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Prospects hit the road again later this week for their final visits before the start of the season. The 2026 class will be a major point of emphasis for coaches during this stretch of visits. With that in mind, take a moment to get to know some of the 2026 prospects that we are particularly high on.
RANKINGS IMPACT: Takeaways from Kansas City road trip
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Cooper is a tremendous prospect, regardless of where he lines up. The top-ranked athlete in the 2026 Rivals250 could play running back, linebacker or safety at the next level. Cooper has been dominant all offseason but especially as a receiving threat out of the backfield.
He has the speed to outrun nearly any linebacker he comes across and when he lines up on the defensive side of the ball he shows the patience and general natural feel for coverage in space.
Cooper still has two more years of high school football left and it will be fascinating to see how he develops.
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We’ve been bullish on Edwards since the very beginning of the rankings cycle and he continues to prove us right with his play on the field and in offseason events. The 6-foot, 205-pound safety with an 80-inch wingspan has the speed to play center field for the defense or be an enforcer near the line of scrimmage.
Edwards has the tools to move around the secondary and match up with slot receivers, tight ends or running backs as they come out of the backfield. He’s shown the ability to win in jump ball…
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Publish date : 2024-07-25 14:33:02
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