2026 Rankings Risers: Offense

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">As the 2026 cycle nears its end, strong seasons and clear development have led to notable movement in the rankings. Here's an in depth look at several offensive prospects who saw a noticeable jump in the updated PRZ state rankings</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Versatile lineman at 6'2”, 280 pounds, capable of playing any position along the offensive line. A plus athlete with natural movement skills and quick feet, he pairs physical tools with technical proficiency. Shows excellent footwork and hand usage, gaining early positional leverage to create movement at the line of scrimmage while executing a variety of blocks effectively. Displays the ability to block in space, breaking down and initiating contact with precision. Earned 6A First Team honors while attracting 13 offers from D2, D3, and NAIA programs. His strong senior season helped him climb 94 spots to crack the Top 100 overall.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">Nesbit moved up 85 spots to #80 overall after a strong senior season rushing for nearly 1,300 yards and 7 touchdowns on his way to being named 6A Southeast Region Player of the Year and 6A First Team All Conference. At 5'10” 190 lbs. he's an instinctual runner that has a variety of moves to avoid defenders and work to space. His movement is sudden with quick cut ability and fluid change of direction. Does a good job maintaining speed through his cuts to separate. Displays good balance and strength to run through contact and extend gains. Vision and patience allows him to locate and create running lanes by reading his blocks and attacking gaps with speed. One of the best 2026 prospects still uncommitted holding four offers.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">Compact, powerful back at 5'11”, 205 pounds with a strong combination of strength and speed. A complete runner who can grind between the tackles, turn the corner on the perimeter, or catch passes out of the backfield. Shows the ability to make defenders miss at the first level and in tight spaces, using quick lateral agility and change of direction. Possesses sustained second gear to turn the corner into the open field and displays excellent contact balance. Climbed 68 spots to #117 overall in the latest rankings. Voted Region Offensive Player of the Year and 6A All-Conference Honorable Mention. Still uncommitted he holds six offers to date.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">Had an outstanding senior season, leading Canyon View to the 5A State Championship game and a 10-3 record while throwing for 2,866 yards and 37 touchdowns. Operates from a balanced platform in the pocket with a quick release and a strong arm for his size at 6'0”, 165 pounds. Shows good ball placement, consistently hitting his spots downfield, across the middle, and to the boundary. Demonstrates the ability to read defenses and manipulate defenders with his eyes, creating throwing lanes and maximizing offensive efficiency. Functional athlete that can feel/avoid the oncoming rush while also moving the chains as a ball carrier. High level competitor that shows great command and leadership of the offense.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">Physical interior lineman at 6'1”, 270 pounds, showing strength and power at the point of attack with excellent leverage to finish blocks. Demonstrates good hip rotation and leg drive through contact, allowing him to consistently move defenders. Quick off the snap, he attacks blocks with strength and creates immediate knockback. Uses his hands effectively to latch on and sustain blocks throughout the play. Shows the ability to work to the second level, beating defenders to the spot and opening running lanes. Earned 6A All-Conference Honorable Mention and climbed 45 spots to #114 overall in the latest rankings. Still uncommitted he holds five collegiate offers to date.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Mackay_Jensen/status/1987451618443587963 </div></figure>