2027 Rankings: Need to Know New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I take a look at some of the new additions in recent updated 2027 MD/DC/DE Rankings. These are prospects who are making their first appearance in the rankings and are must know names. They all had impressive 2025 season's and are in line to be some of the top players in the state in 2026. I breakdown them down based on their tape &amp; seeing them live during the past year and discuss why they are ranked where they are.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1971943"],"_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-6976b99fcac2a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dylin was a key piece to St. Mary's offense this past season, making 1st Team All-County &amp; 2nd Team Baltimore All-Met. He is a good looking athlete, 6'0" and long with a lean but yoked up build. Dylin impacts the game in all 3 phases at WR, DB and in the return game...able to score from anywhere on the field. That is why he is the #8 overall ATH and a top 100 prospect in the 2027 rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">His best game of the year may have been against Loyola . Where he scored 4 total TD's. First was a 90 yard KO return to start the game, then had a 100 yard INT for a TD right before halftime. Then added 2 more receiving TDs as he had 7 catches for 241 yards. Dylin is smooth athlete, dynamic with the ball in his hands and attacks the ball in the air with strong hands. He has excellent burst and run away ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An excellent student as well with a 4.0 GPA, I expect many FBS/FCS schools to show strong interest in Dylin this spring summer. An offer kid in my mind at either WR or S depending on fit/scheme, Dylin is certainly not a player to miss on as he is a true baller.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blessed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Blessed</a> to be named Second team all Met Baltimore in one of the toughest football states in the country. <a href="https://twitter.com/NPCoachZim?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NPCoachZim</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTBiscardi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTBiscardi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tdhald?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tdhald</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/_MoIbrahim?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_MoIbrahim</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NavyCoachYo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NavyCoachYo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JacquieFran_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JacquieFran_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SSmith_II?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SSmith_II</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_BHolt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_BHolt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBGabriel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBGabriel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcBacote?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarcBacote</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachManion_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachManion_</a> <a href="https://t.co/9AEkQEuChL">pic.twitter.com/9AEkQEuChL</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1971943' first='Dylin' last='Jackson'] (@Dylinj_19) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dylinj_19/status/2008903673380847772?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1728218"],"_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-6976b99fcad29"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jamall makes his rankings debut breaking into the top 100 and the #11 overall DB. Making 1st Team All DCSAA, he is a lockdown CB with impressive length and a frame that will fill out well with good muscle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A CB who as physical as he is athletic, Jamall is not shy of coming downhill and laying a smack on receivers. He shows fluid, twitchy hips...able to turn and run with receivers staying in phase &amp; in their hips. Jamall also shows great instincts and ball skills. A nose for the ball, he sees plays develop and quick to attack the ball in the air. Jamall shows the ability to play press man and off coverage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I expect Jamall to be a name more college coaches learn to like when the see him in camp this summer. His ability to play tight coverage, be a strong tackler, and with his high football IQ - he will impress and offers will be coming Jamall's way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1st Team All-State (DCSAA) Defensive Back <br>Grateful for the work, the coaches, and the journey.<br>Locked in on what's next.<br>CB/ATH | Class of 2027<a href="https://twitter.com/coachmikehunter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachmikehunter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FriendshipFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FriendshipFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tdhald?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tdhald</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneMD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneMD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Beachboy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Beachboy</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCSAA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCSAA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AllState?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AllState</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DBU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DBU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RecruitMe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RecruitMe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ClassOf2027?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ClassOf2027</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeAndGetMe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ComeAndGetMe</a> 📚🏈🤞🏿🙏🏾 <a href="https://t.co/S30KdYKiUe">pic.twitter.com/S30KdYKiUe</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1728218' first='Jamall' last='Price Jr'] (@DeucePriceJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/DeucePriceJr/status/2014019646173721018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2109319"],"_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-6976b99fcadd7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Drew makes his rankings debut as the #32 overall OL and just barely missing out as a top 200 player. He is an OL with nice size a 6'3" 285lbs and could play OT or slide inside at the next level. He made 1st Team All County this past season and he is an under the radar recruit that I feel has strong potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A OL prospect with excellent strength and a good build throughout, both up top and in his lower half. Drew shows a strong initial punch and strong engagement at the POA. He keeps a strong solid base, anchoring down while continuing to keeps his legs chopping &amp; driving. A plus pass blocker as well, Drew pops out his stance, keeps his hands inside ready to stab &amp; reload. While also showing quick feet and good lateral movement, able to stop edge rushes and inside moves. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A player who I think could rise in the rankings going forward, he has a lot of the tools you look for in an OL prospect. As he develops, get stronger, and starts to dominate he will be a prospect to look out for. Northern HS has been pumping out some high level prospects over the years and Drew is on the path to be another so college coaches will be wise to get eyes on him this spring/summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1990994"],"_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-6976b99fcaccd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">James is a great body kid who absolutely looks the part. The #9 overall ATH and Top 100 overall prospect in the latest rankings, he is making a strong debut. He is a game changer at both TE &amp; DE and could see him being recruited at either depending on fit, scheme, colleges personal eval. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With that nice size and build, at 6'5" and a muscled up 230lbs. A nice overall athlete as he is a basketball player also. At TE, James can play split out as a big WR and shows he can win 50/50 balls consistently. He can also play inline and work up the seam as a mis-match for LBs and Safety. At DE, James comes hard off the edge and is a backfield disruptor, using his length &amp; strength to his advantage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I expect James to be a prospect who blows up as more colleges get eyes on him. With a 4.2 GPA as well, all high academic schools should be on him as well. A player I am excited to see more off this offseason as he is an offer kid for sure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">End of season highlights<br><br>2027 - GPA: 4.2 - 6'5 225 lbs - TE/DE<a href="https://t.co/fLD5cMyTK4">https://t.co/fLD5cMyTK4</a> <a href="https://t.co/6xz5WzopkD">pic.twitter.com/6xz5WzopkD</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1990994' first='James' last='Westervelt'] (@jwestervelt13) <a href="https://twitter.com/jwestervelt13/status/1991986119165272149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1370907"],"_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-6976b99fcae33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Michael makes his rankings debut as a top 200 player and a top 20 DL prospect. He was part of a dominant DL group at MSJ last season, and I expect him to take off and be a key DL player for them in 2026. Able to play IDL or DE in an odd-front, but I do like him best as a 3 tech DT at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's got really nice size for the position, 6'4" 270lbs and a thick muscled up build. Not a sloppy body kid, Michael looks the part on the hoof. Athletic for the position, Michael has quick active feet and can move. With impressive pop &amp; burst off the snap, Michael can be an interior pass rush DT. He has active hands, know how to rapidly flash his hands, slap away the blockers arms and swim/rip to win reps. Michael also knows how to use his length well, long arming blockers to keep them at a distance, stacking &amp; shedding to be in position to make the tackle on the ball carrier. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Look for Michael to have a strong spring/summer and dominate the camp circuit. He offers positional versatility along the DL, to go along with good strength, athleticism, and a hard working high motor approach. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🏄‍♂️<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1370907' first='Michael' last='Manuba']:<br>(Mount St Joesph HS)| (2027) <br>* Positions: DT/DE/OT<br>* Height/Weight: 6&#039;4/ 270 lbs<br>* GPA: 3.3<br>* HS Coach: Donald Davis (ddavis@msjnet.net)<br><br>Real Athlete on both sides of the ball!!<br><br>Hudl Tape: ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/D1IkS7pmx5">https://t.co/D1IkS7pmx5</a> <a href="https://t.co/BMt54GJdjn">pic.twitter.com/BMt54GJdjn</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1370907' first='Michael' last='Manuba'] (@MichaelManuba4) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelManuba4/status/2007584891630956910?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->