2027 Receivers Are Catching On - Quickly

Coming off a productive May and June, and the start of July, if you watch some of the football talent throughout Florida, you are always amazed at the number of elite players who compete at every position.   Known for the athletes who come out every year – in all classes – you find football talent that can play multiple positions and standout at all of them.   As we traveled across the state this off-season, a position that continues to grab the spotlight are the receivers.   Whether they also play on the defensive side of the ball – or compete at other offensive and special teams positions – the receivers that Florida has long produced is what brings college coaches south every year.   While 7-on-7 events certainly spotlight the receiver position, spring and summer also shine a spotlight on these emerging stars.   Today, we bring you some more receivers – in the Class of 2027 – who have already shown that they will be difference makers this coming season.   [player_tooltip player_id='1704834' first='Christopher' last='“C.J.” Barnes'], 5'10, 160, Jacksonville Christ Church Academy – 3.2 GPA. With the season right around the corner, here is a junior who definitely brings everything to the table as an outside receiver who is not afraid to make catches in traffic. He is an instinctive talent that always knows where he is on the field and is someone who continues to learn how to run patterns. Coaches believe that this will be a prospect that college coaches will continue to watch over the next two years.   TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/23483101/CJ-Barnes</a>   [player_tooltip player_id='1704844' first='Timothy' last='Carroll Jr.'], 5'8, 150, Pensacola Booker T. Washington. The first thing you notice when watching this young man perform is his ability to get open and make the tough catches. With his speed (4.6 – 40 yards) and route running abilities, you can see the improvement and maturity over his first season when he was at Cantonment Tate High School. He is versatile enough to play outside or move into the slot where he shows his versatility.   TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/19869516/Timothy-Carroll-Jr</a>   [player_tooltip player_id='1707660' first='Chance' last='Frazier'], 5'11, 180, Kissimmee Poinciana – 3.3 GPA. We continue to talk about how many impressive football prospects remain under the radar, and this is certainly someone who is due for a breakout season after catching 50 balls for over 850 yards as a freshman and sophomore. He brings plenty to the table as a slot receiver that gets open and has the speed and athleticism to turn a short gain into a long play. Coaches who have watched him play believe that this is going to be a player that gets plenty of recognition this coming season.    TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19470767/Chance-Frazier" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19470767/Chance-Frazier</a>   [player_tooltip player_id='1704862' first='Andreas' last='“Duke” Green'], 5'9, 180, Havana Gadsden County. With the defending 2A state runner up team ready to make another run, adding someone with the game-breaking talent that this quality prospect has is exactly why you can expect this team to be right in the mix – again. Making a huge splash at Tallahassee Rickards, this is the kind of player who showcases his skills as a pass catcher – while using his ability to play running back after he has the ball in his hands. Truly a junior that will make headlines for a solid program.    TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19876482/673cbb1b0e785b1af62086d8</a>   [player_tooltip player_id='1705510' first='Kendrick' last='Pierre'], 6'1, 175, Boca Raton Saint John Paul II – 3.4 GPA. Talk about a potential breakout performer, here is a Palm Beach Christian transfer that will join a program that has added some pieces this off-season, and this standout athlete, who also plays on the defensive side of the ball, is fast, skilled and is on the verge of getting the opportunity to showcase some major skills. Has enjoyed a very productive off-season.   TAPE: <a href="https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/66e47cdfe1f71feab80ff124">https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/66e47cdfe1f71feab80ff124</a>   OTHER RECEIVERS ARE EMERGING   In addition to those five, the Class of 2027 will also have some others who have slid beneath the radar. We will continue to add more and more pass catchers in this class that many have not heard about. Check these young men out.   [player_tooltip player_id='1704864' first='Anthony' last='Guard'], 5'8, 160, Freeport.   TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22818375/67381370fe713807bdc00ee8</a>   [player_tooltip player_id='1704873' first='Ja'Zae' last='Larry'], 5'7, 160, Tallahassee Lincoln.    TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/19425768/Jazae-Larry</a>   [player_tooltip player_id='1705501' first='Jordan' last='Nelson'], 5'8, 145, Jacksonville Sandalwood.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20399195/Jordan-nelson">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20399195/Jordan-nelson</a>   [player_tooltip player_id='1705515' first='Peyton' last='Reardon'], 5'11, 170, [player_tooltip player_id='1640270' first='St.' last='Augustine'] Pedro Menendez – 3.2 GPA. [player_tooltip player_id='1640270' first='St.' last='Augustine'] transfer.   TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/22731851/Peyton-Reardon</a>     Class of 2027 Ranking: <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/06/updated-2027-florida-rankings/">https://prepredzone.com/2025/06/updated-2027-florida-rankings/</a>   Statewide Coverage Daily. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a>   You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.   COACHES, PLAYERS: Do You Have A Subscription? Contact us for a savings code so you can see what everyone has been talking about! Floridakids1@aol.com.

Coming off a productive May and June, and the start of July, if you watch some of the football talent throughout Florida, you are always amazed at the number of elite players who compete at every position.