Class of 2027 Ranking Preview, First time Scouting Reports

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The J<a href="https://events.prepredzone.com/e/2141/register/stock-up-showcase-virginia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">anuary 2026 Player Showcase</a>&nbsp;is coming up quickly in Sterling, VA on January 24! Open invite to any player classes 2026-2029. Use code&nbsp;<strong><em>LaingWinterPRZ</em></strong>&nbsp;for a discount on your registration fee.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are working hard on updating our Class of 2027 Rankings for Prep Redzone Virginia. Today, I am bringing you seven players we have not covered before but appeared in last year's rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1313475"],"_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-6942e2146a9fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A Wide Receiver and Defensive Back Athlete, Zion shows good athletic ability with good initial quickness off the ball. At WR, he has good release off the ball, winning with his quickness and elusiveness into his routes to create separation. Smaller in size, he plays with good physical toughness on both sides of the ball, not shying from contact. He is a dependable tackler from his safety position recording <a href="https://x.com/RealCoachK_/status/1993668841738813950/photo/3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>40 tackles</strong></a> on the year. He is an all around player for Episcopal and is in line for a big senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17855094/Zion-Allen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/ZionAllen_3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1313427"],"_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-6942e2146aa97"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alijah is a name you need to keep an eye on and one due for a bump in his ranking. He is a linebacker who makes himself known on the field, totaling 147 tackles, 3 sacks, 4 interceptions, and 5 pass break ups in his junior season. Able to play in a Stacked LB role and on the EDGE, he is a complete LB in that he can defend the run and the pass. Very good athletic ability with very good speed and lateral quickness combined with his good processing of the game allows him to be in position to make the play. I really like what I see on his tape and expect him to be one to be receiving more offers beyond what he has currently received.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19221054/Alijah-Paige" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/apaige0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1313660"],"_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-6942e2146ab06"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A Cornerback and Running Back prospect out of Hopewell, Antonio displays solid athletic ability with good size. At Corner, he can play in press and off coverages, showing good lateral movement and change of direction in coverage. Good speed shows as a runner, with good vision to find the hole, and displaying good balance as a runner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17849993/Antonio-Monroe-jr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Hudl</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1313464"],"_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-6942e2146ab7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile Safety prospect with very good length on his 6'3" frame. Tyree is an aggressive, hard-hitting player with good physical toughness who is willing to play the run. He can align deep, near the line of scrimmage in the Nickle position, or in the box. A solid athlete who can defend the pass and make open-field tackles. His current size projects him as a Safety; if he adds mass, he can be a Linebacker or Edge prospect. He is one to watch heading into his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/10923333/Tyree-Summers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/Tyree_1_Summers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1312863"],"_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-6942e2146abef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A defensive back prospect with elite size and length. JP displays solid athleticism with good explosiveness, speed, and solid change of direction. His length makes him a mismatch versus receivers, and he is able to use his long arms to disrupt the pass as he closes on the ball with his good closing speed. He finished the season with 3 INTs and a blocked Field Goal. An intriguing prospect to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19408819/JP-Dunford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/jpdun7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1313518"],"_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-6942e2146ac5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A QB to keep an eye on, Owen has elite height at 6'6", and displays a strong, accurate arm with good zip on the ball. He is poised in the pocket with the athleticism to roll out and extend the play and make an accurate throw on the run. Hits receivers in stride on all levels of the field, and is willing to throw through tight windows. While not a true dual-threat QB, he does possess the athleticism to pick up yards with his feet as needed. In 11 games played, he completed 158 of 301 pass attempts for 1,787 yards and 19 TDs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1313499"],"_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-6942e2146acc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A dual-threat QB, Madden is a good athlete with good speed and elusiveness. He possesses solid arm strength and accuracy. He can make throws in the pocket and on the run, with good ability to extend plays out of the pocket. His athleticism allows his coach to call designed runs for him where he excels. See his Junior season film on his <strong><a href="https://x.com/MaddenGilliatt/status/1998463756452434330" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X account</a></strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19813718/Madden-Gilliatt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/MaddenGilliatt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>**Cole cannot communicate with prospects directly due to his work in college football. Any questions related to his content must be directed to the&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneVA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@PrepRedzoneVA</a></em>&nbsp;<em>account**</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Follow me on Twitter&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/GoLions1934" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@GoLions1934</a>&nbsp;for further content |&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneVA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@PrepRedzoneVA</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzone" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@PrepRedzone</a>&nbsp;| Virginia Scouts&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/carljfred" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@carljfred</a>,&nbsp;</em><a href="https://x.com/EdOBrienCFB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>@EdOBrienCFB</em></a><em>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;</em><a href="https://x.com/robking2020" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>@robking2020</em></a>&nbsp;|<br><em>View my previous Prep Redzone articles&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/author/cole-laing-author/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->