The Future - List of 20 2027 Rising Prospects

As the high school football season concludes, it's time to shift our focus to the next wave of talent on the horizon. The class of 2027 freshmen athletes is already making waves, and we've identified some Real Deal production players that readers and college coaches to keep an eye on. From elite passing quarterbacks to lightning-quick wide receivers, these football players have the potential to become stars at the high school and college levels. Let's take a closer look at the future of football and the players who are poised to take it by storm.   The Future — List of 20 Next Up 2027 Prospects    QBs:   [player_tooltip player_id='400864' first='Landen' last='Holley'] | QB | 2027 | Wesley Chapel | @LandenHolleyQB   One of the top 2027 QBs in the country is [player_tooltip player_id='400864' first='Landen' last='Holley'] who has picked up three big-time offers from schools in Florida (USF, UCF, Florida). That's something to be proud of having limited high school game film but it's also a testament to what coaches see in his upside. Good frame with time to add weight but possesses good footwork mechanics and agility to move around combined with good vision and solid throwing mechanics.    [player_tooltip player_id='1592775' first='Joaquin' last='Kavouklis'] | QB | 2027 | CAI | @joaquinkav10   The 6-1, 180-pound freshman is developing into a potential Power 5 prospect for Clearwater Academy International since filling in for the injured Washington State senior QB commit Evans Chuba.    Kavouklis has gained invaluable experience, finishing his inaugural high school season with 1,608 passing yards and 13 touchdowns.    [player_tooltip player_id='690863' first='Myles' last='McDonald'] | QB | 2027 | ZCA | @813_mcdonald   McDonald has all the tools to make a case for one of the top QBs in the Class of 2027. The natural lefty zips the ball around with a strong lower base and good footwork mechanics. He has plenty of time to grow and master the position. McDonald has had an impressive off-season and will look to take that momentum into the camp season.    RB:    [player_tooltip player_id='893612' first='Tranard' last='Roberts'] | QB | 2027 | Williston | @tranardroberts1   2023 stats: 33 rushes - 409 yards - 7 TD   One of the real deal rising freshmen in the state has picked up some steam in his recruitment after going for over Keep your eye on this kid.    Nino Joseph | RB | 2027 | Lely | @njoseph015   2023 stats: 150 carries – 1,055 yards – 10 touchdowns    This kid will be an elite running back prospect as he finished as one of the top performers in his area in just one year on varsity.    WR:    [player_tooltip player_id='705916' first='Joshua' last='Jones'] | ATH | Class of 2027 | Zarephath | @JoshuaJones3x   Jones has one of the best physiques I've seen on a rising freshman wide receiver and he's been able to transfer all of the hard work in the off-season to the gridiron.   [player_tooltip player_id='1670969' first='Kaneilius' last='Purdy'] | ATH | 2027 | Lake Wales | @KaneiliusPurdy   Purdy is one of the top 2027 prospects in the Polk area and soon to be the state. You heard it here folks, this kid will be a Power 5 recruit in years to come. Special team threat and can play all over the field.   Landon Wolney | WR | 2027 | FBA | @landonwolny_80   Wolny is a decent route runner for his size and has flashed sure-hand capabilities when contested. He can likely develop into a true Power 5 recruit with more work put in during the off-season—really impressive freshman year with lots of upside for Wolny. College coaches should get in early and monitor his progression.   Mannie McKinney | WR | 2027 | CAI | @manniemck_   McKinney is one of the top freshman wide receivers in the state. The electric slot product made some momentum-shifting plays including a big-time catch to set up CAI for a goal-line score.    [player_tooltip player_id='1162973' first='Trent' last='Richburg'] | WR | 2027 | Trinity Catholic | @D1trent17   [player_tooltip player_id='1620529' first='Noah' last='Flores'] | ATH | 2027 | Satellite | @nflores_671   Gavin Davis | WR | 2027 | ZCA | @GavinKDavis11   Defense:   [player_tooltip player_id='1419103' first='Kaden' last='Henderson'] | LB | 2027 | Jesuit | @KadenHenderson_   2023 stats: 85 total tackles - 6.0 TFL   David Coleman | DB | 2027 | Bishop Moore | @DavidLColemanJ2   PRZ Florida has put the message alert out for this kid. College coaches have to develop a relationship with this fast-rising 2027 defensive back. Plenty of upside, length, and skill to be a problem at the next level.    [player_tooltip player_id='1410847' first='Jamarcus' last='Giscombe'] | ATH | 2027 | Rockledge | @JamarcusG321   A two-way athlete that's caught the attention of football fans on social media. He's recently been added to the elite Raw 7v7 squad as a young producer. Keep eyes on the progression of this kid.    Kyler Priester | LB | 2027 | The First Academy | @kylerpriester9   2023 stats: 74 total tackles - 41 solo tackles - 33 assist tackles - 18 TFLs - 7 sacks - 2 force fumbles - 1 fumble rec   [player_tooltip player_id='1064995' first='Caleb' last='Nordenbrook'] | SS/LB | 2027 | Keswick Christian | @CNordenbro13538   2023 stats: 100 total tackles - 4.0 TFL   [player_tooltip player_id='1236293' first='Luby' last='Jones'] Jr | LB | 2027 | Berkeley Prep | @jones_luby   2023 stats: 59 total tackles - 10.5 TFL   Kicker:   Kingston DeLoach | K/P | 2027 | King's Academy | @kingstondel0ach   [player_tooltip player_id='803126' first='Jace' last='Moran'] | ATH | 2027 | Suwannee | @JaceMoran33

As the high school football season concludes, it's time to shift our focus to the next wave of talent on the horizon. The class of 2027 freshmen athletes is already making waves, and we've identified some Real Deal production players that readers and college coaches to keep an eye on. From elite passing quarterbacks to lightning-quick wide receivers, these football players have the potential to become stars at the high school and college levels. Let's take a closer look at the future of football and the players who are poised to take it by storm.