Prep Redzone Combine Series KY Preview: 26s to Watch

This weekend, our Prep Redzone Combine Series will be making a stop in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. While there is a ton of talent scheduled to attend this camp, I wanted to highlight some top players in each class to watch on Saturday. To kick things off, here are some top players from the class of 2026 to watch at this weekend's Prep Redzone Combine Series in Kentucky.    [player_tooltip player_id='894941' first='Ronald' last='Lunz'] has continuously been on of the top players in the state in his class over the past few season. As a junior, he caught 50 passes for 681 yards and eight touchdowns in 11 games. Lunz is a matchup nightmare for opposing defensive backs, using his speed and quickness to create separation with ease. He is also very reliable in contested catch situations, showing the strong hands to come away with the pass regardless of what type of coverage is around him. Ronald currently holds multiple Power 4/Division I offers and I expect more to come his way heading into his senior year.     [player_tooltip player_id='971538' first='Josiah' last='Hope'] is another player from North Hardin who I'm excited to watch in person this weekend. Hope lines up at defensive tackle/end where he is dominant against the run. He does a great job of using his strength to fight through blocks then using his speed to get to the ball carrier in a hurry to make the tackle. Hope finished this past season with 61 tackles and 19 tackles for loss in 11 games. He also showed the ability to rush the passer, finishing the year with seven sacks. Hope currently holds several Power 4 offers and I expect that list to grow as he is a very talented prospect.     [player_tooltip player_id='971534' first='Gerian' last='Traynor'] is a player who has been high on my radar for a while now and I'm excited to watch compete this weekend. Traynor had a solid junior year, running the ball 132 times for 633 yards and eight touchdowns in nine games. Gerian has impressive speed which he uses to run away from the defense on long runs. When defenders are able to catch up to him, he has shown the ability to make cuts in the open field to make them miss. Traynor is also a reliable pass catcher, finishing this past season with 15 receptions for 194 yards and two touchdowns. Gerian currently holds multiple Division I offers and I expect more to come his way as he has the talent to make a huge impact at the next level.     [player_tooltip player_id='1513801' first='AJ' last='Paul'] is a player who is coming off a strong junior year. He lines up at defensive end where he is very reliable against the run, finishing the season with 56 tackles and 17 tackles for loss in 11 games. Paul does a great job of using his speed to get to the ball carrier in a hurry to make the tackle before they can get going. He also has impressive burst out of his stance as a pass rusher and very good pass rush moves which he uses to blow by opposing offensive tackles on his way to the quarterback. AJ finished this past season with seven sacks. Paul doesn't currently hold any offers but he is a player who college coaches should have their eyes on.     Another defensive prospect who had a strong junior year is [player_tooltip player_id='1517151' first='Robert' last='Magalong']. Magalong lines up at inside linebacker where he is dominant against the run, finishing this past season with 110 tackles and seven tackles for loss in 10 games. He does a great job of reading his keys then exploding out of his stance to meet the ball carrier and make the tackle before they can get going. Robert also finished his junior year with one sack. Magalong will definitely be a player to watch heading into his final season.     [player_tooltip player_id='1176970' first='Emmanuel' last='Miles'] is a quarterback who had a solid junior year, completing 89/148 passes for 1,428 yards,19 touchdowns, and only three interceptions in 13 games. He has a strong arm which he is able to use the stretch the field in the deep passing game. Emmanuel also puts a nice amount of touch on his passes, putting the ball where only his intended receiver can catch it. Miles also scored three rushing touchdowns this past season. Emmanuel doesn't currently hold any offers but he has received some college interest.     [player_tooltip player_id='1176961' first='Jaxson' last='Mason'] is another quarterback who impressed as a junior, completing 217/383 passes for 2,845 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 10 games. Mason is very impressive under pressure, showing the ability to escape opposing pass rushers while keeping his eyes down the field to make tough throws on the run. He also has a very strong arm which he is able to use to lead his receivers down the field in the deep passing game. Jaxson doesn't currently hold any offers but he is a player to keep an eye on as he has the talent to play quarterback at the next level.     My final 2026 prospect to keep am eye on at this Saturday's camp is [player_tooltip player_id='1176978' first='Arion' last='Stuckey']. Stuckey lines up at left guard where he is a dominant run blocker. Arion with a ton of physicality, showing the ability to use his strong initial punch to knock defenders off balance with ease. He has also shown the ability to pull and pick up blocks in the open field as a lead blocker. Arion doesn't currently hold any offers but he is a player who college coaches should have an eye on heading into this upcoming season.

This weekend, our Prep Redzone Combine Series will be making a stop in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. While there is a ton of talent scheduled to attend this camp, I wanted to highlight some top players in each class to watch on Saturday. To kick things off, here are some top players from the class of 2026 to watch at this weekend's Prep Redzone Combine Series in Kentucky.