2027 SoCal Stock Risers: Offense

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Deep dive into the 2027 prospects who have been on the rise with strong sophomore seasons. </h2>    Dynamic dual threat QB that has everything colleges look for in a D1 signal caller. Excellent size and length at 6'2” 175 lbs. He's a high-level passer both in the pocket and on the run with a strong arm and plus accuracy. He can place the ball downfield with touch and trajectory to allow his receivers to run under consistently showing he can launch the ball 50+ yards. Throws a good ball with good spin that is catchable. Sees the field well and navigates the pocket to manipulate pressure and extend the play. He's got good speed when he tucks it and runs, can avoid defenders and breakaway in space. Voted Offensive League MVP as a sophomore throwing for2,614 yards and 28 touchdowns while adding 825 yards on the ground with 12 more touchdowns. No offers yet but watch him shoot up rankings and recruiting boards as he gains exposure.      A lot to like about the sophomore QB that transferred to Carson after playing his freshman season at Lawndale and spending a short time at St. Pius X St. Matthias. At 6'1” 185 lbs. he's an athlete that competes hard and shows he can be a dual-threat playmaker. He gets into his drop quickly landing with a well-balanced throwing platform as he scans the field and goes through his progression. He's got a quick release and drives the ball with rotation. Does a good job feeling pressure and stepping up in the pocket to avoid while keeping his eyes downfield. Can also stand in the pocket and deliver with defenders closing in knowing he'll take a hit. Like his ability to improvise to create production off of broken plays. Athleticism and speed allow him to be effective as a ball carrier when protection breaks down or on designed runs. Strong foundational skillset to build on with excellent upside and potential.      Impressive skillset for 6'2” 255 lb. interior OL prospect. Strong and athletic frame with the growth potential to add length and mass. He's a force that can dominate the LOS with his combination of movement skills, footwork, and finishing ability. Violent at the POA he accelerates through with good leverage and aggression to deliver heavy contact. Plus initial quickness to be fast off the ball and has the foot speed and athleticism to get to the spot and gain positional leverage. Demonstrates the ability to climb to the second level or pull to get out in front and be an effective blocker in space. Good hand placement and usage to control defenders and sustain his block throughout the play. Voted to the Cal High All State freshman team and should see D1 college attention as develops and grows.      Schneider is a versatile back that rushed for nearly 1,200 yards and 13 touchdowns as a sophomore. At 5'10” 175 lbs. he possesses excellent vision and instincts as a ball carrier. Navigates traffic well, showing he can read the field and identify running lanes as the play is developing. Not a burner in terms of top end speed but his quickness and lateral agility allows him to be elusive in space. Great ability to make the first defender miss at the LOS and get to the second level where he can use his suddenness and cut ability to pick up big yardage. High level contact balance at his size. He can absorb contact and keep his feet moving to maintain forward momentum and run through tacklers. Runs hard with good pad level to deliver the contact and pick up tough yardage between the tackles. Long strider in space that has some burst to breakaway. He's ran for over 1,000 yards in both his freshman and sophomore seasons and is ranked in the top 100 overall in the 2027 PRZ state rankings.      Strong, compact, and well-built frame for the 5'7” 185 lb. RB out of Aquinas. Possesses a well-rounded skillset that combines his speed, power, and lateral quickness to be explosive with the ball in his hands. He attacks the LOS quickly applying pressure to the defense to be gap sound and fill. Great ability to get through the first level, shows he can use his quick jump cut to make the defender miss or run through contact and then find a lane. He's decisive with his cuts and shows he can fit through tight seams to get to space. Love his ball security at the POA, he's aware of contact, carries it high and tight, and knows when to get two hands on the football. Does a good job following his blockers and using them to his advantage. Shows he can push them in the right direction to allow himself to cut to space. He's a tough tackle in the open field and can run away once he finds a lane. Ran for almost 1,100 yards and 13 touchdowns as a sophomore. Ranked in the top 100 of all 2027 prospects in the PRZ state rankings.