2026 Rankings: Prospects on the Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm continuing diving deep into the 2026 rankings, and today I have 5 standout players that will continue to rise their stock throughout the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1306363"],"_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-687e687f58e30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Betti measures in at 6'3 215 pounds, playing H-Back, TE, and slot WR for Cherry Creek. Betti is one of the best blocking tight ends I've seen at the high school level. He has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, balance, good speed and change of direction. At the LOS, he has a good release against both off coverage and press jam. Good separation quickness by identifying the void and sitting patiently. Fluid route running due to his quick feet. Betti is an elite blocker. Which makes sense because his dad Det is a premier OL coach with Cherry Creek. Uses his very good strength, hand placement, and hand strength to overpower the defensive line or linebackers. Very good foot quickness to match/lock out the defender. He creates lanes for his running back, and has a tenacity in the run game. Very good competitive toughness. For example, he finished one block, then ran downfield to block for his RB. Impressive. I'm very excited to see how he does in his senior year, as he's a major part of the run game in Cherry Creek's success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["777538"],"_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-687e687f58efe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Green is a fantastic bruising running back, who is the perfect complement to [player_tooltip player_id='522704' first='Adrian' last='Symalla']. Last season, he had 108 carries for 931 yards and 8 touchdowns with 10 receptions for 196 yards and 3 touchdowns. Green has very good athletic ability due to elite balance, very good acceleration, speed, and good change of direction. Green has home run speed ability and once he's free, he's gone. He has very good vision, and when one gap is covered, he uses his dynamic jump cuts to pivot into the next one. He consistently gets yards after contact. He breaks tackles and uses his elite balance to stay up. Green is also a productive back in the receiving game. He has good catching and plucks the ball out of the air. I'm very excited to see what he does next season !</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1312319"],"_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-687e8cf227a8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miller is a stud of an offensive tackle. Measuring in at 6'6 310 pounds, Miller demonstrates phenomenal technique and poise throughout his film. Right off the bat, you see his elite strength. He starts with very good initial quickness out of his stance, and very good hand speed to engage first with the DL. Explosive leg drive. Very good hand strength and hand placement. Very good body control, knee bend and flexibility. He has very good speed and acceleration to block on the perimeter and out in open space. In pass sets, he has a powerful anchor. Putting his feet in the ground and not moving. He also will rip the edge's arms down, and keep doing it to keep them on their toes. I loved watching his film, and this kid is a beast. He has committed to Kansas State, and I firmly believe he will be a starting tackle for them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621653"],"_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-687e8cf227b07"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Palmer had a very productive season for Highland last season. Measures in at 6'5 220-pounds. Playing both edge rusher and tight end, he had 17 receptions for 306 yards and 1 touchdown, 73 total tackles (42 solo, 31 assisted), 28 TFL, 11 sacks, 49 QB hurries, 9 PD, 7 FF, and 2 FR. His stats are eye popping. He has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, good lateral quickness and jumping. Very good strength and hand speed to engage in the offensive line first. Very good hand placement and hand strength. Palmer is a very good block shedder and has good get off speed. He lived in the backfield demonstrates his relentless pursuit. Very good bend around the edge and a bull rush. Kid is a beast, and I'm very excited to see how he continues in his senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1308262"],"_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-687e8cf227b7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hurley is a phenomenal two-way player for Pueblo South. Measuring in at 6'0 195 pounds, the LB/RB had standout seasons at both positions. As a RB, he had 140 carries for 972 yards and 11 touchdowns with 9 receptions for 143 yards. As a LB, he had 114 total tackles (92 solo, 22 assisted), 11 TFL, 1 sack, 2 INT, and 1 FF. Very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, balance, and good change of direction. Hurley has very good reaction time. He trusts what he sees and attacks. He is a great blitzer, using his good block shedding skills and very good get off speed to break through the OL. Very good tackler. He wraps them up and pulls them down. Patient in the run game, and doesn't miss his assignments. As a RB, he demonstrates home run speed and very good vision to weave through the defense. He isn't afraid of putting his shoulder down and creating contact. Thrives with physicality. Watch out for this beast going into next season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->