2027 Rankings Update: Under-the-Radar Risers

<p><em>Breaking down some of the under-the-radar rankings risers from PRZ NV's latest update to the 2027 rankings.</em></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">Quaglio moved up from #39 to the overall top-20 and ranks as the #2 wideout in PRZ NV's latest update to the 2027 rankings. The 6'/175 junior out of Sloan Canyon was massively productive leading the state in receiving yards (1,301) and TDs (23) this season. He's a talented athlete that flashes his speed as a vertical threat and has the frame and strength to fight through contact. Shows versatility lining up out of the slot and on the perimeter, can create and find space at all three levels, and possesses elite ball skills and body control. Expect Quaglio's recruiting interest to ramp up this offseason with the junior season he put on tape.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/brandon_quaglio/status/1999154078925136116?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Abella jumped over twenty spots from #49 to #26 in the overall rankings after a breakout season in the Bishop Gorman secondary. He's a strong tackler from his nickel/SS spot that totaled 35 tackles as a junior and has the athleticism to make plays in space. He's a savvy, instinctive defender with high-level reaction speed, is extremely quick and efficient to the ball, and is fluid in coverage. Abella offers major upside as one of the top nickel/safeties in the state.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/darian5_/status/2002133756765954089?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Mason originally put his name on the PRZ NV radar as a defensive back with his strong sophomore season and broke out as a productive receiver for Faith Lutheran this season with 636 receiving yards and 8 TDs on 45 catches. He's a high level two-way player that possesses all the length, speed, and athleticism to play either side of the ball at the next level. On offense, he's an advanced route-runner that creates separation with creative releases and quick, decisive breaks, and is elusive with the ball in his hands. On defense, he's a smothering perimeter CB that offers great length, range, and physicality. Mason, whose brother just signed with BYU in December, is one of the most underrated players in his class and could draw D-I offers in the near future.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jaden_Mason4/status/1996104074895524166?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Hoshino moved into the overall top-50 with his breakout junior campaign in the fall. The Sloan Canyon signal-caller passed for over 3,100 yards and a 44:9 TD:INT ratio this season. He's a highly accurate distributor from the pocket that showed elite arm talent and ball placement in his first season as a starter. He throws with a smooth, natural motion and a quick release, can add touch or velocity to fit into tight windows, and shows good pocket movement. Hoshino's smaller stature might limit his potential suitors at this stage of the recruiting process but the film and arm talent point to D-I upside.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/cadehoshino/status/1995723191319204202?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">McDonald established himself among Nevada's top TE prospects with his breakout season for the 5A state champs. The 6'1"/215 junior totaled just under 500 receiving yards and 9 TDs on 41 catches last fall. He's a strong, physical target that can use his body to fight through contact and offers high-upside athleticism for the position. He's often deployed in the slot with the receiving ability he brings to the table but shows his power and physicality when called on to block. He's a technical route-runner, possesses the length and body control to extend his frame, and can make plays after the catch. McDonald is one of the top receiving threats among Nevada's TEs. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/braden_mcd2/status/1995315164732903599?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Buddy was a new addition to the 2027 rankings back in the summer of 2024 and made his biggest leap in the rankings with his productive junior campaign in the fall. The talented WR out of Spanish Springs caught 23 passes for 368 yards and 5 TDs last season. He's a long, lengthy target at 6'3"/180 that can create matchup problems on the perimeter with his size. He gets vertical up the field with good straight-line speed, does a good job of attacking the ball at its highest point, and can go up and over smaller DBs in 50-50 situations. Buddy possesses a unique physical skillset that should help him generate some recruiting interest this offseason.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/gdbuddy2027/status/1998253013551681673?s=20 </div></figure>

Breaking down some of the under-the-radar rankings risers from PRZ NV's latest update to the 2027 rankings.