2027 Player Rankings Update: Evaluation Scouting Notes, Part I

<p>To the best of my knowledge, I know two things to be true when it comes to player rankings. First, Prep Redzone is the industry leader in state-by-state depth when it comes to rankings. Second, Prep Redzone New Jersey – <em>specifically</em> – is the unabashed leader in sharing our evaluation ranking notes.</p>   <p>In this series you will find our unedited, raw ranking notes for nearly 200 new additions to the class of 2027's final rankings. The notes are being rolled out alphabetically by first name, so stay tuned and be sure to follow as we release them.</p>   <p><em>*Please note that these notes are, indeed, raw and likely contain typos due to the volume of notes.</em></p>   <p>Be sure to follow me on <a href="https://x.com/BrendanScoutsNJ">Twitter</a> for the latest New Jersey high school football prospect news and not miss a beat!. </p>   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1537296' first='Abel' last='Paul'] WR Livingston</td><td>Slot; adjust to underthrown ball well; has some speed to push the safties back from the slot, can get behind them at moments; good route development when running the wheel; uses his hands to recieve the ball; effort blocker on the perimeter, must get hands in tighter; adjust well to low thrown balls; route spacing can improve, too close to others</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1562000' first='Adekunbi' last='Adetayo'] 6'2" 245 DL Shabazz</td><td>Very good get off; runs through opponent's body to tackle them; very good plus get off, threatens with speed and uses his length well; need to see him work hips around to gain the edge flatter not rounded; long arms make him difficult to block when stunting inside; plays small, group 1 ocmpetition and may beat up on these opponents; want to see mor eleg drive when tackling and at line, establish new LOS, currently uses as a pass rusher and disrupter slanting; have not seen him squeeze; gets hand in/around QB/the ball if he cannot get home</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1670615' first='Adonay' last='Navas'] 6'3" 250 OL/DL Vineland</td><td>Left guard, able to use opponents leverage against themselves to finish them in the ground; keeps feet through contact when pulling; fires up, not out; works into an opponent to get them moving upwards to win his assignment;</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1551247' first='Adrien' last='Sheppard'] 6'0" 165 DB Delsea</td><td>Eyes on quarterback as slot defender; deep returner, has shown a burst through the middle; but can get caught; punt reutner, makes first man miss; wont hit a move along the sideline; lunges to tackle, gives up feet and doe snot drive; sets a good boundary edge as force player</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1547525' first='Aidan' last='Lane'] 6'3" 240 OL/DL Rumson Fair Haven Regional</td><td>Has eyes up when working double teams; screen game works backwards to pick off matchup; pass protects with arms extended; plays high, yet manages to work into people and get them going; will take a shot to his midspection when pulling due to his pad level; really leans into opponents and works his leg drive to move people - is he suseptible to a snatch down? cut off blocks we,, quick enough feet allow for this; not always stepping with his feet when on the line; need to see more movement ond oubles; very good at stretch/reach plays</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1259105' first='Aidan' last='O'Neil'] 6'4" 220 DL Don Bosco</td><td>Nose, walks center backwards and spies QB well, locks and sheds effextively; end who gets hands on down blocks with authority, squeezes with such too; played interior, a little late to cross face on back blocks; get off is good, can be etter though; does a great job of playing half-man gap control; feet stop upon contact, need more consistent drive; good at Texas stunts, works long arm into it; very sound-proof lineman who can play mutliple positions along an even or odd front</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1523178' first='Aiden' last='Binns'] 5'7" 180 RB Burlington Township</td><td>Will hurdle diving defenders; does not seem to run behind his pads yet; ball security seems to be a priority as he pins the ball to his chest, high; can make a cut early behind the line against the grain on zone plays; sort of dives and burries his head when the line does not get a push; a one cut runner who gets up field vertically, does not spend time going east-west; has not shown an array of moves, hits seams and gaps quickly; ducks his head during contact - no good; has some balance as a runner; 7 min tape is too long</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1412222' first='Al' last='Dayrell'] 6'1" 185 LB West Deptford</td><td>Wraps well when tackling; comes off the edge in their bse front; want to see him be more phsyical, aggressive with his hands when walked up on the line; must use shoulder to tackle; can fire offf the ball well at times, must bend flat; undisciplined in terms of taking ont raps and pullers; does not wrong arm</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1524429' first='Al-Naiquan' last='Boseman'] 5'10" 185 RB Carteret</td><td>Carries ball low; gets to top speed very quickly, achieving top speed allows him to make something out of nothing; wild cat back; used as a lead blocker, puts his absolute all and everything with his shoulder, wants to level people; aggressive player; uses body to catch the ball; good vision, seems to run his track to a T and not deviate; shows some instances of cutback vision, but does not over do it; can sidestep and jump cut low diving tacklers; want to see him create more in the open field; can beat LB to sideline; curious to see how fast he runs, if a good time, low key a talented back at 185lbs</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1557911' first='Alexander' last='Kavallieratos'] 5'11" 215 DL Ramapo</td><td>Nose, good get off, able to attacka nd turn a weak shoulder - must work hips around when turning the edge; has shown some strength to walk peple backwardsand separate some; has not shown a block shed move; pursues o the sideline; have not seen him take on double teams; fires off the ball very hard, a bit wrecklessly, causes him to run around blocks at moments</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1476886' first='Alton' last='Howell'] 5'8" 145 DB Riverside</td><td>Ducks head and leads with it when trying to lay a bit hit; slows down highlight film; can make falling catches; does not high point the ball all the time, midjudges his leap at times, prevents him from intercepting ball at its apex; a hold on type of tackler, not form or technique-based; will get hands in over the top to break up passes; have not seen him tested deep</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1665598' first='Andrew' last='Kratee'] 6'1" 170 ATH Winslow</td><td>Corner, does not identify himself on film; can win tip drill, does not show twitchy breaks; looks like he has a solid build; not enough film right now to rank higher or evaluate further</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1571994' first='Anthony' last='Gerald'] 6'4" 325 DL St. Joseph's Regional</td><td>Plays big in short yardage situation; comes up and plays a bit high, able to get driven off of the ball; sheds blocks late or runs around it, but so large he can close space; helmet is consistently the highest int he trenches, so large he is hard to move; will swim over opponents or toss them away; sold tackler, wraps well; have not seen him defeat a double team, many plays he makes are made after relinquishing ground; gets moved on doubles</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1666783' first='Anthony' last='Ribchinsky'] 6'3" 275 OL Delsea</td><td>Guard, stops leg drive at times; needs improved moment on double teams; can control EMOLOS and get him out of the way; head is correct side when pulling; comes up high off the snap of the ball; lead with hands, rather than loading; key to his game is movin his feet, quality prospect when he does this; looks like he leans forward in his pass set and extends/reaches arms; question his slight of feet to power down</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='212049' first='Anthony' last='Tirico'] 5'11" 185 QB Seneca</td><td>Good ball placement on flags; a legitimate two-way threat at quarterback; loads up a bit to release a deep throw; can scamper and win the sideline, protects ball well holds it high; has a second gar and burst he hits in the second level of a defense; looks like a one read and rip type quarterback; has balance, can withstand getting tripped up; game reminds me of Connor Dietz; can reset feet quickly when on the run or move to deliver an accurate ball; throws tend to be upward, or high, rather than in any other direction on-target to the man; arm strength is about 40 yards; exciting player to build an offense arund</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2027 Player Rankings Update Coverage</h2>   <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/08/2026-player-rankings-update-breakout-candidates-part-i">Breakout Candidates, Part I</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/08/2027-player-rankings-update-breakout-candidates-part-ii">Breakout Candidates, Part II</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/08/2027-player-rankings-update-newly-ranked-watchlisters-part-i">Newly Ranked Prospects from the Watchlist, Part I</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/08/2027-player-rankings-update-newly-ranked-watchlisters-part-ii">Newly Ranked Prospects from the Watchlist, Part II</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/08/2027-player-rankings-update-newly-ranked-watchlisters-part-iii">Newly Ranked Prospects from the Watchlist, Part III</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/08/2027-player-rankings-update-newly-ranked-watchlisters-part-iv">Newly Ranked Prospects from the Watchlist, Part IV</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/08/2027-player-rankings-update-newly-ranked-watchlisters-part-v">Newly Ranked Prospects from the Watchlist, Part V</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/08/2027-player-rankings-update-newly-ranked-watchlisters-part-vi">Newly Ranked Prospects from the Watchlist, Part VI</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/08/2027-player-rankings-update-newly-ranked-watchlisters-part-vii">Newly Ranked Prospects from the Watchlist, Part VII</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/08/2027-player-rankings-update-evaluation-scouting-notes-part-i">Scouting Evaluation Notes, Part I</a></p>   <p></p>

To the best of my knowledge, I know two things to be true when it comes to player rankings. First, Prep Redzone is the industry leader in state-by-state depth when it comes to rankings. Second, Prep Redzone New Jersey – specifically – is the unabashed leader in sharing our evaluation ranking notes.