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2027 Rankings: Risers Set to Smash

2027 Rankings: Risers Set to Smash
Andy Pham
Andy Pham December 1, 2025 @ 09:15 PM
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Luke Byers
Luke Byers 6'0" | 175 lbs | LB | 2027
UT
Colt Kelley
Colt Kelley 6'1" | 205 lbs | LB | 2027
UT
Crew Cox
Crew Cox 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB | 2027
UT
Owen Leishman
Owen Leishman 6'2" | 205 lbs | WR/LB | 2027
UT
Kyler Christiansen
Kyler Christiansen 6'3" | 195 lbs | LB/TE | 2027
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at some additional risers in the 2027 rankings. <br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1690806"],"_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-692e57f204cb7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Owen has great size and is a big play threat. He has a good release package, shows good footwork, and is a vertical playmaker. He has a large catch radius, wastes very little motion in getting upfield, and does well creating after the catch. Owen has every right to become one of the leading target earners next year. There's a lot of vacated production, and Owen should consume a lot of it. He moves well, is strong at the catch point, and is a player who shows good athletic traits. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1690807"],"_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-692e57f204d30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crew has a good frame, he stands tall in the pocket and has good arm talent. He is primed to take over the reigns for Ridgeline next year and in limited action, showed his quick processing and the ability to get the ball out on time and keep the offense in rhythm. With a full offseason and having seen action this season in multiple games, he will be primed to make the most out of his final season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1880421"],"_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-692e57f204d82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luke is an active backer who has good anticipation and does a good job of weaving his way through traffic. He moves well side to side and has good overall speed, and takes good angles on plays. He's a player who should be able to tack on additional weight this offseason, and he should lead that defense for a fantastic final year for Luke. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1605143"],"_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-692e57f204dcf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kyler is an exceptional backer and the leader of the defense. He has great instincts and has a good frame. He does a good job of shedding blocks and has good footwork. He moves well laterally and has good pursuit of the ball carrier. He finds his way to the ball and is a player who has a high motor and a great football IQ. He's a player who is primed for a fantastic final season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1790395"],"_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-692e57f204e1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Colt has good size and is a backer that moves well side to side and shows good instincts. He does well attacking and is comfortable in space. He's a player who is primed for a larger role, and his offseason will be important to him. He's a player who has every right to be a breakout next year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That was our look at additonal risers in the 2027 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Let's take a look at some additional risers in the 2027 rankings.

Owen Leishman

Owen Leishman

UT
WR/LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 205
POS WR/LB
CLASS 2027
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Owen
Leishman WR/LB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
205
HS
Ridgeline
|
UT
2027 Rankings: Risers Set to Smash
Owen has great size and is a big play threat. He has a good release package, shows good...
Written by Andy Pham
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Owen Leishman

State: Utah
School: Ridgeline
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Crew Cox

Crew Cox

UT
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Crew
Cox QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
185
HS
Ridgeline
|
UT
2027 Rankings: Risers Set to Smash
Crew has a good frame, he stands tall in the pocket and has good arm talent. He is...
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Crew Cox

State: Utah
School: Ridgeline
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Luke Byers

Luke Byers

UT
LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Luke
Byers LB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
Layton
|
UT
2027 Rankings: Risers Set to Smash
Luke is an active backer who has good anticipation and does a good job of weaving his way...
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Luke Byers

State: Utah
School: Layton
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Kyler Christiansen

Kyler Christiansen

UT
LB/TE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 195
POS LB/TE
CLASS 2027
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Kyler
Christiansen LB/TE
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
195
HS
Riverton
|
UT
2027 Rankings: Risers Set to Smash
Kyler is an exceptional backer and the leader of the defense. He has great instincts and has a...
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Kyler Christiansen

State: Utah
School: Riverton
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Colt Kelley

Colt Kelley

UT
LB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 205
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Colt
Kelley LB
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
205
HS
Lehi
|
UT
2027 Rankings: Risers Set to Smash
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State: Utah
School: Lehi
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