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2027 Rankings Review – MD/DC/DE Prospects #6-10

2027 Rankings Review – MD/DC/DE Prospects #6-10
Todd Haldis
Todd Haldis August 6, 2024 @ 06:00 PM
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Alexander Taylor
Alexander Taylor 6'3" | 245 lbs | EDGE | 2027
MD
Tyler Butler-Simpson
Tyler Butler-Simpson 5'11" | 185 lbs | DB | 2027
MD
Jameson Tingle
Jameson Tingle 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB | 2027
MD
Kaleb Wells
Kaleb Wells 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB | 2027
MD
Jermaine Smith Jr.
Jermaine Smith Jr. 6'4" | 215 lbs | ATH | 2028
MD
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Continuing to breakdown the recent 2027 Rankings for MD/DC/DE, we take a look at prospects who were rated 6-10 in the overall list. St. Frances is a main player in the top 10 overall and has 3 of the 5 in this grouping. The first prospects from a DC school comes in at #7 and a Delaware QB surprised at #10 and takes the #1 overall QB ranking for his class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["405037"],"_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-66b29c3856822"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jermaine mainly played WR for SFA last season, however I have him as the #1 overall athlete as with his size and frame he could end up playing multiple positions in the future. Standing 6'4" and over 200lbs with a long lean frame that could bulk up to 220+ before we know it. He has size/frame you can't teach and that is why he currently has 9 D1 offers with 6 of them being from Power 4 schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At WR, Jermaine has explosive get off from the LOS and is a strong vertical threat. He can stem his routes, put his foot in the ground to get DBs off balance and go up and get the ball at the highest point. He has excellent length and knows how to use it to his advantage. Jermaine posses a long fluid stride that allows him to eat up grass as he runs. He has such huge upside as a prospect. I could see being a big X WR going forward or developing into a TE/OLB/DE. Jermaine will be a completely different player in 2 years in a good way, his potential could certainly lead him to move up these rankings in the future and more colleges will come calling for sure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jermaine_Smithj","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jermaine_Smithj </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1348710"],"_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-66b29c3856884"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Call me a Day 1 Tyler fan as I saw him live &amp; in practice way back in last Oct. when he was at Mount St. Joseph and was immediately impressed with his play. He transferred to SJC this off-season to be closer to his family, and I expect him slid right in as a top DB for St. Johns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The game I got to watch him at was against Good Counsel and Tyler was matched up against FSU commit Elijah Moore majority of the game and he pretty much locked him down. He even had a INT that came while in man coverage with him. He's very smooth in his movements and sound in his technique. Physical corner as well, does not shy away from tackling and will come up and stick his helmet in the run game. Tyler consistently showed the ability to play press or off coverage, tracks the ball well, and stays in phase with the WR. He is always around the ball, getting his hands in play for lots of PBUs. TSB is capable of playing out wide or in the slot, but I like him as a true man cover corner. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colleges are finally starting to take notice of his game and I say it's about time. Tyler picked up 3 D1 offers this summer and 2 from SEC schools, I expect him to be a double digit offer player after this season and stay as one of the top players in the area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TylerButlerSim_","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TylerButlerSim_ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1348723"],"_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-66b29c38568cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was very impressed with Alexander's film and I can not wait to get eyes on him this fall. He possesses good size for his age at 6'3" and a lean 245, can easily get to 260+ be yoked up and keep his athleticism. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He is a rocket off the edge in his pass rush. Quick first step and burst and can do so out of a 3point or standing up. A high motor player, Alex gets up to full speed in an instant and will scrape/chase down the ball. What I liked most about Alexander and what earned him this position in the rankings is his fluid hips. He is able to set the edge &amp; hold contain with his twitch and ability to re-direct quickly. Able to turn down the line and go or use his COD speed to keep ball carries from getting around him, making him strong in run support. Along with his ability to bend the edge in a pure pass rush he is a do it all DE.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Depending on how much he grows and develops could determine if he says as an edge DE or slides inside some as an interior rush DL. Regardless of where on the DL he plays he is a force to deal with and colleges have taken notice as he currently holds four Power 4 offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AlexanderT15470","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AlexanderT15470 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["930547"],"_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-66b29c3856911"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaleb comes in as the 3rd ranked DB in the recent rankings, and while at SFA last season he looks to have transferred to Oakland Mills HS (have yet to confirm). If so, he looks to join an already pretty stacked DB group over there and with him added. It will be tough for schools in HoCo to get much success in the passing game against them. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A shifty CB with twitchy hips and quick feet, Kaleb is able to break on routes, flip his hips to stay in stride with the WR, and sharp turns out of his backpedal. He is a fluid athlete overall, keeping his balance and momentum when he making these quick change of direction movements. Shows the ability to stay in phase, and weaver/mirror with the receiver. Kaleb also shows versatility as a DB, I can see him playing out wide or being an excellent slot CB at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaleb's skill set has caught the attention of colleges already as well, as he currently holds 9 Power 4 offers. Sophomore year will be a big year for him and I look forward to seeing how continues to develop and refine his already polished technique.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KalebWells07","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KalebWells07 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["934329"],"_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-66b29c3856950"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The biggest sleeper in this class right now, Jameson pops on film and I will look to get eyes on him live early this fall. Standing 6'2"+ 190lbs and having ran a 4.47 40 this summer, there is a lot to love about his game. He's a 3 sport athlete playing basketball and baseball as well, while also carrying a 4.4 GPA. Jameson had a superb freshman year for Cape Henlopen, passing for over 1,000 yds with 9 TDs through the air, and adding 3 more TDs on the ground. He lead Cape to the 3A state finals before falling to DE power house Salesianum. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On film Jameson shows good pocket awareness and mobility, able to step up or extend the play outside before letting it rip. He can uncork the ball with nice velocity and arm strength, pushing the ball vertically and accurately. He gets great zip on his passes, while being able to layer it between defenders. He can hit passes across all 3 levels of the passing game with ease, and capable of making all the throws. An accurate passer as well, he is able to put the ball right on his receiver allowing for easy receptions, adding touch when needed. Effective in the run game as well. He can scramble for yards or make plays on designed QB runs. Tingle is also very effective when throwing on the run, can roll out and rifle the ball in there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jameson recently camped at Wisconsin this summer and had a good showing, so he is starting to get on colleges radars. Currently he holds no offers but I expect that to change after his sophomore season. Jameson has a hose for an arm, throws accurate darts and a high level athlete. There isn't much to not like about his game and as he continues to develop his skill set, he will certainly be a name to know this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jameson_tingle","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jameson_tingle </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->

Continuing to breakdown the recent 2027 Rankings for MD/DC/DE, we take a look at prospects who were rated 6-10 in the overall list. St. Frances is a main player in the top 10 overall and has 3 of the 5 in this grouping. The first prospects from a DC school comes in at #7 and a Delaware QB surprised at #10 and takes the #1 overall QB ranking for his class.

Jermaine Smith Jr.

Jermaine Smith Jr.

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ATH
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 215
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St. Frances
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2027 Rankings Review – MD/DC/DE Prospects #6-10
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Tyler Butler-Simpson

Tyler Butler-Simpson

MD
DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 185
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CLASS 2027
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Tyler
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Height
5'11"
Weight
185
HS
St. John's College
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2027 Rankings Review – MD/DC/DE Prospects #6-10
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Alexander Taylor

Alexander Taylor

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EDGE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 245
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Taylor EDGE
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2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
245
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St. Frances
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MD
2027 Rankings Review – MD/DC/DE Prospects #6-10
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Kaleb Wells

Kaleb Wells

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DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 175
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CLASS 2027
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Kaleb
Wells DB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
175
HS
Oakland Mills
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MD
2027 Rankings Review – MD/DC/DE Prospects #6-10
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Jameson Tingle

Jameson Tingle

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HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 190
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Tingle QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
190
HS
Cape Henlopen
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