New Offer Alert: 2026 Prospects See Recruitment Pick Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which impressive 2026 prospects added new offers this week? Prep Redzone has all the details...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1323199"],"_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-66ed87fa4d389"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the fastest-rising metro-Atlanta defensive backs in the 2026 class, McLendon brings a lengthy 6-foot-0 175-pound frame along with above-average speed, instincts, and ball skills. A physical defensive back who can also make a secure tackle, it's easy to see the potential that McLendon brings to the table. He's a promising cover corner with a versatile skill set that should allow him to play in multiple spots at the next level. He's already seen big offers come his way, and he earned a new one this week from Kansas. So far this season, McLendon has made 26 tackles through four games along with three pass deflections and two forced fumbles. He's ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 54 overall prospect in the state for the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401558"],"_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-66ed87fa4d40e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A dynamic, playmaking machine who has consistently been able to force turnovers through the first few games of his senior season, Sims is a versatile weapon on defense who can line up in multiple positions and make an impact. He has a true nose for the football and knows how to wrap up properly force fumbles, and can play the ball in coverage. He's also a reliable playmaker on special teams. He's a do-it-all type of player who should have more offers than he currently does, and he earned a new offer this week from Kansas. Through his first three games, Sims made 12 tackles, four TFLs, and forced seven total turnovers including three fumble recoveries, one strip fumble, one INT, and two punt blocks. He's ranked as the No. 68 overall prospect in the state according to Prep Redzone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1323202"],"_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-66ed897ef0665"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An outstanding Middle Georgia linebacker who continues to add big offers, this tough, gritty defender already holds a big offer list, and this week he earned a new offer from the Texas A&amp;M Aggies. At 6-foot-2 205-pounds, Carter reacts quickly against the run and knows how to attack the ball-carrier while delivering a violent tackle. As a sophomore last fall, the two-way standout made 71 tackles, four TFLs, one sack, and one fumble recovery. Through the first three games of his junior season, Carter has made 11 tackles and is playing at a high level. He's also been active on offense at running back due to his toughness and max-wffort style of play. He moves well, shows strong instincts, and brings a level of small-town toughness you don't see in a lot of players. Look for offers to keep rolling in for this fast-rising defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='283840' first='Earnest' last='Rankins']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"285","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Southwest Dekalb","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ed8c39a3bbb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A lean, powerful defensive tackle with an outstanding burst off the line, Rankins has a promising frame that holds his 285-pounds extremely well. He fires into the backfield with ease and knows how to make a giant play behind the line of scrimmage. He plays with good leverage, clogs the running lanes, and creates havoc on a consistent basis. He certainly has the size to play at a major program, and the offers have come in bunches. He's one of the fastest-rising defensive linemen across Georgia for the 2026 class and earned a new offer this week from the Alabama Crimson Tide. He's one of the hottest prospects in the Atlanta area and will likely shoot up the next 2026 Prep Redzone rankings. Rankins also holds big offers from Georgia, Auburn, West Virginia, South Carolina, among others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283912"],"_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-66ed8dcf0f11c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A new 2026 lineman we mentioned earlier this fall, this Atlanta-area defensive lineman out of nearby Lithonia High School has seen his stock take off recently on the recruiting trail. Now, this promising defender, who brings plenty of size at 6-foot-4 300-pounds, has earned a new offer from North Carolina. This big defensive tackle also holds major offers from Georgia, Texas A&amp;M, among others. He strikes with power, gets opposing linemen off balance, and has enough quickness to fire the gaps and clog running lanes up the middle. He gives good effort and does his best to track the ball-carrier from behind. He's strong, plays with good leverage, and has been tough to stop all season long so far. Like Rankins, look for Crittendon to see his new ranking rise in a big way in the next 2026 update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->