2026 Risers in the Trenches

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nevada's 2026 class has some serious talent on both sides of the ball. I am excited to see how the top prospects in the trenches develop as upperclassmen. Below, I highlight six prospects who are set to be high-rising, heavily recruited linemen this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1110894"],"_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_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1110894' first='Matthew' last='Trotter'] is a huge offensive tackle for Silverado. He holds one offer from Gardner-Webb University, and I would be on the lookout for more schools to offer him throughout the winter. A great combination of size, flexibility, and power shows as Matthew explodes off the ball and moves defenders off the line of scrimmage. Great length and a powerful punch get displayed knocking defenders off-balance as a pass blocker. Coaches like Matthew's effort and strength he displays flattening defenders at the second level.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["212377"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='212377' first='Keytrin' last='Harris'] is ascending up the ranks as a top two-way prospect in Las Vegas. Keytrin has been busy this fall picking up offers from Hawaii and Tennessee. He holds four total offers, and I would not be surprised to see that number double in less than a year from now. Keytrin's next level combination of strength and closing speed shows dropping running backs for a loss. Good power and a smooth change of direction shows shedding blockers and quickly redirecting to make plays in the run game. Good size, athleticism, and football IQ gives Keytrin the chance to develop into a versatile OLB prospect before his high school career is over.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["402182"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='402182' first='Parker' last='Stovall'] is set to be one of the fastest rising 2026 OL in Nevada this offseason. I wrote about Parker a couple months ago, but I am still amazed at how little attention he has received this season. Bet on his first offer to get here before his junior season ends next year. Long arms, good power, and athletic ability in space gives Parker a chance to play multiple OL positions in college. A strong punch and quick feet shows redirecting in pass protection. Coaches like Parker's physicality and strong latch shown finishing blocks in the run game.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["402174"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Ivan Pena has at least four older teammates who are college bound OL, but don't think that has stopped schools from recruiting the great-sized tackle. He has been invited to a combine in Texas and a camp at UNLV, but I am surprised he has not received more attention from schools in the region. Expect that to change once Ivan takes the field next fall. Great length and power for an underclassman shows knocking out defenders in space with one punch. Coaches like Ivan's next level combination of size, strength, and physicality shown driving defensive linemen downfield in the run game. Good instincts and athleticism shows redirecting at the second level and taking good angles to cut off linebackers in space.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["876725"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Lance Wegman is quietly becoming a top OT prospect in northern Nevada. I wrote about how Lance has been in contact with Oregon earlier this year, but I am shocked more schools north of Nevada have not shown him any attention. Expect that to change before Lance's junior season begins. Good closing speed and a fluid change of direction shows in pursuit of ball carriers as a defender. Good power and flexibility gets displayed exploding off the ball with good pad level and removing defensive linemen from the line of scrimmage. Length, a strong punch, and good reactive athleticism gives Lance the ability to thrive as a pass blocker on an island.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["284050"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='284050' first='Prince' last='Williams'] made a huge jump of the DL rankings during Bishop Gorman's championship season. Prince holds four FBS offers, and I have no doubt he is set to be a top recruited DL in the Southwest before his junior year comes to a close. Good instincts and athleticism gets displayed when Prince easily sheds blockers and closes on running backs in his vicinity. Good strength, flexibility, and quickness allows Prince to easily get under offensive tackles and pressure quarterbacks with a smooth dip-n-rip move. Coaches like Prince's next level combination of length and acceleration shown exploding off the ball as an edge defender.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658196d7d53df"} /-->