Underclassmen With Something To Prove: 2027's

Here's a look at five players in the 2027 class with a big opportunity and something to prove this fall:    Anguiano is a sleeper QB that flashed some really good potential as a sophomore by putting up over 1,800 yards and 7 TD's, while adding 4 TD's on the ground. He does a good job throwing with anticipation to be patient for those plays to develop to hit receivers in tight windows. Quick release with the ability to know where he's going with the ball pre snap as well. You have to respect his legs as well, as he can takeoff and pick up yards when a play breaks down or hit a hole with burst on QB draws.     Massey should have a big role on that explosive ALA-GN offense after putting up over 1,000 yards receiving on 75 catches with 13 TD's last year in that 13 game span. He's a fluid route runner with loose hips and shows a good football IQ to recognize and sit in those soft spots vs zone coverage. Good top end speed and twitch with the ability to get shifty and make opponents miss after the catch. Excellent body control with the ability to adjust fluently and make those difficult grabs at the turf or go up in the air for those acrobatic catches.     Barkus is going to be a big time Back after putting up nearly 1,200 yards and 9 TD's as a sophomore at the 6A level last season, where he rushed for over 100 yards 6 times in 10 games. He sizes up with a thick, stout, and strong frame at 5'9" 200lbs and shows a north-south running style with excellent physicality and play strength. He will run through arm tackles 10/10 times and shows a low pad level with a forward leg drive at the point of contact to punish opponents. Good ball security as well with only 1 fumble on 193 carries. Don't estimate his speed wither, as he moves very well within his frame. A future big time break that has a big opportunity with loads of potential to put himself on the map this fall.     Franklin comes off a strong sophomore year by accumulating 11 sacks, 15 hurries, and 53 total tackles in that 14 game season to help Centennial win the 6A title. I love his ability to spill cross face of OT's lateral down the LOS to plug up lanes and blow up plays. Good play strength with balance and a center of gravity to absorb yet also deliver strikes head on vs pulling guards to stay in the play- frequently forcing RB's to hesitate to try to find a different lane. He also shows relentless pursuit that will always fly to the ball no matter where. A lot of raw tools in the box for this young player along with a good football IQ at his age.     Hadnot was a ball hawk FS back in 2024 where he picked off 8 balls. He did a great job patrolling the back half of the field as a FS and played that "centerfield" role extremely well to take away the vertical threat. Good route and concept recognition with disciplined eyes which allowed to him to get a good jump on the ball to undercut throws or use that recovery speed to put himself in position to make plays. I like his range and IQ for a young Safety, and he'll be touted with high expectation coming off a strong sophomore season.

Here's a look at five players in the 2027 class with a big opportunity and something to prove this fall: