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Underrated 2027 Offensive Prospects: Nation’s Capital (Pt. 2)

Underrated 2027 Offensive Prospects: Nation’s Capital (Pt. 2)
Ed OBrien
Ed OBrien February 10, 2026 @ 05:47 PM
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Darius Knight
Darius Knight 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB | 2027
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone takes a look at some of the underrated offensive Class of 2027 prospects in the Nation's Capital, Washington D.C. This is Part 2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Note: This excludes teams from the WCAC and IAC (will feature teams from those conferences in the future).</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Elijah Miller","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bell","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698bc2cd50c83"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>2025 Stats:<br></strong>28 receptions<br>543 receiving yards<br>6 touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller is a versatile receiver whose greatest impact comes after the catch. Dangerous in space, he is a natural with the ball in his hands. On swings and screens, he's elusive, making defenders miss and confidently zigzagging across the field to find daylight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Capable of lining up both outside and in the slot, Miller attacks seams and vertical routes effectively from the slot. Against man coverage, he avoids jams and gets into his route cleanly. When he gains separation deep, Miller tracks the ball smoothly and finishes in stride.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He excels at taking what the defense offers, showing strong awareness of coverage and consistently finding open holes. Many of his big plays come on verticals, screens, and quick hitters. Those are the types of plays where he turns short passes into big gains. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While Miller's speed is functional rather than elite, he plays fast once in motion. He breaks tackles, maintains his feet through contact, and demonstrates exceptional effort with the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I do think he can continue to improve on increasing his burst off the line. Overall, Miller is a productive receiver with good run-after-the-catch skills. He thrives in space, likes to get vertical, and makes the most out of his opportunities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1630716"],"_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-698bc2cd50d4d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Knight is a tough, physical runner who shows both quickness and strength. He is comfortable running between the tackles and welcomes contact, often breaking tackles. &nbsp;His versatility stands out. Whether it's handling direct snaps, running draw plays, or making plays when he gets outside, Knight makes things happen. When he turns the corner, Knight's speed is clear, as seen on a long touchdown run where he accelerated and finished strong.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a receiver, he is dependable coming out of the backfield. He catches the ball cleanly and quickly turns upfield to get more yards. Knight shows an ability to avoid defenders and run through contact to gain yards after the catch. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There is a lot to like, but the film could better show his potential as a running back. It shifts between roles and does not have many big plays of 20 to 25 yards. With his strong build and tough running, a film focused on his running back skills and more explosive plays would help raise his recruiting stock.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Thomas Weaver","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"228","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Dunbar ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698bc2cd50e45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Weaver is a fundamentally sound offensive lineman. He's able to seal defenders in the run game to open lanes for his running back. There's a highlight on his film where he pulls, gets into space, locks onto the linebacker, and finishes with a strong pancake downfield. Weaver, who can play both center and offensive guard, moves well laterally and is able to take on smaller defenders in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He can be called up to deliver the occasional and helpful chip block as well. He's definitely on the lighter side of the size charts, so gaining more bulk and strength will help him out in the trenches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I do think he's a tough lineman. His future will depend on his physical development and where coaches see his best fit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":2121019,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Reginald Campbell","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"275","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Calvin Coolidge","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698bc2cd50f03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reginald Campbell is a sturdy, leverage-driven interior lineman who consistently gets the job done. Built low and wide, his frame immediately suggests Campbell is a strong, leverage-focused interior lineman who consistently gets the job done. His low, wide build stands out on film, and once he locks in, defensive linemen have a hard time moving him. As a center, he holds his ground, stops tackles on inside runs, and keeps them from breaking free, even when the play goes the other way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He understands angles and positioning, which helps keep the run game on track. There's a new highlight where he quickly reacts to linebackers shooting gaps, giving running backs more room to run. In pass protection, he stays square, doesn't lose ground, and takes on contact without being pushed back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'd like to see him work on being more explosive at the snap and finishing blocks with more aggression. He's a dependable, hard-to-move lineman with natural leverage, strength and balance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Prep Redzone takes a look at some of the underrated offensive Class of 2027 prospects in the Nation's Capital, Washington D.C. This is Part 2.

Elijah Miller

Elijah Miller

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CLASS 2027

Elijah Miller

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Darius Knight

Darius Knight

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HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 180
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Underrated 2027 Offensive Prospects: Nation’s Capital (Pt. 2)
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WEIGHT 228
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Thomas Weaver

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