2026 Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Friendly reminder to subscribe for annual coverage use my discount code Frederick30</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we approach our new rankings I wanted to highlight a few 2026 prospects who have elevated their stock as they head into their senior seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1318841"],"_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-67992357d3bc1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Saint Christopher's [player_tooltip player_id='1318841' first='Chase' last='Roberts'] is a baller end of story, I got to see his skill set up close two weeks ago at the Virginia Showcase. A dual threat passer, this kid is tough as nails, reminds me of a young Baker Mayfield. The way he navigates the pocket and is always looking downfield, very impressed with the poise and maturation he displays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I got to see his big arm in Harrisonburg earlier this month and he earned a top performer spot with the quarterbacks. What makes that standout even more is the group of signal callers he was with were amongst the best in the state and he was just as good. Expect to hear a lot more on Roberts this next year, he is the real deal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Chase87Roberts/status/1860892530667073558","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Chase87Roberts/status/1860892530667073558 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297952"],"_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-67992357d3c28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We really missed the boat on [player_tooltip player_id='1297952' first='Luke' last='Hatfield'], Battlefield's star left tackle already has 9 FBS level offers and counting. He is a dominant left tackle standing at 6'4 and 285 lbs., Hatfield will wear you down up front. A two time first team 6A all-state selection, he will be playing Power 4 football in 2026 you can mark my words. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LHatfield57/status/1735799617063661793","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LHatfield57/status/1735799617063661793 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297634"],"_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-67992357d3c76"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Loudoun County's bell cow star running back [player_tooltip player_id='1297634' first='Montez' last='Dyson'] had a ridiculous junior campaign. Capping it off with an all-metro selection, this young man turned heads in 2024. Dyson is a prime candidate for a rankings boost, he was ranked in our top 75 last year but deserves a bump up. A playmaker at the next level, Dyson should be getting offers from FCS level schools before his senior year begins. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MontezDyson/status/1875609243270967472","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MontezDyson/status/1875609243270967472 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297865"],"_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-67992357d3cbf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1297865' first='Zachary' last='Hibner'] was already one of our higher ranked tight ends coming into this season and he showed how talented he is this past fall. Playing along the likes of [player_tooltip player_id='1230176' first='Kai' last='Austin'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1230203' first='Xavier' last='Main'], Hibner was not always the primary target for the Bruins, but when he was he made the most of it. Earning all conference honors, Hibner should be a primary passing target for [player_tooltip player_id='1297748' first='Tyrone' last='Jackson'] next year as Lake Braddock looks to rebuild from the great senior class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297930"],"_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-67992357d3d5b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you watched West Springfield play at all this year you would know how much [player_tooltip player_id='1297930' first='Brady' last='Davies'] contributes on both sides of the ball. Offensively as a back up running back/3rd receiver, he had over 700 total yards and 10 touchdowns. He makes plays out of the backfield and in the slot, he was everywhere for the Spartans in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively is where I believe he will play at the next level, he collected 156 total tackles from his linebacker spot with 116 of them being solo. These are ridiculous numbers regardless of the kid's role, he just makes plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BradyDavies4/status/1865041330717487488","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BradyDavies4/status/1865041330717487488 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1612257"],"_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-679932d24bf87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We missed out on future FCS or higher level offensive lineman Yorktown's [player_tooltip player_id='1612257' first='Chris' last='Layman']. What a stud this dude is at 6'4 and 280 lbs.. he can play any position on your offensive line. Layman was all conference at Center this past fall for the Patriots where he did not allow 1 sack. He can play guard and tackle at the next level with many FCS schools taking notice. While he has yet to receive any offers he certainly has shown he deserves them with his play on the field the past two years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a road grader with 35 pancake blocks as a junior, expect him and teammate [player_tooltip player_id='855053' first='Brady' last='Owens'] to be suited up in division 1 schools come 2026. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Chris_Layman8/status/1884303320661254176","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Chris_Layman8/status/1884303320661254176 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->