Ten 2027 Defensive Prospects To Be Added To Rankings

Prep Redzone provides coverage of a recenet combine in Kansas.

Jeremy Deckard January 29, 2025 @ 08:44 AM

<a>The Class of 2027 Kansas Rankings will be updated and published next week.</a>   Here is a report on ten athletes who will debut in the rankings next week.   Profiles for each athlete have been created on Prep Redzone and can be claimed by using the following link <a href="https://prepredzone.com/prospect-index/#claim-profile-anchor">https://prepredzone.com/prospect-index/#claim-profile-anchor</a>. I can't emphasize enough how key claiming a Prep Network Profile is. Athletes can add contact information and video highlights for our subscribers to access. It will also impact an athlete's ranking early in their careers.   [player_tooltip player_id='1612730' first='Kyler' last='Barker'], RB/LB, 5'10”, 150, Pratt, ‘27   Pratt made his name on defense for the Greenbacks as a sophomore. He recorded 51 tackles in nine games played. He also registered one fumble recovery and 2.5 tackles for lost yardage. He saw limited snaps on offense but rushed for 28 yards on eight carries. As a freshman, he scored two touchdowns and rushed for 64 yards in varsity play.   [player_tooltip player_id='1612731' first='Brody' last='Corbett'], ATH, 5'9”, 195, Hoisington, ‘27   The Hoisington sophomore collected 48 tackles in 10 games played. He finished with three TFLs.  He did return kickoffs for the Cardinals.   [player_tooltip player_id='1612732' first='Tyson' last='Phillips'], DL/TE, 6'5”, 200, Wichita Heights,  ‘27   Phillips is a big and physical prospect in the Wichita area. He finished with 47 tackles for the Falcons in eight games. He recorded one quarterback sack, three TFLs, and one fumble recovery.   [player_tooltip player_id='1612734' first='Josiah' last='Cole'], DL, 6'0”, 225, Maize, ‘27   Maize continues to produce elite talent and Cole is a young defensive lineman to key in on. In nine games, he finished with 47 tackles, five TFLs, and one quarterback sack.   [player_tooltip player_id='1612735' first='Nick' last='Miller'], DL/OL, 5'10”, 245, Ellinwood, ‘27   Miller was a viable threat on defense for the Eagles as a sophomore. He recorded 46 tackles in eight games for Ellinwood. He also finished with 3.5 TFLs, and one forced fumble.   [player_tooltip player_id='1612736' first='Ethan' last='Horinek'], LB/RB, 5'10”, 185, Goodland, ‘27   I took a double-take when I came across the Goodland prospect. The sophomore linebacker has a hockey name. He saw some quality time for the Cowboys recording 42 tackles in eight games. He also scored three rushing touchdowns and made four receptions. He accounted for 79 total yards on 25 touches.   [player_tooltip player_id='1612738' first='Max' last='Holman'], DB/WR, 5'10”, 150, Liberal, ‘27   Liberal's Holman posted nice numbers in his sophomore campaign. In ten games, he finished with 41 tackles, 17 pass breakups, and one interception. On offense, he caught six balls for 55 yards.   [player_tooltip player_id='1612739' first='Jantz' last='Lowrie'], WR/DB, 6'3”, 180, Oakley, ‘27   Lowrie is a quick prospect with nice hands. He finished his sophomore season with 40 tackles and four TFLs. He also made 15 receptions for 145 yards for the Plainsmen in eight games.   [player_tooltip player_id='1612741' first='Mitchell' last='Presley'], ATH, 6'0”, 200, Hill City, ‘27   Presley played a key role in the Ringnecks' defense. He made 40 tackles in 11 games, and recorded 2.5 quarterback sacks and four TFLs. He also recovered one fumble for Hill City.   [player_tooltip player_id='1612742' first='Joseph' last='Mortensen'], DB, 5'10”, 180, Manhattan, ‘27   Manhattan is such a powerhouse program that when you notice a sophomore had a big impact you stand up and take notice. In 13 games, Mortensen collected 40 total tackles and broke up nine pass attempts.

The Class of 2027 Kansas Rankings will be updated and published next week.