A few notes on our 2026 Class Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>When subscribing feel free to use my code Frederick30 for a discount</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I have begun updating the Virginia 2026 class rankings with the goal of them being posted on our website in two weeks. This class is loaded with over 600 prospects expected to be ranked and over 100 kids on our watch list. A couple of notes so far below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1519647' first='Valdin' last='Sone'] will debut high in our new class</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1519647"],"_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-686e6d7f23a4e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blue Ridge's top prospect reclassified earlier this year to our 2026 class in hopes of enrolling early at the next level. It makes a lot of sense as Sone is ready to play Power 4 football already in my opinion. The big man can play both offensive and defensive tackle at the next level and he has offers from what appears to be every major institution in the country. One of the best prospects nationwide Sone played in the All-American game last year and will be dominating opponents again this season. Well over 30 Division 1 offers, expect him to debut in our top ten overall rankings. Watching him at our showcase this past spring, I can attest he is the real deal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Sone_Valdin52/status/1933309075674013713","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/Sone_Valdin52/status/1933309075674013713 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"> A few high risers set to debut in our top 100</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297952"],"_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-686e70df36d3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1297952' first='Luke' last='Hatfield'] is a big level prospect who committed to UCONN this past spring, holding off a number of Division 1 suitors. The All region linemen will see his ranking boast well into our top 100 once everything is updated. He is 6'4 with an impressive long reach, he can play guard or tackle at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LHatfield57/status/1929624062864593215","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/LHatfield57/status/1929624062864593215 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1650615"],"_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-686e82f5dc6c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more quiet/humble kids I have covered in my time with Prepredzone, Robinson's [player_tooltip player_id='1650615' first='Cody' last='Friesz'] is an underrated gem. A sideline to sideline linebacker for the Rams, Friesz blew everyone away with his performance at our Spring Combine. He was easily the MVP of a loaded linebacker group on hand back in May, winning nearly every 1 on 1 rep and running a 4.5 40! You will not be disappointed watching his tape all the young man needs is a chance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/cody_friesz/status/1883145763074830415","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/cody_friesz/status/1883145763074830415 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1298381"],"_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-686e82f5dc724"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Virginia's Braylon Lester is growing up before our eyes, he too will be appearing in our top 100 after checking in at 377 last year. Since finishing his junior campaign, Lester has picked up 3 well deserved offers. 6'3 and 300 lbs., the big man is destined for more before Week 0, earning a spot in our top 100. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/braylon_lester/status/1942713439757164585","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/braylon_lester/status/1942713439757164585 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297741"],"_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-686e82f5dc773"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Big fan of this young man's game, Salem's [player_tooltip player_id='1297741' first='Markus' last='McCoy'] gets after the quarterback and makes play all over the defense. Playing in a very talented Tidewater Region, Mccoy made all district as a junior, the young man has a nose for the football. Not sure why his recruiting hasn't blown up yet but I am confident before next month it will. Regardless the young man can play and has a few suitors at the next level already. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MarkusMcCoy26/status/1919897129411055986","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/MarkusMcCoy26/status/1919897129411055986 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1645084"],"_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-686e82f5dc7be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colonial Forge has a loaded roster but it seems they have a few prospects including defensive back [player_tooltip player_id='1645084' first='Jeremiah' last='Wise'] who are not getting proper attention. One of the top corners in the state a year ago, Wise is tough to complete a pass on . You can see his tweet below and believe it, he did not allow a touchdown in his junior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JeremiahWise19/status/1873050830901002490","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/JeremiahWise19/status/1873050830901002490 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->