Delaware 2027 Ranking/Watchlist – Final Middle School Version

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If there is <em>anything</em> I hope people are taking away from PRZ Next, it's that there is football talent in every state of this country. While Delaware is the second smallest state, it's not without talent. For the majority of the class of 2027 athletes, they will be getting their first taste of high school ball in just a few short weeks. Prep Redzone Next is here to help shine a light on some of the freshmen to know about in Delaware this upcoming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not all will play varsity right away, and some of the athletes below may have already peaked athletically in football. On the other hand, there may be (probably will be) glaring omissions from the list below–and that's the beauty of it.&nbsp;<strong>This is a Watchlist&nbsp;</strong>based off athletes we have either&nbsp;<strong>watched</strong>&nbsp;on film or seen in person during their pre-high school careers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The only player officially ranked in every state will be who we perceive as being the top prospect in the state for the class, coming out of middle school. In Delaware, that 2027 prospect is Defensive End,<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='909896' first='Layton' last='von Brandt']&nbsp;</strong>.&nbsp;All other players will be listed as Watchlist (WL), in alphabetical order.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Delaware's No.1 Class of 2027 Prospect:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["909896"],"_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":"Delaware is a unique football state, in the fact that many of its top pre-high players are often u0022wooedu0022 away to some of the top, national private school program's in Maryland, Philadelphia, or even southern New Jersey. While I feel it's safe and accurate to say that u003cemu003emost u003c/emu003eof the premier pre-high school talent does venture outside the 39-mile-wide state, not all of it doesu002du002dlike von Brandt. Admittedly, I don't spend a tremendous amount of time combing through prospects in Delaware, but the future Appoquinimink Jaguar deserves the spotlight. Right off the bat, the 6-foot-6 height (unverified) and 230-pound frame is enough to earn an extended look. Then, when watching him play, there's much more to unpack. His length, high ceiling and work ethic are three things to key in on. In a worst-case scenario and he doesn't continue to develop athleticism as a defensive end, his 80-inch wingspan and ability to bend would be welcomed by any Offensive Line Coach in America; This is aided by the fact that he does play offensive tackle as well. Whether he sticks to defensive end or moves over to play offensive tackle, there is an insane amount of upside here in terms physical development. He has a lot of the raw tools, but is nowhere close to a finished product when it comes to muscle, quickness and technique. This leads me to his work ethicu002du002dthe kid grinds on the field and in the weight room. He camped at Maryland and Penn State this summer, and I have a feeling the game day invites will start rolling in short order. He's too advanced to label as u0022a projectu0022 at this point in his young career, but there's so much potential in him, it's frightening.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64ca4f7c63323"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Entire Class of 2027 Delaware Watchlist</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RJ Anderson</strong> | Defensive Back | St. Mark's | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cole Andrews </strong>| 6'3 | 165 | Quarterback | St. Elizabeth | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kaivon Bailey</strong> | 6'0 | 175 | Wide Receiver | Middletown | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ozmeer Batson</strong> | 6'0 | 170 | Athlete | Cape Henlopen | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chris Benson</strong> | 5'7 | 145 | Defensive Back Red Lion Christian Academy | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Taj Boaten</strong> | 5'7 | 175 | Running Back | Caravel Academy | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kevin Browning III</strong> | Quarterback | Caravel Academy | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chrystian Carroll</strong> | 5'11 | 155 | Athlete | Smyrna | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mac Casalvera</strong> | Linebacker | St. Mark's | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kylil Chandler</strong> | Defensive Back | Caesar Rodney | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mekhi Corbin</strong> | 6'0 | 195 | Linebacker | Red Lion Christian Academy | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DJ Davis</strong> | 6'2 | 165 | Wide Receiver | Middletown | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Francis Drummond</strong> | 5'11 | 175 Wide Receiver | Appoquinimink | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jayden Elliot </strong>| 6'0 | 155 | Wide Receiver | William Penn | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josiah Everett</strong> | 5'8 | 130 | Quarterback | William Penn | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nathan Everett </strong>| 5'7 135 | Defensive Back | Red Lion Christian Academy | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brayden Felts</strong> | 6'3 | 240 | Offensive Line Middletown | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tyson Fenderson</strong> | 5'10 | 150 | Defensive Back | Early College | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jhasir Fletcher</strong> | Athlete | Dover | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Devon Flowers</strong> | Athlete | Red Lion Christian Academy | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tate Fontanazza</strong> | Wide Receiver | Salesianum | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chance Foxworth</strong> | 5'9 | 150 | Wide Receiver | Middletown | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zion Goldsborough</strong> | Wide Receiver | St. Mark's | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ahmeir Green</strong> | Quarterback | Watchlist (WL) &nbsp; </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Donovan Griffith</strong> | 5'9 | 155 | Defensive Back | Appoquinimink | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aaron Haman</strong> | Offensive Line | Delcastle | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Micah Johnson</strong> | 5'9 | 165 | Defensive Line | St. Georges Tech | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ray Kaczmarcyzk</strong> | Defensive Back | Salesianum | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Namir Lewis</strong> | Linebacker | Smyrna | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Luke Lloyd</strong> | Offensive Line | Watchlist (WL) &nbsp; </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Geo Maldonado</strong> | Athlete | Red Lion Christian Academy | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Elijah Mancinelli </strong>| 6'2 | 155 | Wide Receiver | Howard Technology | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Drew Marks</strong> | 5'11 | 150 | Quarterback | Smryna | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tristin Marley</strong> | 6'1 | 175 | Tight End | Appoquinimink | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nicholas Massey</strong> | Wide Receiver | Caravel Academy | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kevin McConaghy</strong> | 5'11 | 170 | Defensive Back | Salesianum | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gabe Medico</strong> | Defensive Line | Salesianum | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Buck Miller</strong> | Running Back | Middletown | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Connor Morton</strong> | Wide Receiver | Appoquinimink | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jesiah Murphy</strong> | 5'6 | 135 | Defensive Back | Red Lion Christian Academy | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deion Parker</strong> | 6'4 | 250 | Offensive Line | Middletown | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jahari Ross</strong> | 6'0 | 160 | Quarterback | Seaford | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wendell Smallwood</strong> | Defensive Line | Smyrna | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Raheem Spencer Jr. </strong>| Athlete | Red Lion Christian Academy | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aiden Taylor</strong> | 6'0 | 210 | Defensive Line | Red Lion Christian Academy | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jamar Taylor </strong>| Athlete | Towerhill | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Antonio Thornton</strong> | Defensive Back | St. Georges Tech | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jameson Tingle</strong> | 6'2 | 185 | Quarterback | Cape Henlopen | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ta'Son Wallace</strong> | Wide Receiver | St. Mark's | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Siaki Young</strong> | 5'5 | 120 Athlete | Red Lion Christian Academy | Watchlist (WL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ziahn Young</strong> | 6'0 | 305 | Defensive Line | Red Lion Christian Academy | Watchlist (WL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->