2027 Rankings: Breaking Down New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the season winds down and we've had more chances to see more film and evaluate more players, and we have more players to add to our rankings. Today I'm writing about four new additions to the 2027 rankings update who hail from northern Ohio. So, let's go ahead and take a look at those players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1207691"],"_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-691f3226ec391"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">DK Howery is a starting outside linebacker for John Hay High School.  Howery displays great range and a nose for the ball.  Instinctive and fast, Howery can get downhill, tackle in space and fly to the ball.  Howery also has a history of playing on offense as a fullback.  His motor, hustle and pursuit earned him a spot in our rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1733044"],"_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-691f3226ec403"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> <br>[player_tooltip player_id='1733044' first='Patrick' last='Malouf'] is a starting defensive tackle for St. Charles Prep High School.  The Class of 2026 prospect may be undersized, but don't let his lack of height fool you: the 5-foot-9, 202-pounder makes up for it with excellent explosiveness, twitch and a nose for the ball.  Malouf is a stout run defender and flashes a very high motor, with great pursuit and range.  He has good first-step quickness and is quick to penetrate the backfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1939864"],"_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-691f3226ec459"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1939864' first='Collin' last='Atha'] is a starting wide receiver and defensive back for Nordonia.  Atha, a Class of 2027 recruit, is a solid wideout who can quickly catch, tuck, turn and get upfield.  He displays good hands over the middle of the field especially around the goal line.  I also like his ability on defense to flow to the ball, tackle and knock back opposing running backs as a safety.   </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1939845"],"_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-691f3226ec4aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1939845' first='Damien' last='Harrington'] is a starting outside linebacker for Toledo Waite.  Harrington, a high-academic prospect, is very instinctive with quick read-and-reaction time against the run.  Harrington can also make plays on the ball in coverage, making one-handed grabs and is a constant force, recording 59 total tackles, one interception and one forced fumble as a sophomore.  Harrington has also played guard and tight end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->