South Dakota 2026 Newcomers Inside the Final Top 60

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2072692"],"_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-69544e9749e15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tyler is an EDGE rusher that is one the best late bloomers at that position still available in this class out of Faith. We love seeing the motor on an edge rusher come out and right away on tape which is what is evident when you watch Tyler on tape. He is a backfield enforcer that I feel is under the radar with how easily and smoothly he gets to the point of attack. Tyler also appears super agile off his blocks not just with his hands, but his athleticism he gets off with. The 6'3 223 pounder has one NSIC offer and is a sure hidden gem that fits like a glove at the D2 level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2073029"],"_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-69544e9749e77"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We got our live eval on Matthew just over three weeks ago and it didn't take me long to see why Matthew was a top 60 prospect in this class that is super under the radar linebacker out of Webster Area. If you want a 6'0 220+ linebacker that brings that thumper mentality when he makes contact, plays with a high motor, and has smooth pursuit angles getting to the ball carrier, Matthew should be a fit for your program at the next-level. He came away as our LB MVP at our Prep Redzone Dakotas Showcase and checks into our rankings as our LB6 in the final rankings. Big time sleeper in this 2026 that grades out a D2 prospect in my eyes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2072563"],"_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-69544e9749ec4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tyler is a Bemidji State football commit that I swore I had on my radar way ahead of this 2026 class rankings, but finished inside our top 50 in our final 2026 rankings as a newcomer. Tyler is a safety that is super rangey for his size profile and has verifiable track times that quickly show up and quickly on tape. He also pops out with his instinctiveness around the ball that contribute well with his football IQ. Tyler is also a sound tackler in open space as it appears to me the Beavers do what they do best, finding hidden gems like Tyler in this case in the SD 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2072622"],"_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-69544e9749f0e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Broeden is a late bloomer in this 2026 class out of Rapid City St. Thomas More that caught my attention in the first couple weeks of the season. The 6'4 190 pounder not only possesses the obvious length, but as a route runner college coaches should like the fluidity they see from him as a route-runner. The explosiveness Broeden shows off in the open field is also a skillset that should caught any college coaches attention as I love how this young man gets sudden burst in what looks like he is getting downhill. He is one that needs more D2 attention between now and national signing day in my eyes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1983237"],"_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-69544e9749f56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another senior bloomer in this 2026 class this time coming from the offensive trenches is Yankton's [player_tooltip player_id='1983237' first='Drace' last='Gaskins']. Drace was an offensive linemen that I logged in one of my offensive line reports at the SDSU prospect camp last summer and clearly he's paid dividends getting tape since then. He has some of the most quick fiery hands we have left within the top 50 which drives solid leverage with sound pad-level that shows off to be quite consistent across the tape I have watched. The NAIA and D2 offers have started to roll in for Drace, which is why he lands within our top 50 plus with ideal size at those levels as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->