Players who can still Break Out in the Class of 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're just under two months away from camp season! From early May to late August, colleges from across the country will be traveling thousands of miles to recruit the class of 2026. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I expect the prospects listed here to have some success this Spring, but I feel their true ceiling could be reached next Fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1608135"],"_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-67c7517b7177c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've mentioned Babbitt a few times already, but he is seriously one of the highest-ceiling players in the class. Watch his tape and tell me he isn't. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His athleticism is what really stands out. Peyton is far more athletic than most high school dual-threats, but he's also far more instinctual. He knows how to expose bad pursuit angles, and he's overall very productive with his scrambling. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The biggest question mark is still the arm talent. I haven't watched him in person. His pocket passing at college camps will make or break his recruiting. Could be a D1 guy if he performs extremely well, and could be a D3 guy if he's a raw passer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["566974"],"_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-67c7517b7185e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A bit of a sleeper in this class. Isaac is far stronger than most RBs, giving him great upside as a short-yardage power back. However, he doesn't have the home-run hitting ability, athleticism, or vision you'd like in a good D2 or D1 prospect. Although he's a very strong player, I want to see him run with more tenacity. An upgrade to speed and athleticism plus a little extra contact balance could turn Isaac into a Division 2 prospect, if he's not already. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1538022"],"_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-67c7517b71924"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jack left a good impression at a workout I watched a couple months back. He's a player with good size, average length, and above-average route running. All around, he's looking like a Division 3 prospect. However, Jack could boost himself up into the D2 range if he performs great this offseason. Even more likely, Jack could have a breakout Senior season. Northview is reloading and I expect them to have another good season. Jack could be a big part of Northview's 2025 success, and he could be a late-bloomer D2 guy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1148731"],"_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-67c7517b719e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've always been super intrigued by KJ, mainly because of his height and length. Plus, he's a physical football player and a great blocker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He needs to find a way to be much more productive on offense. Right now, I'm not confident with KJ's hands, route running, or RAC. With a great offseason, he could transform himself into a good D3 college prospect. Especially because he has length and physicality, I know there's a great receiver within him. He could even do a significant bulk and transition to Tight End. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1298714"],"_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-67c7517b71aa5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While I don't expect Jack to be a big-name prospect this spring, I do expect him to perform better at QB during his senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last season was hit-or-miss. Against equal opponents in the OAA Blue, Jack did well. Good reads, good runs, and a handful of solid passes. Problems began to arise against the more physical teams on Seaholm's schedule. The blocking would break down, and Jack didn't have the strength or contact balance to push himself toward positive yardage. I know Seaholm prides itself on playing physically. If Jack is able to add some bulk, or maybe get a bit faster, he should be able to hit more home-runs and be able to slither his way through contact more often. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->