Division 1 schools need to be pulling the trigger on this kid ASAP. Electric player with excellent speed, burst, twitch, and COD. He can take the top off the defense with his speed, but can also catch those shallow and intermediate routes and make something happen. He recently transferred over to ALA-QC from McClintock with all of the changes happening there, so now he’ll get an even bigger opportunity to showcase what he can do at the 6A level on a contending squad with a high powered offense.

Khalil Bender Khalil Bender 6'0" | 165 lbs | ATH ALA-QC | 2026 State AZ is seemingly always on the same page as his quarterback and has plenty of opportunities to showcase his ability to handle deep balls along the sideline with ease. His impressive body control allows him to track the ball over his shoulder and stay in bounds, even on really difficult throws. Standing at 6’0″ with nice length, Bender uses his height and agility to his advantage, consistently winning one-on-one battles. With an average of 18.2 yards per catch and 8 touchdowns on the season, his impact on the offense is undeniable. Whether it’s stretching the field or making tough sideline grabs, Bender is proving to be a go-to target for deep plays and a rising star in Arizona’s 2026 class.

Khalil Bender Khalil Bender 6'0" | 165 lbs | ATH ALA-QC | 2026 State AZ is coming off a year with 1145 receiving yards as only a sophomore and brings with him some lofty expectations that he set for himself last year. He picked up right where he left off in his first game against Maricopa, leading his team in receptions with nine, despite missing a chunk of the second half. The speedy wideout has excellent body control and and great twitch which gets him plenty of separation. The versatile threat can make an impact in the short game or burn you over the top.