5 Unranked 2026 Prospects Who Turned Heads

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1619099"],"_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-67a571c062022"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1619099' first='Kingston' last='Nolen'] is a good athlete who moves extremely well. His ability to run downhill is impressive. He is a great tackler, especially against the run game. He is a classic hard hitter who hits offensive players hard. His ability to read and react to the play and attack downhill is excellent. He also shows an impressive ability to run sideline-to-sideline and chase plays all over the field. Nolen has many skills as a linebacker and should only get better next year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My junior season highlights at mercyhurst Prep, I ended the season with 93 tackles and 1 forced fumble <a href="https://twitter.com/MercyhurstFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MercyhurstFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKraftyMPS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKraftyMPS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BallHawkMedia1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BallHawkMedia1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PAPrepsRivals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAPrepsRivals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://t.co/4yUN9jlTom">https://t.co/4yUN9jlTom</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1619099' first='Kingston' last='Nolen'] (@king_nolen25) <a href="https://twitter.com/king_nolen25/status/1859434152140923294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1619103"],"_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-67a571c062081"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1619103' first='Aiden' last='McCurdy'] is a talented offensive lineman. He is great size (6'4 inches tall) and reach for an offensive lineman. His ability to block linebackers at the next level is excellent. He is a good athlete who moves well. I really like how he chases linebackers, gets his hands on them, and drives them down the field. He also has excellent footwork and moves well, and this shows up in his pass protection. McCurdy has the skills to be an excellent player in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights!! Zero Sacks Allowed… ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/tderian58?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tderian58</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/tim_burk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tim_burk</a> ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachSethNap?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachSethNap</a>⁩ - <a href="https://t.co/02VrxmF5ak">https://t.co/02VrxmF5ak</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1619103' first='Aiden' last='McCurdy'] (@aiden_mccurdy) <a href="https://twitter.com/aiden_mccurdy/status/1857052960028512629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1619108"],"_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-67a571c0620c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The first play from [player_tooltip player_id='1619108' first='Jayden' last='Storm']'s highlight film sets the tone for what kind of offensive guard he is. He pulls and kicks out the defensive end and blasts the defender. It was an incredible block. It shows what kind of player Storm is, as he is all full speed all the time. He is a deadly run blocker, as he has the strength and ability to destroy defensive linemen. Storm is a good offensive lineman who has the skills to play even better next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Year Regular Season Highlights. On to the playoffs now. Big games to win.<a href="https://twitter.com/CCrestFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CCrestFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LebCoSports1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LebCoSports1</a> <a href="https://t.co/N9yQtYTI4Y">https://t.co/N9yQtYTI4Y</a></p>&mdash; Jayden “Stormy” Storm (@JaydenStorm18) <a href="https://twitter.com/JaydenStorm18/status/1850212910238515302?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1619112"],"_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-67a571c062101"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1619112' first='Jackson' last='Kozik'] is a good athlete who played as a tight end and as an edge defender last year. As an edge defender, he does a good job of getting his hands on offensive linemen and keeping contain. Then, when he reads the play, he does an excellent job attacking the offensive backfield. He also chases plays all over the field. His effort by chasing plays everywhere is impressive. At tight end, he does a good job of running routes and catching the ball. He is also good after the catch by turning up-field to gain extra yards. Kozik is a good two-way player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my Junior Season film ‼️<br><br>70 tackles (led team) <br>6 TFL<br>3 PBU<br>24 Receptions<br>400 receiving yards <a href="https://twitter.com/MrStahlerBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MrStahlerBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachespo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachespo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gobigrecruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gobigrecruiting</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MDrago59?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MDrago59</a> <a href="https://t.co/rRn533sfi7">https://t.co/rRn533sfi7</a> <a href="https://t.co/c5lv4kS6IM">pic.twitter.com/c5lv4kS6IM</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1619112' first='Jackson' last='Kozik'] (@jacksonkozik00) <a href="https://twitter.com/jacksonkozik00/status/1860005885948633350?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1619133"],"_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-67a571c06213d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1619133' first='Will' last='Milazzo'] is a good offensive guard for Manheim Township. He is equally as good as a run blocker as he is as a pass blocker. His ability to move and run is excellent. As a puller, he does a great job of blocking edge defenders and kicking them out. He also moves his feet well and that comes in handy as a pass blocker. Milazzo has the skills of an elite offensive lineman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->