The national analyst team has been out on the road all offseason checking on top prospects, updating evaluations and finding new prospects who will rise up the rankings.
Which player in the 2026 class is the closest to being ready to compete on day one of their college career? Our national analyst team – Adam Friedman, John Garcia Jr., Adam Gorney, Greg Smith and Sam Spiegelman – give their takes below.
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CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State
CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State
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FRIEDMAN: Immanuel Iheanacho
You don't often find offensive linemen making an impact right away at the college level but very few prospects are as physically and mentally ready as Iheanacho. The 6-foot-7, 350-pound offensive ...
