Recruiting Runway: Class of 2027 Prospects to Know – 3.6
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College recruiting never stops. With some schools beginning to reach out to some of the upcoming stars in the game, it’s important to know about kids that are about to break the internet. The Class of 2027 is loaded with…
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Continue ReadingCollege recruiting never stops. With some schools beginning to reach out to some of the upcoming stars in the game, it’s important to know about kids that are about to break the internet. The Class of 2027 is loaded with TONS of undiscovered talent around the country and here are some athletes that you need to know about now.
A dynamic athlete is always fun to evaluate this early on in the recruiting process, and Nate Boeck Nate Boeck 6’3″ | 195 lbs | TE Ada | 2028 OK fits that mold. The Sooner State product is a three-spot athlete, as he stays busy with football, basketball, and track and field. Nate has one of the more promising frames you can find in this class standing at 6’3 and weighing almost 200 pounds. With him being so big, one wouldn’t expect him to know how to move with his size just yet, but he is pretty coordinated and agile at this point. The big dude moves well on the football field and the basketball court with surprising ease. Another thing that impresses me about Nate is that he just knows how to use his body in space. When you watch him, he is a very natural athlete with a competitive edge. Nate has the frame to develop into a big-time college athlete, no matter what sport he chooses, he is going to be one of the premier athletes to come out of Oklahoma in the future.
Kelly jr. is another impressive athlete to look out for in the future. The Tar Heel State athlete stands around 5’8 with some room to grow. On the football field, Antonio moves with blazing speed which makes him a weapon no matter what kind of play is schemed up for him. Whether it is a bubble pass behind the line of scrimmage or a shot call, Antonio has a knack for generating big plays. One of the best aspects of his game is his ball skills. Antonio seems to have a nose for the football and can track it in a way that puts him in the best situation to continue to gain yards after the catch. Also has very good anticipation and can read and react with the best of them in this class. He has a lot of potential to become a prospect that next level programs will want to take a look at. I am very excited to see what he develops into in the future.
Treyton Savea is another prospect to be on the lookout for in the early stages of his career, out of Las Vegas. The Silver State two-way lineman stands in the neighborhood of 6-foot and weighs around 210 pounds. In the trenches, Treyton uses his size, strength and solid fundamentals to find success. The explosion that Treyton shows off on film proves to be too much for many offensive linemen at this level, as he completely blows through them in his pass rush. Another thing that impresses me about Treyton is that he knows how to break up the pass in different situations. If he feels like he is not going to get to the quarterback in time, he has no problem getting his hands up in a perfect position to break up the pass–a skill that is not coached up enough in my opinion. Treyton seems to be trending toward top-tier of defensive line play in Nevada. If he can tack on more size, I can see a lot of big things happening for him down the line.
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Kellen Hall is a young quarterback that Mississippi high school football fans should start to get familiar with. There is something very “freelance” or “backyard” about his style of play, but it gets the job done. The 5-foot-11 Magnolia State QB has proven that he is capable of picking apart defenses very early on in his career. The first thing that stood out to me about Kellen was his arm strength. Every deep ball that he throws seems effortless. The next thing that popped out to me was Kellen’s throwing motion. While it’s a little unconventional, and it’s clear that he needs to build up more strength in that shoulder, he has a very twitchy throwing motion which allows him to get the ball out quickly and on time. There are flashes that Kellen is starting show signs of possible bright future. If he gets strong and continues to sling it like he can, it shouldn’t be long until he’s putting up big points in Mississippi on Friday nights.
Derek Austin is another defensive thumper on the football field. The Bay State linebacker stands around 6 feet tall and weighs just over 200 pounds. From what I have seen from Austin, it looks like he is becoming a part of the new wave of linebackers who is more an all-around athlete that can do everything. The most impressive thing to be about Derek is that he knows how to play the pass. Unlike some linebackers at this level, Derek does a great job of dropping into coverage and keeping his eyes on the quarterback. This allows him to hide in coverage and snag some interceptions in the process. Derek looks to be the field general when he is out under the lights. If he continues to play this way, he could end up being one of the linebacker names to surely know coming out of New England.
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Kayden Augustus is another tri-sport athlete that people need to know about. The Sunflower State athlete excels on either side of the ball and proves to be a dominant force with the rubber hits the pavement. On the defensive side of the ball, Kayden has a relentless nature about him. When he determines where the ball is going, he is going to do everything that he can to make sure that he makes the play. With that, Kayden has the speed and change of direction to get to the ball at a moment’s notice. Lastly, Kayden is a phenomenal tackler who finishes plays naturally and effectively. Everything that Kayden does excites me. From what I have seen, Kayden should be one of the most dominant athletes in Kansas in the coming years.
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Abe Edwards Abe Edwards 6’3″ | 240 lbs | DL Eastern | 2027 State IN is a big force to be reckoned with in the trenches. Coming out of the Hooiser State, Abe is a big 6’3 and 240 athlete that knows how to pack a punch. The son of a coach and younger brother of Ivy and MAC target Eli Edwards Eli Edwards 6’4″ | 215 lbs | ATH Eastern | 2024 State IN , there is no reason to believe he won’t be a recruitable player too. Playing everywhere from Tight End to Linebacker, Abe is a weight room guy who knows to to move big weight around when it is time to train. On the football field, Abe moves really well for his size. With his athletic ability, he made a home at middle linebacker, in part so teams couldn’t run away from his side of the field. However, long term, he looks to be a defensive end in our eyes. Abe seems to be showing signs of having huge upside in the future once he settles in on a position. With him being as strong and as mobile as he is, he has a chance to be one of the bigger names to come out of this class in the future.