San Diego 2027 Playmakers on the Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breaking down some of San Diego's 2027 playmakers on the rise after productive sophomore seasons. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Courtney Miller-Thompson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"170","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lincoln","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c8329cec59d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miller-Thompson broke out as a leading receiver for the D1-AA state champs with 822 yards and 7 TDs on a team-leading 66 catches this past season. Smooth, talented athlete out of the slot that packs great ball skills and body control as a pass catcher. Tough, physical receiver for his size that can catch in heavy traffic over the middle and shows great field awareness tight-roping the sidelines. Developing route-runner that shows his IQ finding space and can separate at the top of the route with clean, deceptive breaks. Miller-Thompson just added a pair of D-I offers from Sacramento St. and UAB with other offers from Arizona and UNLV. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKMerch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKMerch</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/BrennanMarion4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrennanMarion4</a> I'm honored and blessed to receive my 3rd D1 offer to <a href="https://twitter.com/SacHornetsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SacHornetsFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/Pv9goEREgB">pic.twitter.com/Pv9goEREgB</a></p>&mdash; Courtney Thompson (@_ninothompson1) <a href="https://twitter.com/_ninothompson1/status/1886220880122135028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1611204"],"_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-67c8329cec617"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Polamalu put his name on the radar as one of the most talented defenders in San Diego's 2027 class this past season. Finished among the county leaders in tackles (140 total) and INTs (8) as a sophomore. Like his NFL HOFer dad, Troy Polamalu, Paisios is a rangy and physical SS that can tackle and make plays all over the field. Instinctive defender that flies downhill with great closing speed and is a powerful hitter in space. Proven ball-hawk over the middle of the field with great coverage and ball skills. Look for Polamalu to generate some momentum on the recruiting trail over the coming months. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/21200363/677639572a743e01717a4dc5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c8329cec7ac"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197233"],"_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-67c8329cec7fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cooper put together another productive season after transferring from St. Augustine to San Diego prior to his sophomore season. Posted 90+ total tackles for the second straight season with 98 in 2024. Also recorded 800+ all-purpose yards and 9 total TDs on offense. Versatile, natural athlete that brings great speed, fluidity, and pure playmaking ability to the table. He's a rangy defender and a threat to take it the distance anytime he touches the ball. Cooper- who picked up his first offer from Colorado St. last offseason- is one of the best and most versatile athletes in San Diego's 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">AG2G, for the wonderful season I had. <br>End of the year stats: all purpose yards: 826, Total tackles: 106, Touchdowns: 9, interceptions: 1, forced fumbles: 5, Kick returns: 2, punt returns: 3.<a href="https://t.co/4ifQUeYuct">https://t.co/4ifQUeYuct</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1197233' first='Kye' last='Cooper'] |CLASS OF 2027 (@KyeKingCooper4) <a href="https://twitter.com/KyeKingCooper4/status/1860389603343237544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jayden Johnson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"185","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"San Diego","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c8329cec88f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson led all San Diego sophomore RBs with 1,100 yards and 8 TDs on 130 carries last season. Savvy playmaker out of the backfield that's highly deceptive and elusive around the LOS. Finds space with great field vision and possesses the burst, quickness, and agility to take advantage of narrow running lanes. Holds a compact frame (5'9"/185), plays with consistent pad level, and flashes good balance and center-of-gravity bouncing off initial tacklers. Johnson has separated himself as the top RB prospect in San Diego's 2027 class at this early stage of the cycle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/KUSIPPR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KUSIPPR</a> for the film footage, thank you Coach Hembera for the pics, thank you to my OLine, thank you to thank you to my coaches @CoachReedSDHS <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachCoop54?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachCoop54</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/M9ThaCoach?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@M9ThaCoach</a> James Jones <a href="https://twitter.com/Broricanking?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Broricanking</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rcg999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rcg999</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Daygofootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Daygofootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SDFBRecruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SDFBRecruits</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/pprthejamesgame?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pprthejamesgame</a> <a href="https://t.co/20OXBCAqt4">pic.twitter.com/20OXBCAqt4</a></p>&mdash; Jayden &quot;YoungLion&quot; Johnson (@JJohnsonSD2) <a href="https://twitter.com/JJohnsonSD2/status/1864725813876396395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1707529' first='Kai' last='Rosier']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"160","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Christian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c8329cec923"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rosier broke out as the leading receiver for Christian with 61 receptions for 820 yards and 7 TDs as a sophomore. He's a smooth, natural athlete possessing high-level speed, quickness, and body control. Shows explosive twitch and elusiveness with the ball in his hands and makes impressive grabs with his ability to adjust to the ball. Shows his toughness and concentration catching in traffic and is a high-utility offensive weapon that can make plays in the screen game, jet sweeps, and as a traditional WR. Rosier has his stock trending up with the skill, athleticism, and production he put on display in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophomore Season (11 Games)<br>-820 Receiving Yards <br>-7 Touchdowns<br>-1 Int<br>-First Team All League <br>- #1 Sophomore in Receiving Yards<a href="https://twitter.com/Daygofootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Daygofootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sdfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sdfootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KUSIPPR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KUSIPPR</a> <a href="https://t.co/BaZzNqacvJ">https://t.co/BaZzNqacvJ</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1707529' first='Kai' last='Rosier'] (@kai_rosier_) <a href="https://twitter.com/kai_rosier_/status/1861878107575357700?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197572"],"_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-67c8329cec96b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McIntyre was a rankings riser in January's 2027 CA Rankings update after putting together another strong season with Escondido. Totaled 460 yards and 3 TDs on 42 catches and 4 INTs as a sophomore. Versatile two-way player (WR/DB) that can impact the game in all three phases. Makes plays on the ball with great instincts, range, and reaction time. Offers tremendous potential on either side of the ball with the speed, fluidity, and ball skills he brings to the table. Now at San Marcos, look for McIntyre to continue to rise San Diego's 2027 ranks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great sophomore season,here's my highlights from the 24-25 season<a href="https://twitter.com/Daygofootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Daygofootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SDFBRecruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SDFBRecruits</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SDPrepInsider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SDPrepInsider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/allglorytogod?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#allglorytogod</a><a href="https://t.co/dKFrmxaQ6Q">https://t.co/dKFrmxaQ6Q</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1197572' first='Ezekiel' last='McIntyre'] (@zeke_mcintyre4) <a href="https://twitter.com/zeke_mcintyre4/status/1881453300694106119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->