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Andy’s updated preseason top 25 high school football rankings for 2026 spotlight the nation’s elite programs, key returning players and the impact of transfers ahead of the upcoming season.
James Branch, a three-star safety from Maryland, pledged to Auburn, joining a 2027 class that climbs to No. 11 in 247Sports rankings and features a deep pool of safety talent.
James Branch, a three‑star safety from St. Frances Academy, pledged to Auburn on July 11, becoming the fourth Maryland recruit in the current cycle and the 20th‑ranked prospect nationally in a class ranked 11th overall.
James Branch, a three‑star safety from St. Frances Academy in Maryland, announced his commitment to Auburn on July 11, becoming the 26th member of head coach Alex Golesh’s inaugural full class and the latest in a series of Maryland products choosing the Tigers.
James Branch chose Auburn over Maryland, Virginia Tech and Stanford, underscoring a strategic pipeline from his high school and boosting the Tigers' national ranking.
The Baltimore safety will announce his college choice on Saturday, with Maryland favored but Auburn's ties to his high school adding intrigue to the 2027 class.
St. Frances Academy, the nation’s No. 1 high school football team, is working to replace its off‑campus practice routine with a new field across from its campus, a move that could reshape its title chase.
The first edition of the 2026 Way‑Too‑Early Top 25 high school football rankings has been released, blending objective ratings with expert analysis. DeSoto (TX) leads the Massey Ratings, while St. Frances Academy (MD) tops the author’s subjective ranking. The list also features IMG Academy, St. John Bosco, St. Thomas Aquinas and Santa Margarita Catholic among the top five.