Rankings Update: 2026 Top Debut Athletes (Free Report)

This morning Prep Redzone Kansas published updated rankings for the Class of 2026. Those rankings now include 460 total athletes and 89 new additions to the rankings group.

Yesterday, a report was published previewing ten athletes in the rankings and Prep Redzone Kansas scouts will be featuring this class all week. Athletes, parents, and coaches with subscriptions can access those rankings by using this link.

Athletes, Coaches, and Parents can use this link for an explanation of the rankings process. https://prepredzone.com/how-we-rank/

I would also like to share that the availability of public stats and social media updates on college recruitment play a large part in rankings process once athletes become juniors. All Prep Redzone Kansas scouts have X accounts, and that is the easiest way to share information with us.

Profiles for new athletes have been created on Prep Redzone and can be claimed by using the following link https://prepredzone.com/prospect-index/#claim-profile-anchor

Athletes with claimed profiles that include extra contact information and video packages for our college coach subscribers to access are given a slight edge during the rankings process.

In this day and age of college sports, athletes need to be self-promoters to get noticed. High school athletes cannot expect college coaches to just randomly show up to a game anymore. The more platforms you use to get your name out there the better, but X is the preferred platform for Prep Redzone Kansas scouts.

If anyone has further questions about the rankings process I can be contacted at the following email address deckscoutks@gmail.com. Please note that I will NOT respond to negative, inappropriate, or rude emails.

This report features ten athletes debuting in the rankings.

Stay tuned all week for more coverage of the Kansas Class of 2026.

Members of the Kansas Class of 2027 are now on the clock as that will be the next set of rankings updated. Athletes in that class interested in being considered for the rankings can follow and DM me on X at KSScoutDeck. They can also email me at the address listed above, or create their own profiles on Prep Redzone using the link above.  If a player creates their own profile, they must include their name, high school, height, weight, and preferred positions to be included in the rankings. Incomplete profiles will NOT be included in the public rankings.

Nick Allen Nick Allen 6'1" | 180 lbs | EDGE/LB Rock Creek | 2026 State KS , EDGE, 6’1”, 160, Rock Creek, ‘26

Allen debuts in the ranking in the No. 71 position. He is a multi-sport athlete who wrestles and plays golf. He has quick feet and is solid against the run. He recorded 97 total tackles in 10 games including seven tackles for lost yardage.

Jack Macke Jack Macke 6'3" | 170 lbs | DB Nemaha Central | 2026 State KS , DB, 6’3”, 170, Nemaha Central, ‘26

Macke joins the rankings in the No. 72 slot. Macke recorded 88 tackles in 13 games for the Thunder last fall. He also registered 13 TFLs and three interceptions. Macke played a few snaps on offense making eight receptions for 79 yards.

Armond Graves Armond Graves 6'0" | 198 lbs | RB/LB Wellsville | 2026 State KS , RB/LB, 6’0”, 198, Wellsville,  ‘26

Wellsville’s Graves debuts in the rankings at No. 73 overall. Graves rushed for 1,240 yards in 11 games for Wellsville. He scored 25 touchdowns on the ground as a junior and made 31 tackles

Blake Jay Blake Jay 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Mill Valley | 2026 State KS , DB, 6’0”, 198, Mill Valley, ‘26

Jay enters the rankings at No. 74 overall. Jay played all over the place for the Jaguars. He recorded 43 tackles and one interception in 10 games. Offensively, he rushed for 215 yards on 24 carries, caught eight balls for 234 yards, and completed his only pass attempt. He scored six total touchdowns.

Max Moser Max Moser 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Blue Valley Northwest | 2026 State KS , DB, 6’0”, 170, Blue Valley Northwest, ‘26

Moser joins the Prep Redzone rankings in the No. 75 slot. He made 53 tackles in nine games played. He was a ball hawk last season registering two fumble recoveries, forcing one fumble, and grabbing an interception.

AJ Gallegos AJ Gallegos 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR Shawnee Heights | 2026 State KS , WR, 5’10”, 160, Shawnee Heights, ‘26

Gallegos debuts in the ranking at No. 76 overall. Gallegos is an accomplished possession receiver who can also return kicks and play defensive back in a pinch. He made 52 receptions in nine games for Shawnee Heights. He scored 10 touchdowns on receptions. He returned 26 kicks gaining 110 yards.

Jay’den Kirk-McGowan Jay’den Kirk-McGowan 5'8" | 210 lbs | RB Wichita South | 2026 State KS , RB, 5’9”, 215, Wichita South, ‘26

Kirk-McGowan enters the ranking at No. 77. The Wichita South prospect rushed for 1,349 yards on 162 carries in nine games for the Titans. He found the end zone 16 times as a junior. He also made three catches for 19 yards and made 13 tackles.

Ja’Mari Bland Ja’Mari Bland 5'10" | 215 lbs | LB Wichita Northwest | 2026 State KS , LB, 5’10”, 215, Wichita Northwest, ‘26

Bland debuts at No. 78 overall. Bland is a fast backer who recorded 77 tackles in 10 games. He has plus speed and can play tough coverage. He recorded one interception, one fumble recovery, seven TFLs, and two quarterback sacks for the Grizzlies.

Blaise French Blaise French 5'7" | 150 lbs | DB Council Grove | 2026 State KS , DB, 5’7”, 150, Council Grove, ‘26

French joins the rankings at No. 79. French was among the state leaders with six interceptions. He also broke up four passes, forced one fumble, and recorded 34 tackles for the Braves. He carried the ball 22 times for 150 yards scoring two touchdowns. He also made three receptions for 62 yards.

Brody Shearer Brody Shearer 6'0" | 275 lbs | DL Lincoln | 2026 State KS , DL, 6’0”, 275, Lincoln, ‘26

Shearer is a small school prospect who debuts at No. 80 overall. Shearer was one of a handful of athletes from the eight-man ranks joining the Prep Redzone rankings. He recorded 47 tackles for Lincoln in seven games. He was a force to reckon with registering nine TFLs and four quarterback sacks. He can also play center or guard along the offensive line.