2027 Rankings: OC Newcomers

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1619039"],"_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-686cbc971bf59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fenn had 43 tackles with a fumble recovery as a sophomore for JSerra last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's a versatile linebacker who can play inside or off the edge. Fenn reads the offense pretty well and has pretty good lateral quickness. When getting into the backfield, he does a good job dipping the shoulder to evade blockers and has a motor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fenn won MVP honors at the Cal camp in June. He's a high-upside guy who should be getting some offers soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Season did not end the way we wanted but I am proud of the guys! Started all year as a Sophomore LB. Excited for next year. Work begins rn. 😤 6&#039;3 200 rn!! <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Rivals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Rivals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://t.co/u7dEQp0nqX">https://t.co/u7dEQp0nqX</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1619039' first='Dylan' last='Fenn'] (@DylanFenn10) <a href="https://twitter.com/DylanFenn10/status/1859679177848537236?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1643425"],"_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-686cbc971bfb9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gourdine had some big moments in the Prep Redzone Combine Series camp in May and although he worked out with the running backs, he has some promise as a defensive back too. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's added some muscle and has the frame to add more. Tested well in the speed drills at the camp and was a good route runner out of the backfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">highlight from this weekend <a href="https://twitter.com/Orangepantherf1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Orangepantherf1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/_coachchambers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_coachchambers</a> <a href="https://t.co/8CmOfOWsP6">pic.twitter.com/8CmOfOWsP6</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1643425' first='Alexander' last='Gourdine'] (@AlexGourdine2) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexGourdine2/status/1939462071571329251?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1674665"],"_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-686cbc971c010"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fielder wisely moved from tight end to tackle and shows great promise as a pass blocker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has quick feet in space, often gets his arms extended and doesn't lean forward too much. After watching some one-on-one clips of him this offseason, I'd like to see him work on his initial punch. but his recovery and footwork are very good for a player with his experience level. Fielder has offers from Arizona State, Colorado, Minnesota, Arizona and Sacramento State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to announce I've received an offer from Sacramento State! <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKrich79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKrich79</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDeejay86?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDeejay86</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/classicqb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@classicqb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachReino?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachReino</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BlairAngulo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BlairAngulo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/latsondheimer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@latsondheimer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrennanMarion4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrennanMarion4</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachkmr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachkmr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GMSacStateFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GMSacStateFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/P9XOBUZJlB">pic.twitter.com/P9XOBUZJlB</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1674665' first='Drew' last='Fielder'] (@DrewFielder11) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrewFielder11/status/1941288570259636503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1698885"],"_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-686cbc971c05c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hamby started meaningful games for Mater Dei at tackle this season. He's a big guy who can overpower people in the run game and is violent with his hands. Hamby has pretty quick feet as a pass blocker for a guy of his size, is a natural bender and does a good job staying in front of the speedy edge rushers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has an offer from UNLV.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Work with <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealCoach_6?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheRealCoach_6</a> ⭐️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/trenches?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#trenches</a> <a href="https://t.co/2DSqDKr3F3">pic.twitter.com/2DSqDKr3F3</a></p>&mdash; Joe Strummer Lee Hamby (@joe_hamby62) <a href="https://twitter.com/joe_hamby62/status/1928237056922165560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1667430"],"_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-686cbc971c0a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Klix competed at the Prep Redzone Combine Series and struggled a bit against the best defensive line group the camp had ever seen. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He did have some quality reps where he was able to keep his hips square to the line of scrimmage and recover well after getting beat initially off the ball. Klix could work on his initial punch, but he replaces his hands pretty well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/GvkVg8owS2">pic.twitter.com/GvkVg8owS2</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1667430' first='Brandon' last='Klix'] (@BrandonKlix) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonKlix/status/1903587947137667216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->