2027 Prospects On The Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which 2027 prospects in Georgia are on the rise?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone breaks it all down</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='661493' first='Corey' last='Hadley Jr.'] - ATH - Sandy Creek</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An impressive young two-way player out of Sandy Creek, Hadley Jr. is a promising overall athlete with good size at 6-foot-1 175-pounds. As a receiver, he's a shifty runner who shows good hands and the ability to leap up and snatch the ball away from defenders . He can make a tough catch in traffic and already has a physical build that will allow him to compete, and win battles, against upperclassmen defenders. He's also a stout defender who knows how to tackle and had a natural feel for the position. He runs well, gives good effort, and will only get better and better over time as he finds a specific position he can focus on down the road. Right now, he's a promising young athlete who can play multiple positions. He earned a recent offer from UCF and should see more come his way over the next three years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='378430' first='David' last='Jacobs'] Jr. – DL - Blessed Trinity</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He may be ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the state for the 2027 class, but his stock continues to rise. An elite young defender with tremendous size and potential for his age, Jacobs is a UGA legacy at 6-foot-5 210-pounds who will quickly see some major offers come his way. His natural athleticism, raw strength, and high ceiling makes him an easy 5-star candidate in his class. A true game-changer who knows how to deliver a giant hit on the ball-carrier, Jacobs is already one of the top defenders in the Roswell are and across metro-Atlanta. As a freshman last year, Jacobs made 74 tackles and 12 TFLs and four sacks. He's also blocked one punt and forced one fumble. He's strong, active, and plays at a high level every single play. He plays like an upperclassmen, and he has a chance to truly dominate over the next three years of his high school career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1096368' first='Hudson' last='Hill'] - WR - Prince Avenue</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The most productive receiver in Georgia last year in the 2027 class, Hill is a quick, twitchy pass-catcher with excellent hands. Even in year one, Hill gave the Prince Avenue an explosive weapon in the slot or on the outside. An impressive route-runner for his age, Hill knows how to great open and create separation down the field, something he did early and often last fall as he helped lead Prince Avenue to another state championship. A consistent receiver all season long, Hill had a freshman season for the ages in 2023, catching 84 passes for 1,230 yards and 17 touchdowns. He was near unstoppable at times, and he did it as a freshman. He may not be the biggest or fastest, but he's a natural pass-catcher who showed big-play ability all season long. Look for him to have a record-breaking type of career over the next several years at Prince Avenue.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->