2026 Recruiting Gems Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm continuing diving deep into the 2026 class and finding seniors who are still uncommitted. Each of these seniors can contribute at the next level, and I believe would develop into great players whether at the D2 to FBS level. Let's dive into the analysis. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1581247"],"_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-693c6dc666736"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Case measures in at 6'0 190-pounds and had stellar year. The RB/WR/CB had 87 carries for 871 yards with 10 touchdowns, 9 receptions for 167 yards and 3 touchdowns, 360 kick return yardage, 16 total tackles (15 solo, 1 assisted), 2 TFL, 4 INT, 1 FF, and 1 FR. He has very good athletic ability due to elite acceleration, balance, very good speed, change of direction, and jumping. Very good vision to weave through the defense for big gains. Very good inside and outside running. Great receiving abilities. Very good release against both the press jam and off coverage. Very good separation quickness. Very good body control and adjustment skills to contort his body making the catch or the INT. On defense, he has very good read and reaction speed. Smooth back pedal with very good coverage skills. Brings the same ball tracking skills to defense and makes tipped passes into interceptions. He is a D1 talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["896173"],"_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-693c6dc6667b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hodge has a great frame for a tight end at 6'5 230-pounds. This season, he had 39 receptions for 502 yards and 10 touchdowns with 6 pancake blocks, 21 total tackles (11 solo, 10 assisted), 2 TFL, and 1 sack. Hodge has very good jumping, balance, acceleration, good speed, and change of direction. Very good release. Great ability to start blocking, then breaking into a route. Very good separation quickness due to play strength and mental processing. He'll find an open void and exploit. Very good ball tracking and catching. Very good body control and adjustment. Hodge is a phenomenal contested catcher. Jack also excels at blocking. He's a very good run blocker and dominates at the line of scrimmage. Very good strength and hand placement to win and create lanes for his running back. Great tight end that can make an impact at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1113101"],"_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-693c6dc66682c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson measures in at 6'2 195-pounds playing WR and FS for Arapahoe. He had 21 receptions for 342 yards and 4 touchdowns with 80 total tackles (48 solo, 32 assisted), 6 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT, 7 PD, and 2 FF. Johnson has good athletic ability due to very good jumping, speed, good acceleration, and change of direction. He ranges from the deep zone into the box. Johnson has very good tackling and good strength to finish the tackle. Good man coverage skills. Staying stride for stride with the TE/WR. His good closing quickness paired with very good timing, resulted in his 7 pass deflections. As a receiver, he has good separation quickness, very good ball tracking and catching skills. Great two-way player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["547627"],"_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-693c6dc66687d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Singleton Jr. measures in at 6'0 180-pounds and had a good season at corner for Broomfield. He had 16 total tackles (10 solo, 6 assisted), and 3 PD. He has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, change of direction, and good jumping. Smooth back pedal. Singleton Jr has a good press jam at the LOS. He uses his quick feet to match the wide receiver and make it harder for them to break into their route. Uses his fluid hips to match as the wideout goes into his route. Very good closing quickness and timing to swat the pass deflections away. Good read and reaction skills. Very good man coverage, sticking the wide out like glue. Good zone coverage. Good tackling and makes his presence known in run support. He deserves some looks from colleges too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1306336"],"_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-693c6dc6668cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Manthey is one of the top kickers in Colorado. The 5'10 165-pound had 54 kickoffs for 3141 yards with 41 touchbacks and his longest was 70 yards. He went 27/28 on PATs, and 7/12 on FGs with his longest being 51 yards. As a punter, he had 34 punts for 1183 yards and 4 inside the 20. Manthey has very good leg strength. He launches it down the field effortlessly with smooth and fluid kicking mechanics. Very good leg control and placement. Very good kick accuracy. On punts, he has good hang time allowing his gunners to reach the returner. Great job by the kicker who I can see doing well at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->