BRADENTON, FL. — The Beneath Armor Future 50 camp options the highest 50 prospects within the 2026 class. Gamers participated in a modified 7-on-7 event in addition to a abilities camp that featured place drills and on-air routes.
Now that the camp is formally registered, it is time to assessment a number of the rating debates ensuing from these new rankings.
FIVE-STAR WATCH DEFENSE
4 of the top-rated quarterbacks within the 2026 Rivals250 had been on the sector the previous few days in Bradenton, and every had huge moments.
Jireh Edwards (No. 22 in Rivals250) and Samari Matthews (No. 24) each made nice interceptions in the course of the modified 7-on-7 event. Edwards is a bodily security who brings elite athleticism to the again finish of the protection. Matthews is a real cowl nook with nice measurement and instincts. He has the power to leap to cope with any bounce ball and has made defenders pay once they goal his facet of the sector.
Elbert Hill (#27) was extraordinarily stable all through the occasion. He has nice straight-line velocity and sufficient measurement to sort out any receiver lined up throughout from him. It was spectacular to look at him keep in part with even the quickest receivers.
Blaine Bradford (#20) is among the top-rated safeties on this class and seemed prefer it all through the occasion. His motor abilities are elite contemplating his bodily mature physique. He might not have had as many influence video games in the course of the modified 7v7 event, however his traits translate properly to the subsequent degree and past.
All 4 of those quarterback prospects are within the prime 30 of the 2026 Rivals250, and every has an argument to maneuver up within the subsequent rating replace.
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POSITION DISCUSSIONS ON THE HORIZON
Occasions like this are actually useful as a result of we get an up to date, private evaluation of potential clients who should not normally seen round.
Kenneth Goodwin, Adam Balagun-Ali and J’Zavien Currens line up on the defensive facet of the ball, however every seems to be ready for a place change after the subsequent rating replace. Goodwin and Balagun-Ali are at present listed as exterior midfielders, however their physiques and athleticism lend themselves extra to inside midfielders. Equally, Currens is a improbable athlete for his measurement, however classifying him as a security appears outdated. Contemplating he is 6-foot-4 and weighs round 200 kilos, exterior linebacker appears a greater match for Currens’ talents.
Jordan Thomas was lately moved from cornerback to security, and after watching him work out in individual once more, it appears to be like like he can succeed at both place. He is the kind of defensive again who may play secondary on the subsequent degree, however nonetheless appears like a right-handed NFL projection as a security. We are going to proceed to observe this intently because the analysis course of continues.
On the offensive facet, one prospect from this occasion who appears destined for a place change is Jaden Petty. The jumbo receiver from Florida has an enormous body that ought to proceed to fill out as he will get older, and he’ll discover himself lining up extra usually as a versatile tight finish than at receiver. The distinctive ability set he brings to the sector as a main receiving risk at tight finish ought to create fixed mismatches and provides his offense an edge.
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BIG SWITCH ON WIDE RECEIVER
Tristen Keys was on A five-star rival in Jacksonville final week, however did not appear to seek out his footing in opposition to older competitors. He had adjusted by the point he arrived in Bradenton for the Future 50 and was among the best in attendance. The 6-foot-2 receiver has a 6-foot-6 wingspan, which has made him probably the most enticing targets for quarterbacks. To prime all of it off, Keys has elite change-of-direction quickness, seemed very gentle on his toes, confirmed nice acceleration and burst when the ball was in his fingers.
There have been different receivers right here in Bradenton who’ve performed in addition to Keys, however none of them can have as a lot upside as his. Ranked No. 229 within the Rivals250 and No. 39 amongst vast receivers, Keys is certain to be loads increased within the subsequent rankings replace.
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LEARNING A LOT ABOUT THE 2026 QUARTERBACK CLASS
Many of the prime quarterbacks within the 2026 class had been on the sector, however none checked out Faison Brandon’s degree. The caller from North Carolina has made large bodily and technical progress since our final in depth private encounter with him in August. Brandon has added over 20 kilos of stable muscle to his body and this has helped him enhance his throwing mechanics. This added power and refined footwork allowed Brandon to throw with higher timing and accuracy, particularly on the sector. He is all the time been an important athlete, however now he is a powerful defender with a dynamic and robust arm who could make correct photographs from a number of angles.
Clearly Brandon will transfer up within the rankings, however there will likely be different movers up and down the Rivals250. Texas’ Daya Bell and Oklahoma’s Jayden O’Neal carried out properly and did not have too many hiccups. Georgia tight finish Jared Curtis was in attendance however didn’t pitch as a result of a hand harm.
There will likely be prolonged discussions about Florida State five-star Brady Smigile, Michigan commit Brady Hart, Notre Dame commit Noah Grubbs and Florida commit Will Griffin. The modified 7-on-7 format with a compressed area did not do the quarterback any favors, and the seven-second sack clock wasn’t very lifelike. Nonetheless, every of those defenders confirmed extra technical and accuracy points than the remaining.
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THE RACE IS BURNING FOR THE NO. 1 TIGHT END?
Kendra Harrison is all the time enjoyable to look at apply as a result of he brings such a singular ability set to the sector. The 6-foot-7, 250-pound dual-sport star is nearly unguardable at the highschool degree. Harrison has the measurables and talent to virtually take over a sport when he desires to.
The percentages are that Harrison will compete for the highest scorer within the class of 2026, however he will not run away from that race. Kaiden Prothro, the No. 2 tight finish, might not be a respectable Energy 4 basketball prospect like Harrison, however he is simply as dynamic a playmaker on the gridiron. Harrison is a bit larger with a bit extra wingspan, however Prothro is faster, faster and extra explosive. It is value keeping track of this positional battle because the analysis cycle progresses.
