2026 Rankings: New Additions, Quarter 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The last four months have been a blur of talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The combine slate fed into the 7-on-7 slate, which fed into linemen camps, which fed into preseason camps and jamborees. Through it all, Prep RedZone South Carolina has been writing down names and conducting in-person and film evaluations galore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The end result was an addition of 133 new players to the Class of 2026 rankings. It is our largest single class bump in the five years of our site. Some of that is knowing where to look.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The rest is 133 players forcing our hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We continue our introductions to all of them with the next 35 players who now have a number next to their name.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734558' first='Tyreon' last='Summerson'] OL, Woodland - Stood tall during the CCC and will roll right into 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734552' first='Sammy' last='White'] LB, Greer - Strong junior year will feed into a great senior one</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734551' first='Alvarez' last='Norman'] DB, Greenwood - Corner has every chance to hit the next level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734549' first='Braden' last='Vazquez'] OL, Fox Creek - Going to be making an impact in the trenches all season long</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734538' first='Isaiah' last='Smith'] WR, North Augusta - Another weapon who should feast in this offense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1680986' first='Chris' last='Briggs'] DB, Hillcrest - Back after putting up 38 tackles and two interceptions as a junior</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816753' first='Rayvon' last='Green'] ATH, Myrtle Beach - After year in Georgia, Green is back in Seahawk colors for senior year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734633' first='Savion' last='Taylor-Sanders'] DL, Ridge View - Cardinal Newman transfer had 65 stops last fall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734607' first='Ethan' last='Mick'] LS, South Pointe - Was named to our Preseason All-State Team for a reason; Mick is as reliable as they come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734598' first='Peyton' last='Schrader'] QB, Eastside - Throwing or running, centerpiece of Eagles' offense is at it again</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734501' first='George' last='Michael Stathakis'] OL/DL, Christ Church - Adds grit to a potentially flashy squad</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1738840' first='Bricey' last='Gore'] ATH, North Myrtle Beach - Banked 60 tackles last year and might make it look light this time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1667314' first='Peyton' last='Griffin'] DB, Chapin - Back in the mix after his four-interception junior season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734718' first='Mitchell' last='Bobbitt'] K/P, Blue Ridge&nbsp; - One of best kickers and punters in the state also plays WR and DB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1704980' first='Amir' last='Gee'] OL, Wilson - There isn't a spot on the line he can't play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734647' first='Keaton' last='Bennett'] LB, White Knoll - Maybe the next big linebacker to come out of White Knoll</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734561' first='Carrington' last='Carter'] QB, Westwood - Has targets and a scheme that will elevate his entire game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1343533' first='Desmond' last='Williams'] WR/DB, Trinity Collegiate - Offensive value is shooting through the roof</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734622' first='Nick' last='Owens'] DB, Wren - Not big, but plays like a monster at times</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1658086' first='Kelan' last='Hammond'] OL, Lugoff-Elgin - Takes up a lot of real estate in front of some talented skill players</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1683039' first='Kaven' last='Ford'] RB, Northwood Academy - 1,000-yard rusher is looking for a whole lot more</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1648430' first='Riley' last='Howell'] DB, Fox Creek - Former North Augusta DB brings his experience to down the road to the Predators</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1337939' first='Mason' last='Hetlinger'] OL, Chapin - Massive center could be key to breaking in a new QB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734457' first='Brendon' last='Carson'] DL, Spartanburg - 300-pound linemen shouldn't be this athletic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734443' first='Jayden' last='Scott'] WR, Nation Ford - Looking more and more like a future DI receiver</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1700244' first='Hunter' last='Colegrove'] DL, Dutch Fork - Adds serious depth to an already loaded defensive line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1738833' first='Brody' last='Thacker'] LB, Cane Bay - Got one more year to improve upon his 73 tackles from last season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734436' first='Kayden' last='Dorsey'] DB/WR, Andrews - Ultra-quick two-way skill guy will be all over the field</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1708773' first='Caleb' last='Davis'] LB, Chapin - Eagles' top returning tackler from 2024 will elevate his own stock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734419' first='Josh' last='Singleton'] DB, Northwestern - Broke up 15 passes for the Trojans' title team last fall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1743671' first='Gerkiem' last='Hall'] DB, South Florence - Yes, the Bruins' defensive backfield has another star</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734510' first='Major' last='Taylor'] DL, Irmo (pictured) - Five sacks in 10 games is pretty hard to ignore</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734517' first='Max' last='Stafford'] QB, Summerville - After a year in Florida, Stafford is back in the CHS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734469' first='Zy'Quaz' last='Kelley'] OL, Sumter - Brings a ton of power to the Gamecocks' offensive line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734638' first='Tyreik' last='Davenport-Smith'] LB, Keenan - Edge rusher will have QBs scrambling all season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->