2027 Winter Rankings Update: The New Top 10

<!-- 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 10 rankings after their junior seasons have been completed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["864598"],"_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-6953e0e64ddc9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2027 Princeton OL [player_tooltip player_id='864598' first='Landyn' last='Moore'] remains steady at #1 overall in our rankings as the top offensive line prospect in the class. He's sure to continue adding to his list of D1 opportunities heading into his year after helping lead the Tigers to their first state title in school history. Moore has steadily progressed since starting as a freshman and has all of the physical tools that FBS programs will be looking for. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1154974"],"_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-6953e0e64de42"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Here's what we recently said about Todd in our <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/12/2027-wv-winter-rankings-update-offensive-stock-risers/"><strong>2027 Rankings Update Offensive Stock Risers article: </strong></a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"2027 Martinsburg WR/ATH <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1154974' first='Boston' last='Todd']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/boston-todd/"></a> moves up just three spots in the rankings update, but now sits inside the Top 5 as our #2 overall prospect in the class. Todd put up huge numbers in his junior season for the Bulldogs, posting over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 28 touchdowns on offense and 10 PBUs and 3 interceptions on defense. He's an FBS prospect in our eyes and should see significant recruiting buzz heading into his senior year."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155316"],"_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-6953e0e64de99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2027 Capital RB [player_tooltip player_id='1155316' first='David' last='Robinson Jr'] retains his #1 running back ranking after the winter update and another strong season in his junior year. He has a handful of D1 offers heading into his senior year and is likely to add to that list before it begins. Robinson Jr rushed for 1,000 yards and 14 touchdowns this season for the Cougars and has steadily physically developed since his freshman year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1616167"],"_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-6953e0e64dee9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Here's what we recently said about Payne in our <strong><a href="http://2027 Martinsburg WR/ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1154974' first='Boston' last='Todd'] moves up just three spots in the rankings update, but now sits inside the Top 5 as our #2 overall prospect in the class. Todd put up huge numbers in his junior season for the Bulldogs, posting over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 28 touchdowns on offense and 10 PBUs and 3 interceptions on defense. He's an FBS prospect in our eyes and should see significant recruiting buzz heading into his senior year.">2027 Rankings Update Offensive Stock Risers article:</a></strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"2027 George Washington OL <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1616167' first='James' last='Payne']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/james-payne/"></a> has steadily climbed our rankings since his sophomore year. He is now considered a Top 5 prospect in the class with clear high D1 potential in our eyes. Payne has the size, athleticism, and physciality to play at the FBS level and is worth a close look by programs at that level."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1154946"],"_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-6953e0e64df3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Here's what we recently said about Watts in our <strong><a href="http://2027 Martinsburg WR/ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1154974' first='Boston' last='Todd'] moves up just three spots in the rankings update, but now sits inside the Top 5 as our #2 overall prospect in the class. Todd put up huge numbers in his junior season for the Bulldogs, posting over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 28 touchdowns on offense and 10 PBUs and 3 interceptions on defense. He's an FBS prospect in our eyes and should see significant recruiting buzz heading into his senior year.">2027 Rankings Update Offensive Stock Risers article:</a></strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"2027 South Charleston OL <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1154946' first='Morgan' last='Watts']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/morgan-watts/"></a> continues to climb the ranks as his college interest increases and he develops on the field. He picked up offers from Akron and Eastern Michigan this season as a high-ceiling prospect with great physical tools for college programs to mold. Watts now sits inside the Top 10 of our 2027 rankings, where he's likely to finish his high school career."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1111466"],"_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-6953e0e64df8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Unfortunately, 2027 Morgantown OL [player_tooltip player_id='1111466' first='Konnor' last='Mott'] suffered a season-ending injury in the first game of the season for the Mohigans in their state championship quest, but don't overlook him heading into his senior year. The 6'3 330 big man will be fully healed and ready to go next season to continue showcasing his D1 ability that he flashed as a sophomore, and he should be fueled by his injury for an avengeful year in 2026. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1154937"],"_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-6953e0e64dfd8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2027 University WR [player_tooltip player_id='1154937' first='Kaleil' last='Lewis'] continues to develop and progress year over year for the Hawks and is beginning to showcase the D1 ability we saw in him as a freshman. He can still take his game to new levels in his senior year and beyond, but Lewis' physical traits are going to appeal to major college programs over the off-season and into his senior season. He had 41 catches for 611 yards and 8 touchdowns this season, along with 50 tackles and 3 interceptions on defense, where he could also play at the next level as a potential future ATH in the rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1154943"],"_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-6953e0e64e026"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Here's what we recently said about Bausley in our <strong><a href="http://2027 Martinsburg WR/ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1154974' first='Boston' last='Todd'] moves up just three spots in the rankings update, but now sits inside the Top 5 as our #2 overall prospect in the class. Todd put up huge numbers in his junior season for the Bulldogs, posting over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 28 touchdowns on offense and 10 PBUs and 3 interceptions on defense. He's an FBS prospect in our eyes and should see significant recruiting buzz heading into his senior year.">2027 Rankings Update Offensive Stock Risers article:</a></strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Another 2027 South Charleston offensive lineman who had a great year and is finally seeing his D1 opportunities come in is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1154943' first='Elijah' last='Bausley']</strong>. Akron was the first FBS program to offer Bausley, as he continues to develop as a player after showing flashes of that level of ability as an underclassman. He took a step forward in his junior season under new head coach Donnie Mays, and colleges are taking notice."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["863631"],"_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-6953e0e64e085"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Huntington has several D1-caliber prospects in their 2027 class, but sitting at the top in our eyes is LB [player_tooltip player_id='863631' first='Ilias' last='King']. He produced another big year in his junior season for the Highlanders, posting 114 total tackles and 9 TFLs as our top linebacker prospect in the class. King has the physical tools to earn D1 opportunities heading into his senior year and production to back them up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1260046"],"_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-6953e0e64e0e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another Huntington 2027 prospect for D1 programs to take a close look at is our #1 ATH in the class, [player_tooltip player_id='1260046' first='Donte' last='Newsome']. He made an impact in a variety of ways for the Highlanders this season, rushing, receiving, and defensively. Newsome flashed the D1 ability we believed he had after seeing him at one of our camps as a freshman, and he has steadily developed since then, which should open opportunities soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->