Recruiting Runway: Class of 2027 Prospects to Know – 11/28

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Thanksgiving in the rearview, all that is left for a few teams and players are post-season football tournaments before the off-season camp and 7-on-7 grind begins. The prospect landscape is starting to become clearer and below is a look at some class of 2027 prospects (athletes in 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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["459629"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Delontay is a big time wideout coming out of the state of California. Delontay is already making noise in recruiting as he already received his first Division 1 offer from San Jose State.With his impressive size and speed, it's not a fun task for anyone to cover Delontay. With his 6-foot, 160-pound frame, Delontay is capable of going up and grabbing the ball out of the air with an impressive vertical. Lastly, Delontay has very good ball skills that allow him to reel in nearly every pass that comes his way. It is clear that Delontay has all of the tools needed to be successful at the next level, and I am excited to see where football takes him. He trains hard in the off-season and it pays off with productivity.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["508074"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Robert is a high caliber dual-threat quarterback coming out of the state of Georgia. The 5-foot-9, 135-pounder proves that he can compete at a high level and make plays with not only his arm, but with his legs as well. With his shifty speed, Robert is capable of eluding defenses effectively and either running with the ball or extending the route concepts and throwing a bomb down field. Robert also has really impressive arm talent as he is able to hit targets accurately no matter where they are on the field. Overall, Robert has some really impressive tape so far and I am excited to watch him grow as a player. As he continues to add overall size, it should help him tremendously to maximize his potential.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["513361"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Carlos is an exciting playmaking linebacker hailing from the state of Iowa. With his instinctual play making ability, Carlos proves that he can be an absolute force on the defensive side of the ball. With this speed, Carlos is capable of tracking down the ball carrier and bringing them down as soon as he makes contact with them. Carlos also plays with a very tenacious edge that allows him to play hard and physical through the whistle, no matter what he is going to chase the ball. Carlos has shown early on in his career that he has what it takes for the next level, he has a very bright football career ahead of him. At 5-foot-11 and 180-pounds, he played much of this season with a cast and it had little effect on him. He'll be an exciting one to watch develop.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["498272"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Jael is a speedy athlete coming of out the state of New Jersey. Primarily playing out of the offensive backfield, Jael has next level speed and athleticism that allows him to blow past defenders when he has the ball in his hands. Along with that Jael also does a great job of trusting what he sees and finding running lanes that allow him to advance the ball. On the defensive side of the ball Jael is a threat to make a play no matter where he is on the field. With his different speed, he has the ability to chase the ball down almost immediately. Jael has an awesome collection of highlights that prove he has the potential to play at the next level, and I'm excited to see how he develops down the road.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["485964"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Bryson is a very impressive athlete/quarterback with phenomenal talent coming out of the state of North Carolina. Being the athlete that he is, Bryson is capable of beating defenses with his and and his legs. Bryson seems to have a natural instinct of extending plays when he needs to find more time to hit an open receiver. Whether he has time or not, Bryson is very capable of getting the ball to his receivers. As far as his speed goes, Bryson proves that he can move the ball on the run and can make defenders miss in the process. At 6-foot-2 and 165-pounds, he can also get it done on the defensive side of the ball in the secondary. With his long frame he covers a lot of ground and moves well in space, to0. Overall, Bryson has some very impressive film, and it should't be long until his name is picking up traction on the recruiting trail.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["481338"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"A'maurie is another phenomenal athlete coming out of the State of South Carolina. With his elusive speed and agility, it can be almost impossible for defenders to bring him down. As a running back, A'maurie has a unique talent breaking away from defenders while he is running the ball. Whether it is with his athleticism or physicality, A'maurie is going to do whatever it takes to keep advancing the ball.  He's a shifty, slippery player and only needs a step to pick up a huge chunk of yardage. On the defensive side of the ball, A'maurie is a strong tackler who uses his strength to bring his opponents down to the ground. Overall, it is clear that A'maurie is a phenomenal athlete that has a big time future ahead of him. Right now I don't think he has to choose a position to focus on, as I think that will come naturally as he continues to progress into high school.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["496001"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"We've covered him a few times recently but there's no shortage of reasons to continue to. Caleb is another stand-out athlete coming out of the state of Tennessee. Just from looking at him, you could tell that Caleb is just on a different level compared to the rest of the competition. From what it looks like, Caleb could do just about anything on the football field at an elite level. When he is running with the ball, he bulldozes over defenders and breaks away from the rest. When Caleb is on the defensive side of the ball, he has the capability of making just about every play. He's already visited Kentucky and Tennessee, with many more SEC programs lined up for the future. In both basketball and football, it is clear that it won't be long before that first offer comes.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6376b6f5ca834"} /-->