2027 Rankings Risers

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Inside scoop on the 2027 prospects rising up the PRZ state rankings.</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Edmunds saw a massive bump in updated rankings landing himself as the #1 2027 QB in the state. Big strong kid at 6'5” 210 lbs. with all the physical traits colleges look for in a QB combining his arm strength, accuracy, and athleticism. Excels as a pocket passer being precise to all areas of the field but can also make plays with his legs flashing some speed and agility as a ball carrier. Possesses a live arm that can get the ball out quick and on time with velocity at the short/intermediate levels or with touch on the deep ball. Has established himself as one of the premier 2027 QB's in the nation holding 22 offers from many of the top programs at the D1 level.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">22 Offers: Arizona State, UConn, Miami, Virginia Tech, UNLV, Florida State, Washington State, Arkansas, Washington, Boston College, Louisville, Oregon, Auburn, SDSU, SMU, Texas, UTEP, Michigan, Toledo, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA</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/bradyedmunds9/status/1729319408278139006 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Outstanding secondary defender that can play multiple positions effectively. Elite level cover guy that is a ball hawk and holds the speed, lateral quickness, and footwork to cover all areas of the field. Great instincts and anticipation skills to react and trigger to the ball. Can cover ground quickly with his change of direction and transitional speed to close space. Advanced ability to play the ball at the catch point, shows strong hands and high-level ball judgement skills to track/adjust. Dual-sport athlete that was on the 4x100 relay team at Long Beach Poly that was the runner up in the state final. Has picked up seven offers to date but his versatility and upside will result in a skyrocketing recruiting stock.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">7 Offers: Cal, Colorado State, Penn State, Arkansas, Oregon, Utah</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">Gayles jumped 15 spots to #17 overall after a strong spring. Explosive play making ability stems from his elite level track speed, ran a 10.76 100m and jumped 22'10.5” in the long jump making him to the ranked freshman long jumper in the state. He's a dynamic athlete with the fluidity get in/out of his breaks and accelerate to create separation at all three levels. A creative route runner that sets up his routes by knowing where defenders are and how to release to avoid contact. Plus ball skills, he's aggressive at the catch point while showing great concentration to catch the ball in a crowd. Speed and big play potential warrant national recruiting attention.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">10 Offers: Stanford, Cal, Colorado State, Nevada, Oregon, Oregon State, SDSU, Tennessee, Washington, Washington State</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/GaylesOsani/status/1730386776555176025 </div></figure>     <p>Strong physical profile for an interior defensive lineman at 6'2” 310 lbs. going into his sophomore year. He's a dominating defender that can control the line of scrimmage with his size, strength, and mobility. Can be a space eater and two gap defender that stacks blockers at the POA and fights through double teams but can also use his athleticism to stunt and rush the passer. He's a natural bender that comes hard off the ball and can redirect in the short area to chase the ball. His size, quickness, and ability to overpower opponents make him a problem for opposing offenses. Six offers to date but watch his recruitment explode as the cycle progresses and he becomes one of the top 2027 interior defensive lineman prospects in the west.</p>   <p>6 Offers: Washington, Georgia, Tennessee, SDSU, Arizona, Texas</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">Versatile offensive line prospect that projects as a Guard at the college level but also proved he can be effective playing Tackle. At 6'2” 305 lbs. he's a mauler that accelerates on contact to finish his blocks. Plays with leverage and brings strong initial contact to force defenders off balance and drive them off the LOS. Shows good feet and mobility to mirror movement and slide in his pass set. Maintains engagement and sustains his blocks with good hand usage in the run game. Adjusts his angles well based on movement to line up his blocks. Jumped more than 20 spots in the overall rankings and now holds a handful of offers to his name.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">4 Offers: San Diego State, UNLV, Arizona, Utah</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">Checks the boxes in terms of size, frame, and physical ability at 6'3” 290 lbs. He's an aggressive defender that is violent with his hands and a heavy tackler. Strength at the POA gives him a great anchor to take on a blocker and hold a gap or fight through contact on his way to the ball carrier. Pressures the passer by collapsing the pocket from the interior. Plus athleticism and movement skills, he flashes good twitch and initial quickness on the snap and can chase the ball carrier laterally or downfield. Worked his way up 14 spots in the overall rankings and has plenty of room for growth. Strong offseason performing well at camps/showcases while collecting four D1 offers.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">4 Offers: Utah, BYU, Cal, Arizona State</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/sione_felila/status/1732569473281110439 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">High level potential and raw ability. Already has a solid frame with good length and weight distribution at 6'4” 285 lbs. Plays with a good base and possesses natural strength to win at the contact point and move defenders. Flashes good body control and coordination to be on time and accurate when working to the second level or perimeter. Shows he can establish positional leverage and engage a block in space. Adapts well to pressure in his pass set and when facing different defensive fronts. First discovered by PRZ as an eighth grader and will continue to rise throughout this high school career. Picked up two offers after a strong showing at the Sacramento State camp and San Jose State camp in June.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">2 Offers: San Diego State, San Jose State</p>