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Richard Wesley picks up his fifth star in updated 2026 Rivals300

Joe Cookby: Joe Cook10 hours agojosephcook89
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2026 Los Angeles (Calif.) Sierra Canyon EDGE Richard Wesley was ranked as the No. 13 overall prospect and the No. 1 player in California in the updated Rivals300. He also received his fifth star.

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Wesley joined fellow Texas commit James Johnson as a five-star prospect, as Johnson was ranked No. 16 in the country. Dia Bell is the No. 9 prospect in the updated Rivals300.

Wesley, who committed to Texas on June 22, is ranked as a five-star by one other service.

Here’s On3 | Rivals’ scouting report on Wesley, via Cody Bellaire.

Versatile edge defender that wins with power and speed as a pass rusher that possesses advanced hand usage for his age. Verified 6-foot-4.5, 245 pounds with above average length. Impressive athlete in the combine setting as well as on the track running 11.67 in the 100m during his sophomore track and field season. Variety of pass rush moves including swims, rips, long arms and a ghost move. Stout run defender that can set the edge and displace blockers at the point of attack. Collected 16 tackles-for-loss and 9 sacks during his sophomore season. Reclassified from the 2027 cycle to the 2026 cycle so will be a year younger than most of his peers in the class. Versatile skillset allows him to project to a strong-side or weak-side end. Has the ability to play with his hand in the dirt or stand up off the edge and should excel as a three-down edge defender at the next level.

Rivals’ Adam Gorney caught up with Wesley upon news of his updated ranking. Wesley wants his game to continue to prove doubters wrong.

“I don’t really care about what other people think in a sense,” Wesley said. “I’m just here to play ball and have a good time. It’s crazy how everything went down and people still think of me as that kid who de-committed. Turn on my tape and watch me play ball.”

Texas has the No. 5 class in the 2026 Rivals Industry Ranking.

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