First look at Maryland’s 2027 ranked prospects: Part 5

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'll be giving my first evaluation on ranked prospects in the Class of 2027 over the next several weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's Part 5.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1709624"],"_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-697f7abce3d30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Perry is a legitimate vertical threat who consistently wins downfield with length, body control, and strong ball skills. He tracks the football well, adjusts in the air, and finishes through contact. His highlights show him doing this even when throws are underthrown or contested. Perry has smooth movement for his size, with a long-strider build that allows him to separate and pull away once he's in space. His catch radius creates matchup problems, especially on fades and seam routes against zone coverage. Perry also shows value outside the passing game, including willing and effective perimeter<strong> </strong>blocking. Overall, Perry looks like an underrated prospect whose ability to stretch the field and convert explosive plays should be drawing more attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1663023"],"_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-697f7abce3db8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McVea is an explosive edge presence whose speed and motor immediately stand out on film. He consistently wins with a pure speed rush, showing real bend around the corner and the ability to beat tackles out of their stance. McVea's closing burst allows him to finish sacks, force turnovers, and disrupt passing lanes. During the 2025 season, he posted 64 total tackles, 14 sacks, 19 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries returned for touchdowns. McVea's highlights certainly correlate with his stats, especially the ones that confirm he's a disruptor in the backfield. He plays with great effort, chases plays sideline to sideline, and stays active through the whistle. McVea's upside is at the edge position, and he definitely deserves more looks from colleges.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2107164"],"_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-697f7abce3e00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Imode is an active, disruptive edge defender who consistently wins with his first step and length. He explodes off the snap, beats tackles out of their stance, and shows the ability to rush both inside and outside with purpose. Imode's bend around the corner and closing burst allow him to finish plays well behind the line of scrimmage. Against the run, he sets the edge with discipline, disengages quickly, and shows real pop on contact. In 2025, Imode recorded 40 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and a fumble recovery, backing up what the film shows. I'm sure he'll continue developing his rush counters to stay effective against more physical, patient tackles that he'll more than likely face at college camps this offseason (assuming that he does that).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2107878"],"_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-697f7abce3e41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wiseman is a productive slot receiver who consistently challenges defenses vertically. He finished the 2025 season with 30 receptions for 443 yards and seven touchdowns, backing up the impact he shows on film. Wiseman does a great job avoiding jams and understands how to attack leverage against both safeties and zone coverage. He tracks the ball well downfield and catches it cleanly in stride, even in traffic and through contact. Wiseman's timing with the quarterback shows up, and he stays focused after the catch. The next step on film is showing a wider route tree underneath and at the intermediate level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->