JaReylan McCoy, a defensive lineman from Tupelo (Miss.) High School, is a top recruit in the class of 2026. According to 247Sports, the 6-6, 245-pound player is the top talent in Mississippi, the third-best defensive lineman in the nation, and the 12th best player overall in the nation. He is listed as the 17th overall prospect for the upcoming cycle in the industry-generated composite rankings.

McCoy has had some good early offers in the recruiting process, and in the upcoming months, he will receive many more. Among the schools that have offered are Penn State, South Carolina, LSU, Auburn, Utah, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Kentucky, but expect him to eventually explode much more.

Latest regarding top-ranked LB five-star Zayden Walker

Ellaville, Georgia Zayden Walker, a linebacker from Schley County, is one of the unique prospects in this 2025 class.

From their ability to rush passes, change of direction tackle, erase angles, and move from sideline to sideline while being extremely forceful when they get to the ball carrier. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound Walker is a fantastic running back who possesses natural pass-catching ability. He has all the makings of a successful player, both in college and beyond.

Top247 CB Micah Strickland sets three official visits

Schools are working hard to fill their dance cards for the official summer visit weekends, and Micah Strickland has days set aside in three programs. Being one of the best athletes in the state at the position, the Brownsboro, Texas, Top247 CB is drawing attention from multiple programs. Strickland, who is 6 feet 175 pounds, is rated by 247Sports as the No. 19 overall recruit in Texas and the No. 20 cornerback in the country.

Strickland is a three-phase athlete who plays defense for a career, but he can also be an effective offensive player and kick returner. On the track, where he competes in the 100-, 200-, long-, and triple-jump events, Strickland is equally impressive.