2026 Rankings: Players Ranked 500+ Poised to Breakout this Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players from the recent 2026 rankings who are ranked outside the top 500 but are in position to have to breakout senior seasons. These are prospects who will be names to know this fall and could significantly improve their standing in the next ranking with strong 2025 film. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1641912"],"_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-686d61b969c6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tru will be a key piece to McNamara's defensive this fall with his ability to impact the game from an IDL spot. I saw Tru earlier this spring at the Bowie St. Mega Camp and he caught my eye in drill work &amp; 1v1's. He plays with nice pop off the snap and is an athletic player from the DT spot. Quick, twitchy, with short area explosiveness leads to Tru being able to beat OL within his first steps. He plays with a high motor, and displayed impressive active hands at camp. Has an array of pass rush moves he can go to, able to dip and slip past blockers, slap away OL hands and has good hips/feet to beat blockers with in &amp; out moves. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After summer camps Tru holds two offers from Hampden-Sydney and Catholic U. Being a high academic kid as well with a 4.0 GPA, I feel those D3 High academics is a great fit for Tru. A place where he will be able to play and impact games while getting a good degree. Tru is a player that if he was 6'2" he would more than likely be an FCS kid because he plays like one. So D2/D3 schools will be all over him this fall as he looks to have an impressive senior campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here are some clips from Catholic Mega Camp. I would like to thank all the coaches that I have spoken to and have evaluated me!!<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKJack?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKJack</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Beech42?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Beech42</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Faunteroy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Faunteroy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_neik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_neik</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_PinkHat?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_PinkHat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CowsetteCoach?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CowsetteCoach</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMGoggans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMGoggans</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachPartin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachPartin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/j_chupella?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@j_chupella</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMcCook?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMcCook</a> <a href="https://t.co/xuGltkrGv3">pic.twitter.com/xuGltkrGv3</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1641912' first='Tru' last='Wooten'] (@TruWooten_) <a href="https://twitter.com/TruWooten_/status/1929279645158867367?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1698021"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1705538,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-686d61b969cf0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Neil is an athletic LB who is part of an impressive LB core at Boy's Latin with [player_tooltip player_id='1611719' first='Jacob' last='Gall'] and [player_tooltip player_id='930530' first='Blake' last='Griffith'] on the edge. I got to see Neil recently at the National Preps Spring Showcase where he put on a show in testing - running a 4.6 40 with a 9'5" SBJ and a verified 6'1" 190lbs+. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Neil is an athletic LB able to play inside or outside and shows real well in coverage. He has a nice long frame that will fill out well - easily could be a 220lbs guy once he gets in a college weight room. Neil shows of fluid hips, able to drop and flip &amp; go to the ball. Able to eat up a lot of space, Neil makes plays all over the field. A player who has lots of potential still, I think Neil can be a steal for a D3 school after this fall season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Film<a href="https://t.co/bTuXAAWnNl">https://t.co/bTuXAAWnNl</a><a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRinaudo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRinaudo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgeCluster?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GeorgeCluster</a> <a href="https://t.co/vO9tEQvajY">pic.twitter.com/vO9tEQvajY</a></p>&mdash; Neil Bayley (@neilbayleyy) <a href="https://twitter.com/neilbayleyy/status/1878311644041728094?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1698022"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1705544,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-686d61b969d51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">N'kye is a versatile CB for Digital Pioneers in (DC) that shows off good ball skills. He plays mainly boundary CB and I can see him playing that or in the nickel/slot CB spot at the next level. Athletic and twitchy, N'kye is quick out of breaks &amp; turns and show nice reactions. He times his breaks well and will go up and attack the ball. He currently holds one offer form Catholic Univ. and could be a breakout player in DC this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a Great Conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Beech42?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Beech42</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJKarriem?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJKarriem</a> and a Great 7 on 7 I'm blessed to receive an offer to The Catholic University. <a href="https://t.co/vGoDRveRdY">pic.twitter.com/vGoDRveRdY</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1698022' first='N'kye' last='Lewis'] (@1lulkye__) <a href="https://twitter.com/1lulkye__/status/1936558368061292909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1092016"],"_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-686d61b969dba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I got to see Liam last fall in there game against Allegany and he balled out that day, having 19 total tackles, 2 TFLs, and 1.5 sacks while also running in for a TD on offense. Liam is a physical ILB who is just a straight up tackling machine. He had 123 total tkls on the season and 12 tfls leading to him being an All State LB for St. James.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liam is just a monster in the middle and every defensive coaches dream. He is quick to read &amp; react and comes downhill to fill and punish the ball carrier. Strong tackler who hits through and finishes plays. He's got a great motor, nice short area burst and plays tough and physical. Able to bring that style over to the offensive side as well, Liam was used often and successfully as a power RB for St. James throughout the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During the game vs Allegany I got the feeling that Liam is the type of player that is a team leader and was the heart of the defense out there. He may be sawed off at just 5'10", but plays like he is 6'2". That will limit him to just D2/D3 schools at the next level but whoever gets Liam as a player is getting a leader who will contribute and is a straight up football player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“No one ever drowned in sweat”- Lou Holtz<br><br>Junior Season Highlights💥💥💥🏈🏈🏈🏈<a href="https://twitter.com/coachlackey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachlackey</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/StJamesSaintsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StJamesSaintsFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Mr_Bay_County?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mr_Bay_County</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DeeWolford?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DeeWolford</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneMD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneMD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_QWilson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_QWilson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coach_logan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_logan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTJWeyl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTJWeyl</a> @CoachWatkinsUNH <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachFord_DC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachFord_DC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TopPreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TopPreps</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachtyler34?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachtyler34</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTrice8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTrice8</a>… <a href="https://t.co/h2PoS6aP4s">pic.twitter.com/h2PoS6aP4s</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1092016' first='Liam' last='Hall'] (@Liam_Hall55) <a href="https://twitter.com/Liam_Hall55/status/1867599813094854664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1698070"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1705683,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-686d61b969e14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Austin looks to be Brunswick's best returning offensive weapon going into the 2025 season. A versatile and dynamic WR who is most effective in the slot. Can be used in the jet sweep game and makes plays across all 3 levels of the passing game. Austin displays strong hands, crisp route running and good ball skills. He is able to get good YAC as well and use his burst/wiggle to make plays. A good overall athlete as well, Austin plays basketball &amp; runs track, and has a verified 4.7 40 time this summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Austin is also a high academic prospect carrying a 4.0+ GPA. He was busy on the camp circuit this spring/summer at schools that fit his profile leading to offers from Washington &amp; Jefferson and Hampden Sydney. I expect plenty of D2/D3 and even some academic FCS schools to be following &amp; recruiting Austin this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great time today at Washington &amp; Jefferson College and after great talks with all the coaches I&#039;m grateful to have received an offer! <a href="https://twitter.com/CSAPrepStar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CSAPrepStar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/COACHMAC515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@COACHMAC515</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachPhilBobich?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachPhilBobich</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Bubonics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Bubonics</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Sirianni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Sirianni</a> <a href="https://t.co/w2OwsBzYBA">pic.twitter.com/w2OwsBzYBA</a></p>&mdash; Austin Del Balzo (@austindelbalzo) <a href="https://twitter.com/austindelbalzo/status/1923804816490328247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->