Name : Jahkeem Stewart
Position : DL
Measurables: 6’5”- 295 LBS
Class : 2026
Team : East St.John (LA)
Skinny :
Finding flaws in the young phenom Jahkeem Stewart game is like finding needles in a haystack. When evaluating Middle School athletes, you notice a lot of their mindsets are to shoot for the stars and work hard to get on college radars early. Case in point Stewart who took his 8th grader year off to train for the next level and hone in on his craft to prepare him for whatever was thrown at him going into High School. The biggest thing with this phenom that intrigued me was when he last played for the New Orleans Patriots 13u 2020 when we considered him a top offensive tackle. So, with that being said we had to find out what changed in a year, and here is what Stewart had to say about what went into his year off that has made him without a shadow of doubt the 1# prospect in his class. “I was always a defensive of guy, so I just kept working out getting better at both position because in high school or college I know for fact I’m going to play d-line or o-line. Then I met one of the best d-line coaches you can ever meet coach Clyde. He pushed me harder than anybody did I’m thankful for him. You can see Stewart mentally is mature for his age & focused on reaching his goals with the tremendous jump in a year this kid is well on his way to 5-star status.
Jahkeem is a football phenomenon. Few almost 300-pounders can run, and chase plays down on the backside like this kid he’s just relentless and plays with the hunger as if every play could be his last. Jahkeem explosiveness off the ball and overall speed make him extremely difficult to defend. Watching him dominate his peers he just seems bigger, faster & stronger he haunts Quarterbacks & blow running-backs up making his opponents backfield a camping site for him.
When you bring all of his characteristics to the table, it’s easy to see why he’s the top-ranked overall player. Jahkeem has a bright high school future ahead which wouldn’t be a surprise to see him make an instant impact as a freshman, he is that much more advanced than his peers. Which explains why he has a host of SEC offers and a total of 12 offers as an 8th grader. With his sheer size & athleticism colleges are hot on his trial like former 8th grade phenom linemen with offers like Jaheim Oatis (AL), Bryce Jenkins (MD), Hevin Brown Shuler (GA) all now stars. The proof is defiantly in the pudding.
Name : Daverin “Deuce” Geralds
Position : DE
Measurables: 6’2”-230 lbs
Class : 2026
Team : Duluth Wildcats (GA)
Skinny :
The stock of Deuce Geralds appears to rise every day, but the hype is real. Gerald is a special talent worthy of every offer he has received which is a special honor for a Middle School prospect. From season play to YNC to FBU this Titan of the trenches hasn’t let up applying pressure to his opps, in fact the more he was challenged the harder he came the ultimate competitor.
Geralds brings toughness and tenacity to the football field. He’s a big, strong athlete who plays with a chip on his shoulder. It’s that mean streak that makes Geralds such an intriguing player. He already has the mindset of a high school athlete; now it’s simply a matter of getting him on the field. Blessed with that elite package of size & raw talent this phenom is more than ready to live up to the hype.
Name : Shaun Scott
Position : DE
Measurables: 6’3”-210
Class : 2026
Team : OG Ducks 14U (CA)
Skinny :
Shaun Scott is one of those players who doesn’t have to show much when it’s time to prove if his ranking is legit. A couple of glances at his on-field action is enough to see that he’s deserving of his lofty ranking. He is an intimidating specimen coming off the rush. Scott has all the tools a coach wants in a reliable defensive end. He’s a big-bodied defender who possesses athleticism and explosiveness off the ball. He has a great first step, and when the play is active, he plays with a high motor.
At 210 pounds, Scott is extremely quick and is expected to pose problems for offensive linemen at the next level. He has active hands and is versatile enough to play D-End or possibly outside the line to take snaps at outside linebacker in the right scheme.
Name : Gnivre Carr
Position : OL
Measurables: 6’4”-310
Class : 2026
Team : Ocala Thunder
Skinny :
One of the top prospects in the country resides in the Sunshine State in the 2026 cycle is RNR Top 100 5-star offensive tackle Gnivre Carr.
Carr moves well for a kid his size. He’s super athletic enough to slide his feet in pass-pro sets. He can also get off the line quickly as a run-blocker. He has a strong punch that often stagnates the initial push from his defender. He still has room to grow and is a physical specimen who knows how to use his frame to dominate defenders, even taking some to the parking lot if he doesn’t hear the whistle. However, he has a high school & college-ready frame and a skill set rounded enough to be an early contributor at the High School level.
Name : Dailon “D.J” Clanton
Position : DE/ATH
Measurables: 6’1”-210
Class : 2027
Team : LA Rampage (CA)
Skinny :
Consider The Rampage National run a coming-out party of sorts for D.J Clanton.
The majority of the West Coast world knew how good Clanton was, but The YNC run allowed him to show just how dominant of a player he can be especially showing his versatility as Receiver becoming his teams go to guy. He took his game to another level and was beyond impressive.
Physically, Clanton looks like the prototypical football player. He is chiseled from head to toe, and he has the athleticism to go along with the build.
Clanton projects as an elite defensive end and is a problem for offensive linemen because of his quickness and brute strength. He’s very fast off the end, and he has a high motor, which results in hard hits every play. Add in the fact that he plays the game on a mission to be the absolute best, and it’s easy to see his determination in every snap to be just that.
Name : Jeremiah “Panduh” Ponce
Position : OC
Measurables: 6’3”-265 Lbs
Class : 2026
Team : OC Buckeyes 14U (CA)
Skinny :
Jeremiah Ponce is a mauler in the pass or run game being the quarterback of the offensive line at center requires that. He does a great job of getting off the ball and driving his defender downfield. He can get to the second level in a hurry. Panduh game is based on power and strength. I saw him during their national run, and he was the most dominant performer in the trenches, helping his team earn YNC National Championship honors.
Panduh plays with a mean streak. He’s got a strong base in his lower body, and he uses his feet well in pass protection. At this stage, he’s an elite prospect with a high ceiling moving to the next level.
Name : Ivan Pena
Position : OT
Measurables: 6’5”-285 Lbs
Class : 2026
Team : Vegas Strong 14U (NV)
Skinny :
An athlete like Ivan Pena can be very valuable for any high school program. Size-wise, he’d make a great guard, but he has the quickness off the ball to be an elite tackle. This mammoth Sin City blocker is a true behemoth in the deep 2026 offensive line class. His powerful punch enables him to knock opponents off balance during downfield run-blocking forays or while falling back in pass protection.
He essentially presents a brick wall for defenders to work past and doesn’t make the process easy when playing with a mean streak. Pena, who seemingly could be wide open to several high school options, could line up at guard, tackle or both during the remainder of his career. 2nd year in a row the Vegas Strong program boast a top left tackle worthy of being an instant impact freshman.
Name : George Toia
Position : DT
Measurables: 5’11”-260 Lbs
Class : 2028
Team : Cali Bears 12U (CA)
Skinny :
George Toia is a first-class run-stopper in the trenches not to mention a Quarterbacks worse nightmare if he isn’t double teamed. George has plug-and-play potential in short-yardage rush defense situations when it’s his time to play on the next level. Stout and explosive at the same time, he’s a natural run-stuffer who wraps up and finishes tackles through the whistle.
A powerful lower body generates surprising burst that throttles interior linemen into their own backfield, and he uses fine footwork with some violent hands to disengage and hunt down ball-carriers. As he develops into a more dominant physical specimen, George projects as a nightmare of a matchup for undersized centers and guards. All Ayf Nationals Toia terrorized opponents once attacking the double team with brute strength and blowing up the running-back. It’s hard to believe this kid has two more years on the youth level his technique & fundamentals are elite beyond his years. Yes, folks George Toia is the #1 rated defensive lineman in his class stamped by RNR Top 100.
Name : Dereon Albert
Position : DT
Measurables: 6’1”-265 Lbs
Class : 2026
Team : Miss. Wolfpack 14u (MS)
Skinny :
Dereon Albert works along the line with suddenness, displaying quick feet and burst that allow him to blow up offensive backfields. Albert takes on opponents with power initially but sneaks in subtle moves to gain daylight.
Albert’s pass-rushing skills are certainly above average and could border on elite if he develops a more consistent get-off. Even when he doesn’t bring the quarterback to the ground, Albert is a threat to derail the passing play because of his short area quickness.
He batted down five throws during each of the past two seasons and effectively interrupts the passer’s window of vision downfield. His ability to affect the quarterback on a consistent basis sets him apart from other large interior linemen. While Albert has developed a passion for chasing down Quarterbacks, his ability to quickly diagnosis plays allow him to be nuisance to any opponents running game. Skies defiantly the limit for this X-factor who has took his game to new heights each year, one can only imagine what’s in store for this phenom on the next level.
Name : Michael “Big Mike” McClenton
Position : DE
Measurables: 5’10”-205 Lbs
Class : 2026
Team : Osceola Kowboys 14U (FL)
Skinny :
The latest edge-rusher to emerge in Florida, Big Mike McClenton should only continue to improve as he develops more power moves in his pursuit of the passer. Tallying a host of sacks & tackles for loss, he relied on speed for the majority of his big plays.
He often blew by offensive tackles without getting more than a hand laid on him because of this quickness. Big Mike exploits the attempts of tackles who overcompensate for his speed by extending wide, countering with an inside dip that leaves them looking silly. His agility lends itself well to developing a strong spin move.
McClenton’s strength shines in the backfield, where he dismantles secondary blocking schemes by bull-rushing through running backs in pass protection. His athleticism allows him to pursue a quarterback who evacuates the passing pocket, and he usually wins that footrace to finish the play.
McClenton’s compact frame, pass-rushing skills and impressive pursuit should make him a dangerous threat to opposing passers for years to come. As the rest of his game becomes more polished, there’s plenty of potential for him to become a complete outside linebacker prospect on the next level.
Name : Jon Ioane
Position : OT
Measurables: 6’3”-275 Lbs
Class : 2027
Team : OG Ducks 14U (CA)
Skinny :
Jon Ioane is another high-ceiling Prospect that continues to display an elite skillset in the trenches. The first thing that stands out about Big Jon is his formidable lower body. It provides a strong foundation for an athlete who shows he is building upper-body bulk.
He uses that base to drive defenders downfield, chopping his feet through the whistle. Big Jon manages to make it to the second level on the majority of plays, helping further his team’s rushing efforts.
His hand placement is consistently on point, directly disrupting a defensive lineman as part of double-team efforts before hunting down a linebacker. There is a ton of power to his game right now which he continues to show when it’s time to get nasty, but the technique is outstanding.
His footwork is fluid, mixed with a smooth kick-slide Big Jon is accelerating his maturation process and challenge for a role as a contributor once he hits the next level.
Name : Solomon Fabian
Position : DE
Measurables : 6’2”-215
Class : 2026
Team : Ross Elite Longhorns 13U (GA)
Skinny :
Solomon Fabian could easily be moved to outside linebacker with his athleticism & versatility. If he proves effective in intermediate pass coverage and continues to clamp down the perimeter, that becomes a strong possibility and a relatively seamless transition.
Fabian still early in his physical development, is a prototypical edge-rusher. He uses speed to blow by offensive tackles and often reaches the backfield without being touched.
The raw quickness is certainly an asset, but Fabian doesn’t neglect other parts of his game. He flashes quality counter-moves and does an admirable job identifying gaps in blitz packages.
Given his sideline-to-sideline speed and length, Fabian
is well suited for a career as a rush linebacker. How he deals with drop back duties will determine how quickly he can earn the trust of a high school coaching staff in that role. Defensive End or Outside Linebacker this kid has a high ceiling.
Name : Khalief Canty Jr.
Position : OT
Measurables: 6’4”-300 Lbs
Class : 2026
Team : Motor City Jags 13U (MI)
Skinny :
If you enjoy watching offensive linemen who go about their business in workmanlike fashion and flash a little grittiness, Khalief Canty Jr. is your guy. He plays through the whistle and sets a strong tone at the start of action.
There’s been a grittiness about him since I’ve seen him play ball on the 10u level for the Motor City Wolverines.
Canty has a mammoth frame with room for more weight. He uses that big body to bully defensive linemen, though he doesn’t cross the line.
He finishes off blocks before searching for his next target and looks solid while operating laterally. Canty does an excellent job halting linebackers in their tracks to create a rushing lane.
Motor City offense specialized in the Rpo game, so Canty’s pass protection duties were equally impressive, Canty has the wingspan and footwork to shine as a bookend on pass plays. His effort in the run game comes much more naturally though.
Name : Manoah Faupusa
Position : DT
Measurables: 6’0”-300
Class : 2026
Team : OC Buckeyes 14u (CA)
Skinny :
Not yet a finished product, Noah Faupusa may have more upside than any defensive lineman on the West Coast in this class. The next level will reveal how far he’s come since the 2021 season, when he relied far too much on bullying opponents with raw strength and little technique. Faupusa stance appears to be polished, as Faupusa keeps his back straight and fires up with strong hands that hit their target with precision.
There’s significant room for growth as a pass-rusher, and he’s already active in that regard. Faupusa disengages from blocks with a swift swim move and keeps his shoulders square while surging through seams in the line.
He’s comfortable beyond the box, exhibiting above-average mobility that allows him to chase down ball-carriers along the edge. Faupusa is likely destined to play inside but shows promise as a prospect who can line up at 5-technique when the defense uses a size-heavy package up front.
Name : Anton Haven
Position : OT/DL
Measurables: 6’2”-250
Class : 2026
Team : Stonecrest Camo Spartans 13U (GA)
Skinny :
When Anton Haven is on the field, he is mean, surly and all about business. Haven is that special kind of lineman every quarterback cherishes in an offensive attack. This specimen takes his role as protector seriously and competes with an angry resolve.
Powerful in the trenches on both sides of the ball, Haven overwhelms opponents in a run-blocking setting, which bodes well for the bevy of elite talents in high school’s offensive backfield. In addition to strength, he moves well side-to-side and delivers a technically advanced punch that can contain pass-rushers off the edge. This versatile Titan of the trenches is also a standout defensive lineman that alone pushes this phenoms stock thru the roof.
Name : Corey Brown
Position : DT
Measurables: 5’9”-240 lbs
Class : 2027
Team : Lauderhill Lions 12u (FL)
Skinny :
Corey Brown is a wanted individual for a lot of reasons. One is he is considered youth football’s Warren Sapp not the tallest but what he lacks in size he brings in attitude & talent.
Another primary reason is Brown’s approach to the game. He’s an athlete who never expects to lose a one-on-one battle. That attitude has made him one of countries best athletes and a major target for Private schools.
Brown is a strong athlete who plays with a high motor. His strength & quickness off the ball is a strong point, but the way he uses his hands may be what’s best about him when he lines up for a play.
Brown is fun to watch because he plays with a mean streak. He has the no-nonsense attitude that every coach wants in his defensive lineman.
Name : Jaysean “Bull” Richardson
Position : DT
Measurables: 6’2”-268 Lbs
Class : 2026
Team : Glenn Lea Lions 13U (VA)
Skinny :
Football seems to come naturally for JaySean “Bull” Richardson. When he’s on the field, he appears to go through the motions, but at the same time he’s dominant as a defensive lineman.
Richardson makes playing defensive tackle look easy. He’s a big, strong, elusive athlete who can either bully the offensive lineman or make moves around him.
Richardson is quick off the snap and deceptively fast. He’s a player who can be a game-changing lineman at the next level. Look for him to make one school very happy when it’s time for him to make a commitment.