2026 Stock Risers: The Next Wave of Standout Prospects

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1019861"],"_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-67b2a7c38b0a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1019861' first='Jasper' last='Shepps'] is one of the most underrated wide receivers in this class. His speed and athleticism are elite. His ability to run by defenders and make big plays is impressive. He is great on deep balls where he can run by defenders or has the size to catch 50/50 balls. He makes difficult catches look easy. As a safety, he is also a good player. His ability to make a play on the ball when thrown in his direction is excellent. Shepps is a talented player who can do it all on the football field. He should be in the mix to play College Football after next season, the sky's the limit for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Regular season 2024!! Great team year. Prepping for D6 championship next week. Check these out!! <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AveryHawkins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AveryHawkins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EugeneHankerson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EugeneHankerson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKC_44?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKC_44</a> <a href="https://t.co/CcTa6vv2OH">https://t.co/CcTa6vv2OH</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1019861' first='Jasper' last='Shepps'] (@jaspershepps) <a href="https://twitter.com/jaspershepps/status/1853105228880523325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["941164"],"_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-67b2a7c38b101"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='941164' first='Collin' last='Stare'] is a talented defensive lineman. His ability to get off the ball is excellent. He has one of the best get-offs for a defensive lineman. He shows good strength and athleticism. He moves well and is a force to be dealt with for offensive linemen trying to block him. His ability to penetrate and disrupt offensive linemen is impressive. He also shows a motor that never stops, as he can chase plays all over the field. Stare is a good player who flashes many skills as a defensive lineman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlight Tape(Played a Total of 8 3/4 games!!!)<br>C/O 2026, 16 Years Old <br>6,1.5 245 lbs<br>Link: <a href="https://t.co/1X75UIj2K3">https://t.co/1X75UIj2K3</a><br>Defensive Tackle<br>1st Team All Mid Penn Keystone DL/OL<br>Defensive Player of the Year<br>8 Sacks<br>20.5 TFL'S, 63 Total Tackles, 31 Solo<br>25+ Pressures<br>11 and… <a href="https://t.co/IXOeLFf4Xj">pic.twitter.com/IXOeLFf4Xj</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='941164' first='Collin' last='Stare'] (@collinstare2026) <a href="https://twitter.com/collinstare2026/status/1859069252117876857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["647203"],"_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-67b2a7c38b149"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='647203' first='Brandon' last='Truszkowski'] is one of the biggest offensive linemen you see, with his 6'7" inches height. He has great reach, and he seems to excel at pass protection. He can extend his arms and move his feet to stay in front of edge defenders. Then as a run blocker, he does a good job of double-team blocking defensive lineman and peeling off to block linebackers. Truszkowski has a lot of potential for an offensive lineman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to have a great junior year, thank you coaches and seniors. I appreciate everyone who has supported me. Below is Junior Year Film!<a href="https://t.co/SmiD3R42nO">https://t.co/SmiD3R42nO</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='647203' first='Brandon' last='Truszkowski'] (@BrandonTrus55) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonTrus55/status/1855402342197375358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["647402"],"_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-67b394bca2e1b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='647402' first='Adam' last='Budzilek'] is a good lineman who plays on both sides of the ball well. As an offensive lineman, he does a good job of firing off the ball and blocking defenders. As a center, his snaps are usually perfect for the quarterback to catch from the shotgun position.  He is excellent at blocking defensive linemen and driving them off the ball. As a defensive lineman, he shows good strength, and he is hard to move off his spot. He shows a motor that never stops as he chases plays all over the field. Budzilek is a good lineman in the class of 2026 and can play on either side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights<br>Mars High School<br>6'2 270<br>C/DT<br>3x All-Conference<br>1x Team Captain<a href="https://twitter.com/MarsHSFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarsHSFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKasper?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKasper</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bunk071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bunk071</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/benlynch92?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@benlynch92</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ToddJochem?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ToddJochem</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/7Twice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@7Twice</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a><a href="https://t.co/QYJapjzuEg">https://t.co/QYJapjzuEg</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='647402' first='Adam' last='Budzilek'] (@AdamBudzilek) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamBudzilek/status/1862534775329718617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67b38e947c761"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156199"],"_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-67b2a7c38b18d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1156199' first='Rex' last='Fatur'] is an excellent safety for Quaker Valley. His ability to cover and make tackles in the open field is impressive. In coverage, he does an excellent job of dropping back and taking away the deep ball. His ability to read the quarterback's eyes, turn his hips and backpedal, and make a play in the ball is excellent. As a tackler, he does a great job. His ability to tackle in the open field is excellent. Fatur is also someone who can be used as both a box safety and as a deep safety. That is an important ability for a football team. Fatur is a good defensive back who can do a lot of different things on the football field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior year highlights!!!<br>66tackles /2ff / 2pass defl /1 sack <a href="https://twitter.com/QuakersQv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@QuakersQv</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a><a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a><a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PIAASports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PIAASports</a><br>@CoachAllenPSU <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a><a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PAPrepsRivals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAPrepsRivals</a> <a href="https://t.co/FoffzAJnMi">https://t.co/FoffzAJnMi</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1156199' first='Rex' last='Fatur'] (@FaturRex) <a href="https://twitter.com/FaturRex/status/1855355168507691329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1249688"],"_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-67b2a7c38b1d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1249688' first='Zaden' last='Green'] is an electric running back. His ability to hit the hole and jump cut is special. He also has a good burst and does a nice job of making defenders miss in the hole. Then, when he gets into the open field, he goes to the races because he has elite speed. Green also shows a tough running style that takes multiple defenders to tackle him. Green has an elite running ability with a strong Senior year and should have an excellent chance of being recruited to play College Football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/L87IjW0Ai0">https://t.co/L87IjW0Ai0</a> check out my highlights!<br>RB/LB 6'0 200lb<br> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1249688' first='Zaden' last='Green'] (@ZadenGreen) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZadenGreen/status/1853228979211161907?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->