Emerging Stock Risers of 2026 Class: Part 1

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156039"],"_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-67d82a6d66841"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1156039' first='Kyleal' last='Cottrell'] is an explosive athlete who can score anytime he touches the ball. His speed and athleticism are special. He does a great job of running routes and separating from defenders. Then, when he gets into the open field, he runs past defenders. He also shows a good ability to run multiple routes. He also does a good job as a punt returner by catching the ball and making defenders miss in the open field. Cottrell is an excellent prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Full Junior szn highlights(10 games):<br><br>OFFENSE<br> - 21 catches <br> - 485 yards<br> - 11 touchdowns <br><br>DEFENSE <br> - 20.5 tackles <br> - 5 PBU<br> - 1 touchdown <br><br>SPECIAL TEAMS<br> - 6 returns<br> - 283 yards<br> - 2 touchdowns <a href="https://twitter.com/bristolwarrior1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bristolwarrior1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Bristol_Warrior?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bristol_Warrior</a> <a href="https://t.co/CEceBIqprq">https://t.co/CEceBIqprq</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1156039' first='Kyleal' last='Cottrell'] (@KylealCottrell) <a href="https://twitter.com/KylealCottrell/status/1863296379918991782?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1575565"],"_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-67d82a6d668b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1575565' first='Dylan' last='Caster'] is a huge offensive lineman (6'7 inches tall) who does a good job of firing off and blocking defensive linemen. His ability to down-block on defensive linemen is impressive. He fires off and destroys defensive linemen creating a huge hole in the run game. You do not see many people that are their size and have that much strength. Caster is a good offensive lineman prospect with the tools to play as a College Football player after a strong Senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='1575565' first='Dylan' last='Caster'] #78 junior RT/NG <a href="https://t.co/Xc64V7wE8e">https://t.co/Xc64V7wE8e</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hudl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hudl</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1575565' first='Dylan' last='Caster'] (@Dcaster78) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dcaster78/status/1855114867394723973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156152"],"_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-67d82a6d668fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1156152' first='Adrian' last='Valdez'] is an outside linebacker who makes plays all over the field. His ability to read and react to the play and trigger up-field is impressive. He makes a ton of tackles in the run game in or near the line of scrimmage. He is also an excellent blitzer, and when he blitzes, he usually gets into the opposing team's offensive backfield. He is also good as a pass defender. He is excellent at reading pass plays from the offense and taking away pass routes.  Valdez is the total package as a defender and has the skills to be even better next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Final 9 Game Stats‼️<br>16th Team In Nation for Prep⭐️<br>96 Total Tackles‼️<br>58Solo<br>38Ast<br>16TFL<br>4Sacks<br>2Int🔒<br>2 FF<br>87.6 Grade Avg🎓<a href="https://twitter.com/kiskiprepfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kiskiprepfb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MohrRecruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MohrRecruiting</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsFriedman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsFriedman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Cover3_ATH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cover3_ATH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/On3Recruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@On3Recruits</a> <a href="https://t.co/bddnUYGlTR">https://t.co/bddnUYGlTR</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1156152' first='Adrian' last='Valdez'] (@AAdrian_Valdez) <a href="https://twitter.com/AAdrian_Valdez/status/1856404697441284482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["940214"],"_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-67d82a6d6697c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='940214' first='Jaiden' last='Connors'] is one of those twitchy, great athletes who are hard to find. His ability to run routes and get in and out of break is impressive. The other part of his game is he runs excellent routes. He is a smooth routes runner, and I like how he uses his body to make subtle moves from his receiver position. He also shows good skills as a defensive back as he played cornerback last year. Connors, with a good Senior year, should be in the mix to play College Football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/5E0lKi54i0">https://t.co/5E0lKi54i0</a><br><br>Just Dropped My Junior Season Tape! 🔥 <br><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/afrankl3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@afrankl3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PAPrepsRivals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAPrepsRivals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='940214' first='Jaiden' last='Connors'] (@JaidenConnors2) <a href="https://twitter.com/JaidenConnors2/status/1871244676046393464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156140"],"_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-67d82a6d669c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1156140' first='Evan' last='Wolff'] is a good tight end and edge player for North Pocono. At tight end, he can be moved around the entire field, and he was used as a blocker and as a pass catcher. His ability to catch the ball in tight space is impressive. He might not be the fastest guy in the open field, but he uses his size and strengths to break tackles in the open field. He also catches the ball extremely well in tight windows. He also played well as an edge defender, as he explodes off the ball and is hard to block. Wolff has the skills to be a tight end or an edge defender in college.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/LU_CoachMac?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LU_CoachMac</a> for inviting me to your junior day!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/NEPAFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NEPAFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EPAFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EPAFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sportsTT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sportsTT</a> <a href="https://t.co/7N3vmemiOL">pic.twitter.com/7N3vmemiOL</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1156140' first='Evan' last='Wolff'] (@EvanWolff31) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanWolff31/status/1895524731291648491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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-67d82a6d66a06"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156196"],"_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-67d83edda6380"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Some kids are just football players and that is exactly who [player_tooltip player_id='1156196' first='Brayden' last='Billman'] is. He is excellent as a safety, wide receiver, returner, and yes, a holder on extra points. The kid can do it all on the football field. As a safety, he is a heat-seeking missile flying up-field to make tackles against the offense. Then in pass coverage as a safety, he does a great job breaking on passes thrown in his direction. As a wide receiver, he does a good job catching the ball in traffic and making big plays. Then, as a returner, he shows his speed by finding a hole and exploding through it. Billman is the real deal as a good football player and he should eventually get some College Football after next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Regular Szn. Tape, onto playoffs <br>⭐️10-0 First Team In School History⭐️<br>⭐️3x Division YAIAA D-II Champs⭐️<br>⭐️Tied School Record Ints⭐️<a href="https://twitter.com/coachirishodea?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachirishodea</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RecruitsYork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RecruitsYork</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AFL_YorkPA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AFL_YorkPA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wearetheox?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wearetheox</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDAltland?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDAltland</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KennyDillingham?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KennyDillingham</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRobArmand?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRobArmand</a> <a href="https://t.co/zzLho6b6Sd">https://t.co/zzLho6b6Sd</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1156196' first='Brayden' last='Billman'] (@braydenbillman_) <a href="https://twitter.com/braydenbillman_/status/1851802728059617498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->