2027 Rankings New Names: Top Offensive Weapons Added

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1145693"],"_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-699a04581d9fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Twin Falls ball carrier is a downhill zone runner with good vision, cutback abilities and is tough to take down in between the tackles with contact balance, leg drive through contact and a strong initial first level burst. He gets behind his pads and runs with natural forward lean and can make defenders miss with a open field gear in the clear and sneaky speed once he breaks away. He has a strong frame, powerful lower half and should fit nicely at the D3+ level in college and is a key new addition to our 2027 rankings update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126033"],"_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-699a04581da72"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Borah product is a shifty and consistent outside receiver that can create seperation downfield, has strong hands and is a very smart route runner that can beat zone coverage, settle and quickly knife upfield to gain positive yards. He is physical off the ball, quick in and out of his breaks and can win on contested catches and does a nice job boxing out defenders and getting over the top of safeties downfield. He had a very productive Junior season posting 700+ receiving yards with 9 touchdowns and is another prospect that should demand plenty of D3+ college attention heading through his senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2078171"],"_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-699a04581dae9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lyles checks into our rankings in this update after a solid junior season for one of the top programs in the state of Idaho. He is a downhill and stout back with a compact build and looks for contact in the hole while having some sneaky wiggle in tight spaces and cutback abilities in the clear. He is a north and south runner that gets behind his blockers and is a patient runner before bursting out and can run through arm/ankle tackles and is always falling forward after contact with leg drive and plus contact balance. He rushed for nearly 500 yards in his junior season and should be a 800 yard+ rusher as a senior in 2026 and draw D3+ interest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2079368"],"_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-699a04581db3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Boise standout is a versatile offensive weapon that can play on the outside or in the backfield and is a big play guy with the ball in his hands and has plenty of tools at his disposal. He is a long and physical ball carrier that can chunk yardage quickly, shows the ability to run through contact, gets behind his blocks before hitting his second gear and is a natural pass catcher out of the backfield as well. McDonald is one of the more productive weapons returning across the region heading into 2026 and is a key name to note as we move into the Spring and next Fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2079354"],"_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-699a04581db7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schmittel is coming off a nice Junior season and checks into our rankings update as a top ten signal caller across Idaho. He is a pocket passer that moves well within the tackles while keeping his eyes downfield and can move through his progressions quickly and throws on schedule throws and accurate deep balls with touch and velocity over the top. He is a quick processor that can buy time with his legs and throw off- platform if need be without losing much zip or accuracy. He threw for nearly 2,000 yards and rushed for another 200+ and is one of the top statistical passers returning in 2026 and is another kid that should draw D3+ attention. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->