2026 NY Rankings: Athletes

You can check out the updated 2026 Rankings <a href="https://prepredzone.com/new-york/rankings/2026-rankings/">HERE</a>   These rankings come down to measurables, athletic profile, and film. The "Athlete" position can mean a bunch of things. I did my best to really breakdown where I think these guys can play at the next level in their evaluation blocks. With some, when I feel more confident about what position they may play, they even could have a secondary position listed. These guys all have one thing in common: they are athletic. There are different levels of athleticism on this list, from FBS to D2/D3 prospects, but they all stand out on tape among the competition.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Top Three</h2>    Hogans probably fits the ATH designation better than any prospect because he doesn't just play multiple positions at the HS level, but when you watch the tape there are multiple positions you could see him playing at the next level as well.   His size profile makes you think TE or LB, but there could be potential to drop down to the EDGE position or be a big WR/RB prospect as well. Hogans showcases what the "ATH" position is all about, and his superior athleticism on tape is impressive considering his measurables.   What sets Hogans apart is not his size or speed, though; it is how he plays with violence consistently - defensively, he is one of the most violent tacklers in the state. He can run through guys or around them when he has the ball in his hands.   It seems like a simple analysis, and that's because it is; the positional skills will work themselves out at the next level wherever coaches decide to play him. But his size, speed, and overall athleticism really stand out.     Green Jr. is listed as an ATH, but I have his secondary position as a DB because I think it is likely where he will play at the next level.   When I saw Moore Catholic play, his explosiveness stood out. He is one of the state's best jumpers and runs well in the 200m, and you can see that translate on the football field. With so many skill players, he was never the focal point of the offense, but he showed a 3-down skillset from the RB position on tape and when I saw him live.   Defensively, he plays fast and has fluid hips when he changes direction. He shows good overall ball skills on both sides of the ball, and he offers ability as a returner but his overall athleticism is what has him in the top 10.   Green Jr already has committed to Boston College, he was the first FBS commit of this class.     Baker plays RB/DB and excels as a returner. The production is there, but on tape, you see a prospect that fits the role of an offensive gadget weapon that can line up all over the offense. Baker shows good twitch and quickness in open space, he has a lot of tape making guys miss and can do so running in between the tackles of 1v1 in open space.   I like how fluid he is as an athlete. It helps contribute to his ability to return, take jet sweeps, be a receiver out of the backfield, and essentially be used in so many ways offensively. I think he no doubt can help teams in the return game. He also flashes the capability to play either offensively or defensively with his short-area quicks and twitch.    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Three Names You Should Know</h2>    Andrade is an RB/DB/KR prospect who can make a lot of things happen with the ball in his hands but also shows some good things as a defensive back where his ball skills and instincts stand out.   Andrade plays with a great motor and is a very willing tackler. Defensively, he flashes some good closing speed coming downhill. Offensively, I like his burst and vision as a ball carrier—he runs with the same motor you see defensively.   You see good athleticism on tape, and the positional versatility can be a big asset, especially his ability to make plays on special teams.   Andrade just recently announced he is moving from Monsignor Farrell to Curtis for his senior season.     Returner, Wildcat QB, WR, and the ideal frame for a potential to play defensive back Oliphant is another prospect who defines the "ATH" position listing. His available tape is only midseason but it shows enough that I felt confident in his ability and athleticism.   Oliphant is a long-striding runner; it does, at times, make him look slower than he is; on tape, he consistently is pulling away from guys. Regarding what position he will play at the next level, I think it will take college coaches working him out or waiting until he is on campus to decide. I do think he can impact the return game a lot, I like his frame and fluid movements could translate to DB although there is not much tape at that position. He makes things happen with the ball in space, but it mostly comes from Wildcat QB, not as much WR. The bottom line is he shows some good athleticism on tape, and you can teach a good athlete how to play a position, It's hard to teach someone how to be a good athlete.     Gumb impacts the game in a ton of ways, ignore the positional ranking for some reason it says he is at RB#16 when he really is ATH#5 - a two-way player who had a big impact for Farrell this season does have a chance to get a ton more carries next season.   Gumb Jr had a great game when I saw Farrel play early in the season, I think his best position is RB hence it being listed as his secondary position - he plays with a great motor, has a good physically defined build for the positon.   Likley a little too small to be a LB at the next level I do like him as a Star or Rover essentially a physical DB who can play in the box or in the slot vs tight splits. Defensively he is willing to take on blocks and I like his tackling in space.   Not a full-time returner but he had a rep live I really thought was impressive, Gumb Jr is a solid athlete and offers some potential on both sides of the ball even if right now I lean RB.

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