Comprehensive List of 8th Graders (2026) With Verbal Offers
As the game of football continues to evolve, as does the athletes playing the game. Athletes are “next level-ready” earlier and earlier each season. For proof of that, take a look at how many true freshmen are playing on Saturdays in major conferences right away. Athletes only a few months removed from their senior prom are interjecting themselves into the conversations of who the top collegiate players are in the country. This movement can also be felt on the middle school and high school level, as there are some immensely talented players from the class of 2026—yes, 2026—that already hold scholarship offers.
Julian Lewis | Quarterback | Georgia
Offers:
- Florida
- Georgia Tech
- Penn State
Ksani Jiles | Defensive Back/Wide Receiver | California
Offers:
- Kansas
- Nevada
Jyron Hughley | Quarterback | Florida
Offers:
- Penn State
Jahkeem Stewart | Defensive Line | Louisiana
Offers:
- Arkansas
- Auburn
- Florida
- Georgia
- Ole Miss
Brady Smigiel | Quarterback | California
Offers:
- Arizona
Keenyi Pepe | Offensive Line | California
Offers:
- Colorado
- Fresno State
- Kansas
- Nevada
- San Jose State
Caleb Smith | Athlete | Texas
Offers:
- Utah
James Carrington | Defensive Line | Virginia
Offers:
- North Carolina State
- Jackson State
Jaylen Whitaker | Defensive Back/Wide Receiver | California
Offers:
- Kansas
Zechariah Fort | Defensive Back | California
Offers:
- Kansas
- Arizona
Amari Sabb | Athlete | New Jersey
Offers:
- Georgia
- Mississippi
- Penn State
Kane Archer | Quarterback | Arkansas
Offers:
- Arkansas
- Michigan
- Missouri
Isaiah Ene | Athlete | California
Offers:
- Nevada
Sabby Meassick | Quarterback | Florida
Offers:
- Florida
Sean Jones | Running Back | California
Offers:
- Kansas
Aisa Galea’i | Athlete | Utah
Offers:
- BYU
Brody Jennings | Linebacker | Florida
Offers:
- Maryland
- Georgia Tech
King Shelton | Athlete | California
Offers:
- Kansas
Markell Dabney | Running Back | Virginia
Offers:
- Pittsburgh
Jahvon Wiggins | Defensive Back | Virginia
Offers:
- Morgan State
Deshonne Redeaux | Athlete | California
Offers:
- Kansas