmakers in northern Nevada. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‼️junior season db‼️<br>⭐️ 3 Ints<br>⭐️ 40 tackles <br>⭐️ 24 solo <br>💪 5'10<br>📚 3.85 gpa <a href="https://t.co/YEpaYeMnkt">https://t.co/YEpaYeMnkt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachEBrenss?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachEBrenss</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/5StarFBRecruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@5StarFBRecruits</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBMusgrave?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBMusgrave</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachirishodea?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachirishodea</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Moore_FP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Moore_FP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDaniels06?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDaniels06</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Isaacthompson24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Isaacthompson24</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/iclw5582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iclw5582</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMAllenFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMAllenFB</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1579324' first='Nathan' last='Priou'] (@NathanPriou) <a href="https://twitter.com/NathanPriou/status/1857937540696698930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["876953"],"_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-67693f7887137"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alvarado put together a strong junior season at OLB totaling 61 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 2 INTs for Carson. He's an athletic front-seven defender that can play in space around the flats and closes on the ball with speed and lateral quickness. Looks comfortable in coverage out wide and can set a strong edge as a run defender. Alvarado's one of several junior defenders to keep an eye on for Carson next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‼️‼️junior season highlights OLB‼️‼️<br>⭐️ 61 tackles <br>⭐️ 2 sacks <br>⭐️ 3 Force fumbles <br>⭐️ 3TFLs<br>⭐️ Int<br>📚3.5 Gpa<br>⚡️4.6 40⚡️<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDomitrovic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDomitrovic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachbarlow66?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachbarlow66</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CarterEckl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CarterEckl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CarsonSenators?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CarsonSenators</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NevadaSportsNet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NevadaSportsNet</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChsSenFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChsSenFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ttherzog?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ttherzog</a> <a href="https://t.co/LxBSjsuTqy">https://t.co/LxBSjsuTqy</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='876953' first='Johnathan' last='Alvarado'] (@dejm_alvarado) <a href="https://twitter.com/dejm_alvarado/status/1869846429524783341?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->