Class of 2026 Top Prospects NYS Class of 2026

[anomander]

A major shift in Syracuse recruiting.

2025 Recruiting — New York 9, Florida 7
2026 Recruiting — Florida 7, New York 0

Certainly Fran’s late arrival last year played a big role in this and classes do change from year to year but I’m interested in hearing thoughts about no New York State players so far in this years class after last years large group.

Huge drop off in NYS talent this year. Staying on Hampton for a late flip would be huge. Next year there is a big time RB recruit out of Buffalo.

 

[DoctorBombay]

Here is my first draft of the top prospects in New York in the class of 2026.

A couple of moved but they are still New York kids in my book so I am continuing to list them, though I note they are now playing out of state.

I think this is something we will probably continue to see because there just isn’t much focus from college coaches on NYS. But not as much with the increased focus the home state core program Syracuse has now placed on recruiting in the state.

As in recent years, most of the best players are located in the NYC/Westchester county area, though Syracuse CBA and Bennett in Buffalo are starting to produce multiple D1 players as well. That said, it looks to me as though Rochester has suddenly become the epicenter of NYS talent.

Looks like a strong class. Already 20 kids with D1 offers and there will be more coming. I am sure I have missed some kids and have to review a few more areas and look at a bunch more film before I will be done here.

Let’s see what happens.

Note that I have also started a list of the top players in the class of 2027 (and 2028 and 2029). Check thoe out too (thry are in separate worksheets), if you hie interest.

Note: when you click on the link, select the Preview Spreadsheet option to view it.

Link:

Best NYS Prospects Class of 2026

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[DoctorBombay]

Huge drop off in NYS talent this year. Staying on Hampton for a late flip would be huge. Next year there is a big time RB recruit out of Buffalo.

Since NY has a dearth of primetime recruits, we should focus on much more fertile areas, ie; Florida, and pick off those NY prospects that can be P4 recruits.
I hated seeing Mike Hart go to Michigan, for example. Those types of "national" recruits should be what we focus and aim for, moving forward.