2026 Rankings: Potential Risers to Watch for

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We look at the updated 2026 rankings and see who are guys that can rise this offseason and players to keep tabs on <br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1673290"],"_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-683a62608aea2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grimmer comes in as the 160th-ranked prospect and with a clear pathway of extended playing time and potentially being a chess piece on defense, he could absolutely be a riser and wind up well within the top 100 by the end of the season. He's an athletic playmaker who can play either Safety position, come down the box to help in run support, and be a key piece to move around and take advantage of his athleticism. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["904949"],"_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-683a62608af02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fale comes in as the 174th overall prospect, and the defensive back has been the centerpiece of the West Jordan secondary. He's had a great offseason and offers should start coming in. With him being one of the leaders on that defense, he's set up to feast in his final year and has translatable skills that will work at the next level, he can be a slot corner or either safety position. Fale shows good versatility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1292138"],"_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-683a62608af71"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Matina checks in as the 184th overall prospect for the class and the 28th ranked Offensive Lineman. He's had a great offseason and looked good in the showcases that he's attended. He's an interior lineman who has good size, footwork, and lateral movement. Matina has been recruited regionally, and Orem is set up to go deep with the roster they have. That elevated platform could see him get a boost in recruiting, and with added eyes on him, he could be a player set to rise in rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1293292"],"_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-683a62608afbb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sweat comes in as the 189th prospect in the class. He is an interior defensive lineman who does a good job with inside pressure and is good against the run. Sweat should get elevated with oppurtunities due to Lehi looking to make a deep run. With more eyes on the program, that means more potential to get looks in recruiting and be a top riser in rankings as he has all the tools to be effective at the next level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1681087"],"_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-683a62608affb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hales comes in as the 224th-ranked prospect, and he could absolutely smash that as he's set up to take over as the signal caller for Salem Hills, and the dual-threat quarterback has all the tools to climb well within the top 100 prospects. It will be a big year for the gunslinger who isn't afraid to showcase his big arm and extend plays with his legs to bide time for his receivers to get open. Hales has every right to be a riser and get looked at regionally in recruiting. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those are some guys that can be sneaky risers and are currently being ranked too low. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->