Breaking Down New Additions to the 2027 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We added more than 100 prospects to our rankings in Indiana last month. In our next article and multi-part series, we break down four new additions - all of whom play or have played on the defensive side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2061077"],"_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-695a7beb0002b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I love everything about [player_tooltip player_id='2061077' first='Errol' last='Kerns'] - a 6-foot, 185-pound do-it-all safety from Lawrence Central High. Kearns is a talented, hard-hitting thumper from his perch in the secondary. He displays tremendous range and athletic ability. He flies to the football and is an exceptional run defender. He adds even more value as a great kickoff returner who is a legitimate home-run threat with the ball in his hands, displaying great vision and top-end juice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1678855"],"_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-695a7beb000a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1678855' first='Dylan' last='Underwood'] is a starting outside linebacker for Taylor High in Kokomo. Underwood is a very good and instinctive run defender. He can pursue and chase down ballcarriers, especially off the backside. He has good range and takes great angles to the ball. Although slightly undersized, the 6-foot-0, 205-pound prospect flashes hard-hitting ability. Keep an eye on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1291439"],"_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-695a7beb000ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keep an eye on [player_tooltip player_id='1291439' first='Donovan' last='Taylor'] during college camps. The 5-foot-10, 165-pound defensive back is a feisty and physical corner who can cover and carry deep fades and match receivers. Taylor times the ball well with his hands, breaks up passes and displays solid ball skills. Taylor starts for Floyd Central High School and could have a great summer camp season to boost his recruiting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2061104"],"_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-695a7beb00133"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2061104' first='Landon' last='Gaskin'] is a very versatile prospect from Lafayette Central Catholic. Gaskin is a running back, outside linebacker and coverage defender on kickoffs. Gaskin displays solid downfield speed on kickoffs, takes great angles to the ball and wraps up on contact. I think outside linebacker is where his college fit likely is, and where he flashes the most potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->