Skill Players to Know in the Class of 2027

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/carljfred" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[player_tooltip player_id='1680749' first='Carl' last='Frederick']</a>&nbsp;and I have started a series featuring prospects in the state of Virginia for the class of 2027. In today's article, I am featuring some offensive and defensive skill players to know. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To see my previous articles click <a href="https://prepredzone.com/author/cole-laing-author/">here</a>.<br>To see Carl's previous articles click <a href="https://prepredzone.com/author/carlfrederickauthor/">here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734958"],"_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":"Carter is a versatile athlete whose primary position will be at inside WR, but he will also lineup in the backfield, as a wildcat QB, defensive safety, and return specialist. He is a good athlete showing very good change of direction, with good acceleration, lateral agility, balance, and strength. He shows the ability to stem his routes to set up his break and utilize his good athleticism at the top of the route to create separation. Shows very good hands, with very good concentration to adjust to balls thrown in any direction of his frame and secure the catch. He is good after the catch, with good vision and displaying very good change of direction and good lateral agility to weave around defenders, with good balance to run through arm tackles, and displays top-end speed to break away from most third-level defenders when he finds the open field. Be sure to keep Carter on your radar as he continues to improve his game over the next few seasons as he has enrolled to play at IMG Academy next fall.rnrnu003cemu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/19750579/Carter-ORourkeu0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e / u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/CarterORourke1u0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003eu003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["723382"],"_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":"Braylon is a running back and linebacker prospect. His aggression and competitive toughness on both sides of the ball stick out on film. He is a good athlete displaying very good explosion, good lateral agility, acceleration, and strength. As a running back, he shows good patience for his blocks to develop and good burst through the hole with good acceleration, balance, and run strength to fight through defenders and gain extra yards through contact. He is a willing blocker on offense and will take direct snaps as well. His run strength and physicality stand out on film, but you cannot sleep on his ability to make defenders miss with his good agility. As a linebacker, he can quickly process the offense's play at the snap with quick reaction to fill the hole or scrap over the top. He has very good explosion at the point of attack versus blockers, and good tackle ability.rnrnu003cemu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/19077411/Braylon-MillerPowellu0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e / u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/BraylonMillerP3u0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003eu003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1192616"],"_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":"William is a safety prospect with very good height at 6'1u0022. He has the traits to be an enforcer and tone setter on the defense as he looks to make the big play. He displays good athletic traits of speed, foot quickness, explosion, and strength. Shows good processing at the beginning of the snap to make his reads and make a break on his assignment. He has a good backpedal with fluid hips to turn and run with a receiver, showing solid range on the field in deep Zone coverage. Good closing speed and ball skills to break up a pass or tackle the receiver after the catch. Good run support, with very good explosiveness and strength when engaging blocks and making a tackle and he can be trusted to make an open-field tackle.rnrnu003cemu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/17673015/William-Bosticu0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e / u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/Will_bmoneyu0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003eu003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_3_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1313340' first='Jayden' last='Windham']","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_3_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_3_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_3_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_3_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_3_player_details_school":"Chantilly HS | Chantilly, VA","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_3_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_3_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Jayden is a weapon on offense who can be utilized as a QB, RB, or WR, in addition to playing DB on defense. He displays good athletic traits of acceleration, change of direction, and speed. He is a good ball carrier, with patience and good burst through the hole. Displays the speed to gain the edge on outside running plays, and the foot quickness to plant and go on inside run cuts. He will win with his elusiveness over his power running and has solid balance and strength as a runner. As a QB, he has very good mobility in the pocket, is able to bend his shoulders and quickly move his feet to evade pass rushers, and is a major running threat. Also shows good ability at the deep safety position to disrupt the pass with good reaction and ball skills. He does not shy away from contact. He is a willing blocker on offense and a willing tackler on defense.rnrnu003cemu003eFreshman u003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/20749783/Jayden-Windhamu0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e / Varsity u003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/17603395/Jayden-Windham/highlightsu0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e / u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/JaydenWindhamu0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003eu003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1191307"],"_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":"Nick is a flexible Tight End as he can play as an in-line TE, a Split End, and as a Full Back. He is a solid blocker who can be in position to clear a path for the ball carrier with good sustain on the block. He shows athleticism to block in space and on the move, and the ability to lead block from the backfield. He has good explosiveness in his blocks and can knock linebackers and defensive backs off their feet. He receives limited receiving opportunities and displays the ability to secure a catch. There is a lot of upside to Nick's game, and I will be excited to see his game develop over the next few seasons as he continues to grow and develop his size and strength.rnrnu003cemu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/19499382/Nick-Cauthenu0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e / u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/NickCauthen25u0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003eu003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d8e3a36bbcf"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Click&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/prospect-index/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>&nbsp;to claim your Prep Redzone Prospect Index profile.<br>Follow me on Twitter&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/GoLions1934" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@GoLions1934</a>&nbsp;for further content |&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneVA">@PrepRedzoneVA</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzone" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@PrepRedzone</a>&nbsp;| Virginia Scout&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/carljfred" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@carljfred</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->