Rivals Rankings Week: Who’s No. 1 in each state?

Likelihood 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 stuffed out his body to 6-foot-3 and 225 kilos coming into his junior season at Cellular (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.

Likelihood 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.

Likelihood he stays at No. 1: Excessive

A real two-way standout within the trenches, Beale dominated the camp circuit earlier this offseason and already appears to be like the half at 6-foot-4, 300 kilos. Has acquired faculty curiosity at each offensive guard in addition to defensive deal with.

Likelihood he stays at No. 1: Medium

Henry is the lone five-star receiver within the 2026 Rivals250 and he’s a unprecedented expertise however others within the state – particularly five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons – will push him. Henry has all the scale, all of the athletic capability and palms to be elite and that’s why he’s ranked so excessive.

Likelihood 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 prime of the record. 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.

Likelihood he stays at No. 1: Medium

The state of Florida is loaded in 2026, as per normal, so Cooper’s ascent to No. 1 within the state will certainly be challenged earlier than all is alleged and accomplished. That mentioned, his mixture of dimension, athleticism and positional versatility received’t make that potential course of a simple one. IMG Academy has a loaded group of prospects within the class, led by former five-star offensive deal with Keenyi Pepe. There’s 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 ultimately make it fascinating. Cooper feels just like the most secure guess at this juncture, nevertheless.

Likelihood 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 model and talent to contribute on all three downs for the Loganville (Ga.) Grayson protection. The competitors is stiff, nevertheless, 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 circumstances 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 trend and will contend for that prime spot, too.

Likelihood he stays at No. 1: Excessive

Lee is presently the one four-star in Hawaii’s 2026 class and whereas that may not keep the identical it’s seemingly that the huge offensive lineman will keep No. 1 on the record. He’s too dominant on the line of scrimmage, strikes too effectively and is just too superior to assume another person within the state might overtake him at this level.

Likelihood he stays at No. 1: Medium

Jones is a terrific prospect and a traditional strongside defensive finish that may anchor a line in faculty. He’s received heavy palms that enables him to ignore offensive linemen with ease. Nevertheless, 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 very good probability to cross him.

Likelihood 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 ultimately transfer to defensive deal with. He stands at 6-foot-2, 241 kilos presently and may maintain including dimension. That dimension alongside along with his quickness makes him an intriguing gap-shooting defensive deal with candidate.

Likelihood 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 gives to proceed wrestling in faculty. Ross additionally simply picked up a proposal 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 12 months.

Likelihood 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 very good first step. He’s a brand new four-star after a powerful camp season. The prospect to look at in Kansas for 2026 proper now could be Ian Premer. The tight finish has plenty of buzz proper now and might be the following huge tight finish out of the state comply with Linkon Remedy and Da’Saahn Brame.

Likelihood he stays at No. 1: Excessive

If O’Hara can construct on his sophomore season he might see his inventory explode. Final season he threw for two,531 yards with 35 touchdowns and simply 5 interceptions. It’s early but it surely’s going to be robust to catch the signal-caller out of Union (Ky.) Cooper.

Likelihood he stays at No. 1: Excessive

There’s 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 on the lookout for the highest expertise to face off towards and dominates always, which included the Rivals 5-Star, the place he shined.

Likelihood he stays at No. 1: Medium

There isn’t one other five-star in Maryland proper now so the chances 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 stunning in the event that they overtook Iheanacho.

Likelihood he stays at No. 1: Medium

Funke is a strong 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 ranking.

Likelihood he stays at No. 1: Excessive

Sadler is a prospect that would play both defensive again or vast receiver in faculty. We have now him rated at vast receiver the place he’s a deadly choice out of the slot. It’ll take lots to maneuver him off that prime spot however that doesn’t imply there’s a lack of expertise in Michigan for 2026. It’s a loaded 12 months within the state particularly on the offensive line and tight finish.

Likelihood he stays at No. 1: Medium

Womack put collectively a stellar offseason and stays within the prime spot in Mississippi for this cycle. We love Womack’s place versatility and talent to see snaps at cornerback, security and in addition the nickel, the place his quickness and bodily play model actually initiatives effectively. We anticipate huge 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 gifted do-it-all again out of De Kalb (Miss.) Kemper County Excessive, is one other prospect we’re anxious to see as a junior.

Likelihood 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 gifted gamers behind him.

Likelihood he stays at No. 1: Excessive

Jackson is in a singular place. He’s a record-breaking vast receiver within the state of Nebraska. However his upside is highest on the defensive aspect of the ball. Now that he’s taking part in extra security we anticipate his recruitment to take off. He’ll maintain exhibiting why he’s the highest participant within the Cornhusker State.

Likelihood he stays at No. 1: Medium

Carrington is a really gifted 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 area within the center. He has an excellent probability of staying on the prime within the state rankings however Las Vegas Bishop Gorman has so many gifted gamers after which four-star linebacker Kenneth Goodwin is a hitting machine.

Likelihood 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 prime 100 of the Rivals250 however there are a selection of prospects who might leap up the rankings in the event that they develop in sure areas.

Likelihood 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 implausible ball placement, can see the sphere rather well and anticipates even higher. He has these traits that we will be speaking about him in that first spherical dialog down the highway. Given his premium place, it’s arduous to see Brandon moved off this put up.

Likelihood 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 secure in Ohio for now. It’s a deep 12 months within the state however Hill is a smaller, twitchy nook that NFL groups are coveting proper now. Inside linebacker Cam Thomas is rising quick but it surely’ll be robust for him to cross up Hill.

Likelihood 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 desires. A fast get off paired with actual cross rush abilities and a sky excessive motor, Overton could proceed to stand up the ranks within the 2026 class.

Likelihood he stays at No. 1: Excessive

The 2026 class in Pennsylvania is pretty good however Brown is probably the most superior and finest prospect we’ve seen from the state so far. He excelled on the Rivals 5-Star this summer time towards older, extra skilled prospects and he nonetheless has loads of room for bodily and technical improvement earlier than he reaches the faculty degree.

Likelihood 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 difficult to corral within the open discipline. We like Gidron’s capability to make performs at completely different ranges of the sphere. At 6-foot-2 and 182 kilos with implausible monitor instances, Gidron initiatives as a authentic X receiver.