Region IDs: UTR 2026s from Grand Forks/East Grand Forks

We shoot out more of our region ID. This time, we head to two neighboring border towns to find the cream of the crop in our 2026 class in which we uncovered plenty of under the radar targets destined for the next-level.   Cole Schmiedeberg, RB/LB, East Grand Forks 2026 <a href="https://x.com/Cole03094825">Twitter</a>   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/03/cole-crop-339x223-1743050676.jpg?w=338" alt="" class="wp-image-1646578" style="width:285px;height:auto" /></figure>   Cole shows off quickly a 2026 linebacker that even though undersized, shows off some great range and motor to find the ball carrier within the inside box or can get sideline to sideline. He athletic movement shows off good persuasiveness with no wasted steps, and can collapse downhill with his great vision quickly. Cole is also super bouncy with that movement getting off his blocks quick as a linebacker I like upcoming in his senior season for the Green Wave.   [player_tooltip player_id='1648548' first='Jezrael' last='Jones'], CB, East Grand Forks 2026 <a href="https://x.com/Jez_Jones1">Twitter</a>   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/03/Jez-crop-339x223-1743050584.jpg?w=338" alt="" class="wp-image-1646576" style="width:277px;height:auto" /></figure>   Jezrael might take the cake for one of my favorite corners in NW Minnnesota, as one that plays with a ton of finesse on every rep he shows off on tape. He shows off great footwork and ball-tracking ability so much so that he constantly drives his wide receiver off-line on their routes not even giving them a chance at the ball time after time on tape. Jezrael is one that causes some tension even further when he is in press-man and shows off ample hand-fighting ability to get leverage. He certainly is a sleeper at the moment in this 2026 class that I am excited to share with our other PRZ MN scouts.   Daij Hall, DB/WR, East Grand Forks 2026 <a href="https://x.com/Jez_Jones1">Twitter</a>   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/03/Daij-crop-339x223-1743050749.jpg?w=338" alt="" class="wp-image-1646581" style="width:292px;height:auto" /></figure>   The three-sport athlete is yet another target in the Green Wave secondary that intrigues me. He shows off a ball-tracking ability that plays longer than what his measurables might tell you as I would be intrigued to see where his wingspan length ends up at camps this summer. Daij is another cornerback that can wreck some havoc for the Green Wave, as his athletic movement is eye-catching on tape and get from nowhere to somewhere to the ball very quickly. Was impressed with his pass covverage on deep routes, as he showed off a lot of range to his game. He surely is another cornerback out of East Grand Forks I like at the next-level.   [player_tooltip player_id='1556578' first='Sekou' last='Bility'], CB, Grand Forks Red River 2026 <a href="https://x.com/SekouBility11">Twitter</a>   Sekou is a safety that intrigues me with his sound timing on the ball in pass coverage. The 6''2 185 pounder from Grand Forks Red River, has himself some great length in his wingspan to get his hands on the ball easier than some other safeties from around the area. You can bet, that anytime the ball is near the Sekou will find the ball carrier even if he coming in from off the ball he consistently is the first defennder to use his physicality on contact for good measure. I felt his ball-tracking ability got better from his sophomore season to his junior season which is a great sign as another one from GF and EGF that looks like a scholarship talent.   [player_tooltip player_id='1590755' first='Zander' last='Waind'], OL, Grand Forks Red River 2026 <a href="https://x.com/ZanderWaind">Twitter</a>   A offensive line prospect that I didn't have on my 2026 ND board as of yet, that was solid on tape was [player_tooltip player_id='1590755' first='Zander' last='Waind'] from Grand Forks Red River. The 6'0 235 pounder, shows off a constant quick first step and is one that is a persusive pass-blocker with his hands and great agility with his footwork. Another skillset that popped out for Zander in my eyes on tape, was his sound pad-level that showed off a solid base from these eyes. Zander is certainly one that proved that he needs to be added to our 2026 board in North Dakota.   [player_tooltip player_id='1590748' first='Zade' last='Martin'], ATH, Grand Forks Central 2026 <a href="https://x.com/ZadeMartin0">Twitter</a>   Zade is a 2026 athlete that might not be the biggest kid you will see on the field, but his high football IQ shows off one that can make some plays on both sides of the ball. First, you have to see how well-versed this young man is in the open field and on tape turns tough yards into touchdowns with his vision and instincts. Defensively, Zade possesses a quick nose for the ball and can come out of nowhere and force turnovers as a defensive back that plays with strong range for his size. In my eyes, his next-level fit shows off to me as a slot receiver as a wide receiver that shows off the most upside in that spot.

We shoot out more of our region ID. This time, we head to two neighboring border towns to find the cream of the crop in our 2026 class in which we uncovered plenty of under the radar targets destined for the next-level.