Recruiting Watch: 5 Elite 2027 Prospects Turning Heads

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1542891"],"_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-69d5b213d5fea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1542891' first='Zayden' last='Smith'] is an impressive athlete who has great size (6'5") and speed. For someone as big as him, you rarely see them have such blazing speed. His ability to run by defenders from the receiver position is impressive. He has elite track speed. He also has an incredible ability to make defenders miss. He is good at catching short passes and making defenders miss in the open field. Then, as an outside linebacker, he is excellent at playing in space. He is a sideline-to-sideline linebacker. On both sides of the ball, Smith is a dynamic athlete who can do it all. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Checkout my mid season highlights ⬇️⁦. ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/Pa_Preps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Pa_Preps</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a>⁩<br>⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/CVHS_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CVHS_Football</a>⁩<a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachoswalt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachoswalt</a><br>⁦@On3sports⁩⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/247recruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247recruiting</a>⁩⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/Rivals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Rivals</a>⁩⁦⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNRecuiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ESPNRecuiting</a>⁩<br> <a href="https://t.co/jFl2eSealN">https://t.co/jFl2eSealN</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1542891' first='Zayden' last='Smith'] 3 ⭐️ &#039;27 (@ZaydenSmith27) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZaydenSmith27/status/1981386274192699539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1506885"],"_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-69d5b213d61af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1506885' first='Richard' last='Littlejohn'] is a legit athlete who can score anytime he touches the ball. As a kick returner, he looks great at making defenders miss and using his speed to run by defenders. He is a type of returner you never want to kick the ball to. Then, as a wide receiver, he has elite skills. He is good after he catches the ball, as he makes defenders miss in space. He also uses his speed to run past defenders. Finally, as a defensive back, he has good skills to make plays all over the field. Littlejohn picked up offers from UConn and James Madison. He is a talented athlete with immense potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a> Blessed to receive an offer from James Madison University!<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachFlemWR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachFlemWR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachChuck06?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachChuck06</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PH_Athletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PH_Athletics</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JMUFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JMUFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Rivals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Rivals</a> <a href="https://t.co/Rk9yZC90ya">pic.twitter.com/Rk9yZC90ya</a></p>&mdash; Richard “Tre” Littlejohn (@liljohnprime7) <a href="https://twitter.com/liljohnprime7/status/2019593915918118980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1077287"],"_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-69d5b213d6230"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1077287' first='Levi' last='Porter'] is an excellent athlete in the 2027 class. He played both linebacker and running back last season. As a linebacker, you see a player with good instincts, and when he reads the play, he goes downhill and attacks well. He is also a good linebacker at running sideline-to-sideline, chasing plays all over the field. He is a good tackler as well, who rarely misses a tackle. Then, on offense, he returned a kickoff for a touchdown. On that play, you saw his speed and his vision. He also played running back, displaying a good ability to run hard and make defenders miss. He also has good speed to run past defenders. Porter is a great athlete in 2027 who has up to 10 offers. I expect more to come his way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to have received 10 offers! <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachSmetanka?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachSmetanka</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TerronColson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TerronColson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/braydenboggs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@braydenboggs</a> <a href="https://t.co/HzsK0NHe02">pic.twitter.com/HzsK0NHe02</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1077287' first='Levi' last='Porter'] LB 2027 (@LeviPor56486950) <a href="https://twitter.com/LeviPor56486950/status/2042765783940411565?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["916004"],"_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-69e5718f87ed3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='916004' first='Carter' last='Vassa'] is an electric wide receiver with the ball in his hands. His ability to make defenders miss is special. On one play, I saw him catch a slant in front of a crowd of defenders. He then made like 4 defenders miss for a touchdown. Then he has next-level speed. Defenders cannot guard him one-on-one. On several plays, he just outran them to create separation. He also has good body control to outjump defenders when matched up one-on-one. He currently has two offers, one from Temple and one from Towson. I expect more will come his way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to receive my 2nd D1 offer from Towson University!! Awesome visit!<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBrae88?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBrae88</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachHRichards?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachHRichards</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBMyers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBMyers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachNeugs1288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachNeugs1288</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachHarris410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachHarris410</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachbernard11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachbernard11</a> <a href="https://t.co/4Eu08LEQBd">pic.twitter.com/4Eu08LEQBd</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='916004' first='Carter' last='Vassa'] (@cartervassa) <a href="https://twitter.com/cartervassa/status/2037212473275601083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1398197"],"_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-69e5718f87f76"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1398197' first='Jadon' last='Phillips'] is a legit athlete in the 2027 class. He is a lockdown cornerback. When quarterbacks tested him, he usually made them play. He constantly made plays on the ball when it was thrown in his direction. He turned two of his four interceptions into touchdowns. Then, as a wide receiver, he shows elite speed to make defenders miss in the open field. Phillips recruitment has blown up with several Division One offers. His most recent offer is Albany. He has plenty of good options to choose from. Phillips deserves it as an elite athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Albany Offered <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/agtG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#agtG</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LLKK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LLKK</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LLS</a><a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMattScott?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMattScott</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BillBillDungee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BillBillDungee</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BobGreenburg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BobGreenburg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AllenTrieu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AllenTrieu</a> <a href="https://t.co/CqWboISCV5">pic.twitter.com/CqWboISCV5</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1398197' first='Jadon' last='Phillips'] (@jadon_phillips1) <a href="https://twitter.com/jadon_phillips1/status/2039494212672954656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->