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2027 MUST-Watch Gunslingers on the Rise!

2027 MUST-Watch Gunslingers on the Rise!
Matt Tate
Matt Tate March 18, 2025 @ 06:33 PM
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Halas Wise
Halas Wise 6'0" | 165 lbs | QB | 2027
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Andrew Gardner
Andrew Gardner 5'11" | 190 lbs | QB | 2027
CO
Ki Ellison
Ki Ellison 5'10" | 185 lbs | QB | 2027
CO
Dolphka Lewis
Dolphka Lewis 5'10" | 165 lbs | QB | 2027
CO
Koa Dietrich
Koa Dietrich 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB | 2027
CO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 is a star-studded class when it comes to the QB department. Whether it's slinging the ball down field, or running for a first down; these quarterbacks give their all on the field and it shows. Let's dive into it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1566728"],"_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-67da02c1059d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Measuring in at 5'10 170-pounds, Ellison went 171/257 on 2873 yards with a 66.5% completion rate paired with 27 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, 58 carries, for 261 yards and 1 touchdown. Ellison has very good throw power. He has a good release. Fast wind up and a tight spiral. Very good ball placement skills. He consistently hits the wide receiver in stride. Ellison has very good accuracy at all 3 levels, but his deep ball stands above the rest. He has very good touch on his throws. He has very good pocket awareness by evading sacks, stepping up the pocket, or scrambling out when necessary. Good at scrambling out left, and twisting his hips to maintain accuracy. Very good throw on the run. Ellison is a gunslinger and that shows with him throwing the most passing yards for 2027 QBs. He's been on a great trajectory, and I'm excited to see how he performs next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1608808"],"_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-67da02c105a68"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Measuring in at 6'0 150-pounds, [player_tooltip player_id='1608808' first='Halas' last='Wise'] is another stud 2027 QB. He accounted for 198/321 for 2453 yards, 61.7% completion rate, 23 touchdowns, and 14 INT. Wise has very good throw power. He can launch the ball with ease. Very good touch to throw the ball over the LB's head.  Very good release, with a quick wind up and fast spiral. He's able to fit the ball in tight spaces.  Wise has very good mental processing. If his first guy isn't open, he goes through his progressions finding the open man. He stands poised and stays accurate under pressure. Good accuracies at all 3 levels, however he has a very good deep ball. Very good ball placement skills, meeting the WR in stride. Wise steps into his throws in the pocket. However, he has good athletic ability to roll out left or right. He rolled out left and fit the ball in between 3 defenders.  Wise has good accuracy on the run. I'm very impressed with his playstyle, and I wouldn't be surprised if he was a top 10 QB next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["760516"],"_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-67da02c105ace"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dietrich measures in at 5'11 175-pounds. He accounted for 142/256 on 2057 yards with a 55.5% completion rate with 14 TDs and 13 INT, 39 carries for 207 yards and 2 touchdowns. Dietrich's playstyle reminds me a lot of Kyler Murray. He has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, change of direction, and good balance. Dietrich is an electric runner. He has very good throw power, and a fast release with no wasted motion. In the pocket, he goes through his progressions and stays poised under pressure. Koa will scramble out of the pocket, and will still be looking for open receivers. He can make some crazy off-script throws, looks like he's playing backyard football. He made a crazy across the body throw, threading the needle, while walking backwards. Very good throw on the run. Koa makes it look effortless and easy. He has the intangibles to become a top tier QB, and I was very impressed with his film. Keep an eye out for him next year, where I believe he will develop further as a passer, making him an exciting MUST watch prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1581237"],"_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-67da02c105b2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Measuring in at 5'11 175-pounds, Gardner went 159/246 for 1820 yards with a 64.6% completion rate, with 14 TDs and 12 INT, 61 carries for 198 yards and 2 touchdowns. Gardner has good throw power. Very good flick of the wrist release. He has very good accuracy at all 3 levels. High arch on deep balls. When Gardner rolls out of the pocket, either left or right, he has very good accuracy on the run. He has fluid and quick hips. Good off-script throwing. He has very good mental processing. He stands tall under pressure, launching the ball with defenders in his face. He goes through his progressions finding the open man. If no one's open, he'll scramble for a first down. Good athletic ability due to good acceleration, speed, and balance. He fights through would-be sacks and turns them into positive yards. Gardner has showed up to our events, and brought the same energy from the field to the showcase. He's accurate, decisive, and brings high energy to the field. I can't wait to see him play more next year!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1471217"],"_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-67da02c105ba5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Measuring in at 5'10 165-pounds, he went 89/149 for 1195 yards with a 59.7% completion rate, 17 TDs, 3 INTs, 177 carries for 1095 yards and 19 touchdowns. Lewis has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, and good change of direction. He is a shifty runner. Lewis has good throw power, and a good release. Delivers a quick and tight spiral. Lewis has good accuracy at all 3 levels. Very good mental processing. Lewis is smart and decisive with the football. He isn't launching the ball between multiple defenders, he's more deliberate. If his guys aren't open, he will run for the first down or throw it away. Stays poised under duress, and makes the correct read. As a runner, he uses his very good vision to weave through the defense. He isn't afraid of getting physical, putting the shoulder down to get extra yards. Keep an eye out for this dual-threat QB next season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

2027 is a star-studded class when it comes to the QB department. Whether it's slinging the ball down field, or running for a first down; these quarterbacks give their all on the field and it shows. Let's dive into it.

Ki Ellison

Ki Ellison

CO
QB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Ki
Ellison QB
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2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
185
HS
Fairview
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2027 MUST-Watch Gunslingers on the Rise!
Measuring in at 5’10 170-pounds, Ellison went 171/257 on 2873 yards with a 66.5% completion rate paired with...
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School: Fairview
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Halas Wise

Halas Wise

CO
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 165
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Halas
Wise QB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
165
HS
Centaurus
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2027 MUST-Watch Gunslingers on the Rise!
Measuring in at 6’0 150-pounds, Halas Wise is another stud 2027 QB. He accounted for 198/321 for 2453...
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School: Centaurus
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Koa Dietrich

Koa Dietrich

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QB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 175
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Koa
Dietrich QB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
175
HS
Mullen
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CO
2027 MUST-Watch Gunslingers on the Rise!
Dietrich measures in at 5’11 175-pounds. He accounted for 142/256 on 2057 yards with a 55.5% completion rate...
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Andrew Gardner

Andrew Gardner

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QB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 190
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CLASS 2027
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Andrew
Gardner QB
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2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
190
HS
Legacy
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2027 MUST-Watch Gunslingers on the Rise!
Measuring in at 5’11 175-pounds, Gardner went 159/246 for 1820 yards with a 64.6% completion rate, with 14...
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Dolphka Lewis

Dolphka Lewis

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QB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 165
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CLASS 2027
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Dolphka
Lewis QB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
165
HS
Pueblo East
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CO
2027 MUST-Watch Gunslingers on the Rise!
Measuring in at 5’10 165-pounds, he went 89/149 for 1195 yards with a 59.7% completion rate, 17 TDs,...
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