2027 Rankings Breakdown: WR
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Deep dive into the top ranked WR prospects in the 2027 PRZ state rankings. Delontay Williams CA #10 WR #1 HEIGHT 6'2" WEIGHT 175 POS WR CLASS 2027 View Profile Delontay Williams State: California School: Mt. Miguel Williams comes in…
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Williams comes in as the top ranked 2027 receiver in the state in the most recent rankings update. As a freshman, he already possesses an elite skillset that is complete and well-rounded. At 6’1” 175 lbs. he’s got a great combination of speed, athleticism, and technique. He’s a fluid route runner with a strong drive phase off the ball to immediately pressure the DB’s cushion. He can attack all three depths with precise route running and explosive playmaking ability after the catch. Flashes great start/stop speed to create separation coming out of his breaks. Love his ability to release against press coverage. High level ball skills and tracking ability to snatch the ball out of the air in tight spaces. He’s a national recruit that will be one of the top ranked receivers in the country throughout his high school career.
16 Offers: Washington State, ASU, Cal, Central Michigan, Colorado State, Hawaii, Nebraska, Oregon, Penn State, SDSU, San Jose State, Utah, Washington, Oregon State, Sacramento State, Arizona
Flores is an advanced route runner that is quick and explosive coming out of the slot. At 5’10” 155 lbs. he’s a technician that is creative and is able to separate using his speed, lateral agility, and short area burst. Flashes a great ability to mix up speeds and accelerate out of his cuts to force the DB to flip his hips and transition. High level usage of stems and nods to create positional leverage. He possesses plus body control and strong hands to make tough acrobatic catches in traffic. Multidimensional, he can attack the seam, cut across the middle, take screen passes for long gains, or run the ball on fly sweeps. Shows elite playmaking ability after the catch. The #2 ranked WR in the state holding seven D1 offers from top programs across the country including Michigan, Pitt, Syracuse, and Arizona.
7 Offers: Michigan, Pitt, Syracuse, Arizona, Houston, Central Michigan, UNLV
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Orange Lutheran accounts for two of the top ranked receivers in the 2027 class with Nico Bland Nico Bland 6’1″ | 190 lbs | WR Orange Lutheran | 2027 State CA and previously mentioned Chris Flores Chris Flores 5’10” | 160 lbs | WR Orange Lutheran | 2027 State CA . Bland is a well-built 6’1” 195 lbs. with a great combination of speed, length, and strength. Flashes an accelerated short area burst off the line and a sustained second gear to be an explosive deep threat. Good natural ball skills, showing hand-eye coordination and confidence competing for the ball at the catch point. His speed and elusiveness in the open field make him dangerous after the catch. His recruitment started early with offers coming in from Nevada and Washington as an 8th grader but watch his stock skyrocket as he sees more opportunities to showcase his skillset over the next several years.
2 Offers: Nevada, Washington
Gayles is an elite athlete with track level speed at 5’11” 165 lbs. He shows great versatility to be a threat as both a receiver and ball carrier finishing his freshman season with 515 total yards and six touchdowns. He flashes great fluidity in his movement with the acceleration and change of direction to make defenders miss and create game breaking plays with the ball in his hands. Love his field awareness and creative instincts to avoid defenders. Plus ball skills, he’s aggressive at the catch point while showing great concentration to catch the ball in a crowd. Leaping ability allows him to go up and compete for the ball at the high point, often making plays over the top of defenders. Was the top ranked freshman long jumper in the country with a PR of 22′ 10.5”. Picked up his initial offer from Nevada in February but will be highly recruited as the recruiting cycle progresses for him.
1 Offer: Nevada
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Coley is a high ceiling prospect and impressive receiver for a freshman. Possesses a strong 6’0” 175 lb. frame with good growth potential as he develops. He’s a natural receiver with plus body control and ball skills to make tough contested receptions in traffic. He attacks the ball in the air and finds a way to quickly adjust to balls outside his framework. Does a good job using his body to shield defenders and create a throwing lane. Flashes good initial quickness out of his stance to eat up the DB’s cushion and can use his speed to run by coverage at the third level. He’s a physical receiver that can go across the middle and hold onto the catch while absorbing contact. He’s performed well in the 7on7 circuit and will see more in game opportunities going into his sophomore year. Holds offer from Louisville and UNLV thus far with many more on the way.
2 Offers: Louisville, UNLV
Riley had a monster freshman season racking up 67 receptions for over 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns. At 5’8” 160 lbs. he’s a dynamic athlete with explosive speed and playmaking ability. Easily runs by defenders that are in press or off coverage. He’s a plus route runner that is smooth in and out of his breaks showing the ability to drop his hips and accelerate out at the top. Creates separation at the short and intermediate levels with sharp cuts and good head fakes to break off defenders. Love his ability to release against press coverage. He’s got great initial quickness to get into his foot fire and then work laterally to avoid contact. A homerun threat every time he touches the ball and once he finds space not many high school defenders will catch him. No offers yet but it’s only a matter of time before he shoots up rankings and recruiting boards.