Rankings Risers: Five 2026 Athletes Climb The Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yesterday, Prep Redzone Kansas published updated rankings for the Class of 2026. Those rankings now include 460 total athletes and 89 new additions to the rankings group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Athletes, Coaches, and Parents can use this link to explain the rankings process. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/how-we-rank/">https://prepredzone.com/how-we-rank/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is my fourth report on the rankings update and features five athletes who made large jumps up the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned all week for more coverage of the Kansas Class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1515945' first='Cooper' last='Reves'],</strong> RB, 6'1”, 210, Salina Central, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reves climbed the rankings like big cats climb trees. He moved into the No. 84 position. The Mustang running back was previously ranked No. 336. Reves is an elusive back who gained 1,141 yards on the ground as a junior. He scored 13 rushing touchdowns and caught one pass for a touchdown. He explodes through holes in the defense and is hard to tackle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1515812' first='Dalton' last='Wulf'],</strong> LB, 6'1”, 170, Clearwater, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wulf parlayed a big junior season into a big move up the rankings. The Clearwater prospect is now ranked No. 88 after previously being ranked No. 337. Wulf jumped up the rankings after a 128-tackle season as a junior. He recorded four quarterback sacks in nine games, five tackles for lost yardage, and one interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1228921' first='Jeremiah' last='Johnson'],</strong> ATH, 5'9”, 160, Bishop Miege, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is now ranked No. 102 overall after previously being ranked No. 235. I still smile every time I read Johnson's name. “Are you sure, you can skin Griz?” Google Robert Redford and you youngsters will figure out what I am writing about. This Bishop Miege prospect has legit survival skills and was among the state's leaders in interceptions with five. He also broke up four pass attempts and made 31 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1331128' first='Cole' last='Frank'],</strong> QB, 6'0”, 190, Wabaunsee, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Frank moved from No. 271 overall to No. 125. He had a productive season for the Chargers. He gained 1,078 yards on the ground with 13 touchdowns. He also threw for 321 yards and four touchdowns. It will be interesting to see what position college coaches recruit him to play as he is extremely versatile and can play at multiple spots. He also recorded 41 tackles, 5.5 TFLS, and one interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1402683' first='Magnus' last='Larson'],</strong> TE/DL, 6'2”, 195, Olathe Northwest, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Larson increased his position by more than 100 spots He is now ranked No. 164 after previously being ranked No. 285. Larson is a physical specimen with a long reach. With his skill set and size, he can create match-up problems on both sides of the ball. He caught six balls for 88 yards and made 13 tackles as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->