What New ATHLETES Emerged in 2027 Rankings?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What new “athletes” emerged in the latest 2027 rankings?&nbsp; These are prospects that made big plays on both sides of the ball!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104989' first='CJ' last='Willis'] (Belleville East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Willis is a true two way impact player at wide receiver and defensive back.&nbsp; Was looked at coming into the season as more of a DB where he starred for the Lancers on the defensive side. &nbsp;Instinctual player that flies to the ball jumping routes for interceptions along with making plays on the ball downfield.&nbsp; Offensively he has great speed in the open field taking short routes for long scores with his shake and slippery running.&nbsp; Tracks the ball well downfield.&nbsp; On offense he had 655 yards receiving and 8 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1727710' first='Herman' last='Yancey'] (Perspectives)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big numbers for Yancey this past season at Perspectives.&nbsp; The 5'10” wide receiver/safety put in work!&nbsp; On offense he had 1,134 yards and 14 touchdowns.&nbsp; On the defensive side he notched 3 pass breakups and 2 forced fumbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1804742' first='Lebron' last='Mcclelland'] (Harlem)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This wide receiver/defensive back put up big numbers as well with 25 catches for 660 yards and 8 touchdowns.&nbsp; On defense he had 2 interceptions including one pick six while recording 37 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105053' first='Kevin' last='Phillips'] (Galesburg)<br></strong><br>Phillips kept jumping in weekly top performers with his play on both sides of the ball.&nbsp; Offensively Phillips is quick with the ball in his hands.&nbsp; Defensively he is a corner that runs well and is extremely sound with his technique.&nbsp; Makes plays on the ball.&nbsp; Very good footwork and reacts quickly to the receiver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105055' first='Bryce' last='Ellens'] (Glenbard West)<br></strong><br>Ellens on the offensive side is a running back that can catch it out of the backfield and is best getting in space using his speed and elusiveness.&nbsp; Slippery with ball in hands.&nbsp; On the defensive end the corner can blitz off the edge closing in on the QB.&nbsp; Hits with power laying the hammer as a tackler.&nbsp; Physical bringing the ball carrier down.&nbsp; Solid in coverage as a press corner that uses his hands well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1455358' first='Caleb' last='Wallace'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wallace is an impactful return man and overall threat anytime the ball is in his hands.&nbsp; He had 29 catches for 442 yards and 4 touchdowns.&nbsp; Also rushed for 126 yards and a score.&nbsp; In the kick/punt return game he notched 607 yards and 3 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->