Rankings Update: New Class of 2026 Top Ten

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Kansas published new rankings for the Class of 2026 this morning. Those rankings now include 375 total athletes with 51 debut athletes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There was plenty of movement among the Top 10 positions, so here is a quick look at those moved into the Top 10 slots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1114737' first='Braden' last='Wilmes'],</strong> OL, 6'8”, 285, Free State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilmes is ranked No. 1 overall after moving up from the No. 2 slot. He has an offer from Northwestern University in his pocket and has interest from multiple Power Five and FCS programs. He is a leader on the Free State offensive line and has helped the Firebirds get off to a 4-2 start to their season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401683' first='Kaden' last='Snyder']</strong>, OL, 6'6”, 255, Salina Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Snyder is ranked No. 2 overall by Prep Redzone. I saw him play in Salina Central's season opener and was impressed by his physicality. Snyder has multiple offers from Division I programs including Arkansas and Wisconsin.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='611097' first='Kelvin' last='Parker III'],</strong> DB, 6'0”, 160, Olathe North</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parker moved up four spots in the rankings from No. 7 to No. 3. He is the top-ranked defensive back by Prep Redzone. He has had multiple game day visits to Big 12 schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='904447' first='James' last='Dunnigan Jr'],</strong> DB, 6'3”, 190, Manhattan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dunnigan is currently ranked No. 4 overall moving into the Top 10 from the No. 16 position. Dunnigan is having a solid season already with 14 receptions and two touchdown catches through five games. He is being courted by multiple teams including Ole Miss, Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. Dunnigan has contributed to the Indians' 6-0 start.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='780500' first='Carter' last='Hajek'],</strong> ATH, 6'0”, 210, Nemaha Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hajek moves into the Top 10 after being ranked No. 11. The Thunder junior is now ranked No. 5 overall. Hajek has already racked up more than 1,000 yards of total offense and scored double-digit touchdowns. He has the versatility to play multiple positions he has interest from teams all over the college landscape including Iowa State, Pittsburg State, and Butler Community College.  The Thunder have won five in a row this season after dropping their season opener.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='611096' first='Aiden' last='Scott'],</strong> QB, 6'5”, 190, Shawnee Heights</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scott is ranked No. 6 overall and is having an outstanding season. He is arguably one of the best traditional pocket-passing quarterbacks in Kansas. He has thrown for over 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns. He has an offer from Washburn University and recently made a game day visit to Northern Iowa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='426515' first='Brayden' last='Pappas'],</strong> RB, 5'7”, 185, Eisenhower</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pappas is currently ranked No. 7 overall. Pappas is among the leading rushers in Kansas after six games. He has toted to rock 109 times for 722 yards and has scored four touchdowns. Pappas is underrecruited at this point but has gotten interest from Kansas State. Schools need to check in on him and give him some options to look at.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='986134' first='Noah' last='Kobuszewski'],</strong> ATH, 6'4”, 240, Seaman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seaman's Kobuszewski jumps up to the No. 8 position. Kobuszewski's stats won't turn heads, but coaches looking for a gifted talent with natural skills should want to check out this tight end. He has made 13 receptions for 118 yards in six games. Teams involved with his recruiting include Dartmouth, Columbia, Utah State, Kansas State, and Washburn.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='780453' first='Devyn' last='Davis'],</strong> DL, 6'1”, 250, Bishop Miege</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>David s currently ranked No. 9 overall. &nbsp;He is a fast defensive lineman who is effective against the run and pass. Schools linked to the Stag prospect include Dartmouth, North Dakota State, Lindenwood, and Kansas State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='780305' first='Nick' last='Philhour Jr.'],</strong> OL, 6'3”, 290, Mill Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Philhour is currently ranked No. 10 overall. &nbsp;He is a flexible tackle who does a great job protecting the quarterback. He has been linked to Lindenwood and South Dakota State. Mill Valley is perennial power and he gets seen by plenty of college coaches attending Jaguar games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->