2026 and 2027 Prospects Who Stepped Up During Their First Start

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is going to be another talented class that comes through Mississippi. Some of these guys are stepping up for some well-known teams. They are filling some big shoes. Let's check it out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1717155' first='Landon' last='Crawford']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crawford is a guy who is going to continue to turn a lot of heads in football this season. In his first game starting, he threw five touchdowns, and he rushed for a touchdown. This is a guy who we are going to be talking about for a long time. This young man has some big hands and can deliver the football. He also knows how to get things done with his legs. A lot of people are wondering if Winona will be able to make a deep run in the playoffs again this year. This guy can help them do that. He is a stud. Winona is lucky to have this guy as their quarterback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='881523' first='Korben' last='Sanders']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sanders is a guy who we are going to be talking about a lot this season. He is a guy who lines up at running back and safety for his squad. Sanders was able to record an interception in a crucial moment of the fourth quarter for his team this past Friday night. He also had a few carries on defense. This is one of the guys who we know is going to keep doing what he needs to do to handle business on the field. He is a stud who does not mind coming up to make big hits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595156' first='Mitchell' last='Turner']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Turner is a player from Louisville who we know is going to do some big things this season. He is a defensive lineman who also lines up at tight end on offense for his defense. He has a lot of athleticisms that shows he has the potential to be a very dangerous player on the interior defensive line for the Wildcats. Turner is a player who we know is going to be a division one prospect. Be sure to keep an eye on this guy this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Adan Espino</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Espino is the kicker for the Louisville Wildcats. He did a good job of putting the football high in the air on kickoff for his team last Friday night. Coaches like kickers like him who really know how to boot the football down the field. The Wildcats are known for having a good kicker. They are known for having clutch kickers. Espino was able to step up this week and kick a 26-yard go ahead field goal with about 7 minutes left on the clock against West Point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->