No Sophomore Slump | 2027s Making Noise

Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: OscarGalindo30 in the coupon code area.   NO SOPHOMORE SLUMP for any of these five 2027 prospects! These fast-rising sophomores are cranking it up a notch in year 2 and have been major contributors to their teams.   Check out these five sophomore prospects who have been turning heads in 2024:   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='212374' first='Kylonn' last='Haynie'] (<a href="https://x.com/HaynieKylonn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), RB - Omaha Central - 5'10" 200 lbs   Kylonn gave us a lot to look forward to with a stellar freshman season and has followed it up by delivering on all expectations. At the end of the regular season, Kylonn has 972 rushing yards and ten touchdowns, averaging a solid 7.5 yards per carry on 130 totes. Haynie is one of the angriest runners in the state, as he shows zero hesitation in dishing out some punishment by dropping his shoulder pads, hitting a mean stiff arm, or using his strong legs to drive through defenders. One part of his game that is overlooked is his speed. For being a bigger RB, Kylonn displays a great burst of speed when rounding the corner and can crank it to that next gear to separate from defenders. Great vision and patience to allow for his blocks to set up in front of him. Surprisingly agile— can cut and juke from lane to lane on a dime. Haynie already holds a D1 offer from Nebraska and is sure to add more this offseason.    [player_tooltip player_id='1297761' first='Bryce' last='Vigness'] (<a href="https://x.com/BryceVigness" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), OL - Papillion-La Vista - 6'3" 275 lbs   The Monarchs are never at a shortage of tough, physical offensive linemen with massive upside. That's the case with sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1297761' first='Bryce' last='Vigness'], who earned a starting spot on the Monarch's OL and has emerged as one of the top linemen in his class. Right off the bat, Bryce has the size that projects well to the next level (6'3", 275 pounds) with solid strength to go with it. On top of displaying ideal size and strength, Vigness also flashes great mobility and lateral quickness. He does a great job working up to the second level to help seal off LBs and will keep his head up to look for more work downfield. Bryce uses his hands very well and has good instincts for working them inside to gain leverage over his opponent. Strong base to help him drive defenders off their spot while maintaining consistent leverage and pad level. Mean finisher! Lots to like about Bryce, wouldn't be surprised to see more schools looking his way this spring.    [player_tooltip player_id='1085199' first='Will' last='Gutz'] (<a href="https://x.com/wgutz2027" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), ATH - Bennington - 5'11" 180 lbs   Looks like the Badgers have their star RB for the next few seasons with the rise of sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1085199' first='Will' last='Gutz']. Gutz has had a tremendous breakout season with 183 carries for 910 yards and nine rushing touchdowns. I had the opportunity to watch Gutz and the Badgers early in the season against Waverly and was very impressed with how hard he was running against a stiff defense. Gutz plays with a gritty edge that sees him chip away at defenses with tough, physical runs before breaking out for a massive gain. He follows his blocks very well and does a great job identifying open lanes. Good speed and acceleration— potential to hit the home run at any time. Hoping to watch more tape on Gutz once he posts a season highlight, very promising player!    [player_tooltip player_id='1085165' first='Jake' last='Kinkaid'] (<a href="https://x.com/Jakekinkaid99" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), DL - North Platte - 6'2" 220 lbs   This was a player I was warning people about before the season, and with good reason! The Bulldogs' sophomore quickly became a nightmare for opposing QBs as he worked his way to a seven-sack season, along with his 40 total tackles, 12 TFLs, and three forced fumbles. Kinkaid showed that he can rush the passer effectively, whether in a two-point stance or with his hand in the dirt. He flashes a very quick first step that allows him to explode out of his stance and gain ground quickly on his opponent before quickly and violently using his hands to break away from blocks. Jake's motor and pursuit for the ball definitely pops on tape, as he's in go-mode from snap to whistle and can flow to the ball very well. Good footwork and loose hips. Buy stock now!!    [player_tooltip player_id='1539618' first='Nathan' last='Murray'] (<a href="https://x.com/nate_murr24" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), LB - Blair   Blair's [player_tooltip player_id='1539618' first='Nathan' last='Murray'] is an interesting prospect who jumped onto our radars this season. He's listed as an MLB on his Hudl, but after watching his tape, I see his upside as an overall versatile defensive chess piece. He can drop into coverage, fit the run as a box safety or OLB, and be moved over to cover slot receivers/TEs. He's a very smart player who processes the game quickly by reading his keys and watching the QBs eyes. Murray's ability to track and close on the ball was very impressive as he flashed good speed and range. He's a good tackler overall, but impressed with a few open-field tackles where he did a great job breaking down and wrapping up for the sure stop. Definitely one to keep tabs on!    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   Make sure to follow @PRZ_OscarG for more news on Nebraska and Iowa HS recruiting.

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