2026 Athletes to Watch

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["895911"],"_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-67bf7a37aeb4e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Big fan of [player_tooltip player_id='895911' first='Jamir' last='Washington'] for his work at both receiver and defensive back, he has a bright futre on both sides of the ball. Playing for John Handley last fall Washington is a good/quick route runner and physical/smart safety. Love how he makes play at receiver especially with room to run, he is very tough to bring down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 3.2 GPA certainly helps and his presence at safety make me think he can really do some damage their at the next level. He rarely gets beat deep and will knock the stuffing's out of any skill position player not having their head on a swivel. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jamir_w1/status/1856843315087352230","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jamir_w1/status/1856843315087352230 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297914"],"_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-67bf7a37aec58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Now a state champion in wrestling, Fairfax's [player_tooltip player_id='1297914' first='Harry' last='Maltese'] will have a chance next year to lead the conference in rushing yards. A great north/south type of back Maltese stepped up last season when the injury bug hit the Lions unexpectedly. Maltese was one of the top backs in Northern Virginia and will be a part of a Fairfax squad that his high expectations in 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1343646"],"_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-67bf7a37aed41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Potomac Panthers had a tough 2024 season but they some key playmakers coming back including [player_tooltip player_id='1343646' first='Treyvon' last='Evans'] that should give their 2025 aspirations clear hope. Evans is a star with the football in his hands, he has blazing speed and is not afraid to take a big hit after the catch. In fact he seems to welcome it receiver for the Panthers, this dude is tough as nails. Just a little over 5'10 Evans can fly check out the tape below, you will not be disappointed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NolimitTreyy3/status/1879761599986040887","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NolimitTreyy3/status/1879761599986040887 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155257"],"_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-67bf7a37aee17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Transferring from West Springfield a year ago, linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='1155257' first='Shekhar' last='Mishra'] has a nose for the football. He was an All-Patriot linebacker prior to his move and transitioned well last fall with his new institution. Obtaining 16 tackles for losses and 6 sacks, I will be curious to see where the Blue Devils line him up defensively in 2025. He has the speed and range to play outside linebacker at the next level, but I could also see a future at safety in his portfolio. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_shekharmishra/status/1886193655578505623","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_shekharmishra/status/1886193655578505623 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1298479"],"_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-67c5d9f86ace9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Do not sleep on Nandua's [player_tooltip player_id='1298479' first='Eli' last='Parker'] or he will make you pay like he did to a number of opponents last fall. He seemed to be used in a variety of roles offensively for the Warriors and I can honestly understand why. He has breakaway speed and is not afraid to stick his helmet into any defender. Parker is also an excellent student with a 3.2 GPA, he is up to 6'1 and 190 lbs., I could easily see him playing at next level two years from now. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->