2026 Recruiting Spotlight: Offer Updates

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the portal now closed and the chaos that comes with it, colleges look to be switching their focus back to 2026 available prospects to fill out the rosters. The players featured are some 26's who have seen their recruitment tick up in the recent week and are ones that will be steals for colleges that focus their efforts on HS players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401992"],"_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-696e521118a35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Braeden has finally started to get the interest from colleges he deserved after putting together an impressive career at McDonogh. This month so far he has picked up two D2 offers from St. Anselm and Shippensburg. He also recently picked up his first FCS offer from Stonehill this past week. One of the top QBs still available in MD for the 26 class, it is past due for him to get some strong FCS/D2 interest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big body QB with the arm strength &amp; athleticism to beat defenses through the air or with his legs. On the year he threw for more than 2,000 yards and 21 TDs while adding 7 TDs on the ground against some of the best competition in the state. I've watched Braeden a lot over the years, seen live in game multiple times and he is more than deserving of playing at that level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to receive a D1 offer from Stonehill University! <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachHebert12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachHebert12</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/McDonoghFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@McDonoghFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/McDCoachSule?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@McDCoachSule</a> <a href="https://t.co/xkQgu8ygOl">pic.twitter.com/xkQgu8ygOl</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='401992' first='Braeden' last='Palazzo'] (@braeden_palaz09) <a href="https://twitter.com/braeden_palaz09/status/2010907970562146503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1881298"],"_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-696e521118aa4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of this seasons biggest surprises and top performers in the MIAA, Andrew helped his St. Paul's squad to a MIAA B Championship this season. He's a player I have been very high on since seeing him at practice back in early fall. With a nice combination of size and athleticism, Andrew is a basketball kid who found his home on the football field this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the recents weeks Andrew picked up offers from Howard and Davidson, to go along with offers from Stonehill &amp; Morgan St he received earlier in the fall. A true gem of a prospect and a player I could even see some FBS schools kick the tires on as the portal season ends. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to receive an offer to Howard University 🦬 <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachThomas_14?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachThomas_14</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HUBISONFOOTBALL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HubisonFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FTRreport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FTRreport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FTR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FTR</a> <a href="https://t.co/CBvIvPgbvI">pic.twitter.com/CBvIvPgbvI</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1881298' first='Andrew' last='Cooper'] (@cooperandrew0) <a href="https://twitter.com/cooperandrew0/status/2012212450624487585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1224900"],"_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-696e521118aee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A do it all playmaker for Wise, Kam racked up over 2,000 APY and 25 total TDs for Wise in their run to the state finals. A versatile playmaker, Kameron makes impact plays as a KR/PR, receiver, and out the backfield. He made 1st Team All State 4A, was a team captain for Wise and has been making key impact plays for them for years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This month he picked up offers from Frostburg State and Virginia State, putting him up to 4 total D2 offers. Kameron is an electric player with the ball in his hand. Great quickness and burst, able to create space for himself, and make you miss ability. A versatile utility weapon for any offense, he should be getting offers and interest from every D2 school in the area. Could see some interest now from FCS schools as well looking for that type of player to add to their roster after the portal, and could see him being a player who transfers up in the portal in later years and his body matures and fills out more. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Recruiting windows are open! Lets go!<br><br>Class of 2026 | RB/Slot/KR | 4A First Team All-State &amp; All-Region |<br>3.9 Cumulative GPA | Team Captain | 2,104 all-purpose yards | 25 TDs<br><br>Film below and other info below ⬇️<a href="https://t.co/W6q9tHL0wr">https://t.co/W6q9tHL0wr</a><br><br>School: Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. H.S.<br>Phone… <a href="https://t.co/0Y6aoJbx3k">pic.twitter.com/0Y6aoJbx3k</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1224900' first='Kameron' last='Parker'] (@Kam_parker9) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kam_parker9/status/2012206670638653534?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1656999"],"_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-696e521118bfe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A key part of Linganore's OL in their run to a state tittle this year, Isaac is a versatile lineman who can play OG or OC. This month he picked up offers from Seton Hill, Del Val, and Eastern (PA). He has double digit D2/D3 offers so far and is a OL prospect on the rise as these schools break down his tape further. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Isaac is a player I have seen live multiple times over the last year. He brings a lot of strength and power to an Online. A mauler, Isaac has a powerful punch while driving and finishing his blocks. Very effective as a run blocker while also showing good feet. Isaac should continue to be hot commodity this winter for D2 schools looking to fill out their roster for the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my Senior Season Film :<br>IOL &amp; DT 6'2 310<br>13-0 3A State Champs<br>#1 Public School in MD, #4 School in MD<br>0 Sacks Allowed <br>10 TOT<br>Uncommitted <a href="https://twitter.com/linganorefb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@linganorefb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Clancy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Clancy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Dixon_LHS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Dixon_LHS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/lancercat7078?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lancercat7078</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeFastNFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeFastNFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Holliday4life1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Holliday4life1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HawgPerformance?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HawgPerformance</a> <a href="https://t.co/KCag1J1HJt">https://t.co/KCag1J1HJt</a> <a href="https://t.co/4DfBoR2hhU">pic.twitter.com/4DfBoR2hhU</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1656999' first='Isaac' last='Ferrari'] (@isaacferrari26) <a href="https://twitter.com/isaacferrari26/status/1998543593028653068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["711677"],"_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-696e521118bbb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top ATH's in the Baltimore area, James was a do it all player for Woodlawn this season. An impact player on both sides of the ball at WR and DB, he will most likely make his home at FS at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past week James received his first FCS offer from Morgan State. At S James show incredible range, able to play centerfield and get sideline to sideline and eat up grass to get to the ball. He shows excellent ball skills, attacking it in the air and going up and getting it.  He will come down in the box/run the alley and shows physicality and will lay a hit. Expect James to garner some more interest at the FCS level the rest of this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Senior Season Film :<br><br>1st Team All-County<br>Player of the year Nominee<br>GPA 3.6<br>6'1<br>185<br>Athlete<a href="https://t.co/7MUciZeC4n">https://t.co/7MUciZeC4n</a> <a href="https://t.co/wIF243VKDG">pic.twitter.com/wIF243VKDG</a></p>&mdash; James “SMOOTH” Gamble (@StaytrueJeezy) <a href="https://twitter.com/StaytrueJeezy/status/2006015162461884587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->