Next Up 2027 Offensive Prospects: Part 2

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Deep dive into the 2027 offensive prospects to know entering their sophomore year. </h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Next in line to be one of the state's top receivers in his class. Has a complete skillset with combination of route running, ball skills, and playmaking ability after the catch. He's a natural receiver that tracks the ball well and is smooth at the catch point. Impressive route runner that can release against press coverage and does a good job selling his routes at the top. Speed and strength make him a tough tackle with the ball in his hands and is a touchdown threat every time he touches it. Also explosive in the return game. Transferred to Chandler out of Basha and picked up his initial college offer from Central Michigan in January.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Already possesses ideal size and length for the D1 level at 6'6” 295 lbs. Projects as an OT as he develops but showed good positional versatility as a freshman playing both sides of the line and even catching some passes as a TE. Moves well at his size flashing natural mobility skills and bend with the ability to work to the second level and be effective blocking in space. Strong at the contact point showing he can overpower opponents and drive them off the ball at the POA. Moves his feet well to match lateral movement and stay in front throughout the play. Would like to see him improve his pad level/leverage but he's a high ceiling prospect that will get coached up at one of the top programs in the state and will pick up college attention as he progresses over the next several years.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DexterRich10662/status/1724271503049392351 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">A plus athlete with good upside and potential as he progresses. At 6'1” 160 lbs. he's got good length (73 inch wingspan) and can attack the field at all three levels. He's an advanced route runner that keeps defenders guessing by changing tempo and levels throughout his routes/releases to create separation. Can get in/out of his breaks by dropping his hip level and using his start/stop speed to accelerate out at the top. Strong ball skills, he shows good body control and athleticism to adjust/track the ball and bring in tough receptions in traffic or over the top. Strong bloodlines with both older brothers playing at the P4 level and being top recruits in their classes.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">At 5'8” 175 lbs. Price is a good all-around back that can pick up tough yards between the tackles or use his speed to turn the corner on the perimeter. He runs hard showing good contact balance and strength to break tackles while maintaining forward momentum. Flashes good vision and patience to read his blocks and see open running lanes as the play is developing. Like his short area burst and decisiveness to attack the hole and accelerate through. Possesses a strong and sustained second gear once in space to avoid and run away from defenders with the finishing ability to cap off long gains in the endzone. Good awareness to protect the ball at the contact point. He's a three sport athlete (football/wrestling/track) that is one to watch as he works his way up to varsity.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/WrldLuvJay/status/1782494479452389485 </div></figure>