Every week during the high school sports season, Nevada Sports Net will spotlight one local for our weekly “High School Prep of the Week” honor, a feature presented in partnership with America First Credit Union.
Top prep football recruits in Northern Nevada’s 2026 class
Story in short: There are several Northern Nevada high school football players committed to FBS or FCS schools. One of the area’s top recruits is offensive lineman Kole Cronin, who’s committed to Boise State. There are four other local athletes committed to Nevada in WR Amari Nash (Damonte Ranch), RB Bronwyn Rios (Reed), QB Brandon Mann (Bishop Manogue) and OL Max Zuro (Bishop Manogue). The last known commitment is Spanish Springs linebacker Isaiah Blinkinsop, who’s set to play at Southern Utah. There are several other top recruits in the area who have received scholarship offers but not committed yet, including CB Joey Thomas III (Bishop Manogue), ATH Brady Hummel (Spanish Springs), LB Kyler Depaepe (Spanish Springs), LB Marley Spuhler (Bishop Manogue) and QB Braylon Wilson (Reno).
Quotes to note: “I was talking to a couple of coaches in places like Fresno State, San Jose State for a little bit, but as soon as I got the Nevada offer, I let them know that’s where I want to be. Nevada was my goal since eighth grade.” — Reed running back and Nevada commit Bronwyn Rios
“I was just very fond of Coach (Jeff) Choate and what he’s building over there at Nevada. And I also fell in love in Reno since I moved up here last summer.” — Bishop Manogue quarterback and Nevada commit Brandon Mann
“I really love the area. It’s very similar to Reno. Coach (Spencer) Danielson and his intensity and Coach (Tim) Keane love the guys, they’re very faith based, very authentic. They’re not a program worried about NIL money and all that. Just ready to play football.” — Bishop Manogue offensive lineman and Boise State commit Kole Cronin
Watch the full segment on the top local high school football recruits below.