2027 Rankings Update: Who Are Our Top 5 Prospects?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WE ARE BACK! After watching and adding 75 new DOMINANT prospects across our state, we are here to bring you our new Top 5!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These guys are ELITE talents in the making and are going to have huge junior seasons this fall. With that being said, let's get this thing rolling!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, watch these guys' film below. We have so much talent here in Alabama you won't want to miss out on!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["216690"],"_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-6848ed8ed2a31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After winning another 7A State Championship for Thompson last fall, [player_tooltip player_id='216690' first='Trent' last='Seaborn'] is staying as our No. 1 player in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Seaborn has a terrific understanding of his offense and what to do with the ball- he scans the entire field, makes great decisions, and quickly gets the ball out, never putting it in harm's way. On top of his mental attributes, Seaborn has a heck of an arm he uses to make difficult throws all over the field- he's a top-tier passer with tons of talent and potential.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seaborn was terrific last fall, completing 210/328 passing attempts for 2675 yards and 26 TDs: 7 INT and 44 carries for 256 yards and one TD on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With how dominant he's been over the last four years, Seaborn lists offers from Oregon, South Carolina, Auburn, and plenty more. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Seaborn's playoff run last season:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/9232253/6753356d9e346fa2b9e74525' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6848ed8ed2bec"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["646290"],"_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-6848ed8ed2c3d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='646290' first='Cam' last='Pritchett'] is a dominant EDGE/DL out of Thompson who is coming in as our #2 prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Pritchett is quick off the snap and immediately generates tons of penetration into the backfield- he's excellent at stopping the run and generates tons of pressures/sacks as a pass rusher. Pritchett is a hard prospect to slow down in the trenches- he dominates opposing OL with his power and speed and consistently makes or assists his teammates in making game-changing plays.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pritchett was unstoppable last season, ending the year with 78 total tackles (43 solo, 15 for loss), 6.5 sacks, 6 hurries, and one FF. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A few days back, Pritchett announced his commitment to Oregon! Everyone should be on the lookout for him this fall, he's a dominant defender with a huge season ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Prithcett's tape from last season:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17725367/6723853a5a40bea3d05bdbc8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6848ed8ed2c64"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1189059"],"_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-6848ed8ed2ca9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1189059' first='Jabarrius' last='Garror'] is a dominant EDGE out of Vigor who has been unbelievable for his team's defense the last two seasons, making him our #3 player in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Garror is extremely athletic coming off the edge- he has an explosive first step,  quick/aggressive hands, and plays with an elite combination of size, speed, and pursuit that makes him a game-wrecker every down. It doesn't matter what opposing offenses attempt to run, Garror has the natural ability to quickly diagnose and blow up plays.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Garror is a special pass rusher. He completely wrecks the line of scrimmage every snap and flies into the backfield to generate tons of pressure and sacks. "</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garror committed to Alabama last year and has continued to pick up big-time offers from programs like West Virginia, Nebraska, Texas, and many more in the last few weeks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Make sure you watch some of Garror's sophomore tape below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19352535/675289e9d80918d428545b04' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6848ed8ed2ccd"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1610207"],"_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-6848ed8ed2d10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1610207' first='Elijah' last='Brown'] is a gamewrecker on Prattville's defensive line who has rose all the way to becoming the #4 prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Brown completely controls the line of scrimmage with his size and strength, frequently collapsing rushing lanes and coming up with huge stops at and behind the line of scrimmage. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>It's extremely impressive watching Brown go to work in the trenches- he is outstanding at fighting off blocks to pursue and bring down the ball carrier. It doesn't matter who lines up across from him, he can win in several different ways- he has an extremely impressive bull rush, plays with elite leverage and rips really well, and is just a constant force at the line of scrimmage.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown has been highly recruited and picked up offers from Texas, Oklahoma State, and FIU in the last few weeks. Watch out for him and this Prattville defesne this fall, they're set for a huge year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of his sophomore film below: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22417007/66e596d97a5a3acee42a5f20' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6848ed8ed2d32"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1610214"],"_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-6848ed8ed2d74"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jayden Aparacio Bailey is a lockdown DB out of Oak Mountain who I became a massive fan of eariler this offseason, and with what he showed me, he's now our #5 prospect in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>At 6'2 180 Bailey is highly athletic, has great size, plays with impressive speed, and provides excellent coverage and run support from the safety position. In coverage, Bailey is a ball hawk DB who consistently flies around the field to pick off and break up passes- it's seriously difficult for QBs to throw against him, he's terrific at locating and tracking the ball in the air.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Bailey is just as productive against the run- he flies downhill to fill in lanes and rack up tackles down by the line of scrimmage for little gain. I'm most impressed with Bailey's skills in pursuit- he plays with a ton of effort and has great closing speed he uses to make hustle plays against the run from deep downfield.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bailey has been sent offers from almost everyone you can think of and has visits set with Auburn and LSU in the next week. It'll be seriously fun watching him this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bailey has some awesome tape you can watch below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19481104/673f5278a428c9a84531d84c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6848ed8ed2d97"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->