2026 Rankings Update: Watchlist to Ranked 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breaking down the prospects that moved up from the watchlist to the official rankings in Prep Redzone's latest update to the 2026 Nevada rankings.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1365103"],"_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-687f41a58b118"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Baldwin moved up from the watchlist to the official rankings with the strong flashes he shown this offseason. He's a long, athletic defensive back with promising range and ball skills in the secondary. Dynamic and versatile player that's flashed some skill as a wideout and could be a playmaker on either side of the ball for Liberty this upcoming season. Look for Baldwin to put his name on the radar with a strong senior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MECHETHECHOSEN1/status/1930443904224223508","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MECHETHECHOSEN1/status/1930443904224223508 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1579486"],"_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-687f41a58b1c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Craig moved into the official 2026 rankings after being added to the PRZ watchlist in March. The 5'10"/150 ATH is a dynamic two-way player for Mater East that should see more opportunities out of the backfield as the team's top returning rusher this fall. Shows his speed and playmaking ability with the ball in his hands and is an elusive player in the open field. Craig is an intriguing playmaker to keep an eye on this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JrCraig_8/status/1874156573838499885","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JrCraig_8/status/1874156573838499885 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1579321"],"_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-687f41a58b23f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emilien is an under-the-radar senior that cracked the official rankings after being added to the watchlist back in December of last year. He's a fluid mover at CB that can mirror and stay in-phase with quick change-of-direction and natural agility. Shows his speed and athleticism with the ball in his hands and displays good footwork and technique in the secondary. Emilien offers intriguing upside as a defensive back coming into his senior season with Desert Pines.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Saul_Emilien/status/1939605914962780401","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Saul_Emilien/status/1939605914962780401 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1337139"],"_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-687f41a58b302"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKenzie is one of the more explosive playmakers in the back half of the 2026 rankings. The 5'11"/160 wide receiver out of Basic had decent production in his junior season (17 recs., 322 yards, 2 TDs) but stands out with the speed and body control he showed on tape. He's a dangerous vertical threat that can out-pace DBs out of the slot and make tough, contested catches against tight coverage. McKenzie should continue to operate as an effective downfield playmaker for Basic's offense in the fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19561451/67fffc70567fcb0d674a453b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-687f41a58b626"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["876946"],"_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-687f41a58b6a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anin is an offensive lineman that's been on the PRZ radar for a few seasons and made the jump into the official 2026 rankings in this latest update. Previously at Hug and now at Reed, the 6'/270 IOL is a powerful blocker that can drive defenders off the ball and open lanes in the run game. Extremely physical at the POA and can manhandle defensive linemen once he gets his hands on them. Anin could be a significant OL riser with a strong senior season in the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jerrellanin/status/1716694989273710741","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jerrellanin/status/1716694989273710741 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->