2027 Rankings Update: Ascending Athletes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone North Carolina recently updated their Class of 2027 Rankings, and several players moved up in the rankings after strong sophomore seasons! This article will focus on selected Athletes in this ranking update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["378926"],"_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-67a17c15bab76"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davion had an absolutely stellar sophomore season in helping lead the Lions to a State Championship. Davion played all over the field - from Wide Receiver to EDGE to Defensive Back, and returning kicks on Special Teams. On the field, Davion's speed is his biggest physical attribute - whether it's running past players on reverses or deep routes as a receiver, or flying up in run support as a defensive back, Davion does it at a very high level. From a recruiting perspective, Davion has been on fire with offers coming in from NC State, Georgia Tech, and Duke before the new year. After the new year, Texas A&amp;M, Ohio State, East Carolina, Kentucky, South Carolina, Appalachian State, Florida State, and Indiana have put their offers in on the special talent. To think Davion has two more years is exciting to see what else he can do on the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1159953"],"_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-67a17c15babd1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lance had an incredibly productive season on both sides of the ball for Southern Durham, and his main weapon in achieving that production is blazing speed. As a wide receiver, Lance caught 33 passes for 685 yards and 5 touchdowns - a good season if he was only a receiver. But then defensively, as a defensive back, Lance had 103 total tackles, 15 passes defensed, and 4 interceptions. Lance did a lot of his defensive work as a wide-ranging free safety who excelled in coming up in run support and tackling well in space. From a recruiting perspective, Lance has picked up offers from Troy, Georgia Tech, Appalachian State, East Carolina, North Carolina, Louisville, Florida International, NC State, and Liberty. That fire should remain hot over the next two years! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1301243"],"_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-67a17c15bac18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keland has been a special talent since his 9th-grade year, and he took a big step on the field this past season, stepping into the player that he can truly become on both sides of the ball. As a defender, Keland is an EDGE prospect who shows some positional versatility. Keland had 15 quarterback pressures, 2.5 sacks, and an interception. Offensively, Keland had 43 catches for over 650 yards and 5 touchdowns. I saw Keland live this season, and he also is a major contributor in the kick return game on Special Teams. Keland has strong hands catching the football, and for his size, he has excellent speed and can get to his top speed very quickly in the open field. Keland currently has offers from Syracuse, Kentucky, East Carolina, and Arkansas State. More recruiting attention will definitely be coming his way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["897764"],"_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-67a17c15bac84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bryant had a big-time breakout season as a defensive back who ended up becoming an All-Conference player. What Bryant does best is be a ball-hawking free safety who does an excellent job in pattern reading along with reading the eyes of quarterbacks. I watched him live in a game where he had two interceptions showing those exact traits. Bryant has also shown some excellent speed which contributes to a big range of areas that he can cover from his safety position. Bryant also can contribute as a wide receiver and a kick returner on Special Teams, making impact plays in both of those areas at times this past season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["378921"],"_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-67a17c15bacc8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Christian had a strong sophomore season offensively for the Bulldogs, leading them in rushing on the year. Christian had 72 carries for 806 yards, an impressive 11.2 yards per carry average, and 6 rushing touchdowns on the season. Christian was also a good receiver, picking up 19 catches and a touchdown as well. Defensively Christian made some contributions as a defensive back with 14 tackles and a couple of interceptions on the season. Looking at the film, Christian has a special burst through the hole with the ball in his hands. He has excellent footwork and agility and finds a way to make defenders miss on a routine basis. As a defender, Christian plays primarily as a safety, and is fearless in run support, and does a good job of getting depth and attacking the football as a pass defender. From a recruiting perspective, Christian has offers from Charlotte, Liberty, Troy, Appalachian State, and Bethune-Cookman so far. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->