2026 Trench Breakdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm a big fan of the 2026 class. I'm very excited to do a breakdown for this game. These guys are some grinders in the trenches. I took the time to look at some guys on offense and defense. Let's check it out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402108' first='Wes' last='Wiggins'], OL, Smithville </strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wiggins is a big boy who knows how to handle himself within the trenches. He is a good blocker who wins a lot of 1v1 matches at camps. He also excels in live action. Wiggins is a 6-foot-3, 265-pound freshman who is going to only continue to grow. He does a great job of understanding his assignments. He will be a division one offensive lineman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='691289' first='Gunnar' last='Goodwin'], OL, Kossuth</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Goodwin is a 6-foot-4, 240-pound prospect who is going to have a big name before it is said and done. Goodwin is a big boy that knows how to move around. He is very strong. He has the potential to be a power five prospect. Goodwin does a great job in pass blocking as well as on running plays. He has some big hands that lock on to defenders. Keep up with him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402088' first='Grant' last='Kitchens'], OL, Nanih Waiya</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kitchens is a power five prospect all day. He is 6-foot-5, 275-pound guy that gets after. A lot of college coaches are going to be worrying him soon. He does a great job of carrying out his assignments. Kitchens is a big boy that plays with a lot of heart. He loves contact. Kitchens also has the potential to be a good defensive lineman. With the right off-season training, the sky is the limit for this kid.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='212364' first='Dereon' last='Albert'], DL, Jackson Academy </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Albert is a true grown man in the trenches. He is also a leader. I saw him at the Mississippi Wolfpack evaluation, and he was out there teaching lineman how to get in a proper stance. Albert is a beast when he is competing. He does a great job of shooting his hands and shedding blocks. You won't see Albert losing many battles. This kid just so happens to be tried and true. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->