2027 Rankings: Biggest Risers

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The 2027 recruiting class is beginning to take shape, and a number of prospects are making major moves up the board. Whether it's breakout performances in spring camps, eye-catching athletic testing, or dominant game film, these players have turned heads and earned big jumps in the latest rankings update. Here's a look at some of the biggest risers in the 2027 cycle.</h2>    Mack made the biggest jump of any prospect in the recent 2027 rankings update moving to #21 overall and is the ninth ranked DB in a loaded positional group. 6'3” 160 lbs. with an 80 inch wingspan he brings rare length and physical tools to the position with room to add mass. His size gives him a natural advantage in coverage, where he uses length to be physical to disrupt timing and reroute receivers. Despite his tall build, he moves fluidly with smooth hips and solid short-area quickness allowing him to stay in phase with receivers and break on the ball with speed. His wingspan and leaping ability make him a tough matchup in contested catch situations, especially in jump ball situations. He shows strong instincts in both man and zone coverage, reading routes well and showing patience in his transitions. Excellent natural ball skills and judgement ability. Recruitment shot up in the spring now holding 17 D1 offers.      McBean made a significant jump moving to just outside the top 100 overall and is the sixth ranked RB in the 2027 class. 6'0” 205 lbs. he's got a well-built frame with a strong lower half. Possesses a good mix of power and speed to be a dynamic ball carrier. Shows he can pick up tough yardage between the tackles with hard downhill running or work to the perimeter and turn the corner to the outside with speed. Flashes quick lateral agility while maintaining speed in/out of his cuts to avoid contact and separate from defenders. Plus top end speed and a sustained second gear once in space to extend gains and finish in the endzone. Runs with good pad level and leverage showing he can lower the shoulder and keep forward momentum to break contact. Like his ball security, protects with two hands upon contact with good timing and strength. Currently holds three offers from Sacramento State, New Mexico, and SDSU.      Hall moves up to #59 overall and inside the top 10 at his position. 5'10” 170 lbs. he's an explosive playmaker with the speed, fluidity, and quickness to consistently create mismatches and generate big plays. He's electric with the ball in his hands after the catch and as a returner using his elite acceleration and top end speed to breakaway. His route running is sharp but his quick burst out of his breaks separates him from other slot receivers. He's able to mix up speeds to get defenders off balance but then gains easy separation when he accelerates out. In the open field, he's a true threat with excellent vision and spatial awareness to evade defenders. Currently holds four D1 offers but has tons of upside and potential that will land him many more as the cycle progresses.      Schirmer's massive offseason sees him continue to rise up rankings and recruiting boards now ranked #54 overall and holding 14 D1 offers, many from high profile programs. 6'5” 250 lbs. he's got ideal size, length, and growth potential for defensive line. He's got an athletic build to him with plenty of room to add mass without sacrificing those movement skills. He's got great initial quickness off the ball with an explosive first step to gain positional leverage before the play develops. He's violent at the POA with excellent natural strength and power to disengage from blockers and bring heavy contact as a tackler. Despite his size, he bends well in the hips, knees, and ankles allowing him to redirect and chase in pursuit. Expect him to keep pulling in high level offers and climbing the PRZ rankings as he develops.      Williams moves up 50 overall spots to #121 overall and inside the top 10 of the LB position group. 6'0” 210 lbs. he's a pure defensive football player that is extremely active and violent through contact. Wide skillset with good positional flexibility showing he can line up and be effective from the edge or outside LB. Highly technical, he combines his efficient hand usage and movement skills with his natural athleticism and ability to be a disruptive playmaker. A plus athlete that shows high level change of direction and reactionary quickness to close space and pursue the ball with speed. Possesses a good mix of speed and power moves to disengage from blockers and counter effectively. Love his quick processing of his reads and fast trigger to the ball. Voted CIF Defensive Player of the Year, he's been flying under the recruiting radar holding two offers to date from Akron and Marshall.      Cokley moved up 50 overall spots to #121 overall and top 20 in the receiver position group. 5'11” 175 lbs. he's a well-polished receiver that has a good mix of natural ability and technique. Advanced route runner that has strong understanding of leverage and how to manipulate defenders. His ability to drop his hip level, change speeds, and break in and out of his cuts without losing momentum allows him to create consistent separation. He's disciplined with his stem work and does an excellent job of selling vertical and using head fakes to get defenders off platform before snapping off at the top. High caliber ball skills, tracks the ball well midair all the way to his hands without using his body. Great ability to make the tough contested catch in traffic. Holds seven offers to date from a variety of D1 programs but has the ability to add more P4 offers going forward.