2026 Rankings Watch List: Norcal Newcomers (Part. II)

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1630639"],"_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-6850bb532c2df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gresham is one of the more bruising runners across the Sacramento region, and is a two-way standout for Roseville. He is a tough and physical downhill runner that can get behind his pads, shows good leg drive through contact and flashes wiggle/cutback abilities at the first level while showing some third level speed in the clear and solid hands out of the backfield. Defensively, he plays with violent hands off the edge, can quickly get into the backfield and wins with power and leverage at the POA and is a high motor kid on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686188"],"_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-6850bb532c281"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the fastest prospects across the state, the SI standout is set to have a breakout Senior season and be one of the top weapons across the WCAL. He is a long strider with a big catch radius, shows he can stretch the field and chunk yards quickly while a big time play-maker with the ball in his hands. He is a still raw and developing prospect but holds tons of untapped potential and upside at the next level. He currently holds offers from Portland State and Sacramento State and should see a slew of others come his way through his Senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1644825"],"_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-6850bb532c326"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ragsdale enters into our WL rankings as he begins his Senior season campaign as one of the top overall athletes across the Bay Area. He is dominant on both sides of the ball and explosive off the edge with an elite first step get off, natural bend and has a variety of both speed and power rush moves in his toolbox when collapsing the pocket. He shows he can hold the point against bigger tackles, redirect quickly in open space and is a sure tackler that brings a good thump at the POA. The Vallejo product is one of the more under-recruited kids across northern California. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1650171"],"_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-6850bb532c368"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Northern Section standout is one of the top linebackers in the section, and a true plug in the middle of the Oroville defense. He is a banger in-between the tackles, shows he can quickly scrape over the top, get off blocks and knife into the backfield with a quick trigger. In coverage, he shows solid hips in transition and disciplined eyes in zone coverage while able to get hands on and re-route easily while also able to apply pressure up the middle or off the edge with closing speed and bend. Look for Keanu to be one of the top defenders across the section this Fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1630597"],"_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-6850bb532c3a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The North Bay product is one of the top IOL across Marin County, and plays a lot bigger then he is with great technique, bend and power at the POA. He shows he can quickly get off the ball and win with a strong inside punch, leg drive through his block progression and plays with violence and finish at the first two levels. At the next level, he should find his home on the defensive side of the ball due to his size/frame and should draw D3 interest through his senior season for Archie Williams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->