Scouting the WCAC 2027's: Part 3

The WCAC is always stacked with talent every year. I'll be taking a look at Class of 2027 prospects that'll be returning for the 2026 season, Whether it's a highly rated prospect or a prospect that's under the radar, we got you covered.    During the 2025 season, Rice completed 127-of-228 passes for 1,281 yards, 11 touchdowns, and five interceptions.   Rice is a big-framed quarterback who plays with good calmness and control. At 6-4, 205, he already looks the part physically. He's comfortable operating out of RPO looks and shotgun concepts. He doesn't look rushed, and he lets plays develop instead of forcing things.   He stays steady when pressure shows up. There's a rep where heat is coming off both edges, and he doesn't panic. He keeps his eyes downfield and delivers the ball on a post-play downfield. The ball could've been led a little more, but the fact that he stayed in there and gave his guy a chance stands out.     Rice does a nice job putting the ball where it needs to be. The comeback to the right sideline is a good example. Jackson throws the football to the outside shoulder, a safe throw, only his receiver can get it. There's another play where the tight end shot down the hash, and he drops the pass right over the linebacker's head and into his teammate's hands.   He's not a run-around QB, but he moves well enough. There's a play where he avoids a sack and runs for a few yards. Jackson isn't looking to run very much. I do think he can work on being a little more mobile when it comes to using his legs to pick up yardage   Jackson's got solid arm talent, especially when his base is right. The deep ball where he hits the receiver in stride (in his highlights) shows he can push it downfield. At times, the ball could come out with more juice, especially on sideline throws, and when he leans back or throws off his back foot. The passes end up floating a little bit.     He's at his best when he's able to get a rhythm. Jackson shows flashes of touch and timing. Cleaning up a few mechanical things will help him improve as a multi-level passer.      Fleur finished the 2025 season with 8.5 tackles, four tackles for a loss, six quarterback pressures, and two fumble recoveries.   Fleur's highlights show that he's a defensive lineman who plays with power, relentlessness, and nice movement for a player his size. He can either help collapse the pocket or hold up the line against the run.    He wins a lot with raw strength. There's a rep where he's shaded over the guard, gets reached by the backside lineman, and just throws him aside to get back into the play. He doesn't get moved easily, especially when lined up at nose. When teams try to run through him, Fleur plugs the space and forces everything to slow down.   For a bigger defensive tackle, Fleur shows a solid first step. Once he builds momentum, he's tough to stop. On one rush, he simply powers through the blocker and forces a quarterback hurry. He may not always finish the sack, but he creates disruption that affects the play.   One other thing is certain: Fleur is going to hustle to the football. On his highlights, there's a sack where the quarterback rolls away, and he tracks him down from the backside for the sack. There's also a run-away play where he stays active, works down the line, and makes the tackle after the cutback. That effort level shows up consistently. It has to be a scary sight for whoever has the football, seeing this big dude chasing them down.    Fleur does a good job of anchoring as a run defender and doesn't give up ground. Even if he doesn't make the stop, Fleur clogs lanes and helps his teammates clean things up. As a pass rusher, most of his productin come from his power rushes. Fleur is effective when he drives blockers back or uses his size to overwhelm linemen.   I'd like to see what his pass-rush toolbox looks like after this offseason. Developing more moves or counters will make him an even more difficult defensive lineman to block. Fleur has the tools to be even more of an impact player on the defensive line.        Jeffries finished with 23 total tackles (15 solo) and two pass deflections during the 2025 season.   Jefferies is a technically sound defensive back who is effective in both man and zone coverage. He's not the biggest defensive back on the field, but Jefferies plays fast and physical.    One of the things that stand out in his highlights are his transition speed and ability to stay in phase. There's a play in quarters coverage that stands out. Jefferies takes inside leverage and stays patient in his backpedal after the snap. The receiver tries to stack vertically, but Jefferies flips his hips clean and beats him to the spot for the pass breakup.    I also like his instincts in man coverage. There's one play where he disrupts a quick slant and another where he doesn't fall pump fake on a stop-and-go route. Both plays ended up as incompletions, a testament to his discipline. His closing speed stands out as well.    Jefferies has good closing speed. That shows up on plays that feature vertical routes. He's often beating receivers to the spot. His reaction to the football , when it's in the air, is quick.    The only thing that is probably holding him back from a recruiting standpoint is his size. I'd like to see him continue to get stronger and put on some good weight. With all that being said, I like the confidence he plays with. Jefferies plays fast, is technically sound, has good awareness in coverage, and is tougher than you would think against the run.      Williams finished the 2025 season with 41 total tackles (24 solo), two interceptions, and four pass deflections.   Williams is another technically sound defensive back I evaluated this go-around. He trusts what he sees and consistently puts himself in a position to make plays on the football field. Even at his size, he plays physical, gives great effort, and competes with good timing.    There are a few plays in his highlights where you can tell he recognizes the route. He has a feel for what's about to happen and ends up beating receivers to the spot. One of those types of plays ended up as an interception.    Another play that stands out happens near the goal line. The quarterback tries to get him on a stop-and-go route in the redzone but he doesn't go for the pump back. Williams stays patient, doesn't bite on the fake, and ends up in the perfect position to make the play in the endzone. I'm impressed with the red zone reps I watched in his highlights. Whether it's breaking up a fade from off-man coverage or staying on top of vertical routes, Williams is making a big play.    Don't get it confused, though, Williams is not just a cover guy. He'll show up against the run as well and will occasionally blitz off the edge.    Williams is another defensive back who'll need to continue to add strength and maybe some weight to his frame. He can do it all, from man-to-man coverage, zone coverage, and help with run support.

The WCAC is always stacked with talent every year. I'll be taking a look at Class of 2027 prospects that'll be returning for the 2026 season, Whether it's a highly rated prospect or a prospect that's under the radar, we got you covered.