2027 Rankings Review: Quarterback Edition

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">A very deep group but the reigning Class 6 champ gets the nod:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cole and I have told you all previously that the 2027 Virginia quarterback room may be our strongest position group altogether, well with over 10 qbs expected to get Division 1 offers I think we were right. We went with Oscar Smith gunslinger [player_tooltip player_id='521793' first='Lonnie' last='Andrews'] as number 1 overall quarterback, the young man deserves it. Andrews is coming off a state title where he lead the Tigers on an amazing second half comeback. Currently holding offers from Liberty, East Carolina, Old Dominion and James Madison, [player_tooltip player_id='521793' first='Lonnie' last='Andrews'] is the cream of the crop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LonnieAndrewsLA/status/1872653174286475512","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LonnieAndrewsLA/status/1872653174286475512 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Biggest risers include [player_tooltip player_id='1312192' first='Luke' last='Roberts'], [player_tooltip player_id='1313460' first='Kevin' last='Parker'] and recently transferred [player_tooltip player_id='1115083' first='Kash' last='Carter']:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1115083"],"_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-6859c4bd88813"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you haven't noticed in recent weeks, Head Coach Daryl Overton and his Saint James coaching staff have been on a mission, including nabbing some of the top prospects in the DMV. [player_tooltip player_id='1115083' first='Kash' last='Carter'] was already a division 1 prospect before he announced his transfer, surely will be highly sought after now that he under Coach Overton's watch. Playing for Riverdale Baptist in 2024, Carter is as good as it gets holding offers from Akron, Syracuse and Delaware State, expect that list to grow exponentially. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1313460"],"_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-6859c4bd888a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We missed Denbigh's [player_tooltip player_id='1313460' first='Kevin' last='Parker'] on our previous 2027 rankings and we certainly were not going to leave him out this time around. Trust me there was a strong push for Parker's ranking higher than what it already is. It is a valid argument as he holds over 10 Division 1 offers, but our 2027 class is that deep. A basketball savant as well, Parker is multi talented and typically the best player on the field in every sport. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KevinParker111/status/1920083415468007861","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KevinParker111/status/1920083415468007861 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1312192"],"_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-6859c4bd88919"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Godwin's [player_tooltip player_id='1312192' first='Luke' last='Roberts'] is very impressive not just at quarterback but nearly every position on the football field. He was an all-metro selection as a sophomore which makes sense as he played receiver, running back and safety for the Bald Eagles. He racked in 59 tackles and over 400 yards rushing last fall! Roberts should be the full time starter in 2025 and he can sling it with the best of them. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Luke5Roberts/status/1876997327828775011","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Luke5Roberts/status/1876997327828775011 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">A couple names that I expect to see their stock rise a year from now:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I really like the fit with [player_tooltip player_id='1297629' first='Brian' last='Walrath'] and Loudoun Sports Academy, Walrath played very well in a multi quarterback system for West Springfield a season ago. Under Coach Woods and company he should see the field early and often. [player_tooltip player_id='1670545' first='Trysten' last='Johnson'] is in the same class of now teammate [player_tooltip player_id='1115083' first='Kash' last='Carter'], but that doesnt mean you should sleep on his ability. Johnson is very accurate and a hard worker, with Saint James expected to field two national level squads, he will be throwing dimes soon enough. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/brianwalrathjr/status/1937202810690441403","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/brianwalrathjr/status/1937202810690441403 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->