2027 Rankings Winter Update: New Additions Q4

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Editor's note: In the next 10 days, we'll continue breaking down this class in its entirety. If you're not yet subscribed to Prep RedZone, you can save 40% off an annual subscription by using the offer code </em><strong><em>Guerin40</em></strong><em> at checkout.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When we've been telling you how loaded the Class of 2027 is here in South Carolina over the past couple days, we weren't leaning into hyperbole.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we wrap up our introductions to the new additions, we'll let their progress back up our statements. Of the 106 new faces with a number now next to their name, the following players are all now inside the overall Top 325, 12 of them are in the overall Top 200 and six are now sitting inside of the overall Top 100.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We weren't throwing darts here.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the course of the last few months, this crew has elevated itself among the very best this state has to offer. Let's wrap up our introductions to the final fourth of the total list.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='651061' first='Patrick' last='Williams'] DL, Marlboro County | Made an already established defensive line even better with 59 tackles and nine TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1266099' first='Broden' last='Mitcheson'] RB, Fort Mill | Yellow Jackets gave him 265 offensive touches; no big shock why</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1822298' first='Roy' last='Vest'] OL, Lamar | Center made his presence felt and if he keeps improving he'll have his pick of next stops</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1732517' first='Jhais' last='Mckiever'] QB, White Knoll | Known more for his legs, but don't sleep on his arm, either</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2045859' first='Juwuan' last='Gamble'] DB, West Florence | Finished the season with two interceptions and 32 tackles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1824044' first='Bryson' last='Crawford'] RB, Fox Creek | His 1,400 rushing yards and 20-plus touchdowns were only the beginning</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2045834' first='Dewey' last='Bull'] LB, Lucy Beckham | Should challenge for the statewide leaders in tackles next fall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2045855' first='Tywan' last='Earl'] DL, Westside | Made his way to the Rams and started to show some immediate promise</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1822839' first='Josh' last='Bigger'] DL, Hilton Head | Tenacious edge rusher racked up TFL like they were going out of style</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1824235' first='Michael' last='Strickler'] ATH, Oceanside Collegiate | Defensive standout can and will play some offense, too</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1819842' first='Tyvion' last='Hall'] DB, Boiling Springs | Recorded four picks and 25 tackles in nine varsity games for the Bulldogs this fall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1821469' first='Owen' last='George'] QB, Academic Magnet | Was responsible for north of 75 percent of the team's offense in 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2045817' first='Lemonte' last='Brown'] DL, Cheraw | Absolutely digging his long-term potential, and not simply because of his size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1596856' first='Jayden' last='Alston'] DB, Carolina Forest | Finished among the leaders in the state with nine interceptions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1149055' first='Nasir' last='Waldrop'] ATH, Powdersville | Ran for 1,000, hauled in another 300 receiving and recorded 64 tackles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1821540' first='Hayes' last='Goddard'] QB, Philip Simmons | His first year as a starter wasn't over until he topped 3,200 yards of offense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1820912' first='Luke' last='Thayer'] OL, South Florence | The Bruins' center was stout all the way to Orangeburg&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1302875' first='Will' last='Haunert'] TE, Camden | Big frame makes him a sure-fire target, regardless of his pre-snap location&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1819778' first='Nolan' last='Giet'] OL, Summerville | Inside, outside, doesn't matter; Giet has shown he can handle any spot on the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1647592' first='Corey' last='Gleaton'] WR, Gray Collegiate | Burst into the starting lineup and then didn't stop until after 1,200 receiving yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1823169' first='Derrick' last='Austin'] DB, West Florence | True cover corner isn't afraid to be aggressive and lead the point of attack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1790589' first='Muntu' last='Brown'] RB, Wren | His 1,700 yards and 20 touchdowns were a boon after he converted from the defensive side of the ball&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1819949' first='Jason' last='Youmans'] ATH, Bamberg-Ehrhardt | Two-way starter was downright electric any time he had the ball in his hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1654910' first='Makorean' last='Anderson-Wallington'] QB, Mountain View Prep | Sky-high accuracy and athleticism to boot has been a boon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1702151' first='James' last='Porter'] DL, Dorman | Powerful edge rusher is rising fast and going to turn a lot of heads</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1822457' first='Brian' last='McMillan'] QB/DB, Bamberg-Ehrhardt (pictured) | There are insane first-year starter numbers, and then there's what McMillan did</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='232624' first='Xavier' last='Means'] QB, Northwestern | Like McMillan, Means shot out of a cannon in his first year as a starter, chalking up 52 total touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->