Updated 2027 Rankings: Top 15 Overall

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the top 15 overall prospects in the updated 2027 PRZ state rankings.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1197202' first='Richard' last='Wesley'], DL, Sierra Canyon – </strong>Elite in every category, Wesley comes in as the top ranked 2027 prospect in the state and will compete for the top overall player in the country. Unique blend of size, athleticism, and skill at 6'5” 250 lbs. he'll be a cornerstone for any college program that lands him with day one NFL potential. 17 offers to date but will have his pick of colleges when all is said and done.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='415341' first='Brady' last='Edmunds'], QB, Huntington Beach – </strong>A top QB prospect across the nation that committed to Ohio State in December. 6'5” 215 lbs. he possesses all the traits elite college programs look for in a signal caller. Excels as a pocket passer with a live arm that is precise to all areas of the field that can also make plays with his legs when necessary. 22 total offers.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='408802' first='Duvay' last='Williams'], DB, Serra – </strong>PRZ's top ranked 2027 DB prospect in a deep class and among the nation's best. Elite cover corner that can isolate in man coverage with high level ball skills, speed, and change of direction. Versatile skillset that can translate to either side of the ball. 23 offers that includes most of the country's top ranked programs.  <br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Havon Finney, DB, Sierra Canyon – </strong>Another one of the nation's top ranked cover corners. Uses his size and length to his advantage at 6'3” 175 lbs. to be lockdown in coverage and play the ball in the air. He's physical at the LOS and uses his hands well to create positional leverage. 19 offers.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1282573' first='George' last='Toia'], DL, Summit – </strong>Toia has continued to climb the rankings and establish himself as one of the premier interior DL prospects in the country. Big, strong frame at 6'2” 305 lbs. with elite level initial quickness and explosion off the snap. Natural power and technical usage with his hands gives him great ability to disengage and shed blockers to free himself up and pursue the ball. High level offers continue to roll in with 15 to date and more on the way.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1197204' first='Honor' last='Faalave'], ATH, Cathedral Catholic – </strong>Dynamic athlete with a versatile skillset to potentially play multiple positions on either side of the ball at the major D1 level. Elite all around game speed to change directions, accelerate out of his cuts, and breakaway from defenders in space as a ball carrier. Exciting player to watch that can be a game changer in a variety of ways. 16 offers and counting.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Daniel Mielke, QB, Ontario Christian – </strong>A pure passer with the arm talent and strength to push the ball downfield and throw with velocity to the short/intermediate levels. Accelerated release with good rotation to maintain accuracy and ball speed when making off platform throws. Shows good field vision and processing ability to diagnose coverage and make decisive reads to find an open target. Generated a lot of early recruiting attention as a freshman and has collected 12 offers to date.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1197214' first='Taven' last='Epps'], LB, Tustin – </strong>Epps moved up several spots and holds his position as the top ranked 2027 LB prospect in the state. Shows three down ability that can shut down and fill against the run or drop back into coverage with range. Good instincts and eye discipline to read run/pass and trigger to the ball bringing heavy contact at the POA. 23 offers.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='819582' first='Jacob' last='Whitehead'], DB, Inglewood – </strong>Top tier DB prospect across the country with length, speed, and quick twitch at 6'2” 170 lbs. Highly technical, he shows good footwork and hand usage throughout the play. Moves receivers off their line by being physical at the LOS and downfield. Stays in phase with great route recognition and recovery speed. He's a competitor that can match up and shutdown opposing teams top receiving threat. 23 offers.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='403058' first='Lex' last='Mailangi'], OL, Mater Dei – </strong>PRZ's top ranked 2027 OL prospect in the state. 6'4” 340 lbs. he dominates the LOS against top competition with power, athleticism, and violent finishing ability. Carries his weight well with plus natural movement skills and feet to mirror lateral movement and stay in front. Accelerates through contact with leverage and leg drive to create movement at the LOS. Shows he can work and engage contact at the second level to be an effective blocker in space. 15 offers.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='223398' first='Wesley' last='Winn'], ATH, Archbishop Riordan – </strong>Winn's 44 offer count is among the nation's best. He's an explosive athlete with the versatility in his skillset to be a difference maker in all three phases. Excels out of the slot where he's a tough cover with his route running ability and acceleration off the LOS and coming out of his breaks. Understands how to create separation by setting up his routes and mixing up speeds to attack the DB's leverage and force an off-balance transition. Can play the ball outside his framework with outstanding ball skills and body control to make acrobatic catches in traffic. A weapon no matter where he lines up.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='459629' first='Delontay' last='Williams'], WR, Mount Miguel – </strong>Exceptional skillset that can attack defenses in a variety of ways. Can use his downfield speed to stretch the defense vertically or use his high level route running to create separation at the short/intermediate levels. Shows a quick release off the LOS to avoid contact while maintaining his line and timing on his route. High level ball and judgement skills to attack the ball in the air with his hands and make plays with defenders closing in. Explosive after the catch with the ability to take short passes for long gains by being elusive in the open field. 23 offers.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='415359' first='Jailen' last='Hill'], DB, Inglewood – </strong>The 2027 class is loaded with elite talent at the DB position and Hill is another national recruit. At 6'3” 170 lbs. he possesses the ideal combination of length, speed, and agility to play any position in the secondary effectively. He's got great range and anticipation skills to come out of his break early and close space on the ball. Impressive athleticism and technique to mirror movement and stay attached to the hip of the receiver throughout the route. 15 offers from many of the top programs across the country.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1382564' first='Rahzario' last='Edwards'], TE, Grant – </strong>Edwards has skyrocketed up rankings and recruiting boards nationwide as of late. The 6'6” 215 lb. TE has plus athleticism and a strong foundational skillset to build on with high level potential and upside. He's a strider that runs well with good body control and coordination at his size. He's a mismatch for any defender using his length and ball skills to out compete opponents at the catch point. Does a good job using his size to box out defenders to create a throwing lane and possesses a rare catch radius to bring in receptions well outside his framework. 15 offers and has all the traits to be a national recruit before long.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1197229' first='Julius' last='Johnson'], DB, Long Beach Poly – </strong>Listed as a DB but holds the positional flexibility to be a playmaker at any skilled position. Track level speed, he can close space and recover ground with his short area acceleration and sustained second gear. Flashes great awareness and anticipation skills to be a ball hawk in the secondary. Flies to the POA with good tracking/adjustment ability to time out his jump and play the ball in the air. Nine offers to date most recently pulling in Georgia just last week.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list -->