Eight Rising Sophomores to Know Entering The Fall

Jake Lemming

April 19, 2024 @ 01:03 PM

Today, I'm looking at some talented 2027 prospects who saw varsity action as freshmen. These guys are still developing both physically and athletically, but have already begun to show promise. Keep an eye on them this fall, as they could see a major jump in production as sophomores.   As always, If you have someone you think I need to see, please DM them to me on Twitter at @hsfbscout!   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>   RB: [player_tooltip player_id='632393' first='Izayveon' last='Moore'] 5'8" 175, Lawrence North   A smaller, explosive back that can kick the turbos on at the drop of a hat. He's a terrific off-tackle runner who tends to get lost behind the line before bursting through a seam.   WR: Noah Dearmon, 6'3" 165, Heritage Christian   Dearmon has good vertical stature, he's a smooth long strider that is also polished at the top of his route. He's a sticky blocker out on the perimeter and has the concentration to adjust on underthrows.   DB: [player_tooltip player_id='1169222' first='Noah' last='Long'] 5'11" 165, Yorktown   A reliable defensive back prospect that is a firm tackler, with clean footwork and shoots through the hands of attempted targets. He's got relaxed hips and can easily transition out of his breaks.   WR: [player_tooltip player_id='1133488' first='Caleb' last='Kiengele'] 5'9" 170, North Side   A shifty slot receiver with reliable hands and great balance through contact. Caleb is willing to venture into the heart of a defense, he's a tough runner after the catch and can adlib on his own for YAC.   QB: [player_tooltip player_id='546688' first='Cole' last='Stephens'], 6'2" 175, Green Castle   Stephens throws with timing and anticipation. He has the arm for deep vertical shots and can drop the football right over the shoulder. He can add zip for tight-window throws and has rare poise & moxy for a young prospect.   WR: [player_tooltip player_id='1184921' first='Maalik' last='Moore'] 6'3" 170, North Side   A natural deep ball tracker with exceptional body control and a projectable frame. This young man understands where the holes are in zone and how to sit in them, he uses his size as a weapon to box out defenders and is slithery through the first tackle attempt.   OLB: Landen Murrary, 6' 200, Andrean   A vicious pass rusher with quickness, high effort, and finishing ability. He plays as a defensive end right now, but I think based on his size he'll be a true outside linebacker or an edge at the next level.   LB: [player_tooltip player_id='1131975' first='Ethan' last='Reyna'] 6' 205, Andrean   A disruptive inside linebacker prospect who has the quickness and strength to slip second-level blocks. He's constantly hustling on tape, he scrapes down the line with his pads square, and is quite a physical tackler on contact.

Today, I'm looking at some talented 2027 prospects who saw varsity action as freshmen. These guys are still developing both physically and athletically, but have already begun to show promise. Keep an eye on them this fall, as they could see a major jump in production as sophomores.