2026 Stock Risers: The Next Wave of Elite Talent

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1355981"],"_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-67c6346e417ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1355981' first='Nasir' last='Scott'] is a dynamic athlete who can score anytime he touches the ball. One example of this is the way he plays as a defensive back. His ability to intercept passes and then turn on it and return it for a touchdown is impressive. He did that several times in his film. He also is a game-breaker at running back. His ability to hit the hole and make defenders miss in space is special. He also has the speed to run past defenders for big plays. Scott is a difference-maker who should eventually get some College Football offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my junior season highlights <br><br>All around Athlete I can ball anywhere ‼️<br><br>➡️<a href="https://t.co/vX48DnJ9bL">https://t.co/vX48DnJ9bL</a><a href="https://twitter.com/DiceDragonsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DiceDragonsFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AveryHawkins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AveryHawkins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachPFerguson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachPFerguson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/One11Recruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@One11Recruiting</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a> <a href="https://t.co/u703WJdW2X">pic.twitter.com/u703WJdW2X</a></p>&mdash; Nasir “Nas” Scott ³ (@NasirScott412) <a href="https://twitter.com/NasirScott412/status/1864081221354979619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156164"],"_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-67c6346e41819"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1156164' first='Max' last='Chernets'] is a throwback type of player. He is a physically tough linebacker and running back. As a linebacker, he is excellent at reading his keys and attacking downhill. In his film, it is almost like a sick sense as he can read and react to the play and attack downhill. He also then is a good tackler, especially in or near the line of scrimmage. As a running back, he has a physical running style that is hard to bring down. Chernets is a good two-way player who has a ton of potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights (9 games)<br>2nd team all SOL linebacker <br>87 tackles(9 games)<br>44 solo<br>8 TFL<br>2 sacks<br>2 FF<br>2 FR<br>1 INT<br>3 carries, yds, 1 td<br>4 rec, yds<a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EPAFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EPAFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArtisticMayhem1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ArtisticMayhem1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SOLsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SOLsports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HSGameOn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HSGameOn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://t.co/jO0CMXPmEv">https://t.co/jO0CMXPmEv</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1156164' first='Max' last='Chernets'] (@maxchernets_) <a href="https://twitter.com/maxchernets_/status/1856814951953842545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1282824"],"_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-67c6346e41871"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1282824' first='Cooper' last='Ward'] is a big (6'4 inches tall) and physically impressive offensive lineman. He fires off the ball well and does an excellent job of run blocking. His ability to block down defensive linemen is excellent. Then he shows good athleticism by having the ability to pull and kick out defenders. He also shows a good ability to block linebackers and defensive backs at the next level. Ward has the skills to be an even better offensive lineman next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here is my junior year highlights from this past season <a href="https://t.co/zf1b0V7czg">pic.twitter.com/zf1b0V7czg</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1282824' first='Cooper' last='Ward'] (@CooperJamesWard) <a href="https://twitter.com/CooperJamesWard/status/1871409343012446487?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155803"],"_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-67c6346e418d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1155803' first='Jake' last='Howe'] is a natural thrower of the football as a quarterback. He does a good job of setting his feet and throwing an excellent ball. He has a great feel in the pocket as he reads the defense and throws balls timely to open receivers. He also knows how to put good touch on the ball when it is needed. Finally, a big part of his success is his size (6'4" inches tall), his ability to scan the field and throw the ball are all impressive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights<br>*2155 passing yards<br>*21 tds<a href="https://t.co/BnS2lLpMd7">https://t.co/BnS2lLpMd7</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1155803' first='Jake' last='Howe'] (@jakehowe_2) <a href="https://twitter.com/jakehowe_2/status/1861898565041180694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1592007"],"_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-67c6346e41936"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1592007' first='Ben' last='Priest'] is a good safety prospect. He does a good job stopping the run and the pass. He is outstanding at playing in the deep zone, reading the play, and coming up up-field to make the tackle in the open field. His ability to use his speed and to make tackles from far distances is impressive. He also is excellent at playing the pass. When the ball is thrown in his direction, he does a good job of backpedaling, turning his hips, and making a play on the ball thrown in his direction. He also showed some clips of playing as a strong safety/outside linebacker. He was excellent at providing run support by making tackles near the line of scrimmage. Priest is a good prospect who shows a ton of skills at safety.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2024 Safety Highlights<br>10 games + 1 Playoff Game<br>Regular Season Stats:<br>2 Interceptions<br>43 Total Tackles<br>3 TFL<br>3 FREC<br>3 PBU<a href="https://twitter.com/DKnause5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DKnause5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FootballHillers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FootballHillers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://t.co/WQ9jaU1b2i">https://t.co/WQ9jaU1b2i</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1592007' first='Ben' last='Priest'] (@Benpriest_16) <a href="https://twitter.com/Benpriest_16/status/1853155525074326013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->