Rankings Update: New Class of 2027 Offensive Linemen

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Between rankings updates we're constantly on the lookout for players who have emerged as prospects, guys who transfer into the state or established players that we've just missed in previous updates while coveraging a state with over 350 teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this rankings update, we added six new offensive linemen in the 2027 class. Here, we'll break them all down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2027 Offensive Linemen New Additions</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1198259' first='Omari' last='Graham'], West Stokes<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1220047' first='Dalton' last='East'], West Stokes</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head coach Trent Lowman has put out some quality linemen in the past and he has two young guys coming down the pipeline. We'll talk about them together.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Graham doesn't have a lot of varsity film, but we trust the situation here, knowing that he's going to be strong and well-coached at West Stokes. He's already put up a top 10 shot put distance in school history and we're told he's expected to start at left tackle this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>East has a huge tailor-made tackle frame at 6'6, 290 and he should play extensively this year on both sides of the ball. We've heard great things about his work in the weight room, which has allowed him to carve out a nice role defensively. Still, his biggest upside is at offensive tackle and he'll be a swing tackle for West Stokes this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1395230' first='Baylor' last='Duncan'], Maiden</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Duncan played sparingly last season, not quite enough for us to have a full evaluation. He has experience on both sides of the ball, but we think we like him best at tackle right now, where his power is on full display. He's a bit undersized, which is to be expected from a rising sophomore and we're looking forward to seeing some more film, because the upside is there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1301218"],"_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-66c5fb25f258d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Felker isn't the biggest guy, but he flashed huge power as a freshman, blowing people off the ball from his guard position. He has good footwork and has the athleticism to get out ahead as a lead blocker when pulling. He's still working on consistently working to the second level as he will often blow up a defensive lineman and then struggle to get to the linebacker, but he's ahead of schedule in learning how to be a great offensive lineman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1276355"],"_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-66c5fb25f25f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stauffer played mostly guard last year, but he probably has the length to kick out to tackle this season. He has great size and has flashed power, though that part of his game is still a work in progress and he tries to catch his strength up to his body. The upside is here and we're excited to see where -- and how -- he plays this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->