2026 Steals Beyond the Top 100

Wisconsin is a land that has produced so many athletes that are filling out the D2 and D3 rosters across the Midwest. Athletes that weren't D1 prospects, but the next level talent was there. The Class of 2026 has an outstanding stable of talent in the D2-D3 talent range. Because of the depth there the number is well over 100, which is why we have so many included in our 2026 rankings. So it is a must that we dive into that depth and talk about athletes beyond the Top 100 that are going to be impact players with key roles at the next level. Do not sleep on this group. Make sure to check the film out for yourselves. It will be included with every athlete.    Grady just published new junior season highlights on his Hudl and they are fun to watch through. First off, the kid is absolutely massive with an elite 6'6" 295 lbs frame with a huge reach advantage over his opponents. That reach aids his top trait. That is how strong his hands and upper body is. Grady is constantly throwing DL around with his strong upper body. Farley plays with that punishing, mean streak mentality that a dominant trench athlete needs to win at this level and beyond too. I'm pumped to see how Grady continues to develop his mobility because as that improves we are going to see him skyrocket in the rankings and in his recruitment. Dive into his highlights.      Shoreland Lutheran has some really solid talent on their roster. One of the 2026s leading the way is OL [player_tooltip player_id='1610162' first='Shawn' last='Reyes']. The 6'4" 290 lbs athlete has the frame to grab your attention. As a run blocker, Shawn is looking to run over his opponent. Every clip he is right into the chest and trying to run them off the screen with his superior power. There is also a few flashes of his ability to pull across the formation to kick out an edge, and a stout anchor in pass protection. Reyes is a raw prospect, but he has gifts between his size, and strength. Looking forward to see how he looks in his senior season.      Nick is an athlete that has me very excited. We could see him blow up this summer at camps. The '26 has rare size for the QB position. He also has some impressive tape. There are several examples of him making off balanced throws where he doesn't have time to get his feet set, but he has the arm strength and accuracy to still deliver an excellent ball. The big man also has some straight line athleticism where if you give him an alley or room to the outside he will hurt a defense and pick up first downs. I hope to see him in person this summer to really get a feel for the arm strength. This is definitely a kid to keep a close eye on this summer.      Isaiah is in line for a big leap in production this coming season. He served as the change of pace, backup RB along with getting time at LB in 2024. In 2025 it looks like he is next up as RB1 and we could see him more at LB too. That could result in some impressive totals because the junior film shows signs of three down ability. He can carry the ball inside with his burst and agility. The speed is there to get the edge. Isaiah also looks comfortable catching the ball and has done it from the backfield and from the slot. Isaiah also brings the right style of play of a full time starter. One who is going to attack the defense and force them to stop him. Don't be caught off guard by what he does this season.      Elijah has the more rare part of the edge frame with his 6'4" height. He is going to need time to continue to fill out that frame, but take a look at the highlight reel from his junior season. The kid lived in the backfield with 5.5 sacks and 17 TFLs. I love the range Elijah has with those long strides. It allows him to rush the edge quickly, and also has helped him quickly chase down the ball. Stozek does really well with his hands, between creating separation and also disengaging from blocks with different hand fighting moves. You also have to love the motor this kid plays with too. Check him out.      It is time to get excited about the 6'4" 195 lbs WR/TE out of Indian Trail. Luke has a great frame to continue to build on to eventually become more of a full time TE that can line up out wide and eventually inline. The '26 already does a consistently good job of winning and creating space with his superior size. He does well with his timing to high point the football, has the strength to win the body position battle before the catch, and he has the strong hands to make the catch in traffic. The long striding athlete does his best in the intermediate level where he can attack the middle of the field or sideline, finding soft spots, or mismatches against safeties/LBs. I'm excited for this year ahead for Luke.      Landin is coming off a great year as the FB in Reedsburg rushing attack where he went for over 1,100 yards and scored 19 TDs. Landin is built for the role. He is a physical, north-south runner who lives behind his pads and is at his best when he can punish defenders. The '26 plays with a low center of gravity that allows him to break tackles like he does. His balance through those broken tackles is impressive too. Landin's strengths are perfect for his role as he wears down the middle of the defense on a weekly basis. This Reedsburg team did very well in 2024, and returns multiple impact players for 2025. Can't wait to see what Landin does in his final season.

Wisconsin is a land that has produced so many athletes that are filling out the D2 and D3 rosters across the Midwest. Athletes that weren't D1 prospects, but the next level talent was there. The Class of 2026 has an outstanding stable of talent in the D2-D3 talent range. Because of the depth there the number is well over 100, which is why we have so many included in our 2026 rankings. So it is a must that we dive into that depth and talk about athletes beyond the Top 100 that are going to be impact players with key roles at the next level. Do not sleep on this group. Make sure to check the film out for yourselves. It will be included with every athlete.