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          College football recruiting 2026 class: What to know about the ESPN Junior 300

          Zion Elee is ranked No. 16 in the ESPN Junior 300. Joppatowne High School
          • Craig Haubert
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            Craig Haubert
            ESPN Staff Writer
            • National recruiting analyst and analyst for ESPNU
            • More than a decade of college and pro coaching experience.
            • Graduated from Indiana and Nebraska-Omaha
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          • Tom Luginbill
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            Tom Luginbill
            ESPN Analyst
            • Senior National Recruiting Analyst for ESPN.com
            • Coached in four professional football leagues
            • Graduated from Eastern Kentucky and Marshall
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          Jul 11, 2024, 02:23 PM

          As the spring camp circuit fades away and we prepare for another season of high school football, we're updating our 2026 ESPN Junior 300 player rankings to account for top rising performers, new additions to the list and sleepers who are just now rising to the national radar.

          The scouting reports below include visual evaluations from several premier events plus further film study on the top players in the class.

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          2026 risers | Notable newcomers | Sleepers