2027 Rankings Winter Update: New Additions Q3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The updated Class of 2027 rankings are showing just how loaded this crop of players truly is.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And as we continue our introductions to all 106 new additions, it's also important to note that we're starting to include those faces who not only moved into the rankings, but immediately started to climb the charts. Over the course of the last four months or so, we've seen these players make the type of impacts that put them on the verge of something bigger. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Considering this class as a whole is strong, it's an indication that the Palmetto State has a big calendar year ahead of it.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In Part 3 of our introductions, we're starting to show you just how much of a monster 2026 might become.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's keep it rolling with another batch of new additions you're going to want to familiarize yourself with sooner rather than later.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1822105' first='Akeam' last='Williams'] DB, North Augusta | Has natural proactive vs. reactive abilities on the back end of the defense&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1823904' first='Maurice' last='Horry'] DL, Lower Richland | Most OL can't compete with his center of gravity, nor his pure power&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1821243' first='Jace' last='Williams'] QB, Thomas Sumter | Still acclimating to new digs, but 2,500 yards and 20 TDs was a strong beginning</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1818275' first='Marcus' last='White'] OL, Marion | Pulled his first DI offer back in November; it won't be the big man's last</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1821619' first='Heyward' last='Moore'] WR, Pinewood Prep | Has the size and speed to stretch any field and shows it with his YPR figures</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1821221' first='Layton' last='Chavis'] LB, Marlboro County | Yet another reason to pay attention to Marlboro's junior class</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1820961' first='Vincent' last='Aiken'] LB, Silver Bluff | Was third on a young and quickly developing Bulldogs' defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1822691' first='Triston' last='Diggs'] OL/DL, Carvers Bay | Just put him in the middle of either side and watch him cook</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1822144' first='Richie' last='Maxwell'] LB, Southside Christian | Showed he could make stops, drop into coverage and&nbsp; get into the backfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2045858' first='Ka'ron' last='Williamson'] DL, West Florence | Role will increase after a 36-tackle, eight-TFL junior season&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1577696' first='Connor' last='Ross'] LB, Carolina Forest | Finished with a team-high 63 tackles for the Panthers&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1820333' first='Jeremiah' last='Walters'] DB, Hilton Head | Led the Seahawks with four picks to go along with 44 tackles&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1821275' first='Xavier' last='Huggins'] WR, Powdersville | Was only a few more targets away from a 1,000-yard campaign as a junior</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1824470' first='Alex' last='Bendt'] K, Northwestern | Bends made all but one of 84 PATs and drilled 14 field goals; indeed, he's a high-volume producer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1765902' first='Bryce' last='Clemons'] LB, Stratford | Among the reasons this defense should be stout next season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1818140' first='Antwone' last='Tarrence'] LB, Dorman | Cavs' top returning tackler also had 10.5 tackles for loss and four sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1820308' first='Alan' last='Moore'] QB, Pelion | Well positioned for 2,000-plus passing yards next fall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2045819' first='Austin' last='Adams'] LB, Cheraw | Seemingly perfect complement to the Braves' established edge rushers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1763355' first='Elias' last='McGee'] WR, Seneca | The third prong of an extremely talented Bobcats' receiving corp</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1820466' first='Roman' last='Benjamin'] WR, Bluffton | Didn't haul in 58 receptions for 700 yards by accident</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1823372' first='Mack' last='Rambo'] RB/LB, St. Joseph's (pictured) | Standout two-way player showed out in seven games</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1823880' first='Christian' last='Charles'] LB, Darlington | There's no telling what a full season might look like for Charles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2045815' first='Silas' last='Brawner'] QB, Pinewood Prep | His 3,400 passing yards and 45 touchdowns put him into rare production levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2083700' first='Jaylin' last='Simmons'] RB, AC Flora | Added serious balance to pass-heavy team with 1,200 rushing yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1823657' first='Connor' last='Davis'] QB, Woodruff | First-year starter went off for 2,500 yards and 30 touchdowns passing&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1827481' first='Jayden' last='Hatcher'] RB, North Augusta | Will get first crack at replacing one of the state's best after productive back-up role</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->