Final 2026 Rankings: Offensive Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p id="block-32896c7d-e14b-42fd-9249-e04a7ae8bf4f"><strong><em>Get 30% Off Your Subscription with Code PRZWV30 at Checkout!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final 2026 rankings have grown to nearly 400 total prospects in the state of West Virginia, with many previously ranked athletes seeing a bump in their rankings. After a season of watching players develop and new names emerging, here are the offensive players who made the biggest jumps in the final 2026 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1096605"],"_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-693c6b6d04e21"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After a huge senior year that has him at the top of the Kennedy Award list, 2026 Princeton WR/ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1096605' first='Brad' last='Mossor'] moved inside of our Top 10 in the final rankings updated. He electrified all season and took the next step from his junior season as the top playmaker in the state of West Virginia this year. Mossor has FBS ability in our eyes and should receive attention from that level as the next Signing Day approaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["908000"],"_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-693c6b6d04e9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another top playermaker in the state this season who made a big jump into the Top 10 of the 2026 rankings is Mingo Central ATH [player_tooltip player_id='908000' first='Aidan' last='Burke']. The Marshall signee has been a two-way star for the Miners since transferring into the program his sophomore year. Burke saved his best performance for his final season in 2025 and proved that he's one of the top prospects in the 2026 class as an athlete who could play on either side of the ball at the D1 level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["971539"],"_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-693c6b6d04efe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Spring Valley OL [player_tooltip player_id='971539' first='Marcus' last='Lewis'] has improved year over year in the Timberwolves' program and now sits inside the Top 20 and #5 OL prospect. He's earned significant FCS attention this season in his senior year and has developed both fundamentally and physically over the past two years in West Virginia. Lewis has high upside and potential as a D1 offensive lineman as he continues to steadily develop with more room to grow. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1238236"],"_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-693c6b6d04f4e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After transferring to Chapmanville for his senior year, 2026 WR/DB [player_tooltip player_id='1238236' first='Trey' last='Ward'] made his talents more known statewide, coming from Class A. He was a big reason why the Tigers had their best season in school history with a trip to the state semifinals and an upset win over Bridgeport. Ward's high-level track background paired well with his size and football ability to warrant a big jump in the rankings to inside the Top 35. He's capable of receiving FCS attention and should have football offers from every D2 program in the region. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1139001"],"_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-693c6b6d04f9b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After battling back from a tough off-the-field injury last season, 2026 Wayne ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1139001' first='Kaiden' last='Hayton'] proved in his senior season the high potential we saw in him as a sophomore. He'll finish his high school football career inside the Top 50 of the 2026 rankings and is a name that FCS and D2 programs should be targeting. Hayton has the size and athleticism to play multiple positions at a high-level in college and is a high upside player for college programs to target. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1324991"],"_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-694016f67b302"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 South Charleston RB [player_tooltip player_id='1324991' first='Malcolm' last='Brown'] took a big step forward on the football field this season for the Black Eagles and deserved a big bump in the rankings. He now sits inside the Top 60 as the #4 running back prospect in the 2026 class. Previously ranked as a defensive back, Brown has athletic versatility and could play either at the next level, along with a strong basketball background as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1137701"],"_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-693c6b6d04fe8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Teammate [player_tooltip player_id='1096605' first='Brad' last='Mossor'] rightfully got a lot of attention this season for the state champion Princeton Tigers, but don't overlook 2026 WR [player_tooltip player_id='1137701' first='Wyatt' last='Cline']'s performance this season either. He topped 1,000 yards for the year and was an excellent complement to Mossor out wide. Cline could be most teams ' top playmaking threat and still shone beside one of the state's top players this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1580716"],"_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-693c6b6d05033"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wheeling Central's [player_tooltip player_id='1580716' first='Kade' last='Koroneos'] took a big leap from his junior to senior year and is now one of the best running back prospects in the state. He led the Knights to a Class A state championship and totaled over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 38 touchdowns on the year. Koroneos has picked up D2 interest since then and should add more college opportunities to his list soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894972"],"_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-694016f67b3b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A small school athlete who deserves college attention is 2026 Sherman ATH [player_tooltip player_id='894972' first='Trey' last='Lester']. He was one of the top players in Class A this season and has been for multiple years now. Lester's versatility was on display all season long for the Tide, with college interest sure to follow. He has the length and athleticism to play nearly every skill position at the next level and is a well-rounded athlete. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1692286"],"_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-693c6b6d0507f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The move from receiver to running back in his senior year paid off in a big way for 2026 Ripley RB [player_tooltip player_id='1692286' first='Cody' last='Lawrence']. He had a huge year on the ground for the Vikings and saw one of the biggest jumps in the final rankings update from outside the Top 200 to now nearly in the Top 100. Lawrence's size, power, and durability should intrigue D2 programs around the state as an under-the-radar prospect in this class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894935"],"_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-693c6b6d0510f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Preston QB/ATH [player_tooltip player_id='894935' first='Slaton' last='Manko'] ends his high school career as one of the best players in school history for the Knights. He threw for over 2,700 yards and 27 touchdowns to just 3 interceptions this season, while also leading the team in rushing with 690 yards and 8 more scores. Manko may play at an under-the-radar program, but D2 colleges would be wise to offer him soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1324949"],"_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-694016f67b4d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Robert C. Byrd offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='1324949' first='Julian' last='Bailey'] progressed well for the Eagles during his high school career and earned a bump in the rankings after a successful senior year. Getting eyes on him in person this summer, we saw firsthand how he has developed since his underclassman days and is now earning scholarship offers. Bailey would be a valuable addition to a D2 program with obvious talent and upside that he's shown during his progression. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1139036"],"_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-694016f67b518"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A player we saw a lot in person this summer and knew would have a big senior year was 2026 Tucker County WR/DB [player_tooltip player_id='1139036' first='Reid' last='Kisamore']. He did just that for the Mountain Lions with a 1,000-yard receiving year and 13 touchdowns. Kisamore is one of the more gifted athletes in Class A this season and should be rewarded with D2 opportunities as a result. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1511445"],"_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-694016f67b558"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another receiver that we saw numerous times in person this summer and expected big things from in his senior year was 2026 Hampshire WR [player_tooltip player_id='1511445' first='Andrew' last='Loy']. Loy capped off his high school career with a bang, with 39 catches for 845 yards and 8 touchdowns, averaging over 21 yards per catch. He has the route-running ability and after-the-catch speed and agility to play at the D2 level in our eyes and is plenty deserving of receiving offers from those programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894669"],"_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-694016f67b597"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Nitro QB [player_tooltip player_id='894669' first='Eian' last='Duffy'] had to wait three years to get his first real opportunity to showcase his talents, and he did just that in 2025. He threw for 3,500 yards and 41 touchdowns while helping lead the Wildcats to a state title berth. College programs may have size questions about Duffy, but his film and stats prove that he can play at the next level if given an opportunity. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->