Notable 2027s with Fall Breakout Potential

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group of 2027s has the tools, production, and momentum to see their stock jump over the next few months. Each has shown steady growth in the offseason and is positioned for a big step forward once the Friday Night lights come on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>David Coleman | DB | The First Academy | @DavidLColemanJ2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A technically advanced corner with elite footwork and instincts, Coleman has paired his polished IQ with noticeable physical gains this offseason. Now at 6-0, 170, and joining a loaded TFA defense, he's added Power 4 offers from Tennessee and Wisconsin—momentum he's primed to build on this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1250080' first='Hanoj' last='Williams'] | WR | Edgewater | @kingnoji4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams' quick-twitch burst and suddenness make him a nightmare in open space. This offseason he's sharpened his route detail and added strength, making him even tougher to press or tackle. He's already a proven playmaker, but his expanded skill set could push him into elite territory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nino Joseph | RB | Lely | @njoseph015</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joseph burst onto the varsity scene as a freshman, finishing among the area's top rushers. He's spent the offseason improving pad level, foot speed, and vision, giving him the tools to become one of the premier backs in Florida over the next two years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1681897' first='Jayden' last='Lockhart'] | RB | West Boca Raton | @Jaylock777</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lockhart set the tone in West Boca's state championship run with his physicality and vision. This offseason, he's worked on acceleration through contact and agility in tight space, making him an even more dangerous downhill runner heading into the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mannie McKinney | WR | The First Academy | @manniemck_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A transfer to TFA, McKinney brings twitch, sudden separation, and the ability to turn short passes into big plays. He's sharpened his release work and catch consistency over the summer, putting him on track for a breakout season in a bigger offensive role.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joseph Howard | WR | Lakeland | @jokerwondr</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Howard's speed, precise footwork, and maturity in route running have stood out this offseason. In Lakeland's scheme, those traits—plus his ability to win deep and after the catch—could make him one of the area's most electric perimeter threats by season's end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1563215' first='Zion' last='Vilma'] | WR | Dr. Joaquin Garcia</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vilma's smooth hands and sharp release work have only improved with offseason reps. He's finding ways to create separation against more physical coverage, and continued physical development could vault him into the state's most recruited 2027 receivers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dorien Irving-Jones | RB | Venice | @21GocrazyMacho</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile, big-play back, Jones flashed speed, vision, and reliable hands during Venice's title run. He's worked on strength and pass protection this offseason, setting up a fall where increased touches could solidify him as a top-tier back in his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->