Impressive 2027 Defenders On The Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These impressive 2027 defensive backs are bound for giant senior seasons...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1684262"],"_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-69947e5c9ac0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 2027 safety still flying under the radar, this Gwinnett County playmaker saw a well-deserved offer come his way this week from Miami (OH) with more likely coming his way. A ball-hawk in the secondary who can also deliver a punishing hit on the ball-carrier, this Shiloh standout is coming off an incredibly productive junior season where he made 60 tackles with three TFLs, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He shows natural instincts, closing speed, and ball skills as well, picking off four passes in coverage. Look for Prince-Oyakhire to have an even better final season in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2129959"],"_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-69947e5c9acc2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile defender who made a big impact for one of the best programs across the country, Welch is a stout run defender from the secondary who closes quickly and has the ability to make a play on the ball in coverage. He's a dependable defender with an impressive 6-foot-3 190-pound frame who should be even better next season as a senior. The fast-rising safety added recent offers from Coastal Carolina, Old Dominion, UCF, among others. His junior tape is outstanding and he has a chance to be one of Grayson's top defenders once again in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2129963"],"_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-69947e5c9ad49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A productive South Georgia defensive back who roams the field with ease and consistently puts himself in the right spot. Alford is a sure-tackling defender who plays fast and showed easy D1-caliber talent last season. The Colquitt County Packers are known for toughness and that's something Alford brings to the table. Overall, the playmaking safety made 81 tackles on the season with seven TFLs and two INTs. He's smart, understands the position, and is bound for a really strong senior season next fall. Alford will be an easy addition to the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings next month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1864998"],"_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-69949c53d8b15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A speedy, quick-reacting defensive back on the rise in Roswell, Daniels is an instinctive safety with e lengthy frame and the ability to knock the ball away from receivers. One of the top sleeper 2027 defensive backs in the North Fulton area, Daniels already holds several D1 offers but should see more come his way this spring and summer. He's currently ranked as the No. 38 DB in the state for the 2027 class but could see that ranking increase over the next several months. As a junior last season, Daniels made 32 tackles while breaking up nine passes in coverage. He's likely bound for an even bigger season this fall as a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2130125"],"_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-69949c53d8b78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A hard-hitting West Georgia linebacker who plays fast and knows how to wrap up the ball-carrier, Easter is one of the more underrated defenders in the area who showed last fall that he can absolutely play at the next level. He plays fast, brings a promising frame that should allow him to add more muscle, and is fresh off a strong junior season. He earned a recent offer from Georgia Southern and will be an easy addition to next months' rankings update in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->