Pre-Season 2026 Rankings: New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the pre-season rankings being rolled out for the 2026 class we take a look at some of the new additions to that class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1705994' first='Draivyn' last='Colvin'], Staley LB <br>The 6'3" 220 LB prospect was a big part of the Falcons offense as a talented running back in 2024, but the big time athlete opened the eyes of college coaches this spring and summer with his talent and ability to play linebacker, showcasing his speed, power and explosiveness, particularly at the Lindenwood Mega camp where he picked up 4 D1 offers on his testing and performance running a 4.69 laser forty, broad jumping 10-feet and with a 30" laser vertical jump. Colvin decided to make his verbal commitment to Illinois State. One of the schools that offered at the Mega camp. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1706004' first='Sebastian' last='Tate'], SLUH DL<br>Another new addition who was on my radar last year that stepped up his game and development as a prospect was the 6'3" 266 DE who also opened the D1 coaches eyes at the Lindenwood Mega camp earning offers from Indiana State and SEMO, along with offers from Missouri Southern and Lincoln University. Tate showcased his pass rushing ability and technique along with some impressive athleticism and good size for a defensive end. He also has good athletic bloodlines as his father played basketball for the Missouri Tigers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1706007' first='Grady' last='Coppinger'], Liberty LB <br>A recent verbal commit to Northwest Missouri State. Coppinger is a talented two-sport athlete who also plays baseball and excels at that as well. His football talent was recognized with multiple college offers this summer. He is a physical, playmaking linebacker prospect 6'1" 210 with good speed and a good football IQ who will be a big part of the Blue Jays defense again in 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1703703' first='Marqies' last='Mitchell'], Rock Bridge OL <br>The massive 6'5 350 offensive line prospect picked up a D1 offer from Arkansas State this spring and opened the eyes of college coaches at camps this summer who now have him on their radars and want to see his early season film and games. Mitchell transferred from Battle to Rock Bridge and has impressed with his unique athletic ability despite his size. He can dunk a basketball with one hand and is exceptionally quick and moves very well. He seems to be a bit of a late bloomer with his skills but he has the tools that make him a college prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quacey Hughes, McCluer North LB<br>A real riser this spring and summer is the versatile and very athletic Hughes 6'2" 215, who can play LB, EDGE or DE on the next level. Quacey showed the path he has taken this spring and summer picking up college offers back in March at the Elite Combine in St. Louis showcasing his speed (4.6 forty) explosiveness (30" vertical) and power in testing. He also is a physical football player who can utilize those talents to be a playmaker on the field. He joins the new additions in the rankings and has the potential to climb higher based on his senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->