Must Offer 2026 Prospects Flying Under the Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Want 30% off of your subscription? Use promo code <strong>PaulG30 </strong>at checkout!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1183026"],"_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-68813ef87d0bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grimstad is one of the top available edge prospects across the state and has been severely under-recruited to this point in his career. He has elite length, wingspan and the frame to continue packing on weight and is one of the more high upside and intriguing prospects we have seen. He is explosive off the ball with violent hands, gets into the chest of blockers quickly while creating immediate knock-back and resets the line. He shows quick block recognition, does a nice job locking out and can set the edge/blow up pullers coming across the LOS when denting. He is a very smooth overall athlete with COD abilities, strong backside pursuit and flashes closing speed when collapsing the pocket while moving very well in the open field. Overall, he is a very balanced defensive line prospect and is going to one of the biggest FBS caliber steals across the state come signing day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780466"],"_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-68813ef87d11d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The back to back state champion is one of the best available 2026 signal callers across Northern California, and has only lost 3 games in his entire high school career heading into his Senior season. A true dual-threat passer, he has elite escapability and running abilities while also showing he can deliver on-schedule throws, buy time with his legs and keeps his eyes downfield while not afraid to take a shot to deliver the ball. On the run, he is explosive through the first level, shows good patience behind his blocks and is tough to take down in the open field with contact balance and sneaky third level speed. His commitment and recruitment is one to watch as we move through the season as he is looking to be a big time steal for the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Desmond Sweeney","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"250","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Thousand Oaks","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68813ef87d1d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sweeney is another one of the top uncommitted defensive linemen across the state, and is going to be a big time get for a program as we close in on national signing day after the season. He has the ideal frame and size for the FCS+ level, and is a fluid mover with violent hands, quick reset abilities and can collapse the pocket quickly from the inside or the edge. He can play a variety of positions along with defensive front and is a high upside kid with tons of growth potential. Look for the Thousand Oaks product to breakout in 2025 and start to see his stock rise late in the process. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401211"],"_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-68813ef87d224"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maier is one of the top linebackers across the Bay Area, and is a plus athlete with elite cover abilities and is a true banger in the box that closes quickly and is a very good open field tackler behind the line. He shows a quick trigger, can take on blockers near the LOS with violent hands and does a nice job setting the edge on the perimeter. Heading into the Fall, he will be one of the top players across the loaded WCAL and is looking to be another steal at the position as we near national signing day later this year. He currently holds one offer from Portland State and should draw plenty of other Big Sky interest through his final season for the Padres. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1665900"],"_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-68813ef87d26d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clites is coming off a very impressive Junior season for Garces Memorial and is a explosive and twitchy edge rusher that has elite pass rushing abilities, good bend and primary/counter moves at his disposal and has had a very good off-season at multiple stops. He is a high motor kid that plays fast outside the tackles and is seemingly comfortable in space covering the flats while showing closing speed and open field tackling abilities. Against the run, he shows he can play down near the line, take on pullers and defeat drive/reach blocks easily without giving up ground. He is going to be a late steal in the 2026 cycle and is a name to watch as we move through the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->