STOCK RISERS: 2026 Peach-State Prospects To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These rising seniors in Georgia saw new offers come their way recently</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["908933"],"_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-67aa1933b9566"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A fast-rising defensive lineman out of Gainesville who is currently committed to Duke, Cain is productive, big-play defender who earned MVP honors at this weekend's Atlanta Under Armour Camp. Now, Cain is seeing more offers come his way, including a big SEC offer from the Auburn Tigers. Ranked as the No. 8 DL prospect in the state according to Prep Redzone, Cain is coming off a giant junior season for Dutchtown where he made 43 tackles and three sacks. Look for him to be even better as a senior in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["683018"],"_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-67aa1933b95fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An Athens-area quarterback coming off a promising junior season, Faulkner was one of the more productive passers across the state last year in the 2026class, throwing for an impressive 3,230 yards and 38 touchdowns on 186/272 (68.38%) passing. He also rushed for 733 yards on 109 carries with seven touchdowns. He showed he can absolutely play at the next level and should only get better next year as a freshman. He earned recent offers from Eastern Michigan and Western Carolina with more likely on the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620846"],"_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-67aa1933b9660"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A quick, instinctual safety who can close well on the receiver, Watts is a natural playmaker in the secondary who can make a play on the football. He has a natural feel for the position on consistently finds himself in a position to make a play both against the pass and in the run game. He runs well, tracks the ball in coverage, and picked off four passes last year in addition to recovering a fumble and taking it back for a score. His stock is on the rise and saw offers come his way last month from Mississippi State, Kennesaw State, and Miami (OH). He was an easy addition to the next Prep Redzone rankings coming out this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401519"],"_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-67aa1933b96c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sleeper two-way standout on the rise south of Atlanta, this Jonesboro native is an above-average athlete who can make plays both as a receiver and in the secondary on defense. He runs well for someone with a 6-foot-3 205-pound frame and shows strong, dependable hands offensively. He caught 38 passes as a junior last fall for 540 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, Roux made 34 tackles and forced two fumbles. He'll be added to the next rankings update and could be bound for a giant senior season later this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283905"],"_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-67aa1933b971f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An explosive Gwinnett County running back who should thrive in 2025 if he can stay healthy and get more touches, Addison brings breakaway speed and can score from anywhere on the field. He shows good vision, burst, and still has his best football way ahead of him. He's one of the top sleeper backs in the area in the 2026 class and started to see his recruitment pick up in late January. He's earned recent offers from Kansas State, Buffalo, Arkansas State, James Madison, Wake Forest, among others. Look for this Peachtree Ridge back to be one of the region's best in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->