2027 Rankings Update- Defensive Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've got some more prospects to cover in our 2027 Rankings Update!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we are watching some of the Stock Risers on our list. These guys seriously impressed us on the defensive side of the ball last season and worked their way up our ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, make sure you check out their film below. We have so much talent in the state, and these guys deserve more eyes!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["646301"],"_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-684a2af06f486"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='646301' first='Kevin' last='Davis'] is a dominant defender out of Thompson who is now our #4 LB/ATH and #46 overall prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"[player_tooltip player_id='646301' first='Kevin' last='Davis']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/kevin-davis/"></a>&nbsp;is an every-down playmaker for Thompson's defense who seemingly gets involved on every single snap. At 6'1 200, Davis has the size, speed, and physicality to fly around the field and come up with stops against the run and pass. He's patient in coverage, has good hands, and can break passes to force PBUs and INTs.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I was seriously impressed with his ability to attack the run. He flies downhill to set the edge and fight off blockers to create huge stops down near the line of scrimmage. Davis is a talented tackler who makes tons of hustle plays all over the field- everyone should get to know his name, he's going to have a huge year this fall.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis picked up offers from Arkansas State, Southern Miss, and others over the last few weeks. He has a massive season ahead this fall, make sure you watch out for him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of his film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23115032/6762e20a0e75a3ecbfc7f4cb' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685d8ff7c6636"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["452226"],"_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-684a2af06f532"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='452226' first='Jiyez' last='Fleming'] is a talented LB out of Oxford who is now our #7 LB and #57 overall player in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Fleming is a talented LB who can seriously impact offenses in a lot of different ways. He can rush the passer well- he has a great first step, explodes off the line, and can rip, bull rush, and fly by offensive linemen to bring pressure and rack up sacks. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Fleming also does a great job playing against the run- he utilizes his pursuit and sideline-to-sideline speed to track and take down the ball carrier all over the field, regardless of where he initially lined up pre-snap.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the last month, Fleming picked up offers from Arkansas State, Southern Miss, UAB, and more. He's a talented player with a huge year ahead- look out for him this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of his film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18698171/674e4ccfbc459a4ba4268859' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685d9a7aee8ad"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["657147"],"_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-684a2af06f5b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='657147' first='Braiden' last='Howard'] is a talented DB out of Opelika who's now our #84 player in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Howard is quick, plays with a ton of speed, and dominates out in coverage. It was easy to see this both in person at camp and on tape. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I was really impressed with Howard's ability to adjust to WRs- he isn't easily beaten and wears down WRs physically, making it really difficult for them to haul in passes. Howard does a great job getting his hands on the ball- he's seriously good at breaking up and picking off passes. Offenses need to have him circled every down going into next season if they want to move the ball in the passing game.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Howard's film down below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/21797363/67a38479ac69fb12d0d934a5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685d9a7aee8fc"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["829108"],"_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-684a2af06f643"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='829108' first='Terrance' last='Atkins'] is a lockdown DB out of Ramsay who's now our #123 player in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Atkins makes so many impressive plays when he's lined up in zone- he's patient, doesn't let WRs get behind him, and has the vision and ball skills to consistently find and get his hands on the ball to create huge stops. DO NOT throw this guy's way- it's an accident waiting to happen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I was just as impressed with Atkins' tackling and run support. He does a great job coming down from the secondary to wrap up and take down the ball carrier in the open field, it's a testament to just how well-rounded of a DB he already is.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Atkins made tons of plays last fall, finishing the season with 31 total tackles, one INT, and 9 PBUs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Atkins' film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19568887/671e7107116eeec4ed4d656b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685d9a7aee93f"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1314758"],"_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-684a2af06f6c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1314758' first='Ricardo' last='Parker'] is a dominant DL out of Chilton County who's now our #6 DL in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>At 6'3, Parker has great size and pairs it well with his quick and aggressive playstyle- it doesn't matter what opposing offenses run, he's going to find a way to impact the play. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Parker is fantastic rushing the passer, he already has a wide variety of moves he uses to beat offensive linemen into the backfield, consistently generating pressure and racking up sacks. Against the run, Parker can do a ton of damage. He eats up space and frequently sheds blocks to make tackles right at or behind the line of scrimmage.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With how dominant he's been, Parker lists offers from Arkansas, Oklahoma State, Texas, and more. He's a talented DL with a huge season ahead this fall- it's going to be exciting to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Parker's tape below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20370218/675e2a8ce5599528e7abc1ad' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685d9a7aee980"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->