2027 Winter Rankings Update: New Prospects to the Top 50

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p id="block-32896c7d-e14b-42fd-9249-e04a7ae8bf4f"><strong><em>Get 30% Off Your Subscription with Code PRZWV30 at Checkout!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 rankings have grown to 150 total prospects in the state of West Virginia, with many new faces entering the mix. Here are the new 2027 Top 50 rankings after their junior seasons have been completed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1687819"],"_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-69530991c9d90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2027 Mingo Central QB [player_tooltip player_id='1687819' first='Jamere' last='Knuckles'] made a great first impression in West Virginia after transferring in from Kentucky for his junior season. He threw for 2,400 yards and 19 touchdowns and showcased his dual-threat ability with over 300 rushing yards and 11 more scores. Knuckles is a big, physical athlete who has developed his body well since his younger days and is a top quarterback prospect in the 2027 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["862731"],"_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-69530991c9e45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2027 Princeton ATH [player_tooltip player_id='862731' first='Jake' last='Belcher'] moved back to West Virginia from Florida and made a large impact on the Tigers' state championship team. He played all over the field in his junior season and made his biggest impact at OLB with film that suggests he has a high ceiling for the position. Look for Belcher to possibly take over as QB1 next season with a quarterback background and showcase his versatility even further. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1693748"],"_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-69530991c9ece"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another transfer into the state who had a great debut season in West Virginia was Eastern (OH) transfer ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1693748' first='Treyvon' last='Bearhs']. Now at Wahama, Bearhs was a premier small school player this season for the White Falcons as a RB/WR/DB. At 6'2 185, he possesses the physical traits that colleges will be looking for in his senior year, which should draw significant interest, paired with his athletic upside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1154895"],"_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-69530991c9f56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2027 Frankfort ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1154895' first='Braydn' last='Tyler'] took a big step forward in his junior season for the back-to-back state champion Falcons and was a key reason why they were able to repeat that feat. Tyler emerged as a two-way star and produced at an elite level as a RB/DB this season. He also has the athletic traits that will garner significant college interest as a dynamic playmaker in Class AA. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155328"],"_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-69530991c9ff1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Martinsburg needed some running backs to step up in 2025, and 2027 RB/DB [player_tooltip player_id='1155328' first='Kingston' last='McDonald-Gibson'] did just that for the Bulldogs. We were expecting other names to emerge as their top choice in the backfield this season, but McDonald-Gibson took over as their top threat and showcased a ton of upside at the position. Look for him to take another step forward in 2026 for his senior year as a two-way player with upside to play both positions in college. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1627576"],"_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-69530991ca079"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another 2027 Martinsburg product that emerged in his junior year at a position of need was LB [player_tooltip player_id='1627576' first='Carson' last='Knight']. He's the next in line at the position to produce a big year, where they've had several standouts over the past several years. Knight is your classic tough, physical middle linebacker who plays downhill and pursues the ball with urgency. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->