2027 Northern California Rankings Risers

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Deep dive into the 2027 Northern California prospects rising up the updated PRZ state rankings.</h2>    A pure football player with dynamic athleticism and a wide skillset to be an impact player on both sides of the ball. At RB, he presses the LOS quickly getting downhill to attack open running lanes with speed. Runs with good leverage/strength flashing high level contact balance and leg drive at the POA to break tackles while maintaining forward momentum. Plus field vision and instincts to create lanes and work to space with quick lateral cuts and a sustained burst to breakaway. Possesses the physical running style to pick up tough yardage between the tackles and has the speed to turn the corner to the outside. Showed great ability on defense as well throughout his sophomore season at OLB. Can play all three downs with his effectiveness as a run filler and dropping back into coverage. Plays hard with a high motor to redirect and chase sideline to sideline. Recruitment is rapidly rising with six D1 offers to date.   6 Offers: UCLA, Cal, Sacramento State, San Diego State, UNLV, Utah      High caliber athlete with the versatility to be a difference maker in both run support and coverage. Long 6'2” 185 lb. frame with good growth potential to add mass without sacrificing his speed and movement skills. He's savvy defender that has great range and reactionary quickness to break on the ball and close space. Smooth coming out of his transition accelerating out with good pad level to work downhill aggressively and make plays at the POA. Like his key play diagnosis skills and location ability, he makes quick decisive reads without hesitation to trigger to the ball. Plays with good eye discipline to be in the right position at the right time. Wide skillset allows him to drop back into deep coverage or roll down into the box. Recruitment has exploded this contact period pulling in seven D1 offers.   7 Offers: UConn, UNLV, Arizona State, Arizona, Utah, SDSU, Iowa State      Impressive hybrid DE/OLB who is constantly attacking and disrupting opposing offenses. At 6'2” 205 lbs. he's got a developing frame with a strong skillset combining his physicality with his athleticism. Can beat blockers a variety of ways using his speed, quickness, and bend to work around or use his strength to take on and stack at the POA. Excellent movement skills, twitch, and burst to close in pursuit. He's relentless when chasing showing he can run to make tackles down field or from the back side. Flashes quick and active hand usage to maintain separation from blockers in both run stopping and pass rush situations. Strong and powerful at the POA to bring heavy contact. Collected his first three D1 offers this month with more on the way.   3 Offers: Utah, UNLV, San Diego State      A lot to like about Larson's skillset with his blend of high level size, athleticism, and ball skills. At 6'3” 190 lbs. he's got the growth potential to be a college TE but possesses the movement skills of a WR. Deceptive speed, he excels as a vertical threat that can slip by coverage and track the ball into his hands. Times out his jump and competes for the ball at the high point with good extension and leaping ability. Strong hands with plus body control and coordination to make tough contested receptions in traffic, can fight through contact and flash quick hands to rip the ball out of the air. Like his adjustment ability and ball judgement skills. Holds three offers to his name thus far but has good upside and potential to add more as the recruiting cycle progresses.   3 Offers: Arizona State, Sacramento State, UNLV      Brown is an up and coming back that had a breakout sophomore season rushing for over 900 yards and nine touchdowns. At 6'0” 205 lbs. he's got a strong and well-built frame to be a physical, downhill running back who thrives between the tackles. His ability to break tackles, gain yards after contact, and then extend gains with speed set him apart from other RB's in the 2027 class. Like his ability to wear down defenses over the course of the game with a consistent attacking running style until he eventually pops one. Flashes great balance through contact to break through the first level and is a tough tackle for any secondary defender in space. Also shows good elusiveness in the open field to weave through defenders and avoid contact when needed. Holds an offer from UNLV and is ranked inside the top 10 at his position.