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Final 2026 Rankings: The Kickers/Punters

Final 2026 Rankings: The Kickers/Punters
Matt Layton
Prep Redzone Staff
December 26, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
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Emilio Perez-Diggs
Emilio Perez-Diggs 6'0" | 210 lbs | K | 2026
WV
Landon Stanley
Landon Stanley 6'3" | 190 lbs | K | 2026
WV
Jonathan Ferrell
Jonathan Ferrell 5'8" | 145 lbs | K | 2026
WV
Connor Strickland
Connor Strickland 6'0" | 190 lbs | K | 2026
WV
Ryan Neal
Ryan Neal 5'8" | 165 lbs | P/ATH | 2026
WV
Levi Price
Levi Price 5'10" | 160 lbs | K/ATH | 2026
WV
<!-- 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 new faces entering the mix. Here are all of the Kicker and Punter prospects represented in the final 2026 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>NEW KICKER &amp; PUNTER ADDITIONS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2082866"],"_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-694c8b580568c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2926 Washington K [player_tooltip player_id='2082866' first='Emilio' last='Perez-Diggs'] shows dependable mechanics and a repeatable approach on field goal attempts. His leg strength is serviceable, even if his range has limits. That consistency gives him value as a developmental college kicker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2082862"],"_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-694c8b580574e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Spring Mills K [player_tooltip player_id='2082862' first='Landon' last='Stanley'] is a developing kicker whose leg strength flashes during warmups and live reps. His consistency can fluctuate, but his upside is evident. With coaching, he could grow into a reliable option.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1660907"],"_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-694c8b58057f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Converted Nitro soccer player [player_tooltip player_id='1660907' first='Connor' last='Strickland'] brings steady production on extra points and short field goals in his first year of football. He limits misses on routine attempts and stays within his comfort range. That reliability gives him value as a college prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1786363"],"_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-694c8b5805896"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Chapmanville K [player_tooltip player_id='1786363' first='Jonathan' last='Ferrell'] shows dependable mechanics and a repeatable approach on field goal and PAT attempts. His leg strength is serviceable, even if his range has limits. That consistency gives him value as a developmental college kicker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1235250"],"_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-694c8b5805940"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 East Hardy K/ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1235250' first='Levi' last='Price'] is a small-school kicker whose consistency stands out on film with positional versatility. He maintains a repeatable approach and clean contact through the ball. That foundation gives him developmental value at the college level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1238235"],"_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-694c8b5805a01"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Scott P [player_tooltip player_id='1238235' first='Ryan' last='Neal'] is a developing punter who shows natural leg swing and clean contact. His distance fluctuates, but he flashes the ability to flip field position. With coaching, his upside makes him worth a long-term look.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>FULL KICKER RANKINGS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2441","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2453","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-694c8b5806e1e"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>FULL PUNTER RANKINGS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2442","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2453","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-694c8b5806eb6"} /-->

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Emilio Perez-Diggs

Emilio Perez-Diggs

WV
K
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 210
POS K
CLASS 2026
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Emilio
Perez-Diggs K
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
210
HS
Washington
|
WV
Final 2026 Rankings: The Kickers/Punters
2926 Washington K Emilio Perez-Diggs shows dependable mechanics and a repeatable approach on field goal attempts. His leg...
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Emilio Perez-Diggs

State: West Virginia
School: Washington
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Landon Stanley

Landon Stanley

WV
K
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 190
POS K
CLASS 2026
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Landon
Stanley K
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
190
HS
Spring Mills
|
WV
Final 2026 Rankings: The Kickers/Punters
2026 Spring Mills K Landon Stanley is a developing kicker whose leg strength flashes during warmups and live...
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Landon Stanley

State: West Virginia
School: Spring Mills
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Connor Strickland

Connor Strickland

WV
K
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
POS K
CLASS 2026
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Connor
Strickland K
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Nitro
|
WV
Final 2026 Rankings: The Kickers/Punters
Converted Nitro soccer player Connor Strickland brings steady production on extra points and short field goals in his...
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Connor Strickland

State: West Virginia
School: Nitro
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Jonathan Ferrell

Jonathan Ferrell

WV
K
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 145
POS K
CLASS 2026
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Jonathan
Ferrell K
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
Weight
145
HS
Chapmanville
|
WV
Final 2026 Rankings: The Kickers/Punters
2026 Chapmanville K Jonathan Ferrell shows dependable mechanics and a repeatable approach on field goal and PAT attempts....
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Jonathan Ferrell

State: West Virginia
School: Chapmanville
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Levi Price

Levi Price

WV
K/ATH
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 160
POS K/ATH
CLASS 2026
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Levi
Price K/ATH
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
160
HS
East Hardy
|
WV
Final 2026 Rankings: The Kickers/Punters
2026 East Hardy K/ATH Levi Price is a small-school kicker whose consistency stands out on film with positional...
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Levi Price

State: West Virginia
School: East Hardy
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Ryan Neal

Ryan Neal

WV
P/ATH
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 165
POS P/ATH
CLASS 2026
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Ryan
Neal P/ATH
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
Weight
165
HS
Scott
|
WV
Final 2026 Rankings: The Kickers/Punters
2026 Scott P Ryan Neal is a developing punter who shows natural leg swing and clean contact. His...
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State: West Virginia
School: Scott
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