Stock-Risers: Newcomers to the Maryland 2027 rankings Pt. 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Maryland will be taking a look at some of the newcomers to its Class of 2027 high school football recruit rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["945254"],"_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-67d16fd32c936"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='945254' first='Caden' last='Cashman'] is an athletic outside linebacker with a unique combination of length, agility, and football IQ. He stands 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, with the ideal build. His highlights show his ability to slip blocks and make tackles in space. Cashman looks more than comfortable when he drops into pass coverage and can still get after the quarterback with his range and vision.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cashman possesses a good burst around the corner as a pass rusher and can wreak havoc if left unblocked. His instincts are strong, as he reads plays before they are fully formed and can shut down screens, shoot gaps, and make critical stops. Cashman's sideline-to-sideline range also makes him an effective defender in the against the run and pass game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cashman's strength, athleticism, and versatility give him a high ceiling. He is a developing linebacking prospect with the potential to be a dominant defender by the time he's a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["933747"],"_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-67d16fd32c997"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='933747' first='Drew' last='Marks'] is a poised and accurate quarterback with a solid handle on the passing game. At 6-foot-0 and 165 pounds, he has good ball placement on his deep passes. Marks consistently hit receivers in stride on fade routes and sideline routes. He has touch and accuracy on his throws, most notably within the red zone, where he delivers the ball over defenders within tight coverages. Marks also possesses good instincts within the pocket, feeling pressure and moving within the pocket to make plays and keep his eyes downfield. His quick release aids him in getting the ball out effectively. Marks makes good decisions when throwing to receivers settling into open zones.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marks' arm strength is good, but he needs to generate more velocity on his throws, particularly deep balls and outside-the-numbers routes. He is a solid passer with good touch, field vision, and poise. Drews is a quarterback with a lot of potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1349645"],"_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-67d16fd32c9e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1349645' first='Aidan' last='Tupper'] is a versatile wideout with good route-running and playmaking ability. He doesn't round his routes out; he makes precise cuts. Tupper gets consistent separation from defenders with his ability to read and react to coverages. He finds soft spots in zones and takes advantage of what the defense gives him. Tupper also has good straight-line speed when taking the top of the defense with fade routes. He's also good at tracking the football and catching the football in traffic with his strong hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tupper also excels after the catch with shiftiness and burst ability to get away from defenders. He can take short or intermediate routes and turn them into chunk gains. Tupper will need to add more strength and some weight to his frame. Tupper has the potential to be an exciting receiver with the ability to stretch the field and be a reliable target in the short-to-intermediate game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1129000"],"_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-67d16fd32ca28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Khryee Rusten has good straight-line speed and elusiveness. He is also a valuable asset in the return and receiving game. Rusten showcases his speed and vision as a return specialist in his highlights. He makes a couple of nice returns by accelerating through gaps and making the defensive miss open-field tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rusten also shows that he's a good red-zone target. One highlight shows his leaping ability and body control as he makes a contested touchdown catch. Rusten also has good hands and timing when high-pointing passes. You can see that as he makes catches on the seam and crossing routes on his highlights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I would like to see more route diversity. The current highlights are limited in that regard. It would help to assess Rusten's route-running ability outside of what he does in the red zone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1127839"],"_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-67d16fd32ca88"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1127839' first='Adam' last='Cook'] has a solid understanding of the RPO game. He has a good touch on his throws and shows speedy decision-making. Cook quickly identifies open receivers and accurately places the football into their hands in stride. Cook's touch on deep short-to-intermediate passes, mainly down the seam, is excellent, as he delivers well-timed balls into receivers' strides. Especially on short and intermediate routes, Cook's quick release gets the football out quickly before the defense can react.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cook can become an even better passer-by stepping into his throws more consistently to generate more velocity. While he makes solid placement with his passes, adding more zip—specifically into tight-window passes—will make him a better quarterback against faster, better-disciplined defenses. Cook's highlights include mostly RPO-based tosses and vertical shots, so it would be helpful to see him throwing other passes to better gauge his throw range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/12/2025-season-souther-maryland-skills-players-to-know-part-1/">Southern Maryland&nbsp; 2025 Season Players to Know - Part 1</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/12/meet-some-of-the-iacs-offensive-stars-in-the-2026-class-pt-1/">Meet some of the IAC's offensive stars in the 2026 Class – Pt . 1</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/12/meet-some-of-the-iacs-playmakers-at-the-skill-positions-pt-2/">Meet some of the IAC's playmakers at the skill positions – Pt . 2</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/scouting-the-iac-skill-position-players-part-3/">Scouting the IAC Skill Position Players - 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