SLEEPER ALERT: Under-The-Radar 2026 Prospects On The Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These sleeper 2026 prospects are seeing their stock rise...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1640033"],"_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-681ba16525fea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A fantastic athlete in the 2026 class who made plays on both offense and defense last year, Carson earned a well-deserved offers from Buffalo, Wofford, and Campbell over the last week. He's an instinctive, sure-tackling defender in the secondary who can make plays at both running back and wide receiver on offense. He's one of the best pure athletes in the region and is bound for a really strong senior season in the fall. Don't be surprised if more offers come his way over the next two weeks and into the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1158136"],"_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-681ba16526041"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sleeper defensive line in the Athens-area to know about this summer, Jenkins is coming off a really impressive junior season where he shed tackles with ease and created consistent chaos in the backfield. He is naturally strong and has the potential to blow up any particular play in the backfield. He's a stout run defender but also showed the ability to attack the quarterback and deflect passes at the line of scrimmage. He earned recent offers from Kennesaw State and Wofford with more likely on the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1669395"],"_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-681ba16526089"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A playmaking linebacker in Cobb County fresh off a very productive junior season, Matthews is a hard-hitting linebacker who plays with a strong, physical presence. He hits hard behind his pads and made a total of 99 tackles, three forced fumbles, and an INT last year for Campbell. He runs well for his size at 5-foot-11 210-pounds and will help lead McEachern next fall as a senior. He's one of the top returning defenders in the area and recently earned a new offer from Samford. His stock is on the rise and more offers are likely to follow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401536"],"_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-681ba165260ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile defensive back who thrives at the safety position, Ingram is an impressive Cobb County defender who is starting to see his recruitment pick up. He added an offer from Wofford this week and it likely won't be his last. He brings above-average speed and athleticism and does a great job of reading the play and reacting against the run. He takes good angles to the ball-carrier and is one of the better tacklers across the McEachern defense. He's one to keep an eye on this fall in his final season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["681194"],"_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-681ba16526111"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sleeper running back in Georgia who finally earned his first D1 offer, Gianopoulos is an athletic running back who really shined as a pass-catcher last season out of the backfield. He hauled in 62 passes for 637 yards and four touchdowns. He's one of the top returning running backs in the area bound for a big senior season in 2025. Now, he holds a well-deserved D1 offer from Samford.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->