5 Rising Prospects to Watch: 2026 and 2027 Classes

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913331"],"_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-69096ba0f30a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Teagan Crouse is an outstanding athlete who is playing quarterback. His ability to make defenders miss when he runs the ball is special. He can take a designed quarterback run and is special with the ball in his hands. He has excellent moves to make defenders miss, but he also has elite speed to run by defenders. Then, as a passer, he has good skills and a strong arm. His ability to throw a good deep ball is impressive. No matter if he is throwing the ball or running the ball, Crouse is a difference-making athlete and quarterback. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights‼️<br>•Passing: <br>1661 Yards<br>11 TD's<br>•Rushing: <br>431 Yards (7.9 YPC)<br>9 TD's<br>•Defense (5 games): <br>32 Tackles<br>INT, FF, 2 FR<a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PFNBackyard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PFNBackyard</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Blitz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Blitz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://t.co/YKf09fLDuX">https://t.co/YKf09fLDuX</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='913331' first='Teagen' last='Crouse'] (@teagencrouse1) <a href="https://twitter.com/teagencrouse1/status/1983910692311740694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1877994"],"_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-69096ba0f312e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1877994' first='John' last='Nelson'] is a good defensive lineman prospect. His ability to use his hands and rip through offensive linemen is excellent. He also does a great job of holding the edge and forcing everything inside or making the play when he is playing as an edge defender. The other part of his game is his pass-rush moves. He does a good job of chasing quarterbacks and making plays in the backfield. Then he has a motor that never quits. Nelson is a talented player in the 2026 class and a difference-making defensive lineman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">REGULAR SEASON FILM<br>WEEKS 1-10<br>51 TOT🦍<br>11 TFL🫣<br>6 PRESSURES 🦾<br>1 SACK‼️<br>1 FFⓂ️<a href="https://twitter.com/COACHSLOCUM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@COACHSLOCUM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FBCoach_Spoon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FBCoach_Spoon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bo_orlando?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bo_orlando</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PAPrepVarsity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAPrepVarsity</a> <br> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/westpasports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@westpasports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DLB_Elite?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DLB_Elite</a><a href="https://twitter.com/coachbusby22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachbusby22</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachCrosby814?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachCrosby814</a> <a href="https://t.co/SbW0DMBYTJ">https://t.co/SbW0DMBYTJ</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1877994' first='John' last='Nelson'] jr (@Johnnelson2008) <a href="https://twitter.com/Johnnelson2008/status/1982474741320483191?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1596460"],"_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-69096ba0f31a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1596460' first='Anthony' last='Frazier'] is an explosive athlete who can score anytime he touches the ball. As a running back, his ability to hit the hole and make defenders miss is special. He has a burst and quickness that is impressive. He has this special ability to make defenders miss in space. He also catches the ball well out of the backfield. Frazier is a good athlete who has the tools to play College Football. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Yr ~ Highlights | 880 RushYrds | 100 RecYrds | 90 carries | 4 targets | 3rd in my league and county for rushing yards. Thanks to all my coaches. <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RecruitsYork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RecruitsYork</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeFBToday?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CollegeFBToday</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanBrownSr1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RyanBrownSr1</a> <a href="https://t.co/KgemTSga3o">https://t.co/KgemTSga3o</a> <a href="https://t.co/d3dEe7N7fx">pic.twitter.com/d3dEe7N7fx</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1596460' first='Anthony' last='Frazier'] ⭐️ (@AnthonyFrazier0) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnthonyFrazier0/status/1982979828249964993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1582653"],"_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-69096ba0f320f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1582653' first='Beau' last='Burchett'] is a talented edge defender for Butler Area. His ability to fire off the ball and rip through offensive tackles is excellent. He also has good pass-rush moves, as he has a sick spin move he puts on offensive tackles. He also shows good strength as he can bull rush offensive tackles when he rushes the passer. Burchett is a talented edge defender who has a bright future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Senior Season Highlights <a href="https://t.co/xl2LuD0BJ6">https://t.co/xl2LuD0BJ6</a><a href="https://twitter.com/EricChristy10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EricChristy10</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GermaniErik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GermaniErik</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/chip_mcguire?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@chip_mcguire</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/darrell64588458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@darrell64588458</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tacrissman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tacrissman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BGTfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BGTfootball</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1582653' first='Beau' last='Burchett'] (@BurchettBeau) <a href="https://twitter.com/BurchettBeau/status/1984017922302603774?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1180773"],"_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-69096ba0f32dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1180773' first='Easton' last='Darcy'] is a good linebacker prospect with a bright future at Mt. Lenanon. His ability to read the play and trigger downhill is excellent. He has great instincts, and he can read his keys and constantly make the right read against opposing offenses. He also does a good job of playing in space and reading his keys as a defender. Finally, Darcy is a good tackler who tackles in the open field at a high level. Darcy has a chance to excel and be even better next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights <br>6'1 215 lbs<br>2027<br>ILB/OLB/DE<br>WPIAL 6A<a href="https://t.co/o8YpXpubr2">https://t.co/o8YpXpubr2</a><a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWPIALEdition?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheWPIALEdition</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Blitz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Blitz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mtlebofootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mtlebofootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Cover3_ATH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cover3_ATH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TylerStevens94?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TylerStevens94</a> <a href="https://t.co/kzLSsISLvM">pic.twitter.com/kzLSsISLvM</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1180773' first='Easton' last='Darcy'] (@eastondarcy_4) <a href="https://twitter.com/eastondarcy_4/status/1982839042204221655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->