Ball Knowledge: Five Underrated 2027 Defensive Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state of Georgia has a ton of talent when it comes to the 2027 class on the defensive side of the ball. These five players are ball knowledge and are far below the radar. Here are five players you NEED to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1096395"],"_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-69e58a689ed51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The fact that [player_tooltip player_id='1096395' first='Cooper' last='Middleton'] isn't a top 10 linebacker in the 2027 class and in the state of Georgia should tell you everything you need to know. He is one of the better players in the state and was a top tackler at the linebacker position, as he led Christian Heritage, and was second among Juniors last season in tackles. He finished with a total of 154 tackles and is expected to have one of the better seasons in 2026 as well. Keep an eye on Middleton and the Christian Heritage Lions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1693406"],"_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-69e58a689ee0e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If I were asked to make a prediction on Burnett's future, I would feel confident in saying he is a future Power Four starting safety. He may be my favorite safety prospect in the state, as he is someone who can rob the offense of their hopes and dreams, as well as someone who can tackle very well in open field situations. He was a star this season and will be someone quarterbacks will try not to test when it comes to the 2026 season. Make sure you keep an eye on this Walton High School star, as he is one I believe will find his way to a huge college following the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2048380"],"_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-69e58a689ee94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2048380' first='Mylik' last='Benoit'] is the state of Georgia's best-kept secret, as he is someone who should be receiving national attention after a season in which he finished with a total of 24 sacks. This is an average of over two every single game. When he is at his best, he is unstoppable, as he has a great frame and great speed to pair with it. He has a deep bag of pass-rushing moves and is a player who is only getting better. Benoit will be a star at the next level, but first, he has one more season filled with surprises and huge moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1158137"],"_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-69e58a689ef15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1158137' first='Tavarre' last='Terrell'] is a freak athlete who can play many different positions on the defense, but as a linebacker, he is one of the better players in the country, in my opinion. He is able to rob a quarterback when needed, but what mostly impresses me is his stunt blitzes, which allowed him to total over 20 sacks this season. He is quick and very efficient when it comes to his pass-rushing moves. I look for him to have a huge season in 2026 with a great defensive system. He will be one of the many reasons that Creekside is great yet again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1952838"],"_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-69e58a689ef94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1952838' first='Evan' last='Tillmon'] represents the Harrison High School program very well, as he is one of the better defensive players that they have ever had, and that is saying something. He is a robber when it comes to being a defensive back, as he finished with five this season, and will do even better this season, as quarterbacks want to test him, and that will be a big mistake. He is one of the better players in the class when it comes to playing man, but he is also one of the better players when it comes to playing zone as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->