Former “Watch List” 2027s who’ve earned a Ranking

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's always a good day when I get to rank some guys who were previously on the Watch List. This means a better evaluation, more film, and all-around optimism for the coming season. Here are a few athletes who have earned themselves a ranking! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1159014"],"_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-68641a8924bde"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wyatt debuts in the Rankings at #191 with a ton of potential to rise. He was previously on our Watch List.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I typically hesitate to rank players without a substantial amount of Varsity experience, but Wyatt is an exception. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Speed kills. Vision does, too. Wyatt is a speed-in-space demon with above-average vision and impressive contact balance considering his size. Wyatt is utilized very well out of the backfield, earning touches with outside runs, inside runs, and the screen game. Effective use, good IQ, and sky-high Varsity upside. I absolutely expect Wyatt to be a college prospect, and I'd honestly expect to be ranking him higher come next update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620243"],"_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-68641a8924c52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Not a ton of information on Rashad, but I've got just enough to know that he's an extremely talented DB. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some of the fastest feet I've seen in this class, and he's extremely explosive out of his break. On top of that, good ball skills. The clips on his Twitter speak for themselves. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An obvious D1 talent and someone who'll surely have a phenomenal season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1615788"],"_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-68641a8924c9e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joey has some impressive <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19894147/671d2dc0cd261424dab97845">sophomore season tape</a>. I am extremely optimistic that he'll have a similar season at the Varsity level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing strong safety and linebacker, you need to stop the run. Playing in the MAC Red, you don't have much room for error, and you absolutely cannot take a play off. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Most of Joey's highlights see him lining up in the box. He has a couple of on-ball highlights, which nicely showcase his getoff, though he's off-ball most of the time. When lining up in a standard off-ball OLB position, Joey does a good job of reading run, and attacking. Especially when the run is outside the tackles, Joey does a great job with pursuit and open-field tackling. When defending the inside run, he tends to react a bit slower. Overall, I expect Joey to take another big step forward this season! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["458374"],"_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-68641a8924d01"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This is your classic two-way lineman at Zeeland West. Eli can play just about anywhere on the offensive or defensive line, and he'll do a solid job wherever he's placed. His current highlights are all on the offensive side of the football- Eli proves he can lay into a defensive tackle and get some movement in the run game. Defensively, Eli has he size and strength to anchor down and stop the run as good as any. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eli debuts at DL #24, with a ton of room to rise. Hoping for a breakout season from Eli! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1233552"],"_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-68641a8924d4a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaleb is a staunch, reactive run defender for Melvindale. His <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22680412/673653530942f8f785e6ab75">long 9-minute</a> highlight tape is run stop after run stop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaleb looks like the most reactive and fast-playing player on the field. I really love how quickly Kaleb reads the play, picks a lane, and attacks. Whether it's an outside toss or inside zone, Kaleb does a great job in consistently shooting the gap, wrapping up, and finishing the tackle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The main thing keeping Kaleb out of the Top 200 is his athleticism. I love that Kaleb gives 100% effort every play, but added speed and a bit more muscle would send his game to new heights. Super high upside considering how polished he is in several areas. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1613805"],"_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-68641a8924d92"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another linebacker who I'm expecting to have a breakout Junior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Charlie currently has an awesome <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16385220/67314b4db8639319350dd7a3">JV highlight tape</a>. It's a good 6.5 minutes of stopping the run, primarily at Mike. His tape kicks off with a phenomenal read and TFL in a pass to the flat. Next, a quick, hard-hitting stop against a Clarkston RB attempting to run inside. In fact, hard hits are a common theme with Charlie's tape. If Charlie gets the correct angle, he's prime for a hard hit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The one gripe I have is athletic ability. Added explosiveness, speed, and a bit faster reaction time would add a lot to Charlie's game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->