2026 Rankings: New Additions, Quarter 4

<!-- 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 wrap up our introductions to all of them with the final 28 players who now have a number next to their name.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1732656' first='Zion' last='Richardson'] OL, Berkeley - The Goose Creek transfer will bolster a strong Stags' line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402496' first='Kemori' last='Deweese'] WR, Summerville - Deweese is a name you don't want getting lost in the shuffle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1650419' first='Aaron' last='Jones'] OL, Catawba Ridge - Experienced tackle gives Copperheads plenty of reliability up front</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='340230' first='Meek' last='Slydell'] QB, Dorman - Former North Carolina signal caller brings three years of varsity experience with him to the Cavaliers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1295653' first='Ethan' last='Ranew'] WR, Oceanside Collegiate - Plug-and-play starter had 500 yards and six touchdowns last fall for West Ashley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1732668' first='Dy'lon' last='White'] DL/OL, Green Sea Floyds - Two-way standout looking like an all-star selection by the end of season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734414' first='Xavion' last='Greene'] DL, Colleton County - Cougars' top defensive playmaker is every opponents' priority</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734403' first='Luke' last='McCracken'] ATH, Aynor - Difference maker on both sides of the lines</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1675030' first='Tayden' last='Singletary'] OL, West Florence - Once a project, about to be a bonafide college prospect</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1259789' first='Will' last='Wilson'] DB, South Florence - One of the stalwarts of a Bruins' defense trying to make another run</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734528' first='Toian' last='Nabriat'] WR, North Augusta - Has all the tools and the experience to put up big numbers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734829' first='Franklin' last='Whitley'] DL, Greenville - Basketball standout brings rare size to the gridiron</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734522' first='Mario' last='Anderson'] DB, Dutch Fork - Nickel can do big-time damage while everyone is looking at front seven</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1732582' first='Kiele' last='Pompey'] OL, Dillon - Not to shock you, but Dillon has another pretty darn good lineman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='312450' first='Braydon' last='Johnson'] ATH, Dutch Fork - Don't label him; he'll only find another way to give you another look</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1537475' first='D'Juan' last='Franklin'] LB, Ridge View - His 50 tackles and 11 TFL last year might look light at the end of 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1557161' first='Aaron' last='Adams'] DL, Midland Valley - Freakish length could be nightmare for opposing passers in this region</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1659150' first='Jermaine' last='Miller'] DL, Seneca - Among the biggest reasons Seneca is a team to watch this fall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734475' first='Jaden' last='Lofay'] DL, Summerville - Lofay can wreck even the best-laid plans in the trenches real quick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734578' first='Demarion' last='Brown'] LB, Gilbert - Put up 116 total tackles as a junior and could eclipse that this time around</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1667450' first='Amari' last='Verner'] RB, Seneca - Going to flirt with 1,800 total yards during his final year with the Bobcats</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1295076' first='Josiah' last='Hill'] RB/LB, Gaffney - Touchdown machine won't have to carry the load but will still feel overwhelming</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='618765' first='Katarius' last='Gill'] LB, Rock Hill (pictured) - Put up 60 tackles and five tackles for loss as a junior and is already one of new staff's on-field leaders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1719469' first='Jordan' last='Senior'] OL, Ridge View - Biggest name in line full of experience bolsters the entire Blazers' offense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1743674' first='Bryce' last='Seaborn'] DB, Greenwood - Adds some occasional offensive pop and all-the-time defensive pop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1732638' first='Khamari' last='Turner'] DL, Chapman - All-State honors feel inevitable for the 6-foot-4 defensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1676737' first='Asher' last='Littlejohn'] DB, Broome - Speed for days and plenty of top-end experience to boot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1127889' first='Palmer' last='Flake'] LB, Chapin - AC Flora transfer is a Day 1 starter - and leader - in new digs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->