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More 2027s expected to debut in our new rankings

More 2027s expected to debut in our new rankings
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Carl Frederick
Carl Frederick December 23, 2025 @ 02:17 PM
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Will Smoot
Will Smoot 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR | 2027
VA
Samuel Barlay Jr
Samuel Barlay Jr 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB/WR | 2027
VA
Ari Hirsch
Ari Hirsch 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB | 2027
VA
Cassadine Rose
Cassadine Rose 5'11" | 185 lbs | LB | 2027
VA
Dylan Miller
Dylan Miller 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB | 2027
VA
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I think he transition as a corner or safety at the next level with his speed but for now he is one of the better linebackers in Northern Virginia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AriJHirsch/status/1988616415209796021?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/AriJHirsch/status/1988616415209796021?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2080566"],"_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-694ae685d0c35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I have enjoyed watching Gar Field really take a nice transition for the better under Coach Edmonds, he continuously is having prospects like [player_tooltip player_id='2080566' first='Samuel' last='Barlay Jr'] play to their potential. Trust me this young man has elite speed and vision that can easily transition to the next level. Exceptionally route runner too, Barlay should see more reps on offense next year he has earned it. He is a 6'0 and 160 lbs.. added ten more pounds of muscle and I think you will be seeing this kid play on Saturdays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1954248"],"_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-694ae685d0c86"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">South County went through a ton of turmoil last off-season between coaching changes, transfers and graduation, it was fair to wonder if the Stallions would even reach the playoffs in 2025? When [player_tooltip player_id='1954248' first='Dylan' last='Miller'] took over as the starting quarterback Coach Urquhart squad seemed to take flight! Miller was the poised leader the Stallions needed and he was one of the better quarterbacks in the region. Earning All-Metro honors, he passed for 25 touchdowns making him amongst the state's best!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1987715"],"_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-694ae685d0cd2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1987715' first='Cassadine' last='Rose'] may have saved his best for last as he finished his junior season on a terror. Rose is a hybrid linebacker/safety for the Eagles and he makes plays wherever you line him up. He knows how to drop back into coverage and has the speed to run with any receiver. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CassadineRose20/status/1995935799679090813?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/CassadineRose20/status/1995935799679090813?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2087894"],"_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-694ae685d0d1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madison's big play threat [player_tooltip player_id='2087894' first='Will' last='Smoot'] torched a number of secondaries this fall with his blazing speed and precise route running. Watching him shake loose a few weeks ago against eventual state champions Oscar Smith showed me all I needed to know, [player_tooltip player_id='2087894' first='Will' last='Smoot'] can play! The Warhawks are a run first team and with star seniors in their backfield Coach Counts used Smoot in a variety of roles. Whether it was on a jet sweep or an out pattern, teams could not keep up with him, he earned second team all region honors for his work. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Ari Hirsch

Ari Hirsch

VA
LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Ari
Hirsch LB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
200
HS
Woodson
|
VA
More 2027s expected to debut in our new rankings
Woodson linebacker Ari Hirsch had a good junior campaign for the Cavaliers who I remain bullish on in...
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School: Woodson
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Samuel Barlay Jr

Samuel Barlay Jr

VA
DB/WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 160
POS DB/WR
CLASS 2027
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Samuel
Barlay Jr DB/WR
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
160
HS
Gar-field Senior High School
|
VA
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I have enjoyed watching Gar Field really take a nice transition for the better under Coach Edmonds, he...
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Samuel Barlay Jr

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State: Virginia
School: Gar-field Senior High School
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Dylan Miller

Dylan Miller

VA
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Dylan
Miller QB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
170
HS
South County
|
VA
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South County went through a ton of turmoil last off-season between coaching changes, transfers and graduation, it was...
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Dylan Miller

State: Virginia
School: South County
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Cassadine Rose

Cassadine Rose

VA
LB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 185
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Cassadine
Rose LB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
185
HS
Osbourn
|
VA
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School: Osbourn
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Will Smoot

Will Smoot

VA
WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Will
Smoot WR
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
170
HS
James Madison
|
VA
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School: James Madison
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