Top 7 of 2027

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We take a look at the top seven ranked prospects in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["408567"],"_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-68521a721bcd8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones is the top prospect in the state and will be a 5-star in the services. He has all the traits you look for in an elite EDGE rusher. Jones is explosive off the line, has great twitch with exceptional lateral quickness, and showcases great strength and physicality. He has a great burst with an array of moves off the line. Jones can win with pure speed, technique, and brute strength. Jones has violent hands and will thwart any linemen's attempts to hold him. Jones is a multi-year Power-Four starter and an early NFL draft selection; he has an exceptional ceiling. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["874308"],"_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-68521a721bd33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lopati is another elite prospect. He has exceptional arm talent, and the ball jumps out of his hands. Lopati can layer throws, manipulate defenders, get to his third read, and make off-platform throws and vary his velocity. He is a power runner, and his game reminds me of Jalen Hurts. Lopati is a tremendous talent and a multi-year Power Four starter, and his ceiling is the NFL. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["438731"],"_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-68521a721bd7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sparrow is an elite athlete and a two-way player. Defensively, he is an exceptional deep safety and has great range and covering a lot of mistakes that may arise from the defense. He has great ball skills and instincts on the defensive side of the ball. If he purely focused on being a defensive back, he'd be a Power-Four starter. His future and where he will make his money are at wide receiver. Sparrow is an exceptional receiver with a great release package, footwork, and excellent hip fluidity, and moves well laterally. He has good speed and has great hands; he does a wonderful job of showing late hands and has a great understanding of the game. He is a Power-Four starter, and his ceiling has him in the NFL. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["944656"],"_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-68521a721bdbc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gilford is an elite shutdown cornerback and is the most technically sound corner the state has seen in a while. He has great hip fluidity and does an excellent job of sticking to the hip pocket of his receiver. Gilford has great footwork, instincts, and ball skills to make a play when the ball comes his way. He has good speed and excels as a press island corner, as well as an off corner where he can turn and burn. He fits any defensive scheme and is an exceptional talent. He will be a multi-year Power Four starter, and if he hits his trajectory, he is another who has NFL potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1638290"],"_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-68521a721bdfd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aloisio has excellent size and frame; he projects as the blindside tackle. He has great lateral quickness and footwork to go along with an exceptional base, and is a player who has good physicality and a good base. Aloisio is technically sound and is never out of position that forces him to get grabby; it's his technique that is great and makes him ready-made for the next level already. Aloisio is a Power-Four recruit and one who will be a starter at that level. He has a great upside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1556801"],"_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-68521a721be39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dart is an exceptional athlete who can play on both sides of the ball and be a receiver that can be leaned upon as he has good footwork and hip sink. With his size, he's able to play any of the receiver positions, and he is strong at the catch point. But his home is at safety. I like him as the deep safety as he has fantastic range and closes great ground. Dart has great anticapation and feel for the position. He is a physical defender and has put on great size this offseason. He's a multi-year Power-Four starter with the talent and prerequisite skills to be in the NFL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["408234"],"_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-68521a721be75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Baker has elite upside and a player with a great combination of speed and physicality. He is an exceptional backer and can be on-ball or off-ball. During 7's this offseason, he's shown great comfort in covering in space and occupying his zone spacing. Baker has tantalizing traits and I prefer him as an on-ball backer where he can roam and attack. He has textbook tackling form, great speed and size. He is an athlete that can be paired on an athletic Tight End and shut him down and can be an EDGE rusher on key 3rd downs. He's a great athlete and will be a Power-Four starter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That was the top seven of the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->