Stock Watch: 2026 Class Standouts on the Rise

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1583998"],"_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-684792b11f3af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1583998' first='Brayden' last='Andrews'] is a good running back who excelled in Southern Columbia's wing-t offense. He does a good job of being patient, then exploding through the hole. He has a natural quickness and burst as a running back. He then has elite speed, and once he gets into the open field, he is off to the races to the end zone. He also does a good job of being a physical runner and always gaining extra yards. Andrews is a talented player in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["388093"],"_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-684792b11f41a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='388093' first='Ashton' last='Smith'] is an underrated quarterback for Berwick. He is excellent as a pocket passer as he has good mechanics and footwork in the pocket. He does a solid job of reading the defense and then delivering a good ball to his receivers. I like the way he processes what the defense gives him, and he shows a good understanding of how to read the defense. Smith has the tools to continue to be a good quarterback for Berwick.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⚔️Iron Dawg of the Week⚔️<br>Phase 2, Week 7: [player_tooltip player_id='388093' first='Ashton' last='Smith'] (‘26) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ashtonsmith2007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ashtonsmith2007</a> <br>⛓️UNBREAKABLE⛓️ <a href="https://t.co/FdVqWLTwJY">pic.twitter.com/FdVqWLTwJY</a></p>&mdash; Dawgs Football (@Berwick_WETSU) <a href="https://twitter.com/Berwick_WETSU/status/1918453583239852391?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["618756"],"_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-684792b11f463"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='618756' first='Trustin' last='Johnson'] is a playmaker who can score anytime he touches the ball. His ability to make defenders miss is special. Then you add in world-class speed, and you see an amazing playmaker. As a running back, he gets the ball on a handoff, and it looks like he is fired out of a cannon. He is that explosive of an athlete with the ball in his hands. He also shows a physical running style, as he is difficult to tackle. Johnson is a stock riser with a ton of potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CHECK IT OUT!!<br>Junior Season Highlight Tape!! <a href="https://t.co/jYULiOdlhl">https://t.co/jYULiOdlhl</a><br><br>Stats:<br>•10 Touchdowns<br>•615 All Purpose Yards<br>•63 Tackles<br>•2.0 TFL<br>•3 Forced Fumbles<br>•4 Pass Deflections <br>•1 Interception <a href="https://twitter.com/PAcoachP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAcoachP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeMento?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeMento</a> @PRZPAvic <a href="https://twitter.com/BryantUFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BryantUFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ColgateFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ColgateFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WMTribeFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WMTribeFootball</a>…</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='618756' first='Trustin' last='Johnson'] (@TrustinJohnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrustinJohnson/status/1858288307425214748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["941178"],"_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-684792b11f4bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='941178' first='Tyler' last='Spadacino']'s nickname should be Mr. Jump Ball, because that's how Biglerville used him as a wide receiver. They would just throw the ball up and expect Spadacino to come up with it. Most coaches call this type of jump ball a 50/50 ball, but with Spadacino, it is almost like it is automatic. The reason he is so good at these catches is that he has great size (6'2"), athleticism, and body control. Spadacino is a classic outside wide receiver who has the traits of an excellent wide receiver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/ThqOA2q01I">https://t.co/ThqOA2q01I</a><br>First 4 games(3-1)<br><br>Offense<br>5 Receptions<br>133 Yards<br>3 TDs<br><br>Defense<br>2 INTs<br>1 PD<br>12 tackles(8 solo)</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='941178' first='Tyler' last='Spadacino'] (@TylerSpad11) <a href="https://twitter.com/TylerSpad11/status/1837261063676645538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["941174"],"_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-68488fb79b4b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='941174' first='Drew' last='Freeland'] is a good inside linebacker for Mechanicsburg. He does an excellent job of reading his keys and triggering towards the line of scrimmage. When he reads the play right, he attacks the offense and makes many tackles in or near the line of scrimmage. He also made several tackles in the backfield against the offense by reading it properly and tackling the ball carrier. He is also an excellent tackler who tackles ball carriers well. He also showed good skills by dropping in pass coverage at a high level. Freeland is a good linebacker who has the skills to continue to get better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->