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2027s set to debut next week

2027s set to debut next week
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Carl Frederick
Carl Frederick December 22, 2025 @ 02:20 PM
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Chris Ward
Chris Ward 6'1" | 165 lbs | DB | 2027
VA
James Shaw
James Shaw 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR/DB | 2027
VA
Tyler Flint-Steinig
Tyler Flint-Steinig 6'0" | 165 lbs | QB | 2027
VA
David Cage
David Cage 5'11" | 195 lbs | LB | 2027
VA
Dillan Wickham
Dillan Wickham 6'1" | 180 lbs | RB | 2027
VA
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A true home run threat who rushed for 13 touchdowns as a junior helping the Spartans claim a region title. He will debut high in our new rankings next week and I would be shocked if he doesn't start getting offers this off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/WickhamDillan/status/1998162765786288170?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/WickhamDillan/status/1998162765786288170?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2053740"],"_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-69498f85d3e87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shaw was one of many Woodbridge ballers who broke out in 2025 earning numerous awards including an All state selection. [player_tooltip player_id='2053740' first='James' last='Shaw'] had nearly 1,600 all purpose yards and 18 touchdowns this past season. He is one of several juniors will have listed in this rankings and we frankly messed up not including him on our last update. Shaw has FBS level speed, watch his tape not many players can do what he does. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jamesshaw_iii/status/1998888363563299245?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jamesshaw_iii/status/1998888363563299245?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1867089"],"_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-69498f85d3ece"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1867089' first='David' last='Cage'] is the man at linebacker for Independence High School, he helped lead the Tigers on nice playoff run. He is very physical at the point of attack and the way he reads and reacts makes me believe he will be playing at the FCS or higher level soon. The all region selection, Cage was previously on our Watch List, but I knew after watching some of his regular season work back in October that he needed to be ranked. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2087873"],"_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-69498f85d3f0e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas Dale High School sure does have some studs don't they? [player_tooltip player_id='2087873' first='Chris' last='Ward'] was an all state selection this fall he looks like a college ready corner. His steps/footwork and back pedal are all well done, you can see why teams would be opposed to throwing in his direction next fall. Ward is 6'1 and 165 lbs.., you will be hearing more from him this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1964545"],"_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-69498f85d3ff3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Really like what I saw from W&amp;L [player_tooltip player_id='1964545' first='Tyler' last='Flint-Steinig'] this season, he has calming presence at quarterback for the Generals. I got watch him against a underrated Herndon squad back in November and he dazzled with his accuracy and decision making all evening. Steinig lead the Generals to the post season as his first year being the full time starting quarterback. With a good off-season their is no reason to believe that he will not be playing at the Division 2 or higher level in a couple of years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Dillan Wickham

Dillan Wickham

VA
RB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Dillan
Wickham RB
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
180
HS
West Springfield
|
VA
2027s set to debut next week
When Dillan Wickham transferred in from Texas it was made pretty clear early on his tenure with West...
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State: Virginia
School: West Springfield
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James Shaw

James Shaw

VA
WR/DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS WR/DB
CLASS 2027
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James
Shaw WR/DB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
Woodbridge
|
VA
2027s set to debut next week
Shaw was one of many Woodbridge ballers who broke out in 2025 earning numerous awards including an All...
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James Shaw

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State: Virginia
School: Woodbridge
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David Cage

David Cage

VA
LB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 195
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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David
Cage LB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
195
HS
Independence
|
VA
2027s set to debut next week
David Cage is the man at linebacker for Independence High School, he helped lead the Tigers on nice...
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David Cage

State: Virginia
School: Independence
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Chris Ward

Chris Ward

VA
DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB
CLASS 2027
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Chris
Ward DB
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
165
HS
Thomas Dale
|
VA
2027s set to debut next week
Thomas Dale High School sure does have some studs don’t they? Chris Ward was an all state selection...
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Chris Ward

State: Virginia
School: Thomas Dale
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Tyler Flint-Steinig

Tyler Flint-Steinig

VA
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 165
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Tyler
Flint-Steinig QB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
165
HS
Washington-Liberty
|
VA
2027s set to debut next week
Really like what I saw from W&L Tyler Flint-Steinig this season, he has calming presence at quarterback for...
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