2027 Rankings Update's Best Additions

Use code Johnson30 for a 30% discount on a Prep Redzone subscription!   If you haven't heard, the 2027 Rankings Update is LIVE! The massive overhaul of the rankings added in nearly 200 new names to know from across WI. Just that list alone was loaded up with talent that completely changed the rankings. We saw those changes from top to bottom and you will see that too as you go through this article and see where these kids are ranked. To be at the top of our new additions you need to be special athletes. Kids with size, power, athleticism that will intrigue D1 level coaches and any D2 coach would be very happy to steal. Let's watch some film of these new additions and identify the special talents that earned them their very high debuts.    The potential within this kid is off the charts. Brett has an elite frame that is already well filled out and strong. Sometimes with so much power kids will sacrifice fluidity, but that's not the case here. Brett is smooth off the line and throughout his routes at TE. He isn't a burner, yet always seems to find the open field. Once he gets the ball in space good luck bringing down the runaway freight train. Brett is a mismatch that should have the FCS level knocking down his down and the FBS level should at least take a good look at him.   On defense Singler demonstrates his dominant strength every snap of his highlights. He always gets hands on and is able to create space while also driving the TE or OT into the backfield. Brett is outstanding at setting the edge and when he reads pass can shuck his OL aside and get after the QB with a nice closing burst. Dive into this monster's highlights.      This is an intriguing athlete. Eli has rare size at 6'9" 220 lbs and because of that college football coaches will also have to battle basketball coaches if they want his services at the next level. Eli holds multiple D1 basketball offers and those elite traits translate to the gridiron. The outrageously long TE understands how to use that to his advantage, shining in the redzone and 50/50 ball scenarios. He has shown that he can catch the ball away from his body, creating a massive catch radius for his QB to target. Eli is a heck of an athlete and one of the few in this Class that could play D1 in multiple sports.     You can see through these first handful of additions that there is some unreal size in the Class of 2027. It is at multiple positions too. We turn to WR where our new #1 is Slinger's 6'6" 205 lbs [player_tooltip player_id='2098610' first='Jude' last='Siikarla']. With a frame like that the big man could also have a future at the TE position. In the end it doesn't matter what he is labeled at, just make sure you get him on your team so you can line him up out wide and force CBs into nightmarish mismatches. Jude dominates in the redzone. Using his size, ball tracking skills, and great timing on his jumps there isn't a CB who can compete with him at high pointing the ball. His strong hands ensure he is going to complete the catch through contact too. For being such a big athlete Jude separates himself further by maintaining fluidity in his movements off the line and through his routes. This kid is a serious mismatch. Watch the tape linked below.      We wrote about Noah being in line to shake up our rankings, but even I wasn't expecting him to debut as DL2. But after watching the tape it couldn't be denied. Noah is long, strong, and has so much room on that frame to continue to fill out into an interior monster at the next level. Noah has dominating power on the interior, quickly getting hands on and forcing separation without giving an inch of ground to the OL. He uses that huge frame to see into the backfield, find the ball, and then violently sheds blocks. Noah separates himself from other big IDL with the athleticism and range he plays with once he gets into the backfield. Big things are ahead of this kid. His up this list might be just beginning.      If you thought we were done talking about athletes with unbelievably massive frames you are mistaken. Our next best addition, and top OL addition is Brookfield Central's [player_tooltip player_id='2103478' first='Riley' last='Budde']. As you can see by the position ranking and overall ranking this OL Class is DEEP and Riley has put himself right in the middle of it.   Riley has elite length and has really started filling out that frame this offseason after playing at 255 lbs in 2025. What first jumps off the tape is Riley's range and how smooth he is while trying to hit smaller, more agile targets in space. Equally as impressive is how well the big man can bend and drop his pad level when making contact to have leverage and a more overall advantageous position of power on his target. That power in the trenches piles up wins too, quickly clearing out holes for his RBs and QB to run through. The IOL is a force and a must watch. Tap into the tape below.      Waunakee has an embarrassment of riches at the TE position. One of them is one of our newest additions in this update, [player_tooltip player_id='2103479' first='Jackson' last='Kidd']. Jackson thrives as a three down TE. In the run game you see him close quickly, get hands inside, keep a wide base, and run his feet. That all comes together into him driving DL off the ball and far away from the designed gap. In the passing game he is used in the quick passing game. They get him the ball quick and then let the 6'4" 220 lbs athlete either get the edge or lower his shoulder and create yards after contact. It is fun to watch him win with speed on one catch and then the next he is stiff arming 2-3 defenders into the earth. You need to dive into this kid.      This is another intriguing athlete at the TE position. Logan is more raw and will need time to continue to fill out his long, lean frame but the tools are exciting. The junior is used in the run game to attack edges/DEs and he delivers at a high rate. He attacks his man, has the power to create a push and also has the athleticism to be able to quickly reset if he loses the leverage or positioning he wants. On the receiving end the big man has a knack for finding open space in the secondary and he plucks the ball out of the air naturally.   On defense Logan is good at setting the edge. He has the power to take on blocks and force the RB inside. We also see a high football IQ, not taking himself out of the play by getting too much depth when he gets a free release. The 2027 TE/DE is a toolsy ball of clay. Check him out.      Justin is pushing to be arguably the most well rounded WR in this Class. He brings a special blend of size, speed, and playmaking to the field. That 6'3" frame and long wingspan allow him to win in jump ball situations. His speed seems to shock DBs as he quickly gets on top of them and can pull away deep down the sideline. The 2027 is such a natural at tracking the ball downfield too, easily adjusting to put himself in the best position to make the play. The dominant WR also brings enough speed, vision, and playmaking prowess to also serve as the kick returner for the team where he also was able to create game changing plays. I'm confident that Justin could win anywhere on the field as a WR/returner and do it at a very high level. This is a good debut, but I have a feeling he is going to continue to climb over the summer.      Badger is going to do one thing on Friday nights. Line up their five OL and kick your butt snap after snap in the run game. One of those dominant dudes on the OL for them is [player_tooltip player_id='1908864' first='Quentin' last='Spiegelhoff']. The 6'4" 265 lbs athlete shines in the run game at the OG position. When this kid gets on his path he is either running over the DL in front of him or driving them 5+ yards off the line. Quentin is so strong right from the initial point of contact and doesn't lose a bit of momentum from that initial contact until the whistle blows. He utilizes strong hands, a strong base that is always churning, and impressive leverage. The '27 OG just always seems to be lower than the DL in every highlights. Technique, power, and aggression. A dominant combination.      We have talked about Carter a couple times this offseason, so it was great to see where he finally stacks up. The two way impact player dominates as an RB and LB for Bonduel. As a runner Carter is an explosive athlete. He accelerates through the gap and is at his top speed by the time he hits level two. That allows him to have so many long runs through traffic. The defense can't close quick enough. Once he gets that head of steam going he has the strength to break tackles and keep himself clean with a stiff arm. Carter will also split out as a WR and is a natural out there tracking the ball and plucking it out of the air. Then on defense you find him in space off the edge tracking down RBs and setting the edge. The small school standout is as versatile as they come.      Aidan is a back that can take over a game with his ball carrier abilities. He is a bigger back and the power and contact balance you would expect is there in droves. Aidan rips through arm tackles and has a punishing stiff arm. He runs as angry and hard as you would except him too, but the difference is that he also has some elusiveness to his game. Working through traffic you see that he can make a cut to get into green grass or set up a defender into one gap then attack a gap over. He has the speed to turn alleys into big gains.   On defense Aidan is a heat-seeking missile at LB. He is ruthless in his pursuit and seems to play at a different speed than the rest of the field while chasing down the ball. His range is equal to his strength when taking on blocks and setting the edge. Even at only 6'1" 200 lbs the junior overwhelms OL at times. The RB/LB has separate highlights for O & D so make sure to check them both out.

Use code Johnson30 for a 30% discount on a Prep Redzone subscription!