2027 Winter Rankings Update: Prospects New to the Top 125

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p id="block-32896c7d-e14b-42fd-9249-e04a7ae8bf4f"><strong><em>Get 30% Off Your Subscription with Code PRZWV30 at Checkout!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 rankings have grown to 150 total prospects in the state of West Virginia, with many new faces entering the mix. Here are the new 2027 Top 125 rankings after their junior seasons have been completed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2091002"],"_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-6957ee529c5f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Just a small sample size of junior highlights are available from 2027 Cabell Midland LB [player_tooltip player_id='2091002' first='Braylon' last='Wing'], but they were enough to rank him as a Top 20 linebacker prospect in the class. He lacks some length, but Wing is a compact bowling ball that likes to come downhill from his middle linebacker position and attacks the ball with ferocity. More film in the future could warrant a bump in the rankings, but keep an eye on Wing in his senior season to have a breakout season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2077336"],"_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-6957ee529c6b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Sissonville Indians had a good bounce-back 2025 season in large part due to the emergence of 2027 WR [player_tooltip player_id='2077336' first='Noah' last='Evans']. He totaled 42 catches for 902 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior while adding 53 tackles and 3 interceptions at safety. We don't have updated measurables for Evans, but his film speaks for itself as a top receiver prospect in the 2027 class at this juncture. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["862714"],"_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-6957ee529c73a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='862714' first='Koltyn' last='Starcher'] is a two-way standout for Roane County as a RB/LB and produced a big junior year for the Raiders. On offense, he rushed for over 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns, but it's on defense where we like his projection the most, with 50 tackles and 5 TFLs. Starcher is a well-rounded athlete with a quality frame and debuts as a Top 20 linebacker prospect in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1659048"],"_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-6957ee529c7be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rounding out our Top 20 linebacker rankings is 2027 Oak Hill RB/LB [player_tooltip player_id='1659048' first='Cade' last='Compton']. He had a big junior year for the Red Devils as a standout two-way player and All-State performer. Compton was a 1,000-yard rusher on offense this season and projects as a middle linebacker prospect who seeks out the football at a high level with relentless pursuit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1882116"],"_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-6957ee529c843"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2027 Riverside WR/DB [player_tooltip player_id='1882116' first='John' last='Battle'] has high upside at both positions, but makes his debut in the rankings as a Top 15 receiver prospect. The Warriors primarily focused on their running game in 2025, but Battle showcased potential playmaking ability and athletic traits that would translate well in a more passing-centric offense. He also showcased defensive ability and potential that stood out on film at corner, and could easily play that position in college as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1589140"],"_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-6957ee529c93e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1589140' first='Addison' last='Brafford'] is a versatile athlete for Keyser who can make an impact in a variety of ways as a Top 15 ATH in the 2027 class now. He orchestrates their Wing-T offense well and threw for 863 yards and 11 touchdowns, along with 775 rushing yards and 11 scores. Where Brafford projects best is still to be decided, but his athletic versatility and production should attract college attention as a senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->