Rising 2027 Prospects To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the high school football season concludes, it's time to shift our focus to the next wave of talent on the horizon. The class of 2027 freshmen athletes is already making waves, and we've identified some Real Deal production players that readers and college coaches to keep an eye on. From elite passing quarterbacks to lightning-quick wide receivers, these football players have the potential to become stars at the high school and college levels. Let's take a closer look at the future of football and the players who are poised to take it by storm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>David Coleman | DB | 2027 | Seminole | @DavidLColemanJ2&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the premier 2027 DBs in the state is starting to fill into his body where his technique can be displayed. He's made the recent move over to Seminole (Sanford, FL) where he'll add to a talented defensive roster. Coleman is beginning to rise and catch the attention of Power 4 schools, earning recent offers from UCF, and Illinois. Look for the 6-0, 160-pound rising sophomore's stock to continue to rise.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157494' first='Cooper' last='Hayes'] | QB | 2027 | Berkeley Prep | @CooperHayes_12</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hayes is battle tested as a young rising QB who helped his team take home the Class 2M state championship last season in a stunning game to earn the hardware. This kid handled the pressure it comes with leading a notable program while finishing with decent numbers himself. The game is starting the slow down for the young man where his positive traits can truly come out. Look for another big-time season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='861513' first='Joshua' last='Jones'] | ATH | Class of 2027 | Zarephath | @JoshuaJones3x</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones has one of the best physiques I've seen on a rising freshman wide receiver and he's been able to transfer all of the hard work in the off-season to the gridiron.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mannie McKinney | WR | 2027 | CAI | @manniemck_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a fresh move over to Tampa Catholic, McKinney is set to be one of the top rising sophomore wide receivers in the state. The electric slot product is a tough guard for just about any defensive back. Look for him to be determined to make noise this fall season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joseph Howard | WR | 2027 | Auburndale | @jokerwondr</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bloodhounds have an electric rising wide receiver product in this young man who showed off great speed and route running at the recent MVP camp.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='896057' first='Jordan' last='Cason'] | ATH | 2027 | Bradford | @jordan_cason5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check the film! This kid has made noise on the 7v7 circuit and is putting in the work heading into the spring. He's a rising freshman prospect with plenty of time to work on his overall game and generate some college interest. Another Bradford star that'll be making regular season plays shortly.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lucas Ruan | QB | 2027 | Tampa Catholic | @lcruan07</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ruan has the arm and potential to be the next leader under center for Tampa Catholic who lost a talented senior to the next level. This kid has solid QB mechanics and will have some talent to work with.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gavin Davis | WR | 2027 | ZCA | @GavinKDavis11</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis played with a talented ZCA WR squad but still finished top three in receiving yards as a freshman. This kid is an electric slot receiver with big-play potential. Kid your eyes on his overall frame developed because he could be a problem.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1250080' first='Hanoj' last='Williams'] | WR | 2027 | Timber Creek | @kingnoji4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams was one of the better wide receiver prospects to attend our PRZ Orlando Combine. He was a problem in the 1v1 period where his initial take-off speed and solid hands were crucial to bring in tough downfield catches. Williams tests well and the speed he has displayed for the media and coaches is notable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->