AL Pops’ Class of 2027 Prospect Evaluations – 4.6

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are&nbsp;<strong>10 opportunities left to compete</strong>&nbsp;against some of these guys and other top 2027 &amp; 2028 prospects this spring at our PRZ Next Rising Prospect camps. Do yourself a favor and&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/02/introducing-the-prep-redzone-next-rising-prospect-tour/">get signed up here</a>.</strong>&nbsp;The talent that comes out never disappoints.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the constant search for who the biggest and brightest stars of tomorrow are, PRZ Next stays with a constant eye towards the future of football. Here's a look at eight class of 2027 prospects, from four different states, that I'm high on today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["753103"],"_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":"- Strong and well-balanced running back with a muscular build. Currently listed at an unverified 6-foot and 200 poundsu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Not sure if Kahler Middle School in Dyer, Indiana hands out individual awards, but I don't see how Ramirez wouldn't be named MVP. Led the Kolts to a conference championship this past season, scoring 17 touchdowns in just seven games. Saved arguably his best performance for the championship game, delivering four touchdowns in a 43-18 victoryu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Long term, I think middle linebacker will give him the best shot at playing college football at a high level. As a running back has good speed, but at a mike backer he has excellent speed. In addition to the 17 touchdowns mentioned above, he also tallied 83 tackles in just seven games","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["755507"],"_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":"- Originally was going to write about him as a defensive lineman, but after watching his entire tape, I like him as an offensive lineman even more. Plays at a high level on both sides of the ballu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Fundamentally, there's a lot to clean up a pass-blocker in terms of footwork and stance. He's patient in pass set and does a great job neutralizing the rush of defensive ends, one engaged. As a run-blocker, he's closer to cleaned up prospect. Plays with a mean streak and finishes his blocks. Plays intelligently and isn't afraid to give defensive linemen a ride if they shoot a gap that takes them out of the play. As oppose to fighting to block them in the direction the play intendedu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- The top lineman coming out of a talented Roosevelt Middle School program that saw both it's seventh and eighth grade teams win WCJC championships this past season. The eighth-grade team went 9-0 on the year and will hopefully be a much-needed shot in the arm at Twin Lakes High School come the fall. The varsity team went just 1-9 last year","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["753230"],"_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":"- Muscular athlete with little to no fat on him right now. Fits the bill as an all-around athlete who excels on the gridiron but also in track and field. Currently one of the top long jumpers and high jumpers in Texasu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Plays 7v7 on an absolutely loaded True Buzz 14U team that is littered with talent. Don't have official (or unofficial measurements, for that matter) on him but with his long-striding style of running, certainly looks and plays longer than he probably isu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- May be at least two years until he has a legitimate opportunity to contribute at the varsity level, since he's off to Allen High School. The Eagles are one of the most dominant programs in the nation, having gone 144-13 over the last decade","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["753629"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_player_featured_image":753664,"_player_evaluations_3_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"- As physically solid a running back as you will find on the middle school level, standing a verified 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds of solid muscle. Has shoulders line a linebacker and traps that are built up to his earlobes.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Scouts in attendance at the PRZ Next Houston camp this past weekend said Johnson was the showstopper at camp from the opening whistle. In addition to eye-catching size, he also tested well; He ran a 4.87 in the forty and registered a broad jump of 8'4u0022u003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Was a punishing runner this past season for the Ulrich Intermediate Bulldogs Red Team. Being the man on a middle school team in Texas is hard enough, let alone a middle school team in Texas that has three different eighth grade teams at the same school","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["755592"],"_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":"- Good-looking, muscular prospect who stands an unverified 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds right now. Already claiming a bench press of 225 pounds and also an unverified 4.92 in the fortyu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Did a lot of damage as a Running Back this past season as an eighth grader, but long term I think he projects to be a middle linebacker. Shows sudden burst and powerful legs on his film, but doesn't appear to have the elite speed (at this point) to be a next-level backu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Jefferis will be at Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs for the next four years, joining a program team that fell just short of a state championship this past season. The Titans ended the year 12-1 and ranked No.3 in the state rankings, with their lone loss coming by seven points in the title game to No.1 ranked Xavier","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["755692"],"_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":"- Productive running back that helped lead Iowa City Regina to an undefeated eight-grade season alongside 2027 PRZ Next National Watchlist athlete, [player_tooltip player_id='466364' first='Tate' last='Wallace']u003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Major contributor in all three phases of the game. His work as a running back is what caught my attention to begin with, but also was an active outside linebacker and one of two deep men in the punt/kick return gameu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- He'll be off to Iowa City West High School in the fall, joining his brother u003cstrongu003eSantana Milleru003c/strongu003e. The older Miller, a 2024 prospect, earned All-Conference honors and is getting recruiting attention from NAIA-FCS level schools. Together, the duo will help improve the Trojans 5-5 record from this past year","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["755889"],"_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":"- Put up crazy numbers defensively this year as an eighth-grader. Stat line sings like the 12 days of Christmas song with: 41 tackles (11 for loss), 7 sacks, 7 pass break up's, 3 touchdowns, 3 fumble recoveries, two interceptions, a forced fumbleu002du002dand a partridge in a pear treeu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Multi-sport athlete that is built exactly like a safety entering high school needs to be. Listed at an unverified 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds right now. Though I have a hard time believing the's that big, he does have good length and size. Walked up to the line and played some cornerback this year too, making it nearly impossible for receivers to get open against himu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Wallace is part of a special 2027 group, that will be at Irmo High School in the fall. While the varsity Yellowjackets are 22-11 over the last three seasons, they have the blessing of welcoming an eighth grade class that dominated their way to conference title this year. How dominant? They won their championship game 50-6","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["755914"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"- A 2027 prospect that I'm confident in saying will take off in terms of recruiting as he enters Irmo High School this coming fall, alongside [player_tooltip player_id='755845' first='Omarion' last='Wallace'] (listed above) and several other intriguing prospectsrnrn- Defensive end/edge-type of player that stands 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds right now with a nice combination of speed and power off the snap. Encouraging athletic ability, as he also does well in track and fieldu002du002din multiple running events, javelin and discussrnrn- Starting to put the pieces together in terms of becoming a prospect with bonafide D1 potential on the football field. Recently uploaded a video of him squatting for the first time with 225 pounds on the bar, using good form and reaching pretty good depth","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":8,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642ebfe6abef1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->