Sleeper 2027 Peach State Prospects On The Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These 2027 prospects are still flying under the radar...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2177104"],"_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-69e7891e20162"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 2027 linebacker still flying under the radar. Brady Wentz is a versatile defender who can line up on the edge and attack the quarterback or chase down the running back from the middle of the field. The 6'2, 220 pounder plays hard, wraps up consistently, and knows how to make plays in the backfield. He shows good quickness, instincts, does a good job of hitting hard behind his pads as a junior last season for the Mill Creek Hawks. He made 40 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss. And 4 sacks to go along with 6 more quarterback pressures. He shows D1 caliber, talent, and could be one of the region's best linebackers as a senior in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2177185"],"_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-69e7891e201cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">And under the radar tackle from Fayette County, Nick Matthews is one of the top sleeper right tackle prospects in the Peachtree City area who is starting to see some D1 interests come his way. He's a promising pass protector who knows how to get defenders on the ground while being a strong option in the run game, opening up holes on the edge. He can play at the D1 level and brings plenty of size at 6'6, 305 pounds. Don't be surprised if he has a really strong final season while pushing for All-Region honors in 2026. He'll also be added to the next 2027 Prep Redzone update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1719840"],"_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-69e7891e20214"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An under-the-radar EDGE defender to know in Gwinnett County, Keith Sims is a quick, fast-reacting defender with length and an impressive first step off the snap that allows him to make big plays in the backfield. He's tough to block, he's a max effort guy, and knows how to consistently find his way to the ball-carrier. He's a sure tackling defender, and one of the more slept on players in the Buford area. Look for him to have a really, really strong final senior season with more D1 interest and possible offers to come his way over the next several months. He should see an increase in the next rankings update as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2097693"],"_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-69e7891e20257"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A playmaking linebacker in Atlanta who can make an impact in several different ways, [player_tooltip player_id='2097693' first='Ethan' last='Siggers'] is a tackling machine with a natural feel for the position and a nose for the football. He plays hard, reacts quickly, and tackled everything in sight, making 107 stops last year as a junior to go along with nine tackles for a loss in 5.5 sacks. He can also make plays in coverage while showing the ability to not only attack the quarterback, but chase down the ball carrier against the run, look for him to have an even bigger senior season in 2026. He's currently ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 31 linebacker prospect in Georgia for the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2177229"],"_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-69e7891e20298"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A dynamic, do it all athlete who deserves more recognition after helping lead Bout into another state championship. Patterson is a playmaking, defensive back who can tackle and make plays in coverage while also turning around and helping out on offense as a dependable wide receiver. He's quick, twitchy, shows strong hands and natural playmaking ability, who can also help on special teams in the return game. The multi-sport standout made 41 tackles and three INTs defensively while catching 15 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns. Look for Patterson to see his stock rise more and more over time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->