{"id":767060,"date":"2026-06-29T04:29:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T04:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/767060\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T04:29:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T04:29:10","slug":"from-the-high-school-gridiron-to-the-nfls-elite-hsfa-examines-the-roots-of-the-2026-nfl-top-100-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/767060\/","title":{"rendered":"From the High School Gridiron to the NFL\u2019s Elite: HSFA examines the roots of the 2026 NFL Top 100 Players"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the National Football League<\/a> unveils its annual Top 100 Players list\u2014voted on exclusively by current players\u2014High School Football America is right where we always are: shining a spotlight on the high school programs and communities that helped shape these stars.<\/p>\n

The reveal began on Monday, the same day we revealed the HSFA 300, powered by NFL Play Football<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how the reveal works, according to NFL.com: <\/p>\n

Two players will be revealed at 10 a.m. ET and 11 a.m. ET daily Monday through Friday from June 22-Aug. 21, before one Top 10 player is unveiled each weekday beginning at 10 a.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 24 through Friday, Sept. 4.<\/p>\n

Below is each player with facts about their high school career:<\/p>\n

2026 NFL Top 100<\/p>\n

No. 91 Montez Sweat, DE \u2013 Chicago Bears \u2013 Stephenson HS (Georgia)<\/p>\n

Sweat was a two-way starter at Stephenson, who was recruited as a tight end. He was also a very good basketball player, who averaged 12.3 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game during his senior campaign.<\/p>\n

No. 92 Azeez Al-Shaair, LB \u2013 Houston Texans \u2013 Hillsborough HS (Florida)<\/p>\n

Al-Shaair\u2019s senior state line was incredible \u2014 126 tackles with 6.5 sacks, plus two interceptions with three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. He also blocked six field goals and had a blocked punt. <\/p>\n

No. 93 Carson Schwesinger, LB Cleveland Browns \u2013 Oaks Christian HS (California)<\/p>\n

Schwesinger was a 0-star recruit at Oaks Christian. Last year, he was the NFL\u2019s Defensive Rookie of the Year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

No. 94 Creed Humphrey, C \u2013 Kansas City Chiefs \u2013 Shawnee HS (Oklahoma)<\/p>\n

Humphrey was an outstanding two-way starter at Shawnee and one of the top linemen in the country during his senior season.<\/p>\n

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No. 95 Demario Davis, OLB \u2013 New York Jets \u2013 Brandon HS (Mississippi)<\/p>\n

Davis mostly played offense (wide receiver) during the early part of his high school career. During his senior season, playing both ways, he recorded 81 tackles with six interceptions.<\/p>\n

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No. 96 Travis Etienne, RB \u2013 New Orleans Saints \u2013 Jennings HS (Louisiana)<\/p>\n

A 4-star recruiting coming out of Jennings, Etienne scored 39 rushing touchdowns during his senior season while gaining 2,459 yards. Watch some great highlights below.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

No. 97 Ernest Jones, LB \u2013 Seattle Seahawks \u2013 Ware County HS (Georgia)<\/p>\n

Jones was an Class AAAAA all-state player during his senior season at Ware County after recording 112 tackles.<\/p>\n

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No. 98 Bryce Young, QB \u2013 Carolina Panthers \u2013 Mater Dei HS (California)<\/p>\n

During his senior season, Young led Mater Dei to the High School Football America national championship<\/a>, throwing for 4,528 yards and 58 touchdowns. Young, who started his scholastic career at Cathedral High School in Los Angeles before transferring to MD, finished his high school career with over 13,200 yards passing and 152 TDs.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

No. 99 \u2013 Quenton Nelson, G \u2013 Indianapolis Colts \u2013 Red Bank Catholic HS (New Jersey)<\/p>\n

After starting his high school career at Holmdel High School in New Jersey, Nelson transferred to Red Bank Catholic where he was also a very good basketball player. The 4-star football recruit average over 12-points a game and 7-rebounds during his senior season.<\/p>\n

No. 100 Cameron Jordan, DE \u2013 New Orleans Saints \u2013 Chandler HS (Arizona)<\/p>\n

Jordan recorded 18.5 sacks during his all-state senior season at Chandler. He was also great at throwing the discus, winning the state gold in Class 5a with a throw of 175\u00a0ft 7 in during his senior season. Jordan placed tenth in the shot put. <\/p>\n

His dad Steve was a tight end in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings and 498 catches with 28 touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Below is how the Arizona Republic described his football skills at the end of his senior season<\/p>\n

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