2027 Rankings: New Names

Let's take a look at some new faces that cracked our list    Cruz debuts as the 33rd-ranked prospect in the class and the QB4. He was a player who looked good in the offseason with 7s events, and he was a player who had confidence in his game. He's taken full advantage of his opportunities this year and has shown himself to be a signal caller with traits to like. He throws a nice football and works at all three levels. He isn't afraid to stress a defense and push the ball downfield and all over the field. He processes quickly, has a compact delivery, and has good ball placement. He throws with a good touch and is a player who can extend the plays with his legs. He does well with keeping the offense ahead of the chains and works well within the system. He's a complement to the offense and enhances the components around him. He has plenty of traits to like and has pieces to work with for a 2027 prospect. He should garner regional looks and is a player who is taking full advantage of his unexpected playing time. He brings a good calming influence to the offense, and the moment hasn't seemed too big for him.     Josh debuts as the 60th-ranked prospect in the state and the DB10 of the class. He's come in and done an exceptional job. He has good hips and does well sticking to his receiver. He shows good hand/eye coordination and makes a play on the ball. He's a versatile cornerback who can play outside or in the slot. He has good versatility and is a player who will continue to rise up the rankings.     Mailo debuts as the 66th ranked prospect and the WR10 of the class. He has good size and a grame that will allow him to get close to 200 lbs and able to carry that weight nicely with his frame. He shows good footwork and is a player who is strong at the catch point and does well transitioning upfield with little wasted movement. He has all the tools you want to see.     Beckham has good size and possesses good traits. He has good vision and is a running back who shows good contact balance and sustains his run and survives initial contact. He has good lateral quickness and is a runner who will make defenders miss and can finish off his runs. He's been a player who has done well with his touches and has the frame to be a bell cow back. He's shown the ability to work in the receiving game.     Tanuvasa debuts as the 104th-ranked prospect and the LB10 of the class. He's done a good job with his opportunities thus far. He's been effective as an on-ball backer and can be used in coverage. He has good footwork and doesn't get lost in coverage. He is a backer who moves well side to side and is an athletic backer.     Muai has been an effective defensive lineman. He has a good burst and is a powerful lineman with violent hands. He does well advancing his positioning and is a versatile player. He can line up as a defensive tackle or as a bigger defensive end. He has good quickness to work outside and is athletic enough to be a bigger EDGE rusher if needed, and as an interior defensive lineman, is too athletic and will overwhelm his offensive lineman.    That was our first look at new names in the 2027 rankings.

Let's take a look at some new faces that cracked our list