Zavion was the biggest spark the Patriots had in their receiving core last Friday night as another 2026 prospect on this list that I feel is deserving of more attention. You can’t miss on the size that is for sure, but also the athleticism that Zavion has his disposal around the ball is something you might want on your roster. He also showed off the excellent length he has with his lower body as far as his striding ability and has the hands to get the ball out of nowhere like he showed on his 80-yard touchdown reception (that I wish I didn’t miss) after seeing the tape. I think Zavion is way under the radar in what is a solid wide receiver class amongst North Dakota 2026s.

I have Zavion graded as a wide receiver, but with the length this young man offers it wasn’t surprising to me on Friday night that he was one of their better defensive back grades I got. the now 6’3 190 pounder, not only got the lone interception on defense for the Patriots, but was also one of thier top tacklers on Friday night. Zavion has long strides which makes him rangy when he gets downhill to the ball, showed off the athletic ability enough defensively to show off the position flexibility to either be a wide receiver or free safety on Saturdays. 4.09 GPA and somehow just has two offers.

Another wide receiver that fits this bill that doesn’t have an offer yet is another 11AAA product coming out of Bismarck Century in Zavion Harilstad Zavion Harilstad 6'3" | 185 lbs | WR Bismarck Century | 2026 State ND . The 6’3 now 190 pounder is one that can certainly stretch the field as a route-runner and has gotten better at utilizing his length in his senior season with the Patriots with his catch radius. He also has the basketball body to win routes with his ability to out man the corner with the leverage and size he has the advantage to constantly get. Zavion has a pretty balance route-tree that is really efficent in the open field with his vision after the catch.

Let’s just say the 2026 wide receiver talent in North Dakota runs deep as Zavion Harilstad Zavion Harilstad 6'3" | 185 lbs | WR Bismarck Century | 2026 State ND checks in as our WR5 in the class and within our top 25. The fluidity as a route-runner of this 6’3 185 pounder certainly catches our attention, as Zavion shows it off from start to finish with his routes. He also has the pull-away sepeartion with his long strides to be a huge problem for secondaries in the open field. Zavion also comes with a very long catch radius and vertical as one that I will project could be a probable stockriser by our next 2026 update. Twitter