Breaking Down All Ranked 2027 Safeties

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've reached the secondary in our series breaking down all of the ranked players in the 2027 class and we're breaking safeties and corners into two separate pieces. This list is surprisingly robust this early and could have the makings of an extremely strong class. In this part, we look at the 2027 safeties.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Which 2027 Safeties are Ranked?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["946850"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6660bda842210"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bryant is one of the top 2027 safeties not just in the state, but in the country, already holding double digits offers from teams around the countries. His reaction times and acceleration are excellent, putting him in position to make plays on balls. Athletically, he's near the elite category and blends that with a good feel for the game and a willingness to hit people.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["415467"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6660bda84226e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Drummond is one of the best freshman I've seen in coverage, especially when he's in zone from his free safety position. He'll likely improve his tackling technique in the running game as he gets older. For now, he's a really impressive player who is squarely on our radar as a potential top player in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["563198"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6667a75c25ff6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another two-way player, Williams' best upside is at safety, where he can play off the ball and use his athleticism to make plays. He's at his best when he has space to accelerate to full speed and deliver hits downhill. He played some in the box, but is likely best as a free safety where he's able to read and react to both the run and pass game. His instincts are good, so with a bit more polish, he should really improve in pass coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["378949"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6667a75c26047"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rankin has the speed and athleticism of a smaller defender and plays like he's 210. With a frame to add weight, he won't have to adjust his game as he does, but he'll just get more effective at the things he already does well. He's transferring from South Meck to Palisades this offseason and should have plenty of opportunities at free safety. As he grows, he'll become a bit more aggressive in the running game to go with his already impressive pass coverage abilities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other 2027 Safeties On Our Radar</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='894199' first='Jordan' last='Coleman'], 5'11 160, Swansboro</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='793334' first='Courtland' last='Simmons'], 5'11 170, Weddington</h3> <!-- /wp:heading -->