Five 2027 Prospects To Watch Out For

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the season coming closer, here are five 2027 prospects to watch out for to elevate their teams and to rise in our rankings after the 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1628991"],"_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-68232faf0a1c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stumpf is coming off a state semi-final appearance and is someone I see having a big 2025. Stumpf has a list of college camps upcoming that he will attend, and has been a baller on the basketball court with his AAU team. He likes to attack zone defense with tight-window throws and has the ball velocity to get away with it. He can make off-platform throws down the field and offers excellent efficiency at the quarterback position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["949526"],"_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-68232faf0a376"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reynolds is a complete game changer at the linebacker position. He transfers from Lancaster to reigning D3 state champions Bishop Watterson. Reynolds has faced stiff competition from the OCC-Buckeye and produced a great season stat line. He covers incredible ground as he's a true sideline-to-sideline athlete. He can cover the middle of the field and, on occasion, can break off his middle zone to run with a leaking receiver. He's physical and will bring back that defensive energy that Watterson showed last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["949774"],"_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-68232faf0a2fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lual has been blowing up on the recruiting scene lately and making a case to be Ohio's top tackle prospect by season's end. He's a versatile piece who played several offensive line positions for Winton Woods this past season. He plays with power and can extend and drive to finish. He's quick to get to his leverage points. Lual is someone to watch out for if you are a fan of a prominent P4 program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1154060"],"_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-68232faf0a3ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Treyton was someone I got to watch live last season, and he's a total playmaker. He's incredible with his zone instincts and can make plays on the ball. His hips are fluid and quick to flip when he wants to make a play on the ball. Treyton is a great athlete who put up a very productive season on the gridiron and was also a key piece in Olentangy Orange's basketball state championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1073161"],"_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-68232faf0a279"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ratica has everything you want from a tight end. He can separate from defensive backs when in man coverage, while also being able to line up on the offensive line and block. He's a great athlete at his size and will be featured heavily in the Lakota West offense. Xavier holds several D1 offers; I expect that list to grow soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->