Sophomores to watch in 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore class has the potential to be a talented one to watch out for in camps over the next few months. Here are several sophomores to watch in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='854260' first='Braxton' last='Canada']-Wide Receiver-Greenwood-6'0” 175-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Canada is a player with impressive athleticism. He has impressed us numerous times in camps over the past two years. Canada does a great job of creating separation from opposing defensive backs. He has the speed to stretch the field vertically or work the underneath routes effectively. Canada is a steady threat to get open in the red zone and is a player to watch as camps get going over the next few weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1425858' first='Abe' last='Cooper']-Quarterback-Melbourne-5'11” 175-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Melbourne signal caller has no trouble putting in the work on the gridiron or on the hardwood. Cooper is an athletic quarterback for Melbourne. He throws the football with impressive accuracy. Cooper fits the ball into tight windows and had a strong 2025 football season. Meanwhile, he is an athletic prospect who escapes the pocket. Cooper is not afraid to pick up yardage on the ground. Cooper is a player to watch out for in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1551642' first='Max' last='Eldridge']-Athlete-Shiloh Christian-5'7” 140-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1551642' first='Max' last='Eldridge'] had a breakout season in 2025. On the defensive side of the ball, Elridge was all over the field for the Saints. He does an excellent job of reading the play and getting into the opposing offensive backfield. Eldridge uses his speed well to get separation from opposing blockers. During the 2025 season, Eldridge racked up 112 tackles and, in the process, set the bar high for the 2026 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1636487' first='Boone' last='Bennoch']-Wide Receiver-Pea Ridge-6'0” 165-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1636487' first='Boone' last='Bennoch'] is a polished route runner for the Blackhawks. He does a great job of creating separation from opposing defenses through the use of route-running abilities. Bennoch does a great job of hauling in difficult receptions. He has the speed to stretch the field vertically as well as work the underneath routes effectively. He is a player with the potential to put up big numbers in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1259787' first='Semmie' last='Guenther']-Quarterback-Gentry-6'5” 210-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1259787' first='Semmie' last='Guenther'] is a quarterback prospect to watch out for in camps and tournaments this offseason. The Gentry quarterback has a strong arm and has no trouble testing opposing secondaries with the deep throws. He has the accuracy to fit the football into tight windows. Meanwhile, he is athletic enough to escape the pocket and use his legs to pick up first downs. Guenther is a player to watch out for over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->