Analyzing the 2027 Rankings: 4 New Prospects Who Stand Out

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We added more than 150 prospects to our rankings in Ohio just three weeks ago and continue to evaluate the new additions. In part one of a multi-part series, we do a deep dive into four new prospects: two on offense, two on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1953987"],"_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-691b835d62873"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1953987' first='Robert' last='Watkins'] is a starting Class of 2027 receiver for Beechcraft. Watkins is a multi-positional prospect, also contributing on kickoff coverage where his straight-line speed can make him a one-man wrecking ball, taking great angles to returners and wrapping up in space. Watkins is nifty after the catch as a receiver, making defenders miss in the open field. Keep an eye on his development during college camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1629135"],"_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-691b835d6291a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1629135' first='Lucas' last='Cannady'] is a starting quarterback for St. Bernard-Elmwood Place. Cannady is a legitimate dual-threat who can make plays with his legs. He frequently requires multiple defenders to bring him down, and he can keep his legs churning through contact. If anything, Cannady could be underrated as a passer: he does a great job of hitting receivers in stride, especially the drop-it-in-the-bucket pass deep and over the middle of the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["949809"],"_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-691b835d62999"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marcel Dickson is a starting inside linebacker for Villa Angela St. Joseph. Dickson has speed in every facet of the game, from his instincts, explosiveness and high motor. Dickson is quick to read and react on the move, and he has a relentless motor especially as a pass rusher. He can explosively shoot through gaps and hit both quarterbacks and running backs with force. He is also a high academic prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1953992"],"_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-691b835d62a0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1953992' first='Ethan' last='Eckles'] is a starting defensive tackle for Dublin Scioto and a name to keep an eye on. The 6-foot-1, 230-pound defensive tackle has adequate first step and takes good angles. He is long-legged and long-limbed, using his length to chase down ballcarriers and wrap up effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->