2026 Prospects Moving Up In Update Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have really enjoyed covering this class. There are some players in this group who had to move up. Let's check them out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1258744' first='Bennett' last='Payton']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Payton is one of the best players in the state for this class. He has been known to be a striker. He is also a real threat from the edge when it comes to blitzing the quarterback. We are thinking that his stock is going to continue to rise. Payton is from Noxubee County. He is a 6-foot-3, 200-pound stud.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1227827' first='Zie' last='Buckley']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Buckley just recently rant a 4.41 in the 40-yard dash on a laser. He is one of the best in the state for what he does. Buckley can get things done on both sides of the ball. We are not sure what he is going to be on the next level. Buckley is from Union. He is going to be a division one football player one day. He is an athlete that you need to keep up with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1608841' first='Chris' last='Wells']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wells is from Petal. We had to move him up. His production last season was great. Wells is a linebacker who is going to play on the division one level. He is going to be a player who we keep our eyes on. We know that he can really move. We want to see him at a camp to see how good his hips are as well as how good he can move on his feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1397504' first='Zayden' last='Reed']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reed is a receiver from Lake Cormorant who we need to discuss more. Reed is a player who has some good speed. We were able to see him get open a lot last season. He needs a quarterback to get him on the ball. We do feel like he is a player who will make it to the next level. Reed also knows how to get some yards after the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->