Under The Radar 2027 Receivers To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These underrated wide receivers are having strong junior seasons...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1648845"],"_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-68dd862fcb860"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sleeper wide receiver to know in Atlanta, Rawlins is a promising pass-catcher who can really run and play the football in the air. He tracks the ball well, shows soft hands, and can win his fair share of jump-balls. He's been tough to stop all season long as he's made 31 catches for 631 yards and seven touchdowns. He's reached the 95-yard mark in every game and has gone over the 110-yard mark in four of his five games. He's also scored a touchdown in every game but one. His best game so far came against BEST Academy where he hauled in six passes for 162 yards and three touchdowns. He's been one of the more productive receivers in the region through the first half of the regular season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1923088"],"_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-68dd862fcb8ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A multi-sport athlete who shines on both sides of the ball, Hoots plays at a small school but plays at a high level week after week. One of the best pure athletes in the region, Hoots has been a really dependable pass-catcher so far this season as a junior, catching 29 passes for 514 yards and six touchdowns. He's hit the 80-yard mark in four of his six games and has scored at least one touchdown in every game but one. He can stretch the field, shows strong hands, and is really strong after the catch. He's one of the top players in the region and is in the middle of a fantastic junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1923110"],"_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-68dd862fcb919"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A metro-Atlanta receiver on the rise, McAlister has proven to be one of the top pass-catchers in the Conyers area. He can really run, can change directions, and shows strong enough hands to make a big catch in tight coverage. He's a good overall athlete who can run, jump, and make big plays down the field. He's hauled in 28 passes through his first five games for 509 yards and six touchdowns. He's averaging 18.2 yards per catch and over 100 yards per game. His best game this season has come against Washington where he caught nine passes for 185 yards and three touchdowns. Don't be surprised if some D1 interest and possible offers come his way at the end of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1853775"],"_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-68dd862fcb965"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An electric wideout from Atlanta who can score from anywhere on the field, Gandy is a natural wideout with terrific speed. He can sneak past defensive backs down the field and is one of the best route-runners in the region for the 2027 class. Gandy has caught 22 passes for 451 yards and three touchdowns. He's shifty, dynamic, and one of the more productive receivers in the region right now. He's a big-play weapon averaging over 20 yards per catch who should continue to improve and make big plays throughout the rest of the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1896809"],"_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-68dd862fcb9af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the most productive 2027 wide receivers across Cobb County right now, Padgett is a big-play weapon who can win jump-balls and make plays down the field. He's a standout defender in the secondary, but he's a consistent option in the passing game playing better and better as the season has moved along. He's caught 21 passes through his first five games for 441 yards and six touchdowns. He's hit the 95-yard mark in three of his five games and has scored five touchdowns over his last two games. He's averaging 21 yards per catch and doesn't appear to be slowing down. He's one of the top receivers in the Kennesaw area and he'll be an easy addition to the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->