2026 Top Ranked Newcomers

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">In-depth coverage of the highest ranked athletes making their debut in the PRZ 2026 state rankings.</h2>    Worden exploded onto the recruiting scene in early 2025 and now holds 11 D1 offers from a variety of P4, Group of 5, and FCS programs. 6'6” 270 lbs. with a versatile skillset that can be recruited on either side of the line. He's a force on both sides consistently being able to dominate the LOS with his strength, power, and contact balance. Possesses a powerful initial punch to move opponents and gain positional leverage early on in the play. He's a skilled athlete that can move showing the coordination, bend, and foot speed to be effective blocking in space on offense and chase ball carriers in the short area on defense. Plays with active hands at both positions allowing him to control opponents. Calculated with the movement of his hands and feet to stay inside his frame and balanced. Jumps into the rankings as the #31 ranked player overall in the 2026 class.      Webb is a high level athlete with projectable frame at 6'5” 225 lbs. He's got great length and tons of raw ability to build on as he develops. Combines his explosive first-step quickness with outstanding length, allowing him to consistently win off the edge and disrupt plays in the backfield. Does a great job using that length to his advantage to maintain separation from blockers and then disengage from contact with strength. He's a fluid mover in space that can redirect to the ball with speed and close gaps with his acceleration to chase. Also an impressive receiver for Tonopah Valley with natural ball skills and great high point ability. Ranked #32 overall he collected 11 offers before recently committing to Boise State and still has a lot of upside and potential.      Liles has earned three D1 offers in the last few months but is still underrecruited given his talent and ability. 6'1” 190 lbs. he's a high-caliber athlete with great range and closing speed coming from the safety position. Has a great ability to locate the football and trigger with speed to close space in a hurry. Plays fast and with a high motor to cover all areas of the field effectively. Flashes good anticipation and eye discipline to diagnose the play and put himself in position to be a difference maker. Accelerates coming out of his break while playing with a high motor to track down ball carriers and receivers. Smooth in the hips and quick change of direction to react in coverage or pursue the ball in run support. Racked up 132 total tackles in the 2024 season including 59 solo. Ranked #42 overall, he's another 2026 prospect with great upside as he progresses.      Chick has been climbing D1 recruiting boards as of late pulling in two offers from New Mexico and Army and lands just inside the top 50 overall players in the state. 6'3” 285 lbs. he's got solid frame built for the interior line with the natural strength to match. Plays with heavy and active hands to overwhelm opponents at the POA. He's violent at first contact and shows great finishing ability through the whistle. Technically sound, he shows proper footwork, hand usage, and positioning to execute different blocks effectively. Quick out of his stance, he flashes natural bend and plus mobility to get to the spot, work to the second level, and adjust angles in space to initiate contact. Good pad level and leverage as a run blocker and in pass protection. Expect more D1 programs to come through as the cycle progresses.      Rogers is a dynamic dual sport athlete (football/basketball) with excellent size, speed, and athleticism to potentially play multiple positions at the college level. 6'3” 175 lbs. the game comes very naturally to him with excellent fluidity in his movement. Electric with the ball in his hands he possesses great top end breakaway speed and short area quickness to be elusive. His cuts are sudden and explosive with the ability to accelerate out to gain space and avoid defenders. He's a long strider that can sustain top speed allowing him to turn routine plays into big gains consistently. Confident with his hands as the catch point, he attacks the ball in the air and is a natural when tracking and adjusting to ball flight. Currently holds five D1 offers from FBS and FCS programs but will see increased attention going into his senior year. Debuts in the rankings at #51 overall.      A lot to like about Garcia's skillset that combines his ability in coverage and run support. 6'1” 190 lbs. he's a high IQ player with great instincts and awareness to read and react. His processing ability allows him to make quick decisive reads and be in the right position at the right time to be a difference maker. All-around speed and quickness gives him great range in the secondary to play the whole field. Uses his short area burst and reactionary quickness to close separation in coverage whiles also showing the ability to plant and drive on the football at the short/intermediate levels. Confident open field tackler that takes efficient angles to the ball to limit wasted movement and potential gains. Enters the rankings just outside the top 50 overall at #52. Air Force and Army were the first two D1 programs to offer but should see a bump in recruitment as he's able to showcase his ability going forward.