2026 NV Rankings Update: Biggest Risers 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Taking a look at some of the biggest risers from PRZ NV's latest update to the 2026 rankings.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1644983"],"_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-693bcdbdded01"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dobbs rose over a hundred spots in the latest 2026 rankings update after his breakout senior season in the Foothill secondary. He packs high upside in his frame and physical tools at 6'2"/180 along with proven production on the ball (9 INTs, 63 solo tackles in 2025). He's a long, rangy FS that can play from a variety of alignments with the instincts and physicality he brings to the secondary. He's a strong tackler in space, can get out to the sidelines as a middle-field safety, and consistently puts himself in the right spots with his awareness and play recognition. Dobbs picked up his first D-I offer from Stetson at the start of December and should continue to draw FCS interest with his film, production, and physical skillset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/brody_dobbs9/status/1990642631744135509?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/brody_dobbs9/status/1990642631744135509?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1644957"],"_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-693bcdbdded6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Entsminger was a massive mover up the rankings after proving to be one of the most effective blockers for the best OL unit in the state this season. He's a powerful interior blocker that showed his quick-twitch reactions snapping and engaging defenders and can move and control defenders behind his strong, physical 6'4"/295 frame. He moves with clean footwork, can pick up blocks in space, and shows his IQ and awareness in pass pro. Entsminger picked up a PWO offer from Utah in November and could be in the mix to pick up some late FCS to G5 offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DEntsminger2026/status/1978455460215677371?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DEntsminger2026/status/1978455460215677371?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1583213"],"_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-693bcdbddedba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cole was a riser in the latest rankings update with the raw athleticism and physical skillset he showed in the Arbor View secondary this season. He's a high-upside defensive back that offers physicality, closing speed, and length/reach from his safety spot. He showed versatility playing a variety of alignments, is playmaker in coverage, and looks to deliver punishment in space. Cole's physical tools should attract interest from the D-II level at a mininum.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jeremiahcole_1/status/1970199166044557438?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jeremiahcole_1/status/1970199166044557438?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["876949"],"_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-693bcdbddee03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adams climbed the 2026 PRZ NV rankings after a productive senior season on the Green Valley defense. The 6'1"/205 SS/OLB tallied 49 total tackles, 4 sacks and 8 TFLs this fall. He's a strong, physical tackler that's at his best playing downhill around the LOS where he can attack and track down the ball. He has the athleticism to track and play on the perimeter, can fill like an ILB, and plays shallow/intermediate coverage well. Adams projects as a hybrid SS/LB depending on how he continues to fill out and develop at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RomanAdams92455/status/1972389751190880739?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RomanAdams92455/status/1972389751190880739?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1365103"],"_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-693bcdbddee4b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baldwin moved up from the overall top-125 to a top-75 prospect in PRZ NV's latest update to the 2026 rankings. He's a raw, natural athlete that offers upside on either side of the ball (WR/DB) with his lengthy 6'2"/175 frame and ball skills. His skillset will need some refinement and development at the next level but he packs solid traits and awareness, specifically on the defensive side of the ball. Baldwin should be on the D-III radar coming down the stretch of the 2026 recruiting cycle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17715605/69252cca843db2a770518116' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-693bd0268ae18"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1110896"],"_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-693bcdbddee93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gries was a major riser among Nevada's LBs moving up nearly a hundred spots in the overall rankings with the productive senior season he put together. The 6'3"/235 linebacker recorded 100+ total tackles (52 solo), 4 sacks, and 14 TFLs in 2025. He's a physical, tone-setting ILB that excels between the OTs as a hard-hitting run stopper. He has the size/frame to play inside backer at the next level but will need to continue to work on speeding up his processing and ability to get off blocks at the next level. Gries is a LB definitely worth taking a looking at.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ConnorGries2026/status/1995901231613837619?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ConnorGries2026/status/1995901231613837619?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->