2027 Rankings update: Top Prospect Analysis (11-15)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Want 30% off of your subscription? Use promo code <strong>PaulG30 </strong>at checkout!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["939035"],"_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-67005a48b9ed0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Meridian product checks into our ranks as the top interior plug across the defensive line, and just outside the top ten overall. He is a true nose that explodes off the ball, has a violent strike and reset while able to two-gap, redirect inside and locks out quickly when resetting the LOS. He is strong at the POA, can take on double teams and provides a nice interior pass rush while moving well for his size. As he continues to grow and develop, he should progress nicely as a true 0-2 technique at the college level and is a no brainer next level guy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1506675"],"_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-67005a48b9f5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jacobsen enters into our rankings for the first time, and rightfully so after coming off a stellar frosh campaign and having a strong start to his second season for Bonneville. He is a very active outside linebacker that does a good job at coming up and set the edge against bigger blockers, tackles in space and takes good angles to the ball carrier while providing a good thump at contact. He is a high motor kid with redirect abilities, shows some fluid hips in coverage with disciplined eyes and can also provide a pass rush with well timed pressures off the edge as well. He should be atop the tackle rankings in his class at the end of the season, and is one of the better '27 defenders Idaho has to offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["938925"],"_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-67005a48b9fc6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Earley is a still developing prospect at the defensive end position, but is a two way varsity starter for Borah in his second season and has been playing well so far at the midpoint of the year. He is a physical blocker that is strong at the POA, can drive defenders off the ball with ease and pull/block in space when needed while good at sustaining blocks at the first two levels, especially for his age. Defensively, he shows a nice initial first step, violent hand usage at the POA with a few pass rush moves at his disposal while playing with relentless pursuit to the ball backside. Look for Earley to continue to build on his prep career, and be one of the better two-way prospects in the tranches this off-season and into next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1203091"],"_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-67005a48ba02c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bingham is a rangy defender that is stout at the POA, has technically sound hands against both the run and pass, and is a high motor kid that covers a ton of ground when collapsing the pocket. He shows some natural bend around the edge, uses his length to his advantage and knows when to win with either speed or bull against bigger tackles. He still has plenty of room for growth, but has the frame to pack on more weight through his prep career and is a name to note heading into the off season in this list of edge rushers. Checking in just inside the top 15 overall, and inside the top 5 at his position, Bingham is off to a great start in his '24 campaign and should have some post season accolades coming his way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1506674"],"_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-67005a48ba08e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stern does not have a ton of Varsity film yet, but is one of the better athletes in this class across the region and is an explosive runner with a big arm downfield that can do tons of damage with his legs. He should fit nicely into the dual-threat roll for the vikings and they should not miss a step with Stern coming into the mix this off-season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Checking into our rankings as a top five overall signal caller in his class and top 15 overall player, he should have a breakout season next year in the starting roll for the vikings and should be able to continue to preview this year what is to come next Fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->