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Sleeper 2027 Pass-Rushers To Know

Sleeper 2027 Pass-Rushers To Know
Matt DeBary
Matt DeBary October 8, 2025 @ 10:51 AM
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Eli Poole
Eli Poole 6'0" | 215 lbs | EDGE | 2027
GA
William Backus
William Backus 5'11" | 190 lbs | LB | 2027
GA
Djibril Ba
Djibril Ba 6'3" | 230 lbs | DL | 2027
GA
Jeremiah Culpepper
Jeremiah Culpepper 6'3" | 210 lbs | EDGE | 2027
GA
Journey Frayall
Journey Frayall 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB | 2027
GA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These sleeper 2027 pass-rushers are having terrific junior seasons...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1924595"],"_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-68de8e2535f24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile defender who can play in the middle of the field or out on the edge, Culpepper is a physically gifted prospect with a promising 6-foot-3 210-pound frame who is quickly becoming one of the top pass-rushers in the Lagrange area. He's quick of the snap and closes well on the ball-carrier, showing that he can deliver a big hit along the way. The productive West Georgia defender has made 21 tackles so far this season with 10 TFLs and seven sacks through his first five games. He's playing at a high level and is living in the backfield so far this season. Look for a new Prep Redzone ranking to come his way in the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1893379"],"_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-68de8e2535f81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An impressive Atlanta-area defender with a lengthy frame and above-average athleticism, Frayall is a promising EDGE who plays hard and will only get better as he continues to put on more strength and muscle. He plays hard, uses his hands to gain leverage, and has the ability to sneak into the backfield and make a play on the quarterback. The fast-rising junior has made 19 tackles this season with seven TFLs and six sacks in four games. He's been productive all year long and has flashed D1-caliber potential. If he works hard and continues to develop over the next month or two, don't be surprised if some serous college interest comes his way in the winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1924618"],"_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-68de918a3070e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A quick twitchy lineman who can beat opposing linemen with both speed and power, Ba brings good size to the table with impressive burst off the snap. He plays hard and has been a consistent presence along the Woodstock defense so far this season. He's been one of the better pass-rushers in the region through his first six games as he's made 27 tackles, nine TFLs and seven sacks. He does a great job of creating pressure from the inside and has no problem driving his opponent backwards and into the pocket. He's a Cherokee County defensive lineman on the rise having a really strong junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1924621"],"_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-68de918a30790"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An instinctive linebacker who plays hard and knows how to wrap up the ball-carrier, Backus may not be the biggest or fastest defender in the 2027 class, but he's been extremely productive this season and has proven that he can be a willing run stopper while being a consistent pass-rusher as well. He plays hard, hits hard, and has been a dependable defender for the Mill Creek defense all season long. Backus has made 26 tackles through his first six games with four tackles behind the line of scrimmage and five total sacks. He's one of the region's top pass-rushers and doesn't look to be slowing down. He's one of the more underrated linebackers in Buford area and will see a new Prep Redzone ranking come his way this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1924691"],"_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-68dea073186ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A max-effort lineman who plays hard and finds his way into the backfield, Poole has been an effective run defender who has also shown the ability to rush the quarterback. One of the more underrated defenders in the surrounding Gainesville area, Poole has been a tackle machine this season with 45 tackles, eight TFLs and 4.5 sacks through his first six games. He's one of the region's top pass-rushers right now and has a chance to play even better throughout the season. He's having a really strong junior season and should continue to chase the quarterback over the next several weeks as his junior season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These sleeper 2027 pass-rushers are having terrific junior seasons...

Jeremiah Culpepper

Jeremiah Culpepper

HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 210
POS EDGE
CLASS 2027
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Jeremiah
Culpepper EDGE
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
210
HS
Troup
|
GA
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A versatile defender who can play in the middle of the field or out on the edge, Culpepper...
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Jeremiah Culpepper

State: Georgia
School: Troup
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Journey Frayall

Journey Frayall

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Journey
Frayall LB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
200
HS
Arabia Mountain
|
GA
Sleeper 2027 Pass-Rushers To Know
An impressive Atlanta-area defender with a lengthy frame and above-average athleticism, Frayall is a promising EDGE who plays...
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Journey Frayall

State: Georgia
School: Arabia Mountain
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Djibril Ba

Djibril Ba

HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 230
POS DL
CLASS 2027
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Djibril
Ba DL
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
230
HS
Woodstock
|
GA
Sleeper 2027 Pass-Rushers To Know
A quick twitchy lineman who can beat opposing linemen with both speed and power, Ba brings good size...
Written by Matt DeBary
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Djibril Ba

State: Georgia
School: Woodstock
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William Backus

William Backus

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 190
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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William
Backus LB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
190
HS
Mill Creek
|
GA
Sleeper 2027 Pass-Rushers To Know
An instinctive linebacker who plays hard and knows how to wrap up the ball-carrier, Backus may not be...
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William Backus

State: Georgia
School: Mill Creek
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Eli Poole

Eli Poole

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 215
POS EDGE
CLASS 2027
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Eli
Poole EDGE
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
215
HS
Flowery Branch
|
GA
Sleeper 2027 Pass-Rushers To Know
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State: Georgia
School: Flowery Branch
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