Hidden Gems in the Final 2026 Rankings

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1553409"],"_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-6961b3c14bc03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Watts measures in at 6'2 165-pounds. This past season, he accounted for 33 receptions for 447 yards and 7 touchdowns. He has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, jumping, and good change of direction. Watts has a good release at the line of scrimmage. Good separation quickness due to his athletic ability and physicality. He has very good ball tracking and catching skills. Very good body control and good adjustment. He'll stay make sure to stay inbounds on sideline catches. I can see Watts impacting the D2 level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1399667"],"_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-6961b3c14bc6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Warren measures in at 6'0 170-pounds, playing WR and CB for Ralston Valley. He has 26 receptions for 227 yards and 4 touchdowns, 40 total tackles (22 solo, 18 assisted), 2 INT, 6 PD, and 1 FR. Warren has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, change of direction, good speed, and jumping. As a receiver, he has good release with good separation quickness. Good ball tracking and catching. Very good body control and adjustment. He keeps 2 feet in on sideline catches. He's quick, shifty, and elusive with the ball in his hands. As a defender, he has a good back pedal paired with good read and reaction timing. He uses his fluid hips and quick feet to match the WR. Good man and zone coverage. Good tackling. I can see Warren impacting the D2 stratosphere.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620917"],"_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-6961b3c14bcb4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zeck measures in at 6'2 240-pounds playing DE, and DT for Pueblo West. Last season, he had 63 total tackles (36 solo, 27 assisted), 15 TFL, 7.5 sacks, 9 QB pressures, and 1 FR. Good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, lateral quickness, good speed, and balance. Very good strength. He has very good initial quickness out of his stance, using his hand speed to engage the defender first. Very good hand strength and hand placement. Good get off speed with very good block shedding. Very good bend around the edge. Zeck is a strong tackler with relentless pursuit. I can see Zeck impacting the FCS level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1216411"],"_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-6961b3c14bd24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Suarez measures in at 5'11 220-pounds. This past season he accounted for 80 total tackles (18 solo, 62 assisted), 7 TFL, 2.0 sacks, 1 INT, 1 FF, and 1 FR. Good athletic ability due to very good balance, acceleration, good speed, and change of direction. Suarez has good read and reaction speed. He consistently puts himself in position to make the big play. Suarez has good range from sideline to sideline and into his pass responsibility. He has good get off speed and good block shedding. Very good tackling with good strength to wrap the ball carrier down with ease. Suarez also excels at blitzing. Very good take off speed and a powerful bull rush to knock the OL or RB off their feet. Great linebacker who I can see impacting the D2 level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1361191"],"_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-6961b3c14bd6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Giampietro measures in at 6'2 225-pounds. The defensive end had 25 total tackles (11 solo, 14 assisted), 10 TFL, 6 sacks, 12 QB pressures, and 1 PD. Giampietro has good athletic ability due to very good lateral quickness, acceleration, good change of direction, and speed. He has very good initial quickness out of his stance. Very good hand strength and hand placement to rip through the OL easily. Giampietro has good block shedding and good off speed. Very good tackling. Giampietro has relentless pursuit, and won't stop till the ballcarrier is his grasp. He's another exciting prospect that I believe can impact the D2-FCS level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->