2027 Rankings Update: New Additions Q4

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Editor's note:</em></strong><em> Prep RedZone's Spring Rankings Update window means savings for you. Throughout the entirety of the cycle, you can save 40% off an annual or two-year subscription by using the offer code “Guerin40” at checkout. This will unlock all rankings and subsequent content at the discounted rate. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/subscribe">Get in the game here.</a>&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The players in South Carolina's rising senior class are ready for more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From the constant barrage in the trenches to the speedsters on the outside and specialists abound, we're noticing a talent boom truly coming into its own. It's how and why we've added 106 names to our Class of 2027 rankings in this cycle.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the last two days, we've introduced you to the bulk of the additions. The list is vast, and we're prepared to unveil you to the final 25 who made the cut this time around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1820447' first='Noah' last='Hardy']</strong> K/P, Fort Mill - Looking like he might push a small number of specialists ranked ahead of him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1819487' first='LJ' last='Dendy']</strong> DL/OL, Greenville - Already owns a DI offer on defense; might end up adding one or two as an offensive linemen, too</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1820603' first='Ty'Quavian' last='Jones']</strong> OL, Hampton County - Uses his relatively slender frame creatively, and by that we mean he's got a great motor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1683177' first='Jaquan' last='Hannah']</strong> DL, Carvers Bay - Grown man look and plenty of experience has us anxiously awaiting just how far he might go</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1709902' first='Nehemiah' last='Jackson']</strong> OL, Mauldin - Size and strength in the trenches is exactly what the Mavs' need more of, and Jackson's got an abundance of both</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1678174' first='Javonte' last='Hill']</strong> LB, Irmo - If his official tackle figure is in the triple digits this fall, don't say we didn't warn you</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2129235' first='Hezekiah' last='East']</strong> OL/DL, Strom Thurmond - Beast of a left tackle has roughed up some pretty good defensive ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1819646' first='Jake' last='Olsen'] </strong>OL, Bishop England - Might be just a few good performances away from a long list of offers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1821280' first='Jayden' last='Wertz']</strong> LB, Powdersville - Ultimate ball hawk on this defense put up a ton of stops and added some high-impact numbers along the way</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1819990' first='Ty' last='Fallecker']</strong> LB, Indian Land - He's already hit triple figures in tackles once and is on pace to smash that figure with a bigger role</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1819537' first='Collin' last='Tillman']</strong> QB, North Augusta - One half of the Yellow Jackets' two-man quarterback contingent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1827442' first='AJ' last='Hillary']</strong> QB, North Augusta - The other half of the Yellow Jackets' two-man quarterback contingent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1821585' first='Semaj' last='Wilson']</strong> ATH, Atlantic Collegiate (pictured) - Arguably the best offensive and defensive weapon the Armada are going to be rolling out in 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1823525' first='De'Eric' last='Davis']</strong> QB, South Florence - After waiting patiently for two seasons, one of the biggest QBs in South Carolina will be a starter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1821522' first='Sean' last='Phalen'] </strong>TE/DL, John Paul II - Speaking of size, Phalen's 6-foot-6 frame has a lot of folks talking about his long-term potential&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2163695' first='Olamide' last='Salami'] </strong>DL, Dorman - A guy this size and mobility still being relatively green doesn't happen very often&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104507' first='Ames' last='Oliver']</strong> OL, Rock Hill - North Carolina transplant will instantly make the Bearcats' budding offense even better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1820994' first='Carter' last='Hawkins'] </strong>DB, Timberland - Could quietly be one of the more coveted 2027 defensive backs statewide before his prep career is over</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1822035' first='Ashton' last='Kellermann']</strong> WR, Philip Simmons - Only one returning player in South Carolina had more receiving yards than Kellermann's 1,314 last season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1821177' first='Julian' last='Renrick']</strong> LB, Greenville - If 2025 was Renwick's acclamation period, year two in the program is going to be something</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2163611' first='John' last='Mason']</strong> LB, Bethune-Bowman - Arguably the biggest hidden gem in the Palmetto State, regardless of classification or position</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1816745' first='Ty'Quarius' last='Shannon']</strong> WR, Fairfield Central - The Griffins' next big receiver is already here, and the damage he can do is tangible&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1823343' first='Malik' last='Darby'] </strong>DL, Northwestern - In a sea of seniors on the Trojans' defense, Darby found ways to make himself invaluable</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1667977' first='Aidyn' last='Wiggins']</strong> DB, Byrnes - Rebels' secondary has flourished with Wiggins' speed, and he's only getting better with time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1675598' first='Tai' last='Phillips']</strong> RB, Irmo - Phillips moved down from North Carolina and brought all of his talent with him after turning heads in the Tar Heel State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->