Standout Underclassmen Prospects- 2027

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An inside look at some elite prospects from the class of 2027 that shine all around the DMV area! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 6'0 185 QB - [player_tooltip player_id='457951' first='Tristan' last='Sabb'] - St. Frances Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='457951' first='Tristan' last='Sabb'] is on track to have his breakout season in 2024. With Martin Van Buren headed to Oregon, Sabb will immediately find himself in the running for the starting quarterback position. He possesses a ton of chemistry with his classmate and exciting wideout- [player_tooltip player_id='423046' first='James' last='Branch']. There's no question that their phenomenal relationship bodes extremely well for Sabb, I predict that they become one of the elite QB-WR duos in the entire DMV area by 2025. St. Frances Academy will most definitely continue their streak of dominance with [player_tooltip player_id='457951' first='Tristan' last='Sabb'] under center for them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://t.co/b5CEJ6ma4l">https://t.co/b5CEJ6ma4l</a> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 6'3 195 WR - [player_tooltip player_id='423046' first='James' last='Branch'] - St. Frances Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='423046' first='James' last='Branch'] will quickly become one of his quarterback's primary options at receiver this Fall. He's incredibly skilled with a ton of size and speed for the position, but, above all, he possesses incredible rapport with his quarterback- [player_tooltip player_id='457951' first='Tristan' last='Sabb']. Together, I have a lot of confidence that Sabb and Branch will post huge numbers, and SFA will most certainly finish their season with a winning record. All eyes must be on St. Frances Academy in the Fall, because the elite duo of Sabb and Branch will be very difficult to stop this upcoming season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/md/baltimore/st-frances-academy-panthers/athletes/james-branch/?careerid=93c1gu5giul22">https://www.maxpreps.com/md/baltimore/st-frances-academy-panthers/athletes/james-branch/?careerid=93c1gu5giul22</a> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 6'2 160 DB - [player_tooltip player_id='734784' first='Raylaun' last='Henry'] - St. Frances Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you're looking for a dominant defensive back who will be a game changer at the next level then look no further than [player_tooltip player_id='734784' first='Raylaun' last='Henry'] of St. Frances Academy. As a Freshman, Henry was named a Second Team All-American DB, and he already has the attention of many top tier D1 programs. In fact, Henry already possesses offers from: Michigan, Penn State, Tennessee, Oregon, Maryland, and others. There are very few DBs in the nation who have as high of a ceiling as [player_tooltip player_id='734784' first='Raylaun' last='Henry'], and, for that reason, he must be recruited very seriously. Henry enters the 2024 season with a ton of excitement around his name!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://t.co/OKvGZIRRtV">https://t.co/OKvGZIRRtV</a> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 5'11 195 ATH - [player_tooltip player_id='945023' first='Tyric' last='Powell'] - St. John's College HS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='945023' first='Tyric' last='Powell'] achieved the incredibly impressive honor of being named All-WCAC Honorable Mention as a Freshman. He truly played at a high level in every game throughout the 2023 season, and my prediction is that, as his career continues to blossom, he will become more involved on the offensive end as well. Powell is one of the most dynamic and elite athletes on the STJ roster, and I believe that he will continue to showcase those skills on both sides of the football. With [player_tooltip player_id='945023' first='Tyric' last='Powell'] holding it down in the secondary, St. John's defense is absolutely still a top defensive unit in the WCAC heading into the 2024 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/dc/washington/st-johns-cadets/athletes/tyric-powell/?careerid=3i3e12709bvue">https://www.maxpreps.com/dc/washington/st-johns-cadets/athletes/tyric-powell/?careerid=3i3e12709bvue</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 5'11 270 OL - [player_tooltip player_id='322010' first='Jaiden' last='Hodge'] - St. Frances Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='322010' first='Jaiden' last='Hodge'] is an undeniably special prospect at the OL position. He received a D1 offer from the University of Maryland Terrapins when he was still in the 8th grade, and he has already been named an UA All-American multiple times. Hodge protects an SFA backfield with a ton of depth and talent, therefore my prediction is that the Panthers' offensive efficiency will improve in a big way in 2024. If you're a D1 scout and you have not sent [player_tooltip player_id='322010' first='Jaiden' last='Hodge'] an offer yet then it is most likely too late already! He's absolutely one of the most coveted '27 OL recruits in the nation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://t.co/C1uKRPYznL">https://t.co/C1uKRPYznL</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->