2027 Rankings Breakdown: ATH
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Deep dive into the top ranked two-way athletes in the initial 2027 PRZ state rankings. Honor Faalave CA #8 ATH #1 HEIGHT 6'0" WEIGHT 180 POS ATH CLASS 2027 View Profile Honor Faalave State: California School: Cathedral Catholic A special…
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A special athlete at 6’0” 180 lbs. with a versatile skillset that can transition well to multiple positions on both sides of the ball at the major D1 level. As a freshman, he’s already put up combine numbers/times that compare to NFL players including a 4.43 laser 40 and a 40.6 inch vertical. His game speed matches his testing data flashing elite breakaway speed, change of direction, and short area burst. With the ball in his hands, he makes quick lateral cuts that are sudden and explosive and his ability to accelerate out make him tough to catch in space. He shows great balance when cutting and upon contact to break tackles in the box and when he gets to the second level. Transferred from St. Augustine to Cathedral Catholic for his sophomore season. He’s one of the top prospects in state regardless of position and holds nine D1 offers to date. He’ll be a national recruit before long.
9 Offers: USC, Colorado State, San Diego State, Hawaii, Cal, Sacramento State, Washington, UNLV, Washington State
Winn is one of the most highly recruited 2027 prospects in the country holding 33 total offers, many of which were before he played a down of high school football. At 5’10” 155 lbs. he’s a fluid athlete with elite level natural playmaking ability in all three phases. He’s a high-level route runner that can mix up his speed and create separation at all three levels. He sets up his routes well to gain positional leverage with good use of stems/nods and shows a great ability to drop his hip level to get and out of his breaks. Possesses advanced ball skills especially for a guy who is 5’10. His catch radius extends well beyond his frame and he attacks the ball in the air to come down with tough contested receptions in traffic. Explosive after the catch, he’s got 4.52 speed and is elusive in the open field. Offered by many of the top programs in the country including Washington, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Michigan, Georgia, and Auburn.
33 Offers: Washington, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Mississippi State, Arkansas, Washington State, Hawaii, BYU, Florida, Auburn, Colorado, Ole Miss, Michigan, Texas A&M, Miami, Bethune-Cookman, Purdue, Florida State, Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, Michigan State, Maryland, Louisville, UCF, UConn, Houston Christian, Portland State, Grambling State
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Great athlete with a long 6’1” 175 lb. frame and good growth potential. Had a breakout freshman season with 70 receptions for over 1,200 yards and 15 touchdowns while adding four interceptions on defense. He’s strong and physical on both sides of the ball possessing great instincts and game awareness for a freshman that puts himself in position to make game breaking plays. High-level body control and coordination make him a natural pass catcher that doesn’t need a lot of space to make a catch. Love his ability to high point the ball and use his leaping ability to go over the top of defenders on jump balls, especially in the redzone. Strength allows him to run through contact as a route runner and after the catch. Proved extremely tough for secondary defenders to wrap and get to the ground. Picked up his first offer from Colorado State in September but is a high ceiling prospect that will see his recruitment skyrocket as he progresses.
1 Offer: Colorado State
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Stokes is a gifted athlete with a well-rounded skillset and track level speed. At 5’10” 175 lbs. he’s quick and explosive in the short area and has the breakaway speed to be a homerun threat every time he touches the ball. Really flashed at RB, slot receiver, and kick returner as a freshman. As a RB, he presses the line quickly and uses his vision and instincts to attack running lanes without hesitation. He sticks his foot in the ground to get downhill through the LOS and is electric once he finds space at the second level. Shows great start/stop speed and natural elusiveness to make defenders miss in tight spaces and the open field. Good ability to catch the ball at the short/intermediate levels out of the backfield or the slot. His skillset, speed, and athleticism allow him to be a plug and play at almost any skilled position on the field. Recently picked up his initial college offer from Washington State with many more on the way.
1 Offer: Washinton State
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Great two-way prospect at WR and DB for Baldwin Park. He’s got a long frame at 6’1” 175 lbs. with natural athleticism and playmaking ability. At WR, he comes hard off the ball with a strong drive phase to close space and eat up the DB’s cushion. Does a good job forcing them to transition before he makes his break. Like his tracking and adjustment ability with the ball in the air. At the catch point he extends and is aggressive to the ball with his hands. Possesses a large catch radius that wins him a lot of 50/50 balls. Can use his speed in combination with his high point ability to stretch the field and be a deep threat. Understands how to use his body to box out defenders and create positional leverage to make a play on the ball. Highly recruitable on both sides with good upside and potential as he develops. Offered by Colorado State, North Alabama, and Delaware State thus far.
3 Offers: Colorado State, North Alabama, Delaware State