PRZNE 2026 Rankings Update | RB Prospect Profiles (Top 10)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;OscarGalindo30&nbsp;in the coupon code area.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our Class of 2026 Rankings received a big update as we grew the list to 365 players. Our rankings alone jumped from “Top 75” to 145 of the top sophomore prospects across the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To kick off coverage of this class, I wanted to roll out some “Prospect Profiles” of each of the ranked prospects. In these prospect profiles, I will highlight important info about that prospect, including measurables, links for their Twitter/Hudl, notable speed and strength marks (40-yard times and max-out lifts), offers, and locate some strengths for each player. All 40-yard times, track times, vertical jumps, and lifting stats come directly from the player's Hudl or Twitter or have been recorded at a showcase I have attended.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A few weeks back, we reviewed the runningbacks ranked 11-16 and now it's time to check out the Top 10 RBs of the 2026 class from our spring update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out the full 365-prospect rankings and watchlist&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/nebraska/rankings/2026-rankings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/03/przne-2026-rankings-update-tight-end-prospect-profiles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tight End Profiles</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/03/przne-2026-rankings-update-ol-prospect-profiles-16-11/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">OL (#11-16) Profiles</a> |&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/03/przne-2026-rankings-update-rb-prospect-profiles-16-11/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RB (#11-16) Profiles</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/04/przne-2026-rankings-update-lb-prospect-profiles-top-10/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LB (Top 10) Profiles</a> | <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/04/przne-2026-rankings-update-db-prospect-profiles-top-12/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DB (Top 12) Profiles</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='488108' first='Jaydon' last='Sutko'] | Elkhorn South | RB:1 | Overall: 15</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 6'1" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em> 200 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Notable PRs:</em> 21.06 broad jump, 22.02 200m dash, 53.48 400m dash, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 74 carries, 425 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns, 11 tackles, an interception, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter:</em> <a href="https://twitter.com/JaydonSutko" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@JaydenSutko</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18046748/Jaydon-Sutko" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths:</em> Speed, power, balance, size, physical, absorbs contact, strong leg drive, good pad level, vision, explosive through gaps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18046748/6510bbf46899a60cccd86f07' width='640' height='360' 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Downhill running, physicality, toughness, absorbing contact, balance, strong lower body, acceleration, burst, patience, vision.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17868708/6553936ba677ce0d90ef0844' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661a01f1838e1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='402160' first='Nelsyn' last='Wheeler'] | Grand Island | RB: 3 | Overall: 25</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 5'9" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em> 190 lbs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Testing Numbers:</em> 4.47 40-yard dash, 4.31 shuttle drill, 39" vertical</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Notable PRs:</em> 10.6 100m dash, 310-lb bench press, 455-lb squat, 505-lb deadlift, 260-lb clean.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 85 carries, 549 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns, 14 receptions, 101 receiving yards, a receiving touchdowns, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter:</em> <a href="https://twitter.com/Nelsyn026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@Nelsyn026</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17738571/Nelsyn-Wheeler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths:</em> Speed, quickness/agility, twitch, elusiveness, receiving back (asset as a slot receiver), return man, vision, acceleration, instinctive runner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17738571/654a5ef1ab9c2705ec6d04c6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661a01f183902"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='779708' first='Markus' last='Nelson'] | Nebraska City | RB: 4 | Overall: 38</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 5'9" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em> 200 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Notable PRs:</em> 225-lb bench press and 335-lb squat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 1,475 rushing yards, 20 rushing touchdowns, 50 tackles, 6 TFLs, an interception, a forced fumble, and a kickoff return for a touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter:</em> <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkusNelson19" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@MarkusNelson19</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18282181/Markus-Nelson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths:</em> Physical, tough to bring down, burst, acceleration, cutback ability, strength, vision, huge upside at LB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18282181/658e6a67578d6e05f055eb37' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661a01f183921"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='402147' first='Derek' last='Jones'] | Papillion-La Vista South | RB: 5 | Overall: 45</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 5'8" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em> 185 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Testing Numbers:</em> 4.8 40-yard dash, 4.4 shuttle, 31" vertical jump</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Notable PRs:</em> 275-lb bench press, 405-lb squat, 375-lb deadlift, and 240-lb clean</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 94 carries, 614 rushing yards, 9 rushing touchdowns, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter:</em> <a href="https://twitter.com/DerekJones_2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@DerekJones_2</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17723224/Derek-Jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths:</em> Very versatile (great receiver), agile, twitchy, can make defenders miss in open field, vision, patience, return man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17723224/654489a7664b9c13f0592b58' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661a01f183941"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1113969' first='Angelo' last='Walker'] | Creighton Prep | RB: 6 | Overall: 57</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 6'0" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em> 190 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Testing Numbers:</em> 4.96 40-yard dash, 4.32 pro agility, 31" vertical</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 56 carries, 283 rushing yards, 9 receptions 66 receiving yards, and 4 total touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter:</em> <a href="https://twitter.com/Angelo_walker22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@Angelo_Walker22</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18421903/Angelo-Walker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths:</em> Vision, finding open lanes, cutback ability, burst, powerful leg drive, receiving threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18421903/6555512c5ef69a0d2c9a319f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661a01f18395f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='488222' first='Nathan' last='Axmann'] | Waverly | RB: 7 | Overall: 62</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 6'0" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em> 175 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Testing Numbers:</em> 4.67 40-yard dash</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 80 carries, 791 rushing yards, 6 rushing touchdowns, 33 receptions, 381 receiving yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter:</em> <a href="https://twitter.com/NAxmann" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@NAxmann</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17886667/Nathan-Axmann" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths:</em> Physicality, absorbs contact, tough to bring down on initial contact, can line up in slot, downhill running, can cut to the outside, acceleration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17886667/65584d57ff0c6604fce430c1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661a01f18397e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='779704' first='Gabe' last='Prucha'] | Millard South | RB: 8 | Overall: 70</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 5'10" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em> 205 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Notable PRs:</em> 300-lb bench press, 315-lb clean, and 515-lb squat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 115 carries, 541 rushing yards, 4 rushing touchdowns, 16 receptions, 181 receiving yards, a receiving touchdown, and a 39-yard passing touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter:</em> <a href="https://twitter.com/Gabe_Prucha41" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@Gabe_Prucha41</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17760183/Gabe-Prucha" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths:</em> Sturdy frame, physical, sneaky twitch, receiving threat, good pad level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='487755' first='Ethan' last='Latta'] | Dundy County-Stratton | RB: 9 | Overall: 78</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 5'11" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em> 145 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Testing Numbers:</em> 4.7 40-yard dash</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Notable PRs:</em> 6'4" high jump, 53.72 400m</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 235 carries, 2,002 rushing yards, 34 rushing touchdowns, 26 receptions, 525 receiving yards, 9 receiving touchdowns, 46 tackles, 4 TFL, 9 interceptions, and a forced fumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter:</em> <a href="https://twitter.com/EthanLatta9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@EthanLatta9</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17269856/Ethan-Latta" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths:</em> Speed, quickness, vision, receiving ability, ball-hawking DB, all-around athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='795744' first='Evan' last='Johnson'] | Gothenburg | RB: 10 | Overall: 84</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 6'0" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em> 180 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Testing Numbers:</em> 32" vertical jump</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Notable PRs:</em> 54 400m dash, 200-lb bench press, 295-lb squat, and 200-lb clean</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 166 carries, 1,020 rushing yards, 16 receptions, 201 receiving yards, 12 total touchdowns, 95 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter:</em> <a href="https://twitter.com/Evanjohnson06" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@EvanJohnson06</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15190076/Evan-Johnson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths:</em> Balanced, good vision, quick cuts, downhill running, acceleration, burst through his gap, receiving threat, consistent pad level, absorbs contact, LB upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15190076/654da2600dc9ed05e818ed5f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661a01f1839a4"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Make sure to follow @PrepRedzoneNE on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with all your Nebraska prep recruiting news.</em></p> <!-- 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