Tony Thomas

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By Tony ThomasWestern Albemarle High School in Crozet, Va., has a roster full of talented football players, including 2027 linebacker Odin Erickson. At 6-foot, 215 pounds, Erickson was also the backup quarterback for the Warriors. Last season, Erickson racked up 100 tackles in only seven games played, leading the team and averaging 14 tackles per contest. That was good enough for No. 2 in the State of Virginia overall and No. 9 nationally among sophomores, according to MaxPreps.

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By Tony ThomasThe Ramapo Raiders of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, have a talented football roster that includes 2026 RB/ATH Liam Hayward. At 6-foot-3, 190 pounds, Hayward makes it a habit of camping in the end zone. In 2024, Hayward rushed for over 800 yards and scored 11 times (10 rushing TDs, one receiving). Hayward scored two touchdowns against Ridgewood and accounted for three in the Ridgewood game. In addition, Hayward scored a rushing touchdown in each of seven straight games.

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By Tony ThomasHigh school football in Texas is king. Playing under the lights on Friday nights is football heaven for the players and the passionate fans that support them. In Marble Falls, Texas (pop. 7,903) the townspeople close their businesses and make their way to Mustangs Stadium to support their favorite Marble Falls High School sons as they march onto the gridiron for battle. One of those favorite sons is 2026 running back/cornerback Joaquin Aguilar.

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By Tony ThomasThe state of Virginia has produced some talented high school football players. The latest in that football bloodline is 2026 tight end Brady Owens. At 6-foot-6, 230 pounds, Owens is ranked as the No. 1 tight end in Virginia and plays in 6A, the largest classification in the state. Last season, Owens recorded 41 catches for more than 500 yards and four scores for the Yorktown High School Patriots in Arlington. When he was not the primary receiver, Owens excelled at blocking.

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By Tony ThomasThere are talented football players at just about every school and in every classification in the Lone Star State, including 2026 WR/DB Canaan Factor. He is a modern-day prep version of Jim Thorpe. At Fort Worth Country Day High School in Fort Worth, Texas, Factor was the “X-Factor” for the Falcons (7-2) in 2024. At 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, Factor plays wide receiver on offense and defensive back on defense. As a dynamic receiver, Factor caught 35 passes for 461 yards.