Updated 2027 Rankings: New Additions (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We released the updated 2027 prospect rankings on Tuesday. Here are 10 of the top New Additions:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1604697' first='Brodie' last='Allen'], Loving</strong>: Allen was one of 2027's top all-around performers in Class 2A this past season. Offensively, he rushed for 429 yards and 5 TD on 77 carries while serving as the Falcons' backup QB. Defensively, he made 60 tackles with 4.0 TFL and 2 forced fumbles. Loving reached the 2A semifinals in 2024 and could have loftier goals in 2025. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1605059' first='Bryson' last='Bloom'], Alamogordo</strong>: The Tigers didn't make the playoffs but Bloom enjoyed a solid sophomore season nonetheless as he collected a team-leading 70 tackles, 4.0 TFL and 2 forced fumbles on defense, in addition to contributing on offense (193 rushing yards). Four of Alamogordo's top 5 tacklers on defense returns in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1369761' first='William' last='Braun'], Albuquerque Academy</strong>: Braun won the Chargers' quarterback job during the summer and then proved why the AA coaches selected him during the season. He finished 2024 as the state's No. 2 sophomore passing QB with 2,374 yards and 19 TD in 10 games. In 2025, Braun looks to lead Albuquerque Academy into the Class 4A playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1604779' first='Jett' last='Curtis'], Texico</strong>: The Wolverines overwhelmed most of their opponents en route to a perfect record and the Class 2A state championship. Curtis rushed for 613 yards and 9 TD and caught 8 passes as Texico's No. 2 RB and also contributed on defense. Curtis could ascend to the coveted No. 1 RB role in 2025. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1604744' first='Jordan' last='Herrera'], Los Alamos</strong>: If you haven't heard of Herrera, you're probably not alone. Toiling in obscurity in the Land of Oppenheimer, Herrera was the state's No. 2 sophomore rusher with 1,388 yards and 19 TD on 196 carries. He helped the Hilltoppers win a district title and reach the Class 5A quarterfinals in 2024. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1604684' first='Ryan' last='Romero'], Goddard</strong>: Romero followed up a promising freshman campaign in 2023 with a solid sophomore year for the Rockets. Unfortunately, Goddard finished 2-9, so you didn't hear much about Romero. He started the 2024 season by rushing for 74 yards against a stout Portales defense and continued from there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1604705' first='Micah' last='Takahashi'], Rio Rancho</strong>: Strong contender for Class 6A ‘Breakout Player of the Year.' Started the 2024 season as Rio Rancho's No. 3 RB and No. 2 QB. By the middle of the season he was the starting QB. Finished the year as the Rams leading rusher with 735 yards and 9 TD on 111 carries. He also threw for 765 yards and 8 TD. He's Rio Rancho's guy in 2025, so expect Takahashi to join the prestigious 1,000-1,000 club.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1606042' first='Denton' last='Walker'], Las Cruces</strong>: Not often we see a sophomore linebacker amass 160+ tackles, but that's exactly what Walker did in 2024. Blessed with good size (6-foot-2), he led the Bulldawgs' defense with 163 tackles and 14.0 TFL, 5 sacks, 9 QB hurries and 2 INT. He already knows how to wreak havoc in opposing backfields. Potential is off the charts. Could become a major college prospect by the spring of 2026. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1604784' first='Cael' last='Walton'], Raton</strong>: The Walton Legacy continues at Raton. Following in the footsteps of Cayden (state's all-time leading rusher) and [player_tooltip player_id='613159' first='Cannon' last='Walton'], Cael enjoyed a promising sophomore season with 245 yards rushing, 22 receptions for 358 yards and 2 TD, and 66 tackles on defense. Raton reached the quarterfinals in their first season in Class 2A. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1604984' first='Shamus' last='Wright'], Hobbs</strong>: On a talented offensive roster, Wright was the Eagles' top rusher in 2024 with 639 yards and 5 TD on 95 carries. He also caught 11 passes and returned kickoffs. He should be Hobbs' No. 1 RB for the next two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophomore season highlights!<br><br>10 Games played <br><br>70 tackles/55 solo tackles/2 forced fumbles/ 2 PBU<br><br>19 rushes/193 yards /2 TD<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachCiscoAHS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachCiscoAHS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/_BrettyB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_BrettyB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://t.co/D7JsFFDoEk">https://t.co/D7JsFFDoEk</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1605059' first='Bryson' last='Bloom'] (@BrysonBloom) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrysonBloom/status/1852910870743179310?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophomore Season 2024 Highlights C/O 2027<br>2374 yards in 10 games<br>22 Total Touchdowns<br>237 passing yards per game<a href="https://t.co/ciJHlj5B7W">https://t.co/ciJHlj5B7W</a><a href="https://twitter.com/1209dlee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@1209dlee</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachGehres?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachGehres</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1369761' first='William' last='Braun'] (@WillBraun_9) <a href="https://twitter.com/WillBraun_9/status/1881080852592902593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">End of sophomore football season!!!<br>All purpose yards:915/ Td:6 /<br>Rush:639 / Rec:134 / Kr:142<a href="https://twitter.com/UTEPCoachCJones?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UTEPCoachCJones</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JGonzalesJr10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JGonzalesJr10</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UTEPFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UTEPFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TexasstateFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TexasstateFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TexasTechFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TexasTechFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HobbsEaglesFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HobbsEaglesFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FootWorkUnit?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FootWorkUnit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachWhiteDB1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachWhiteDB1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SHSIndianFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SHSIndianFB</a> <br><br>Check out my highlights!<a href="https://t.co/E9Qze9EOtW">https://t.co/E9Qze9EOtW</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1604984' first='Shamus' last='Wright'] (@BDshamus1) <a href="https://twitter.com/BDshamus1/status/1866701794660978827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Im honored to be named 2nd team all district!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/HobbsEaglesFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HobbsEaglesFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FootWorkUnit?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FootWorkUnit</a> <a href="https://t.co/kzSOpIVRIL">pic.twitter.com/kzSOpIVRIL</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1604984' first='Shamus' last='Wright'] (@BDshamus1) <a href="https://twitter.com/BDshamus1/status/1867002785004392591?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->