2027 Watch List New Additions in The Trenches

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1939906"],"_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-6970331cd1d9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Lancaster product is another elite hidden gem that deserves more college attention and should pop up on more radars this off-season. He has elite length, high hips and a nasty punch at the point of attack while holding tons of upside and has tons of potential and the frame to continue packing on weight throughout his college career. He's extremely athletic with natural bend in his hips and ankles and snaps out of his stance quickly while able to block in the open field and finish blocks downfield in space. Dinkins is a true tackle prospect that has tons of upside at the next level and is going to be a very nice steal for a college program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2103019"],"_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-6970331cd1c87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Tesoro product is a interior mauler that finished blocks at the first level and gets immediate vertical push inside and moves extremely well for his size. He shows he can quickly snap out of his stance with a strong base and punch and wins with leverage and power at the point of attack. He is not passive in pass protection and is always looking for work while a high IQ blocker that can play multiple positions along the interior. He is a D3+ caliber player and should draw plenty of next level attention through his senior season and lands on our WL rankings in this update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2058682"],"_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-6970331cd1ec1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lopez is another under-sized but violent blocker that should fit nicely at the D3+ level in college. He gets off the ball quickly, has a violent inside punch and finishes blocks downfield while showing he can scrape to the second level and cut off defenders with the proper angles and footwork in space. He can pull across the line, kick out denting defenders and has good body control and a strong base through out his block progressions. Checking into our WL rankings this time around, he is inline for a huge senior season and a name to note across the region heading into the 2026 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1718724"],"_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-6970331cd210c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stiley is one of the top returning interior lineman across the northern section and has good size and strength at the point of attack while agile for his size with a strong initial strike and consistent blocking abilities at the first two levels. He should continue to grow and pack on weight to his frame and is poised to breakout as a Junior for one of the top teams in the northern section in Pleasant Valley. Heading to our WL rankings, he is a name to note in the '27 class and should fit nicely at the next level in two years at the center position anywhere at the D3+ level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2068912"],"_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-6970331cd1fd0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Medelez is a stout and powerful nose that wins with leverage, initial punch and leg drive through taking on blocks and re-setting the LOS consistently. He shows he can eat drive blocks/double teams without losing ground and has some interior twitch when clubbing off blocks or winning with power rush moves/transitioning speed to power from the inside. He is athletic for his size, shows he can collapse the pocket and make plays behind the line and flashes redirection and backside pursuit as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->