2027 Rankings Update: Names to Know Outside the Top-50

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breaking down some of the prospects outside the top-50 from Prep Redzone Nevada's latest update to the 2027 rankings. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["940631"],"_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-681aa39a3f6aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Savea broke out as the leading rusher for Eldorado's offense with 700 yards and 14 TDs on 115 carries as a sophomore. He's a quick, explosive runner that hits the hole with burst and possesses the acceleration to separate from second-level defenders. He's a mostly north-south runner but shows some vision and agility finding space around the LOS. He's on the smaller side at 5'8"/180 but has some good center-of-gravity and balance as a ball-carrier. Look for Savea to build off his strong sophomore campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Season Highlight 🌟 (Offense Only)<br><br>🏆All League First Team RB 🏆<br><br>14 TD ✅ 700 + Rushing Yards 💨 <a href="https://twitter.com/almaliknj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@almaliknj</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachOmura?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachOmura</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UnkoJD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UnkoJD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_TUI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_TUI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMcCannERT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMcCannERT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CSAPrepStar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CSAPrepStar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NYSNVFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NYSNVFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachNansenUT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachNansenUT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKaufusi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKaufusi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tsavea95?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tsavea95</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Scout_ScottC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Scout_ScottC</a> <a href="https://t.co/BQXbRBNdiX">pic.twitter.com/BQXbRBNdiX</a></p>&mdash; Tristan Tanumaleu Savea (@tsavea28) <a href="https://twitter.com/tsavea28/status/1864827581746549050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["940680"],"_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-681aa39a3f70f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Monaghan transferred to Mater East this offseason after spending last season as the backup QB for the 5A D-III state champs, Centennial. He offers good physical tools at 6'4"/185 with a strong arm and workable mobility around the pocket. Operates with solid mechanics and shows good accuracy into tight windows. Monaghan will come into his junior season with a strong chance of earning the starting role for Mater East in the fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great throwing sesh with <a href="https://twitter.com/coachWhoa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachWhoa</a>. Excited for this upcoming season!! <a href="https://t.co/SDxcuHEgVB">pic.twitter.com/SDxcuHEgVB</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='940680' first='James' last='Monaghan IV'] (@james_monaghan4) <a href="https://twitter.com/james_monaghan4/status/1908005697327083954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1596115"],"_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-681aa39a3f75d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rodriguez is an up-and-coming playmaker that showed promising flashes as a sophomore for Foothill. Totaled 260 yards and a TD on 29 catches last season. He's a smooth, athletic wideout that shows his fluid quickness as a route-runner and flashes some speed in the open field after the catch. Plus-side pass catcher that possesses the soft hands, ball skills, and body control to haul in difficult catches. Rodriguez is a sleeper WR that could put his name on the Vegas radar with a productive junior season in the fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/WoNrAKlLvq">https://t.co/WoNrAKlLvq</a><br><br>My Sophomore Varsity Highlights 2024</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1596115' first='Bryce' last='Rodriguez'] (@Bryce2x_14) <a href="https://twitter.com/Bryce2x_14/status/1860144180674335007?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_player":["1598478"],"_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-681aa39a3f7a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Palmes was a new addition to the PRZ NV 2027 rankings back in January for the physical tools he showed on both sides of the trenches as a DT and OG for Mojave last season. Was highly productive on the DL with 63 total tackles, 6 sacks, and 19 TFLs as a sophomore. He's a powerful frontline defender at 6'1"/275 that can create a push off the ball and cause havoc in the run game. Strong block shedder that can overpower OL at the POA and use quick, violent hands to disengage. Palmes checks in as the #3-DL prospect in PRZ NV's latest 2027 update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/0YiRaQcAxp">https://t.co/0YiRaQcAxp</a> regular season highlights <a href="https://twitter.com/coach_pacheco?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_pacheco</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Spike4DeuceRoss?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Spike4DeuceRoss</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Mojavefootball1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mojavefootball1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ray_mulitalo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ray_mulitalo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJJones90?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJJones90</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DJ_Campbell26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DJ_Campbell26</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNV</a></p>&mdash; 66problems (@Juanpalmesjr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Juanpalmesjr/status/1869035426390188452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1660280"],"_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-681aa39a3f7f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Waters-Cortez showed promising flashes on both sides of the ball in an injury-limited sophomore season for SLAM Academy. He's an athletic playmaker that was impactful in all three phases as a RB, DB, and kick returner. Shows his speed and quickness with the ball in his hands and is a strong tackler from his safety spot. Waters-Cortez will be a playmaker to keep an eye on with a full junior season ahead of him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/TGlI2U12tq">https://t.co/TGlI2U12tq</a><br>&quot;5 games played due to a broken hand&quot;<br>Sophomore stats/season tape<br>-Runningback/safety<br>-17 carries for 156 yards and two touchdowns <br>-6 receptions for 105 yards <br>-Kick return 139 yards and 1 touchdown <br>-32 solo tackles 10 assists <br>-1 interception</p>&mdash; Gregory waters-cortez (@Greg_Cortez24) <a href="https://twitter.com/Greg_Cortez24/status/1884357507667185735?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->