2027 Prospects to Watch this Spring

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the next few months, the class of 2027 will have a fair share of the spotlight. Before we know it the calendar will flip to March and spring football will start to fire up. Here are a few 2027 prospects to watch out for this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1964472' first='Levi' last='Manning']-Wide Receiver-Valley View-6'3” 185-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Valley View wide receiver is a prospect who has the potential to open plenty of eyes this offseason. Manning has the ability to haul in tough receptions. He has the size to create mismatches in the secondary. Manning is a player who does a great job of hauling in difficult receptions. He is a prospect to watch out with the Blazers over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1855182' first='Garrett' last='Wolfe']-Linebacker/Tight End-Bentonville-5'11” 190-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1855182' first='Garrett' last='Wolfe'] is a prospect on the defensive side of the ball to watch out for with the Tigers. Wolfe reads the play well and is able to shed blocks quickly. He uses his speed well to get to and bring down the opposing ball carrier. Wolfe has the speed to consistently pressure the opposing quarterback. Wolfe is a player to watch out for this spring. He has the potential to do big things on Friday nights this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1671403' first='George' last='Brown']-Linebacker-Sylvan Hills-5'9” 202-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2027 is loaded with talented prospects at the linebacker spots. [player_tooltip player_id='1671403' first='George' last='Brown'] is a linebacker who has no trouble defeating blocks and getting into the offensive backfield. Brown has the quickness needed to defend against the pass as well as pressure the opposing quarterback. He excels at plugging up rushing lanes that opposing running backs are attempting to use. Brown is a player to watch out for this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158057' first='Bryce' last='Gittens']-Wide Receiver-Pulaski Academy-5'8” 160-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pulaski Academy does a great job of producing talented prospects at the wide receiver position each season. Gittens is a wide receiver who uses his crisp route running to his advantage. Gittens is able to create separation through the use of his routes. He does an excellent job of working his way back to the quarterback. Gittens is a wide receiver to watch out for as the spring progresses over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1903978' first='Beau' last='Barnes']-Edge/Tight End-Stuttgart-6'4” 215-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Stuttgart linebacker is a versatile prospect who could potentially play on both sides of the ball during the 2026 season. Barnes uses his speed well to get to the opposing ball carrier. He sheds blocks and works his way into the opposing offensive backfield. Barnes has the ability to play all along the defensive front for the Ricebirds. He is a player to watch as the spring and summer progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->