Rivals Rankings Week: Who’s No. 1 in each state?
ALABAMA: Anthony Jones
Probability he stays at No. 1: Excessive
A newly minted five-star, Jones sits atop the Alabama state rankings and has loads of ammunition to protect that spot after a powerful offseason. Jones has crammed out his body to 6-foot-3 and 225 kilos coming into his junior season at Cell (Ala.) St. Paul’s and may win with velocity and energy off the sting and trigger havoc across the line of scrimmage. Jones, who performs a premium place, is the No. 1 prospect within the state and extremely coveted by each Alabama and Auburn.
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ARIZONA: Tait Reynolds
Probability he stays at No. 1: Excessive
There won’t be a quarterback within the 2026 class with extra upside than Reynolds, who must work on committing fewer turnovers however who has elite dual-threat capabilities. He dedicated to Clemson this summer time, loves the offensive system there and can be utilized in quite a few methods to emphasize the protection.
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ARKANSAS: Danny Beale
Probability he stays at No. 1: Excessive
A real two-way standout within the trenches, Beale dominated the camp circuit earlier this offseason and already seems the half at 6-foot-4, 300 kilos. Has acquired school curiosity at each offensive guard in addition to defensive deal with.
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CALIFORNIA: Chris Henry
Probability he stays at No. 1: Medium
Henry is the lone five-star receiver within the 2026 Rivals250 and he’s a rare expertise however others within the state – particularly five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons – will push him. Henry has all the scale, all of the athletic skill and fingers to be elite and that’s why he’s ranked so excessive.
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COLORADO: Camden Jensen
Probability he stays at No. 1: Excessive
Jensen is a large tight finish goal at 6-foot-7 and 220 kilos and he strikes comparatively effectively, too, so there’s an excellent probability the Littleton (Colo.) Heritage stays on the high of the checklist. Florida, Missouri, Nebraska and Texas A&M are the 4 standouts and even when he grows into an offensive deal with, there’s high-level athleticism there.
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FLORIDA: Derrek Cooper
Probability he stays at No. 1: Medium
The state of Florida is loaded in 2026, as per typical, so Cooper’s ascent to No. 1 within the state will certainly be challenged earlier than all is alleged and accomplished. That stated, his mixture of measurement, athleticism and positional versatility received’t make that potential course of a straightforward one. IMG Academy has a loaded group of prospects within the class, led by former five-star offensive deal with Keenyi Pepe. There may be additionally a loaded group of excessive four-stars at quarterback in Florida, led by Texas dedication Dia Bell and Michigan pledge Brady Hart, that might be amongst these to finally make it fascinating. Cooper feels just like the most secure guess at this juncture, nonetheless.
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GEORGIA: Tyler Atkinson
Probability he stays at No. 1: Medium
Atkinson enters his junior season at No. 9 within the Rivals250. The Peach State is completely full of blue-chippers for the 2026 cycle, and we love Atkinson’s aggressive play type and skill to contribute on all three downs for the Loganville (Ga.) Grayson protection. The competitors is stiff, nonetheless, with a number of different 2026 prospects we’re very excessive on off to quick begins to their seasons. Receivers Aaron Gregory and Devin Carter each have compelling instances as two of one of the best pass-catchers not solely in Georgia, however nationwide. 4-star defensive linemen Deuce Geralds, Bryce Perry-Wright and Xavier Griffin all kicked off their campaigns in assertion style and will contend for that high spot, too.
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HAWAII: Malakai Lee
Probability he stays at No. 1: Excessive
Lee is presently the one four-star in Hawaii’s 2026 class and whereas which may not keep the identical it’s doubtless that the huge offensive lineman will keep No. 1 on the checklist. He’s too dominant on the line of scrimmage, strikes too effectively and is just too superior to suppose another person within the state may overtake him at this level.
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ILLINOIS: Braeden Jones
Probability he stays at No. 1: Medium
Jones is a terrific prospect and a basic strongside defensive finish that may anchor a line in school. He’s received heavy fingers that enables him to ignore offensive linemen with ease. Nonetheless, the present No. 2 participant, Jonas Williams is a possible elite quarterback prospect. Williams will push Jones by means of the cycle and has a great probability to move him.
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INDIANA: Jerimy Finch Jr.
Probability he stays at No. 1: Excessive
Finch is a rising participant within the Midwest who ought to proceed to maneuver up the rankings as his junior season progresses. The most important query with him is that if he’ll keep at defensive finish or finally transfer to defensive deal with. He stands at 6-foot-2, 241 kilos presently and may hold including measurement. That measurement alongside together with his quickness makes him an intriguing gap-shooting defensive deal with candidate.
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IOWA: Dreshaun Ross
Probability he stays at No. 1: Medium
Ross is without doubt one of the extra intriguing prospects within the area for 2026. He’s a state champion wrestler who’s getting high-level affords to proceed wrestling in school. Ross additionally simply picked up a suggestion from Oregon in soccer. We received’t see a lot of him this season since he simply received injured. That’ll open the door for Jayden McGregory to push previous him this yr.
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KANSAS: Hunter Higgins
Probability he stays at No. 1: Medium
Higgins has all of the instruments you search for in a future edge rusher. He’s lengthy with a great first step. He’s a brand new four-star after a formidable camp season. The prospect to look at in Kansas for 2026 proper now’s Ian Premer. The tight finish has loads of buzz proper now and might be the subsequent massive tight finish out of the state comply with Linkon Treatment and Da’Saahn Brame.
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KENTUCKY: Cameron O’Hara
Probability he stays at No. 1: Excessive
If O’Hara can construct on his sophomore season he may see his inventory explode. Final season he threw for two,531 yards with 35 touchdowns and simply 5 interceptions. It’s early however it’s going to be powerful to catch the signal-caller out of Union (Ky.) Cooper.
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LOUISIANA: Jahkeem Stewart
Probability he stays at No. 1: Excessive
There may be actually no dialog for this one, given he’s the No. 1 prospect within the Rivals250. Stewart presents elite measurables at 6-foot-6 and 277 kilos with an 84-inch wingspan. Each occasion he attends, he’s in search of the highest expertise to face off in opposition to and dominates always, which included the Rivals 5-Star, the place he shined.
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MARYLAND: Immanuel
Iheanacho
Probability he stays at No. 1: Medium
There isn’t one other five-star in Maryland proper now so the percentages of Iheanacho remaining atop the Maryland state rating are fairly good. There are a few potential five-stars in Jireh Edwards and Zion Elee however it might be fairly shocking in the event that they overtook Iheanacho.
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MASSACHUSETTS: Dominic Funke
Probability he stays at No. 1: Medium
Funke is a robust defensive finish with a reasonably superior technical ability set, which has helped him maintain onto the No. 1 rating in Massachusetts however he’s going through some stiff competitors from his teammate Marky Walbridge, who has the identical score.
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MICHIGAN: Corey Sadler
Probability he stays at No. 1: Excessive
Sadler is a prospect that would play both defensive again or extensive receiver in school. We’ve got him rated at extensive receiver the place he’s a deadly possibility out of the slot. It’ll take so much to maneuver him off that high spot however that doesn’t imply there’s a lack of expertise in Michigan for 2026. It’s a loaded yr within the state particularly on the offensive line and tight finish.
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MISSISSIPPI: Bralan Womack
Probability he stays at No. 1: Medium
Womack put collectively a stellar offseason and stays within the high spot in Mississippi for this cycle. We love Womack’s place versatility and skill to see snaps at cornerback, security and in addition the nickel, the place his quickness and bodily play type definitely tasks effectively. We anticipate massive riser Tristen Keys to additionally vie for the highest spot after tearing up the low season at a number of occasions the place he was among the many finest pass-catchers. Demarius Yates, the proficient do-it-all again out of De Kalb (Miss.) Kemper County Excessive, is one other prospect we’re anxious to see as a junior.
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MISSOURI: Jackson Cantwell
Probability he stays at No. 1: Excessive
Cantwell is a sure-fire five-star prospect on this cycle. The query for him shifting ahead received’t be if he can keep at No. 1 within the state. It’s if he can bump as much as the No. 1 prospect within the 2026 Rivals250. He’s received the look of a future first-round NFL Draft decide. He’ll proceed pacing the group in Missouri regardless of the quite a few proficient gamers behind him.
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NEBRASKA: Amarion Jackson
Probability he stays at No. 1: Excessive
Jackson is in a singular place. He’s a record-breaking extensive receiver within the state of Nebraska. However his upside is highest on the defensive aspect of the ball. Now that he’s enjoying extra security we anticipate his recruitment to take off. He’ll hold displaying why he’s the highest participant within the Cornhusker State.
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NEVADA: James Carrington
Probability he stays at No. 1: Medium
Carrington is a really proficient prospect and appears extra like a twenty first century defensive deal with who can use energy and velocity to his benefit, extra than simply taking on house within the center. He has an excellent probability of staying on the high within the state rankings however Las Vegas Bishop Gorman has so many proficient gamers after which four-star linebacker Kenneth Goodwin is a hitting machine.
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NEW JERSEY: Luke Wafle
Probability he stays at No. 1: Medium
Wafle is a stout, versatile defensive lineman with the ability set to suit a wide range of defensive schemes. Proper now he’s the one participant from New Jersey within the high 100 of the Rivals250 however there are a selection of prospects who may bounce up the rankings in the event that they develop in sure areas.
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NORTH CAROLINA: Faizon Brandon
Probability he stays at No. 1: Excessive
It’s a fully loaded group of expertise within North Carolina for the 2026 cycle and Brandon, a brand new five-star, headlines that group. He has improbable ball placement, can see the sector very well and anticipates even higher. He has these traits that we’ll be speaking about him in that first spherical dialog down the street. Given his premium place, it’s laborious to see Brandon moved off this publish.
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OHIO: Elbert Hill
Probability he stays at No. 1: Excessive
Hill is our new No. 1 cornerback for the 2026 cycle. He’ll must combat to carry onto that spot however we predict he’s protected in Ohio for now. It’s a deep yr within the state however Hill is a smaller, twitchy nook that NFL groups are coveting proper now. Inside linebacker Cam Thomas is rising quick however it’ll be powerful for him to move up Hill.
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OKLAHOMA: Tajh Overton
Probability he stays at No. 1: Medium
Overton took the highest spot within the state on this replace. A pure disruptor from the inside of the line of defense, Overton is violent, quick, and does what he needs. A fast get off paired with actual move rush expertise and a sky excessive motor, Overton might proceed to stand up the ranks within the 2026 class.
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PENNSYLVANIA: Kevin Brown
Probability he stays at No. 1: Excessive
The 2026 class in Pennsylvania is pretty good however Brown is essentially the most superior and finest prospect we’ve seen from the state to this point. He excelled on the Rivals 5-Star this summer time in opposition to older, extra skilled prospects and he nonetheless has loads of room for bodily and technical improvement earlier than he reaches the school stage.
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SOUTH CAROLINA: Jordon Gidron
Probability he stays at No. 1: Excessive
We’re persevering with to get a clearer image of the depth of South Carolina’s 2026 class and a number of four-stars have been added on this most up-to-date replace. Gidron stays within the No. 1 spot in-state as a result of he has velocity to win vertically and is tough to corral within the open area. We like Gidron’s skill to make performs at totally different ranges of the sector. At 6-foot-2 and 182 kilos with improbable observe occasions, Gidron tasks as a respectable X receiver.
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TENNESSEE: Jared Curtis
Probability he stays at No. 1: Excessive
Curtis headlines the Tennessee state rankings for the 2026 class. The Georgia dedication was wonderful as a sophomore with a dwell arm, a improbable contact on his throws and mobility to maintain defenses off-balanced. Curtis can rip it downfield and in addition very correct dealing into tight home windows. Given the expertise at a premium place, we like Curtis’ possibilities of remaining No. 1 within the state.
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TEXAS: Keisean Henderson
Probability he stays at No. 1: Medium
Henderson might very effectively be essentially the most athletic prospect within the 2026 Rivals250. The talents he is ready to show at each extensive receiver and security would make him a shoe-in for a five-star rating in some unspecified time in the future in his highschool profession. He’s set on enjoying quarterback in school, which he’s presently dedicated to play at Houston. Both manner, what he is ready to do at 6-foot-3, 185-pounds is particular.
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UTAH: Brock Harris
Probability he stays at No. 1: Medium
Harris is an exceptional tight finish with an enormous catch radius who had an incredible offseason so there’s a great probability he may keep on the high. However new Draper (Utah) Nook Canyon four-star quarterback is off to a spectacular begin to his junior season and if he retains going at this tempo then there might be a dialogue for a good larger bump within the rankings.
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VIRGINIA: Savion Hiter
Probability he stays at No. 1: Medium
Hiter is a wonderful prospect with almost each software a university coach is in search of in a workhorse operating again. His top-end velocity will not be nearly as good as some others however he’s quick sufficient to be thought-about among the many nation’s finest. It’s a deep yr for expertise in Virginia so it’s laborious to say Hiter has locked within the No. 1 rating within the state.
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WASHINGTON: David Schwerzel
Probability he stays at No. 1: Medium
With Kodi Greene leaving this offseason for Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei, the Washington state rankings are extensive open and presently don’t have any four-star prospects. Schwerzel is a really proficient defensive finish with wonderful measurement and a continuous motor so he has an ideal probability of staying on high however others may definitely push.
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WASHINGTON D.C.: Carter Meadows
Probability he stays at No. 1: Excessive
Meadows performs basketball within the offseason so he didn’t take part in any camps however this tall, lengthy defensive finish is technically sound and is aware of learn how to get into the backfield on a constant foundation. There may be huge potential in his recreation and this might be his break-out season.
