Class of ‘27 Coverage Counter: 8 Offensive Prospects to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Recently my focus was occupied by the latest rankings update for the Class of ‘29. But as we're now in March I wanted to circle back to the upcoming senior class. One thing I noticed when I peeked at the ‘27 rankings is that there's several prospects lacking coverage.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The goal is to change that before the next class update. So, in this report I'll be breaking down eight prospects on the offensive side of the ball deserving of more coverage. They're a group that our staff will surely be talking about in the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><em>Offensive Line</em></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2065081' first='Greg' last='Decker'] - Olathe East, 6'7”, 325, OL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's a must that this report begins in the trenches. Decker of Olathe East is the first of two massive linemen we'll be taking a look at. The 6-foot-7, 325-pound tackle made his debut in the previous ‘27 update at No. 117 overall, and is the 13th ranked OL prospect in an absolutely loaded position group. He has the frame of a tackle at the professional level, and is capable of playing both positions. He's nimble for his size and it shows on his first step when run blocking. As a pass blocker he uses his long reach to neutralize pass rushers. Look for him to be in consideration of a <em>1st Team All-League</em> selection next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1611466' first='Kylier' last='Greene'] - Larned, 6'6”, 280, OL/DL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Up next is big man [player_tooltip player_id='1611466' first='Kylier' last='Greene'] of Larned. Much like Decker, Greene boasts the type of frame that high-level recruiters desire. At 6-foot-6, 280 pounds, the Larned product essentially fits the mold of a prototypical offensive tackle. He played well at both tackle positions in 2025, and even won some reps against <em>D-I </em>target [player_tooltip player_id='1113168' first='Brody' last='Pfannenstiel'] of Hoisington. Greene also displayed a lot of upside on defense. With size and intensity, he could have a bright future as a 3-Tech.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><em>Running Backs</em></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1310404' first='Peter' last='Rodriguez'] - Basehor-Linwood, 5'9”, 170, RB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now we get to the skill position players. Rodriguez of Basehor-Linwood will start off the running back group. He quietly had one of the largest increases in rank in the previous update. The Basehor product climbed inside the Top 150 to No. 125 overall, and is the 15th ranked RB in the class. During the ‘25 campaign he split touches with multiple playmakers, but still managed to put up some nice numbers. He finished his junior season with 520 yards on 106 carries, and caught 15 passes for 122 yards. He's not the most explosive runner. However, he is the type of back that can run between the tackles and wears a defense down. He's also an underrated pass catcher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1586378' first='Pete' last='Vega'] - Andover, 5'11”, 190, RB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not too far behind Rodriguez in the rankings is [player_tooltip player_id='1586378' first='Pete' last='Vega'] of Andover. He's currently the 16th ranked RB in the Class of ‘27. Vega was the feature back for Andover in 2025, and he put together an <em>All-League Honorable Mention </em>season. He excelled at racking up yards after contact, as his strength and outstanding balance allowed him to break several tackles. Not to mention he possesses great footwork as well. He averaged 115 yards per game as a junior, and he's capable of having an even higher average as a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><em>Wide Receivers</em></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2065101' first='Jeremiah' last='Thompson'] - Atchison, 5'10”, 150, WR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thompson of Atchison was one of the newest wideouts added to the recruiting class back in December. He joined the rankings inside the Top 150 and is the 22nd ranked WR in the class. Despite sharing targets with two other talented wideouts, Thompson still managed to lead the Phoenix in receiving yards. His final numbers of the ‘25 campaign were 18 catches for 453 yards and six scores. He was one of the top deep threats in the <em>Meadowlark Conference </em>in 2025, and he's sure to be once again during the ‘26 campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1556861' first='Wes' last='Riegel'] - Blue Valley North, 6'3”,190, WR/TE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blue Valley North has quite a few pass catchers returning next season. One member of that group that I think is underrated is [player_tooltip player_id='1556861' first='Wes' last='Riegel']. He proved in 2025 that he's a team player, and that he possesses the versatility to play multiple positions. As a junior he helped fill in at tight end as well as receiver. This limited his targets a bit, but he still impressed when looked upon. He displayed solid blocking fundamentals, and his 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame allowed him to haul in contested catches. I believe he could be an important piece to the Mustangs' offense this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><em>All-Around</em></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1113159' first='Nolan' last='Nash'] - Labette County, 6'0”, 160,&nbsp; ATH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nash of Labette County is a player our staff should've mentioned more in 2025. He broke out as a junior and put together a great all-around season. Offensively, he accounted for 731 yards and nine touchdowns. On special teams he racked up 274 yards, and converted on 29 of 32 PAT's. At safety he recorded 73 total tackles, three interceptions, and two forced fumbles. He's likely to have an even bigger role on offense as a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1113170' first='Jameson' last='Miles'] - Peabody-Burns, 6'2”, 190, ATH&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's nice to put the small-town prospects in the spotlight from time to time. [player_tooltip player_id='1113170' first='Jameson' last='Miles'] of Peabody-Burns was one of the more dangerous wideouts from the 6-Man ranks in 2025. The junior led his team in every receiving category with 21 catches for 488 yards and eight scores. In addition, he shined on defense as well. Miles finished second on his team in tackles and TFL's with 68 total and came up with nine tackles for loss. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->