STOCK RISERS: Fast-Rising Prospects See Big Rankings Boost

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These fast-rising defenders earned a new Prep Redzone ranking this week...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["941658"],"_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-676d9ecd0f902"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A three-way prospect from South Georgia who shines in every aspect of the game, Hill will likely play in the secondary when he gets to college, but he's capable of making an impact anywhere he's lined up for his Thomasville Bulldog team. The 6-foot-01 175-pounder made 101 tackles and one INT with two forced fumbles on defense while catching 10 passes for 214 yards and three touchdowns. He's made a giant step forward in the latest rankings, now coming in as the No. 2 ATH and the No. 20 overall prospect in the state for the 2027 class</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["580115"],"_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-676d9ecd0f96b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top young prospects in the Athens area, this playmaking athlete shows strong instincts and ball skills to go along with a long 5-foot-11 170-pound frame. He can run, catch, and make plays no matter where he's lined up. Defensively, he made 32 tackles and an eye-opening five INTs. He reacts quickly and knows how to make a play on the ball. On offense, Standifer is dynamic with the ball in his hands, rushing for 278 yards and three touchdowns. He also caught 46 passes for 1,222 yards and 19 touchdowns. He's a scoring machine, and now he's ranked as the No. 4 ATH and the No. 29 overall prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["900459"],"_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-676da2c6422c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An electric wide who also happens to be one of the best returners not only in the 2027 class, but across the state, Christie is a weapon any time he has the ball. A versatile wideout who can line up on the outside or in the slot, Christie is quick and twitchy enough to make defenders miss in the open field with enough speed to out-run defenders. He shows great vision, burst, and should see his recruitment really take off this spring. He already holds some impressive offers, and now he's ranked as the No. 27 ATH and the No. 153 overall prospect in the state. Look for his ranking to improve in a big way in the next update this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1158120"],"_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-676da46ddc9c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top young receivers in the Atlanta area for the 2027 class, Weaver is an athlete who can play all over the field but really opened some eyes this fall at wide receiver. This sure-handed wideout hauled in passes vertically on a consistent basis and showed the ability to run a good route and get open on his own. He can stretch the field and take off and run after the catch. There's a lot to like about his game and he's bound for a giant junior season next fall in 2025. For now, this playmaking pass-catcher is ranked as the No. 7 ATH and the No. 53 prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["378394"],"_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-676da5955d624"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sleeper wide receiver in South Georgia on the rise after a massive sophomore season, Upshaw hauled in an impressive 63 passes last season for 842 yards and 11 touchdowns. He brings good size at 6-foot-2 185-pounds and is a big target down the field. He's a long-strider who can pick up yards in a hurry when he gets rolling. He's tough to bring down after the catch and shows natural hands when reeling in tough grabs in coverage. He's a receiver who could see his recruitment start to really pick up this spring and it's easy to see why when you turn on the film. He's ranked as the No. 25 WR and the No. 160 prospect in the state, but that ranking will likely rise more and more over time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->