2027 Rankings Update Offensive Stock Risers

Get 30% Off Your Subscription with Code PRZWV30 at Checkout!   As with every rankings update, some of the biggest stories come from the players who made the largest jumps. Whether it was strong junior film, offseason development, camp performances, or increased recruiting attention, these prospects did enough to separate themselves from the pack and climb the board. Rankings movement is earned, and the players featured here took advantage of the opportunities in front of them to boost their stock heading into their senior seasons. Here are the offensive prospects who saw the biggest rise in the latest 2027 rankings update.    No prospect in the state improved his stock more this cycle than 2027 University OL [player_tooltip player_id='1674336' first='Luke' last='Braham']. He surged to the top spot in the rankings after a massive offseason that saw his recruitment take off, resulting in multiple P4 offers and a recent commitment to Virginia Tech. Braham has always possessed intriguing tools, but the growth over the last year has been impossible to ignore. He moves exceptionally well for his size, shows the athletic traits colleges covet, and still looks like a player whose best football is ahead of him. With NFL bloodlines and a ceiling that remains incredibly high, Braham has transformed from a promising prospect into one of the premier recruits in West Virginia.     Few prospects helped themselves more on the recruiting trail this offseason than [player_tooltip player_id='1185571' first='Keian' last='Shelton']. The 2027 Cabell Midland TE/EDGE added D1 offers from Air Force, Army, and Morgan State, continuing the momentum he built during a strong junior campaign. At 6'5, Shelton brings a rare combination of size and athleticism that allows him to impact the game on either side of the ball. He flashed that potential throughout last season and is capable of more as a senior. Shelton's frame, movement ability, and versatility make him one of the more intriguing prospects in the state, and there is a strong chance his recruitment continues to expand heading in his senior year.     [player_tooltip player_id='1155320' first='Tavion' last='Woods'] continues to trend in the right direction heading into his senior season. The 2027 George Washington ATH was already a proven player after starting for three years at Riverside, but his offseason helped elevate his profile even further. Woods has been productive on both sides of the ball throughout his career, showing the athleticism and versatility that coaches love. While he can impact the game in several ways, linebacker still looks like the best fit at the next level. D1 offers from Brown and Morgan State have already come in, and Woods enters his final high school season with plenty of momentum.     2027 ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1306758' first='Carson' last='Treadway'] is one of the more intriguing risers in the 2027 class after making the move from Oak Hill to Independence. Treadway has always looked the part physically, with a combination of size and athleticism that immediately stands out when you watch him. There have been flashes of that potential on the field, and this feels like a season where everything could start coming together. Treadway brings versatility to line up at multiple skill positions and can change a game whether the ball is in his hands or not. With a fresh start and a bigger spotlight ahead, he's a prospect whose stock could continue climbing throughout his senior year.     2027 Fairmont Senior OL Tyson White continues to be one of the biggest success stories in the 2027 class. White earned OL MVP honors at our recent Exposure Series event and has quickly become one of the hottest names on the recruiting trail, approaching double-digit offers. His combination of length, athleticism, and upside is difficult to find, especially along the offensive line. What stands out most is how much he has improved since first appearing on our radar. White has developed into one of the top offensive line prospects in the state and still appears to have plenty of room left to grow.     2027 Spring Mills WR/DB [player_tooltip player_id='1635753' first='Douglas' last='Mayer'] looks like a player ready to take a major step forward this fall. The two-way standout has produced on both sides of the ball, yet still feels under the radar heading into his senior season. Mayer has the athleticism to become one of the state's top playmakers and should be the player Spring Mills leans on most this year. If he delivers the season many are expecting, the college interest should start matching the talent.     [player_tooltip player_id='1155328' first='Kingston' last='McDonald-Gibson'] put together a strong offseason and was rewarded with a sizable jump in the rankings. The 2027 Martinsburg RB earned MVP honors at our Exposure Series camp, where his athleticism and playmaking ability stood out throughout the day. That performance also helped him pick up his first offer from West Virginia Wesleyan, with more to come. McDonald-Gibson had a productive junior season and looks ready to build on it as a senior. With the way he performed this spring, more college coaches should be taking notice this fall.     2027 Huntington TE/EDGE [player_tooltip player_id='1272661' first='Antonyo' last='Paschall'] has always been an intriguing prospect because of his ability to impact the game on either side of the ball. We've gone back and forth between TE and EDGE in our evaluations, and there is still a strong case for both positions at the next level. Seeing Paschall this offseason, one of the first things that stood out was the added size he has put on since the last time seeing him in person. That physical development should set him up well heading into his senior year, with D2 programs having already started taking notice. With the way his frame and athleticism continue to trend, more recruiting attention should follow this fall.     2027 Washington OL [player_tooltip player_id='1272154' first='Gunnar' last='Waxler'] remains one of the more intriguing under-the-radar offensive line prospects in the state and sees his stock rise. Standing at 6'8, Waxler brings a frame that immediately grabs attention and gives college coaches plenty to work with. He is still developing as a player, but the physical tools are obvious, and the upside is hard to ignore. Waxler has done a good job getting in front of college staffs this offseason by attending camps and continuing to gain exposure. As he keeps refining his game, it would not be surprising to see offers start arriving in the near future.     2027 Fairmont Senior OL [player_tooltip player_id='1681024' first='Cooper' last='Keener'] has built plenty of momentum for himself heading into his senior season. The Polar Bear big man turned heads at our Exposure Series and backed it up by earning his first college offers from WV Wesleyan, Glenville State, and Fairmont State. Keener emerged as a quality prospect during his junior year and has continued trending upward with his development. His size, strength, and physical style of play make him an attractive option for college programs looking for help in the trenches.     2027 Huntington OL [player_tooltip player_id='1330188' first='Collin' last='Gadd'] is another offensive lineman whose stock continues to trend upward following a strong offseason. Gadd took a noticeable step forward during his junior season and has carried that progress into the recruiting process, picking up offers from WV State and Concord. Huntington has a long track record of producing quality talent in the trenches, and Gadd looks poised to be the next name in that tradition. He should be one of the key pieces up front for the Highlanders this fall.     2027 Cabell Midland K [player_tooltip player_id='1616160' first='Andrew' last='LaFon'] made one of the biggest jumps among specialists in this update after a strong junior season forced a reevaluation of where he belonged on the board. LaFon consistently delivered for the Knights and established himself as one of the top kickers in the 2027 class as a junior. That performance is beginning to translate into recruiting attention as well, highlighted by a recent offer from Concord. With another season to continue developing and building on last year's success, LaFon has a chance to keep climbing heading into his senior year.     2027 Sissonville QB [player_tooltip player_id='1616398' first='Maddox' last='Balog'] was one of the biggest beneficiaries of a fresh look during this rankings cycle. After going back through his film, it became clear he was ranked too low compared to what he put on the field as a junior. Balog may not get the same attention as some quarterbacks from bigger programs, but the production and talent are hard to ignore. He helped fuel a Sissonville program that continues to move in the right direction. With another year of experience under his belt, Balog has a chance to establish himself among the top quarterbacks in the class and attract college interest soon.     2027 East Fairmont OL [player_tooltip player_id='1154942' first='Chris' last='Garlow'] continues to make steady progress and has turned himself into one of the more notable offensive linemen in the class. A multi-year starter for the Bees, Garlow has shown noticeable improvement each season and is beginning to see that development pay off. His first college offer arrived this offseason from Glenville State, and it would not be surprising to see others follow as coaches continue evaluating the class. Garlow has added to his game year after year and enters his final season of high school football playing his best football to date.     2027 Morgantown OL [player_tooltip player_id='1525346' first='Bryson' last='Washington'] has put together a strong offseason and continues to build momentum heading into his senior year. He has been one of the top performers at multiple Prep Redzone events, consistently showing the traits that have college coaches taking notice. Washington has spent time developing behind some talented offensive linemen in Morgantown's state championship program, and that experience should serve him well as he steps into a larger role as a senior. The bloodlines are there, but more importantly, the on-field development is starting to match the potential. With the opportunities ahead of him this fall, Washington is positioning himself as one of the top offensive linemen in the 2027 class.     2027 Ripley WR [player_tooltip player_id='2090772' first='Parker' last='Keller'] earned a bump in the rankings after another look at his junior film highlighted just how much he meant to the Vikings' team. Keller consistently found ways to make plays and was one of the top offensive weapons on the field whenever Ripley had the ball. The multi-sport standout brings a lot of value as an athlete, and those traits show up on Friday nights. His combination of playmaking ability and athletic upside makes him an intriguing prospect moving forward. If he can get in front of more college coaches at camps and continue getting his film circulated, there's a good chance recruiting interest follows.

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