Top 2029 Stock-Risers: Offense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The season is nearly upon us, and we're squeezing in one last rankings update before the games begin. In case you missed the <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/08/updated-2029-north-carolina-rankings/">2029 rankings release</a>, check that out. I've already gone behind the scenes of our thought process during this update, so now it's time to look at the players who rose in the rankings. Here are your 2029 offensive stock-risers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2029 Offensive Stock-Risers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2220823"],"_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-6a84af7d4253e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pugh replaces an outgoing Power Four tight end, and he could see his production skyrocket in 2026. He's a high-upside tight end prospect with pass-catching and blocking abilities. He was the biggest mover in the class, climbing 46 spots into the top 80 of our 2029 rankings. If he has some early production for Grimsley, he could climb even higher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2167984"],"_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-6a84af7d425e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm actually not happy with how low Dean ended up in this update, even after moving up 29 spots. Like his older brother, he began his career on the offensive line, but I'd be shocked if he switches sides. The upside is just too high on the offensive side of the ball, and he's already turning heads early in his career. He's a guy I'll be watching closely in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2129288"],"_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-6a84af7d4270b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Untereker is one of the more well-rounded receiver prospects in the 2029 class. A strong route-runner with soft hands and good size, he's already shown he can beat defenders in a variety of ways. I take particular note of guys with excellent early production on struggling teams in bigger classifications, and Untereker was wildly successful, even on an offense that averaged just 14 points per game in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2220829"],"_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-6a84af7d42882"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bridges is waiting in the wings behind one of our top 2027 tight ends, but should still get some run this season. We're waiting to see more production before really moving him up the list, but the early returns are promising. He moves well, and we think he'll have a big career. Still, there's no reason to panic if he plays sparingly this season, given the depth chart. Just don't be surprised if he pops, either.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1857981"],"_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-6a84af7d4290b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">White has a <strong>rare</strong> combination of size and speed. In fact, he has measurables close to Nyck Harbor, first on this year's College Football Freaks List. He's a true 6-foot-6 with a sub-4.5 40. The crazy thing is that he's not a raw body who can't play receiver. He sinks his hips at the top of his routes remarkably well, and has shown he can do more than run over the top.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1853129"],"_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-6a84af7d42993"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Monroe continued to turn heads this offseason after flashing as an elite playmaker as a freshman. He'll see a significant increase in his touches this season as he shifts to a Wildcat QB role for Green Level in its run-heavy system. He's difficult to bring down in the open field, and his combination of size, speed, and elusiveness is second-to-none in this class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Stock-Risers of Note:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1781963' first='Truth' last='Caesar']</strong> | RB | Cardinal Gibbons</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1878002' first='Kevontre' last='Holder']</strong> | OL | Southeast Raleigh</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2099368' first='Landen' last='Perry'] </strong> | QB | Wake Forest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1134891' first='Davin' last='Phipps']</strong> | OL | Reagan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687749' first='Christopher' last='Strayhorn']</strong> | OL | Providence Day</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1993558' first='Gabriel' last='Hubbard']</strong> | OL | Wake Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stay tuned for our 2030 watchlist debut and our Week 1 coverage.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->