One of my favorite physical DBs in the Class of 2026 came to play at the Lake Show. He checked in at 5’9″ 166 lbs, ran 4.75 in the 40, had a 32.3″ vertical, and most importantly we saw that physical play style dominate on the field. Carter plays much bigger than his listed size. He had no hesitation about stepping up and pressing at the line and forcing WRs to earn their release. On top of the physicality, Carter also proved to be a next level athlete with how well he could stick to his man throughout a route thanks to his quick feet and reactive athleticism to breaks. The way he attacked at the catch point also stood out from the crowd. This is the type of physicality needed to go to battle out wide in coverage as well as also be relied upon in run support. Simonique only boosted my confidence that he can play at the next level with his performance.

The top ranked athlete coming out of the city of Milwaukee for 2026s is King’s DB Simonique Carter Simonique Carter 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Rufus King | 2026 State WI . Carter is also one of our Top 100 overall 2026s in the state. There is a lot to like from his junior tape. He has a long, lean frame. He has shown he can roam a deep half while reading the QB and reacting on time. Plus he has dropped down and played direct coverage on a receiver. Simonique has solid hip fluidity to be able to flip and run with receivers or turn and run across the field to make a play on the ball. The 2026 DB has also proven to be a reliable tackler out in space. He is a well rounded athlete and one of the top junior DBs in the state.