Sleeper 2026 Prospects On The Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These rising seniors should have big final seasons this fall...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["834600"],"_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-67a7b9a604e9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A shifty metro-Atlanta back with burst and wiggle, Anderson was banged up for most of his junior season last year, but when healthy, he was a dependable back with quick feet, vision, and playmaking ability. He's a slippery back who can maneuver his way through holes in the trenches and knows how to make defenders miss in the open field. He's a sleeper running back to know who could have a really strong senior season this fall if he continues to work hard, stay healthy, and take a step forward in his development over the next several months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1474667"],"_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-67a7b9a604f05"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It was only a matter of time before Morgan County gunslinger [player_tooltip player_id='1474667' first='Davis' last='Strickland'] saw offers come his way. After an outstanding junior season for the Athens-area quarterback, Strickland saw a new offer come his way from Cornell. The big 6-foot-3 195-pounder was one of the more productive quarterbacks in the 2026 class across the state last year, throwing for 3,164 yards and 40 touchdowns while completing 72% of his passes. He also added seven rushing touchdowns and should see a boost in his Prep Redzone ranking in the spring update next month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283847"],"_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-67a7b9a604f4a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An incredibly productive EDGe defender for the mighty Marist Eagles in metro-Atlanta, Richerson was a dependable defender all season long where he consistently made play after play in the backfield. After a giant junior season where he made 67 tackles, 24 TFLs and 15 sacks, Richerson was named 1st Team All Region, 1st Team All State 4A, and was a 4A State Championship Runner-Up. He's one of the more underrated prospects in the area and an easy addition to the next 2026 Prep Redzone rankings this spring. He added a recent offer from Duke and more are likely on the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620007"],"_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-67a7b9a604f8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top sleeper defensive linemen in Forsyth County, Sacchetti is a mean, physical lineman who can close running lanes between the tackles and find his way into the backfield. He's a tough, max-effort defender who can fight off blocks and make a play in the backfield. One of the more productive defensive linemen in the region last year, this multi-sport standout earned a recent offer from Yale after an outstanding 2024 junior season where he made 45 tackles, 28 TFLs and eight sacks. Look for this sleeper defender to have a massive senior season for the Wolverines down the road this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620015"],"_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-67a7b9a604fc9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another metro-Atlanta linebacker on the rise coming off a giant junior season, Chane was a two-way standout who ran through defenders at running back and chased down the ball-carrier at linebacker. He shows strong instincts as a defender, good speed, and the ability to make a strong, secure tackle. He made 75+ tackles last season while rushing for just under 600 yards and seven touchdowns. He earned an offer from Middle Tennessee State and could see more come his way sooner than later. He's absolutely a prospect flying under the radar who should see his stock rise more and more this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->