2026 NY Rankings: New Additions Offense

This article will give a very brief overview of some prospects new to the updated 2026 rankings, which you can <a href="https://prepredzone.com/new-york/rankings/2026-rankings/">find here</a>. Some of these prospects came off the watchlist, while some are completely new names to our database—regardless, this group all had strong Junior seasons, some with new teams and some breaking through on varsity.   Our position breakdowns on the 2026 rankings, which will be released over the next couple of weeks, will provide more thorough evaluations of these prospects.   This article will focus on the additions on the offensive side of the ball, with players from the "Athlete" position mixed in.    Hogans not only has excellent measurables at 6'3 "220, but he could also play a ton of positions at the high school level and even bounce around at the college level. His game is built around his athleticism and size, and he just overwhelms guys consistently on tape.   I have him with the new offensive additions because I think his ideal role at the next level is as some sort of TE/H-Back weapon, think a Ja'Tavion Sanders at Texas style of the player (not comparing the players, just the style/role)     Iyalekhue did not necessarily make the top 10 and be the #1 offensive line prospect for what he is now but more for what he can be in the future.   6'9 330, basketball background - he checks the measurables box not just for the college level but beyond that. Movement skills are at an excellent spot for a Junior in HS. As his body and fundamentals continue to develop, he has a <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/marcus-harrison-2/">Marcus Harrison</a> type ceiling as a recruit.     Shoemaker was featured early in the season in an article on <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/10/midseason-scouting-notes-section-i-offense/">Section I offensive breakouts</a>   Shoemaker checks a ton of boxes and really came out of nowhere to become one of New York's most productive receivers - 6'5, 200lbs with a 4.0 and a 4.6 40yd dash (unverified) makes him one of the more ideal prospects from a size and athleticism standpoint. His skillset on tape says he sticks at WR but his frame could make him a Flex-Y/TE prospect as well.     Guzman entered the season committed to Maryland Baseball and as a first-year starter in the toughest league in New York that had some of New York's most talented defenses.   He exits the season as a prospect who led Iona Prep to a State Title but also as a prospect who I think has the ability to play quarterback at the next level if he chooses that route - I also think there is potential we could see another dual-sport athlete at the next level.     Crisera is an entirely new name to me, and I did not learn about him until about 2-3 weeks before these rankings came out - Crisera has room to build his frame at only 250 pounds, but he has a good-looking body type you can build on.   Crisera is one of the nastiest offensive linemen in this class; at 6'5 250, there is room to get bigger and stronger, which will be necessary for the next level, but there is a lot to like on Crisera's tape.     Baker is an RB/WR/Returner, essentially an offensive gadget prospect. He also produces from the DB position,l but his ability in space with the ball in his hands makes him more of an offensive prospect in my eyes.   Baker does dominate Class B, a slightly lower class in NY, but he was the best player on one of the best Class B teams in the state. His positional versatility and athleticism stand out amongst the top athletes in this class.     Kama has a ton of traits that would make you really confident in his ability to translate to the next level at the RB position - at 5'11 195 he is at a great spot physically for a Junior RB, the type of back who can play at 215+ at the next level.   Kama does excellent in the weight room Bench: 335Max / 225x17 Squat:465 and was the Nassau County 190lb Champion in Wrestling. A tremendous athletic profile for an RB, but also a player who could also be a candidate to end up at LB in College.     Kiernan was one of the most productive Quarterbacks in New York this year, the Miller Place QB - Kiernan holds the Long Island record for pass yards in a game and has a ton of experience under his belt for a player with another season left.   At 6'1 "180, he looks the part physically. I have seen his tape and saw him throw at the Downstate Classic, so I feel like I have a good grasp on his ability. He is among the top quarterbacks in what I think is an above-average group coming out of New York this year.     Jones will need more tape, but between what he does have out and seeing him in person, he has one of the better OL builds in this class - Jones is also a standout baseball player for East.   At 6'6 315, he is in a good spot physically, there is room to maybe slim down a bit and add strength something a college weight program should do easily but when it comes to body type and looking the part Jones checks that box, more tape will be key in his recruitment.     McDowell is a player who was on the WL and had to sit out last year due to transfer rules - this season, he was a key figure on a Half Hollow Hills East offensive line that opened holes for one of the most dynamic offenses on Long Island.   McDowell is a big and wide IOL prospect. He has a thick, strong upper body and can slim down and continue to improve athletically.     Nunez may be considered undersized by the normal OL metrics, even the metrics seen on this list, but he is a very agile, athletic IOL prospect out of Cornwall Central.   Cornwall Central has some of the best endzone tape of any program in the northeast, so you get a very good look at what Nunez can do - he likely is a center at the next level, could bulk up and be an agile guard but easily one of the most athletic OL prospects this class.

This article will give a very brief overview of some prospects new to the updated 2026 rankings, which you can find here. Some of these prospects came off the watchlist, while some are completely new names to our database—regardless, this group all had strong Junior seasons, some with new teams and some breaking through on varsity.