Recruiting Runway: Class of 2027 Prospects to Know – 10/9
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As we head into a new season of youth and middle school football around the country, below is a look at some class of 2027 prospects (athletes beginning their eighth-grade school year) that have come across my desk. As football recruiting and evaluating continues to change, the eighth-grade season is becoming a pivotal time for young athletes to garner early attention from Universities. Here’s a look at some prospects that are on the trajectory to be playing a high level of football for years to come.
Currently attending Bumpus Middle School, a Hoover High School feeder program in Alabama, Moseley is already proving why he will be one of the top wideouts in the country soon. The most impressive thing about Darrion is that, in one of the highlight tapes that I watched, his first clip was blocking a second-level defender, a clip that you may not always find with other receivers of the same caliber as Darion. With that, Darion checks all the other boxes needed to be a standout receiver. He does a great job of developing separation with defensive backs as he works on getting open. Additionally, Darion is a sure-handed receiver, he does a great job locating the ball and bringing it into his body. Lastly, Darion does a great job after the catch of finding green grass and navigating around defenders as he works toward the endzone. Darion clearly has a lot of natural talent, and I am excited to continue to see see him develop. The potential for becoming a top-50 player in the nation at his position is there.
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Christian is a twitchy and physical cornerback coming out of South Carolina. Some would say he’s a chip off the ol’ block, as his father Chris Chancellor played in 53 career games at Clemson from 2006-2009, before a brief career in the NFL. After reviewing the younger Chancellor’s film, it is clear that Christian has the potential to be a top prospect in his class. His speed, combined with this physicality at corner, helps him cover anyone he is going up against. With his elite speed, Christian can keep up with or close in on receivers running any kind of route, and from there, Christian uses his instinctive ability to break up passes coming his way. As far as his physicality goes, Christian does a great job using his hands to re-route his opponents and force them into situations where they will not be able to make a good play on the ball if it comes their way. With all of this being said, it is clear that any receiver facing Christian is going to be on an island for most of the game, and they are going to have to work for any opportunity they get. Christian has already proven to be a standout defensive back, and I’m looking forward to seeing him progress in the future.
Coming out of the talent hotbed of the Dallas Metroplex in Texas, Javarris is another receiver that people should be excited about in the future. The Berry Middle School prospect is a good watch on film with his electric speed. At a physical 6-foot, he has already proven that there are not many corners that are going to be capable of covering him down the field. Not only is Javarris a deep vertical threat, but is a phenomenal ability to go and get the ball no matter where the quarterback places it. With all this being said, Javarris has proven to be a dream wideout for any quarterback and coordinator and a nightmare for anyone going against him on the middle school level. All indications are that he’ll be at John Horn High School next year and I am looking forward to seeing how Javarris progress over the next four years. The potential is there to be playing on Saturdays.
After reviewing some of his tape, Franky looks like a human swiss-army knife as a football player. Franky can seemingly do it all for his football team. Coming out of the backfield, Franky is a hard runner who refuses to go down after the first hit and fights for every yard after contact. Playing out of the slot as a receiver, Franky runs smooth routes and has a knack for going up and getting the ball in traffic. On the defensive side of the ball, Franky has no problem using his physicality to make tackles off the edge. He also does a great job tracking the ball and pursuing anyone trying to break through the defense. Lastly, Franky does a good job in coverage and has no problem summoning his inner receiver to make plays and intercept passes from the opposing quarterback. After watching the film, Franky has advanced ability for a 2027 prospect on either side of the ball. How far he can develop physically will dictate how far he goes.
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Already a legitimate 6-foot-4 and 250-pounds, Amon is a trench warrior coming out southern New Jersey. With his impressive size and ability, Amon dominates on both sides of the ball and should be highly recruited on either side of the line. As a defensive lineman, Amon is a force that breaks through the offensive line with ease and finds the ball carrier almost immediately if opponents try to fun between the tackles. He also shows flashes of being a tenacious pass rusher who works his way to the quarterback using his size and power to help get him there. Right now, I’d say he’s more of a run-stuffer, but he does have pass rush potential. Flipping to the offensive line, Amon is a ferocious run blocker who moves his opponents and opens up running lanes behind him for the ball carrier. Amon already has the size and the ability to play at the next level. If he stays healthy and stays on this trajectory, he should be playing at a P5 program after high school. The next four years will be fun here.