2027 Rankings Update: Under-the-Radar WL Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breaking down some of the watchlist prospects in Prep Redzone Nevada's 2027 rankings. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["940677"],"_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-681975e2c0689"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burks is a prospect on the rise after just picking up his first D-I offer from Sacramento St. on April 30th. The 6'2"/170 ATH out of Desert Pines has been on the PRZ radar since last summer when he was originally added to the PRZ NV 2027 watchlist. Brings great length and athleticism to both WR and DB spots at around 6'2"/170. He's shown flashes of explosive playmaking and can fully expect him to produce a breakout junior season in the fall. Burks is a sure-fire name that will be moving from the WL to the official rankings in the next update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2027 WR/DB <a href="https://twitter.com/Demichaelburks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Demichaelburks</a> has the overall athleticism, height and length to become one of the Elite Athletes this season. He's one to watch at <a href="https://twitter.com/DP_JagsFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DP_JagsFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_AFlores?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_AFlores</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/phase1football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@phase1football</a> <a href="https://t.co/2T3VqTVSfv">pic.twitter.com/2T3VqTVSfv</a></p>&mdash; Mike Waters (@mikewatersp1) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikewatersp1/status/1916946593783124266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["557088"],"_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-681975e2c06f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Savea is an under-the-radar OL prospect out of Bishop Gorman that has a clear path to a potential breakout season after the graduations of one of the top OL units in the country from last season. Spent most of his sophomore season on JV where he showed his ability to dominate interior defenders with the power and strength he carries behind his 6'/260 frame. Shows great mobility and agility as a puller and can open lanes in the run game at a high rate. Savea is a certain breakout candidate for the fall that could establish himself as one of the top IOL in his class with a strong junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophomore Season Highlights <br>#AG2G#Jury<br>⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/BishopGormanFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BishopGormanFB</a>⁩⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a>⁩⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/BlairAngulo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BlairAngulo</a>⁩⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a>⁩<br>⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a>⁩<a href="https://t.co/jNKBiKnxrd">https://t.co/jNKBiKnxrd</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='557088' first='Treyton' last='Savea'] (@TreytonSavea) <a href="https://twitter.com/TreytonSavea/status/1879026548512350364?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1347109"],"_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-681975e2c073a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Buddy was a new addition to the PRZ NV 2027 WL last summer and is on the northern Nevada breakout radar ahead of his junior season. He's shown promising flashes of athleticism and body control as a WR and brings great upside to the table in his frame and measurables at 6'3"/180. Looked to be still growing into his body in his sophomore season but with continued physical development, Buddy could be on the verge of turning himself into an effective playmaker for the Spanish Springs offense in the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Off-season training is paying off. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wr?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RGJpreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RGJpreps</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNV</a> <a href="https://t.co/DxeAyrCuhA">pic.twitter.com/DxeAyrCuhA</a></p>&mdash; george-deacon-buddy-2027 (@gdbuddy2027) <a href="https://twitter.com/gdbuddy2027/status/1901105834333270406?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1655340"],"_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-681975e2c077e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Peterson was a new addition to PRZ NV's 2027 WL in April's update after impressing our scouts at the Recruit Vegas Combine and Showcase last month. The 6'2"/180 QB out of Durango HS had his sophomore season limited by injury but will be looking to put his name on Nevada's radar with a strong junior season in the fall. He's still developing in his mechanics and fundamentals of the position but has shown some nice touch as a passer in recent 7v7 events. Peterson will be a QB to keep an eye on in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Got the W over Slam today as well. <a href="https://twitter.com/DHSTBFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DHSTBFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/deXkOBW37z">pic.twitter.com/deXkOBW37z</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1655340' first='Maddex' last='Peterson'] (@MaddexPeterson) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaddexPeterson/status/1898542197412360606?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1660806"],"_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-681975e2c07c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hickman showed some promising flashes as Canyon Springs' backup QB last season that helped land him on PRZ NV's 2027 WL in April's update. He's an athletic passer that showed his ability to improvise and make off-schedule plays in his limited in-game reps as a sophomore. Has some room for improvement in his footwork and comfortability in the pocket but possesses some raw traits worth tracking. Keep an eye on Hickman in what could potentially be his first season as a starter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A few of my varsity flim from this year!! <br>QB <br>C/o 27<br>4.0 GPA <br>6&#039;1 <br>175 W/T<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachQBurts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachQBurts</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/phase1football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@phase1football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/recruitvegas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@recruitvegas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsCamp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsCamp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/QBUniverseQBU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@QBUniverseQBU</a> <a href="https://t.co/fR3YYHF7xN">https://t.co/fR3YYHF7xN</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1660806' first='Aaron' last='Hickman'] (@AaronHickman_) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronHickman_/status/1896797470900048102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->