2027 Rankings: Top 5 Overall

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the top five ranked 2027 prospects in the updated PRZ state rankings. </h2>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"></h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Williams moves up several spots to #1 overall in the 2027 class. He's an elite DB prospect and one of the top in the nation in what is widely regarded as a deep and highly competitive position group. Versatile skillset that can take over a game on either side of the ball but on defense he's a true lockdown corner with the ability to thrive in man coverage against top tier competition. His advanced ball skills, fluid change of direction, and top-end speed make him a constant threat in coverage and a playmaker on the perimeter. 36 offers including many of the nation's premier programs, he's one of the most sought-after recruits in the country.</p>     <h2 class="wp-block-heading"></h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson climbs 13 spots into #2 overall. Elite natural coverage ability and instincts. Excellent all around game speed showing lateral agility, transitional speed, and recovery acceleration to close space. He's a ball hawk that attack the ball in the air with high level tracking and timing at the catch point. His anticipation allows him to make early breaks and get in position to make game breaking plays. Has the wide skillset to play any position in the secondary at the major D1 level. Holds 18 D1 offers and has PR's of 10.5 in the 100m and 21.25 in the 200m.</p>     <h2 class="wp-block-heading"></h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Washington made a massive jump into the #3 overall slot. Checks all the boxes as one of the top cover corners in the nation with his combination of length, speed, and instincts. Flashes great twitch, lateral quickness, and acceleration to shadow receivers all over the field while staying in phase. High football IQ with good eye discipline and understanding of route concepts to jump routes and step into throwing lanes. 19 offers with many of the top programs coming in to offer him in early 2025.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">Toia has been a staple of the top 10 overall since his freshman year and maintains his #1 spot amongst DL prospects. 6'2” 305 lbs. he projects to play the interior at the college level but his athleticism and movement skills give him the ability to play any position on the DL. Explosive out of his stance his initial quickness allows him to gain early positional leverage and penetration. Highly technical with his hand usage and placement to maintain separation from blockers and then disengage quickly. Has a good mix of speed and power move to beat blockers. 25 offers to date.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">Faalave brings a rare blend of explosiveness, agility, and natural playmaking ability to both sides of the ball. He's a dynamic athlete that shows elite game speed flashing fluid change of direction, acceleration out of his cuts, and separation ability in the open field. He's a weapon that creates matchup problems no matter where he lines up given his speed, athleticism, and feel to be in the right spot at the right time. Ranked #5 overall and holds 31 offers going into his junior year.</p>