Fast-Rising 2026 Prospects To Know This Summer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These sleeper 2026 prospects are seeing their stock rise on the recruiting trail...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1628976"],"_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-6826101059c49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A metro-Atlanta linebacker with impressive quickness and instincts, Jackson is a rising-senior coming off a strong junior season for Dutchtown. The 6-foot-0 215-pounder made an impressive 103 tackles last season with four TFLs, two sacks and 20 quarterback pressures to go along with four pass-breakups in coverage. He takes good angles to the ball-carrier and knows how to wrap up properly. His stock is on the rise and he added a new recent offer from Air Force.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1319901"],"_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-6826101059ca5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An impressive linebacker/tight end prospect from North Georgia, Tatum has been flying under the radar for way too long and picked up a well-deserved offer this week from the in-state Kennesaw State Owls. Tatum is a big target in the passing game at 6-foot-4 235-pounds who can be a big weapon in the red-zone. He's also a physical defender who knows how to strike the ball-carrier. He's one of the top two-way prospects in the area for the 2026 class and deserves to see even more offers come his way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620846"],"_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-6826101059ce9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top safety prospects in West Georgia for the 2026 class, this Columbus native was a turnover machine last season for the Tigers, picking off several passes in coverage while consistently running down the ball-carrier against the run. He covers a lot of ground down the field and does a great job of taking correct angles to chase down running backs attempting to get to the perimeter. He's a natural playmaker and earned new recent offer from Charleston Southern and UT-Martin.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1577562"],"_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-6826101059d2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top sleeper running backs in Georgia for the 2026 class, Wigging might be on the verge of seeing his recruitment take off. After an outstanding junior season where he ran for 985 yards and 12 touchdowns, hitting the 100-yard mark five times while averaging 9 yards a carry, Wigging earned a D1 offer from the Oregon State Beavers this week. He's one of the top returning running backs in the Atlanta area and should see more offers come his way over the next several weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401603"],"_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-6826101059d6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A lean, lanky receiver with big-time burst and acceleration, Hamilton is still one of the more underrated wideouts across the state in the 2026 class. However, this week Hamilton landed an offer from Colorado State. He's a guy who can help stretch the field while having enough speed to beat defensive backs vertically. He's one of the top returning receivers in the region with a chance to have an outstanding final season in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->