Best New Hits on the '26 PRZ WI Radar

High school recruiting is one of the most fun, exciting, and surprising things in sports. It seems like around every corner there is a new student athlete to dive into and learn about. Even when you feel like you have a strong grasp on the landscape and who is in it someone will always sneak up on you. After 3 years of coverage that still happens within the Class of 2026. Because of this I always keep a running list of new athletes to add into the rankings. The Class of 2026 list of new additions is already getting long and we haven't hit summer camps. So in this article we are going to start getting those names out there. Athletes who have just recently hit our radar and we feel should be on the radar of college coaches from the Class of 2026. This is going to be a fun one. There is a lot of impressive talent to talk about.    By far the biggest addition to our radar here at Prep Redzone WI is the 6'7" 310 lbs OT out of Ashwaubenon. The raw and natural tools he brings to the field are either difficult or impossible to teach. Obviously his elite frame and length should grab him plenty of attention, but watching him utilize those tools is the difference maker. Jaxsen has a strong anchor that flashes over and over on pass pro reps. Plus the big man plays with pretty effective mobility in every direction. The junior OT also doesn't struggle with creating that positive surge in the trenches in the run game. Most exciting of all is how much room he has to develop his game. As he adds strength, uses leverage more, and plays more consistently with a wider, stronger base then we will see a massive leap from him. Keep a close eye on this kid.      There is a very strong chance that when we update our rankings at the end of the summer Luka will be one of the best at his position, and potentially the best receiving TE in the state. The junior has a 6'4" frame with noticeably long arms. A combo that pairs with strong, soft hands providing a huge catch radius for his QB. When Luka is getting out in a route you won't find a more smooth TE. He is quick off the line, smooth through breaks, and carries his speed throughout the play. Luka also shows a vast route tree that attacks every level effectively. When it comes to mismatches in the passing game Tess is a must watch.      The future is bright for the WR/OLB out of East Troy. Ethan has an intriguing 6'6" 195 lbs frame. With that comes a large catch radius and what seems like even larger strides as he attacks the defense with vertical routes. I really like the way the '26 uses his body to create separation and protect the ball during the catch. Callahan is so enticing because he is still going to fill out that frame more and his comfort within that big frame is only going to improve and make him more dangerous out in space. This is a raw kid with special traits that will no doubt capture a lot of attention over the coming months like he has with us at PRZ WI.      One of my favorite new LBs on the radar is Port Washington's [player_tooltip player_id='1643666' first='Izaiah' last='Scheftgen']. The 6'2" 205 lbs junior ILB is a hunter. He piled up 94 tackles with 17 TFLs in 2024. It didn't matter where the ball was, Izaiah tracked it down. He brings such a well rounded game to the position. Need him to play physical between the tackles to shed blocks, or quick to blitz through a gap? The junior checks those boxes. Izaiah also does really well flowing laterally with the play while still coming downhill and closing on the ball. The speed is also there to get to the sideline and still meet the back at the line of scrimmage. The '26 LB also shows off his true three down capabilities with how fluidly he can change direction and drop into coverage. The Class of 2026 is LOADED at LB and it is only getting deeper.      To start, I believe Hudson could be a recruit on either side of the ball. However, I want to focus on his play at DL in this article because the highlights showcase those talents so well. Hudson has a great frame to continue to build on at 6'3" 270 lbs, and you can bet he will be working on it because the junior was a nationally qualifying powerlifter in his first year competing. So you can except an even bigger and better Hudson this fall. That is scary because the 270 lbs athlete already has an explosive get off, a closing burst, and the range to chase down the ball in space. Of course the power is shines on tape too as he shows off the strong hands, pass rush moves, and powerful base to bull rush through linemen. Hudson is a disruptive force that needs eyes on him in the very near future.      As is custom here in WI, the OL Class is absolutely loaded for the upcoming senior class. It is only getting deeper near the top with [player_tooltip player_id='1801515' first='Henry' last='Vallee']. The 6'4" 260 lbs OT already holds one offer from Southern Miss and more are sure to join them. Henry is a special talent. Big, strong at the point of attack and throughout his time engaged with the DL, mobile, and finishes his blocks angrily. Henry is advanced in his body control and balance as he is able to recover from bad angles, reposition himself on his man while staying locked on. Henry also does so well with having a vast range while staying in a position of power with a wide base and good knee/ankle flexibility. You go through the key factors like size, mobility, power, agility, body control, flexibility and Vallee shows them all consistently. Get on this kid quickly.      Another outstanding talent in this 2026 TE Class is Fondy's [player_tooltip player_id='1801572' first='Adrian' last='Johnson']. The junior TE holds an offer from Bemidji State and the weight room warrior is sure to have others join them. That weight room dedication has resulted in big lifts and strength leaps as well as helping him go from 220 up to 235 lbs. The traditional TE does really well with his short area quickness and getting clean releases off the line. He does a lot of damage on short to intermediate routes where he can get open with that short area quickness, using his big frame to box out, and then gain yards with that angry running he shows after the catch. Adrian also brings that same angry, bully mentality to his blocking in the trenches where he has shown he can overmatch an edge defender with his power. Size, receiving, blocking, and power come together to make a need to know TE recruit here.      This article of new athletes on our radar just about doubled the amount of top end talent in our TE group. Another one of those top new talents at the position is Brandon Wagner of Turtle Lake. The 6'6" 220 lbs junior has a strong frame that stands out on the field among his peers. The kid is a massive mismatch between his catch radius, strong frame, and ability to find his way to open space on the field at a consistent basis. You will find him lining up all across the formation and using his explosive burst off the line to get downfield quickly and pull away from DBs. The junior has the necessary speed for the next level too while also having the power to create yards the hard way after the catch. Brandon earned his first offer from Mankato recently. Big things ahead for him.

High school recruiting is one of the most fun, exciting, and surprising things in sports. It seems like around every corner there is a new student athlete to dive into and learn about. Even when you feel like you have a strong grasp on the landscape and who is in it someone will always sneak up on you. After 3 years of coverage that still happens within the Class of 2026. Because of this I always keep a running list of new athletes to add into the rankings. The Class of 2026 list of new additions is already getting long and we haven't hit summer camps. So in this article we are going to start getting those names out there. Athletes who have just recently hit our radar and we feel should be on the radar of college coaches from the Class of 2026. This is going to be a fun one. There is a lot of impressive talent to talk about.