2027 Mid-Season Breakout Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2027 will become the recruiting focus over the next few weeks. In this article, we will highlight several members of the class of 2027 who are having impressive seasons. Here are several 2027 prospects to keep track of over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1525124' first='Caden' last='Whitaker']-Running Back-Arkadelphia-6'3” 182-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1525124' first='Caden' last='Whitaker'] has impressive versatility on the field. At the running back spot, Whitaker runs the ball with impressive power. He has the ability to drag opposing defenders with him and break tackles with ease. Whitaker is a patient running back who gets stronger as the game progresses. He has had an impressive season, and I expect him to have a strong close to the 2025 football season for the Badgers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1317669' first='Mason' last='Ball']-Athlete/Wide Receiver-Jacksonville-6'1” 190-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1317669' first='Mason' last='Ball'] is the type of player who can play all over the field for Jacksonville. From either the running back or wide receiver spots he presents a problem to opposing defenses. He identifies rushing lanes quickly and explodes through the hole. Ball makes defenders miss tackles with ease. He is the kind of player who can turn a short gain into an explosive one in the blink of an eye. He is another prospect having a big 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='596860' first='Bryson' last='Stewart']-Defensive Back-Mayflower-5'9” 160-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='596860' first='Bryson' last='Stewart'] is a dynamic prospect who has earned playing time on both sides of the ball for Mayflower this season. Looking primarily at the defensive side of the ball, Stewart is a defensive back who does a great job of reading the quarterback and wide receiver. He puts himself in a position to disrupt the opposition's passing attack. Stewart is a player who can take the ball back the opposite direction. He is a weapon on both sides of the ball and is a player to watch as we head toward the end of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158057' first='Bryce' last='Gittens']-Wide Receiver-Pulaski Academy-5'8” 160-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1158057' first='Bryce' last='Gittens'] is the type of player who makes it difficult on the opposing defense. He can work as a wide receiver or a running back with impressive effectiveness. Gittens mixes impressive route running with speed to stretch the field vertically. Gittens will make opposing defenders miss tackles in the open field. The Pulaski Academy wide receiver is a player to watch out for as we enter the second half of the high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1549140' first='Brice' last='Owens']-Quarterback-Springdale Har-Ber-6'2” 190-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Har-Ber Wildcats quarterback has taken a big step forward during the first half of the season. Owens makes good decisions with the football and gets the ball to his playmakers. Owens does a great job of extending the play. He knows when the pocket is breaking down and keeps his eyes downfield. Owens has the accuracy to cause plenty of problems for the opposing secondary. He is a player to watch as we enter the second half of the high school football season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->