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THE NEXT BIG THING: VYPE DFW’s FAB 40 Prospects of 2026
Everyone wants to know, who is the next big thing?
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has always been brimming with elite football talent. That talent is scattered across the college football landscape and even the NFL.
While the Class of 2024 has signed and are heading to campus, and the Class of 2025 prospects have all been evaluated and picked over... now we take a look at the rising juniors-to-be.
It's early, but some of the metroplex youngsters are flexing early and picking up offers.
It's the old adage, if you think you are early to offer... you are late.
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No. 1 - John Turntine III, North Crowley, Offensive Lineman
No. 2 - Javian Osborne, Forney, Running Back
No. 3 - Kevin Ford Jr., Duncanville, Defensive End
No. 4 - Davian George, Lone Star, Running Back
No. 5 - Kaydon Finley, Aledo, Wide Receiver
No. 6 - Jalen Lott, Panther Creek, Athlete
No. 7 - Jesse Ford, Arlington Martin, Defensive Lineman
No. 8 - Jordan Deck, Lone Star, Safety
No. 9 - Felix Ojo, Lake Ridge, Offensive Lineman
No. 10 - Brayden Robinson, Red Oak, Wide Receiver
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No. 11 - Cortavious Tisaby, South Oak Cliff, Offensive Lineman
No. 12 - Zaden Krempin, Prosper, Offensive Lineman
No. 13 - Raycine Guillory, Aledo, Running Back, Texas-Commit
No. 14 - Zachery Turner, Duncanville, Tight End
No. 15 - Bryce Gilmore, Prosper, Offensive Lineman
No. 16 - Drew Evers, Mesquite Horn, Safety
No. 17 - Sir Nathanial Young, Cedar Hill, Defensive End
No. 18 - Sean Stover, Prosper, Offensive Lineman
No. 19 - Tatum Bell II, Frisco Heritage, Wide Receiver
No. 20 - Jaylen Pile, Parish Episcopal, Wide Receiver
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No. 21 - Ryan Gilbert, Mesquite horn, Defensive Back
No. 22 - Brock Boyd, Southlake Carroll, Wide Receiver
No. 23 - Caleb Smith, Allen, Wide Receiver
No. 24 - Corbin Glasco, Denton Guyer, Wide Receiver
No. 25 - Ryder Mix, Lone Star, Tight End
No. 26 - Donovan Webb, Panther Creek, Defensive Back
No. 27 - Jamarion Phillips, South Oak Cliff, Linebacker
No. 28 - Braylon Edwards, Duncanville, Safety
No. 29 - Quinn Murphy, Liberty Christian, Quarterback
No. 30 - Dominic Saidu, First Baptist, Wide Receiver
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No. 31 - Noah Schuback, Melissa, Quarterback
No. 32 - Brandon Ford, Crowley, Defensive Back
No. 33 - Victor Lincoln, Lancaster, Defensive Back
No. 34 - Kaedyn Cobbs, Denton Guyer, Linebacker
No. 35 - Ayson Theus, Duncanville, Wide Receiver
No. 36 - Landon Barnes, Duncanville, Defensive end
No. 37 - Keidric Osunde-Brown, Arlington Bowie, Wide Receiver
No. 38 - Jaylon Sterling, Sunnyvale, Athlete
No. 39 - Mikali Trotter, South Oak Cliff, Running Back
No. 40 - Nelson Peterson, Forney, Quarterback
RECRUIT SCOOP: All eyes are on Forney LB and Aggie-commit
Kelvion Riggins was the anchor of the Forney defense last year, helping lead the Jackrabbits to a 13-2 record and a State Semifinal appearance.
After a great junior season the star 2025 linebacker pledged his commitment to Texas A&M in January.
Riggins was one of the first commits in the 2025 class for Texas A&M and new staff under coach Mike Elko. Since then, he’s been locked in on what the Aggies are trying to build.
“The history and culture at the school and throughout the program is amazing,” he said. “I just see Coach Elko building that winning culture like he did at Duke.”
The Aggie linebacker commit was one of the best defensive players in the state last year, but football wasn’t originally what he wanted to play.
“I honestly started playing football because I was trash at baseball,” he laughed. “My Dad was my coach and told me I should try football. Once I got to my freshman year, I started doing my thing and figured out football is what I wanted to do.”
Sports is a family affair in the Riggins house. Kelvion’s Dad played at Georgia Southern, his Mom ran track and his sister is Top 40 softball player in the country for the Class of 2027.
“We’re a sports family,” he said. “When I’m not focusing on football, I’m supporting my sister who’s a freshman on varsity. We are always doing something that has to do with sports.”
Outside of playing football, Riggins has started coaching youth players in the Blue Chips football camp. For Riggins, it’s all about showing the kids the sport he loves.
“I just wanted to give back to the little kids,” Riggins said. “I wanted to show some love and how to play the game the right way. That's the same way I had players and coaches do for me at a young age.”
With the athletic pedigree, his commitment in the bag, what else does he have to accomplish?
“Obviously, the goal for this year is to make it to State and win it all," he said. "For me, I’m trying to have 150 tackles, 30 tackles for loss and three pick six’s.”