5 Explosive Athletes Dominating the 2027 Class

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623942"],"_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-6a3f20ec863fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1623942' first='Roman' last='Brown'] is an explosive running back who can score anytime he touches the ball. He has legit track speed, and once he gets into the open field, he is off to the races. He is also a patient running back who does a good job of waiting for the hole to open, and then he explodes through it. He is also a physical runner who is hard to tackle. The other impressive part is the different run plays he excelled at. Brown has a special ability to run the ball, and I expect a big season for the playmaking runner. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out [player_tooltip player_id='1623942' first='Roman' last='Brown']&#039;s Full Sophomore Season HIghlights on <a href="https://x.com/Hudl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Hudl</a> <a href="https://t.co/w6vzk2zWvY">https://t.co/w6vzk2zWvY</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/hudl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hudl</a> <a href="https://x.com/coachwest18?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachwest18</a> <a href="https://x.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a> @PRZPAvic</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1623942' first='Roman' last='Brown'] (@its_rbrown) <a href="https://x.com/its_rbrown/status/1857882927134290184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1624074"],"_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-6a3f20ec8645b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1624074' first='Brayden' last='Mastrippolito'] is a talented running back who is explosive with the ball in his hands. Playing in a wing-t offense, Mastrippolito played well last year. He is excellent as a wing-back by coming into motion and running with the ball. He is outstanding at running outside, showing good speed and running hard. He is a shifty and physical runner. He also shows a physical running style by running through contact. Mastrippolito is a good athlete who can run well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great camp at Villanova the other day. Can't wait to keep working this offseason and keep getting better. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/villanova?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#villanova</a> <a href="https://t.co/Rd0G3hHAuR">pic.twitter.com/Rd0G3hHAuR</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1624074' first='Brayden' last='Mastrippolito'] (@BraydenMas75525) <a href="https://x.com/BraydenMas75525/status/2065093304220254614?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2235755,"_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-6a3f20ec8647b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2235755' first='Chris' last='Baumler'] is a talented athlete from Lancaster Catholic. He was an offensive playmaker last season. He played all over the field on offense. He played mostly as a slot receiver and wing-back. He can score anytime he touches the ball; that's how explosive he is. He catches the ball well. He especially catches the ball well in traffic between defenders. Then you can put him in the backfield, and he is good at running the ball in between the tackles. This season, he should be more of a true running back, but the nice part about his game is that he can play both positions. Baumler is a good athlete and playmaker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Year Offensive Highlights!!<br>-c/o ‘27 ATH<br>-36 carries 250 yards 6.9 yards/carry<br>-14 catches 387 yards 27.6 yards/catch<br>-5 total Touchdowns <a href="https://x.com/LancCatholicFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LancCatholicFB</a> <a href="https://x.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://x.com/TopPreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TopPreps</a> <a href="https://x.com/fivestarphenom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fivestarphenom</a> <a href="https://x.com/Scout_ScottC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Scout_ScottC</a> <a href="https://x.com/SunilSportsNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SunilSportsNews</a> <a href="https://t.co/WOAClmM1IY">https://t.co/WOAClmM1IY</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2235755' first='Chris' last='Baumler'] (@cbaum_5) <a href="https://x.com/cbaum_5/status/2007217657893044271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2235763,"_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-6a3f20ec8649a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2235763' first='Amarion' last='Autry'] is a talented tight end prospect who recently committed to Kent State. He has the size (6'4") and athleticism that's impressive. He is a weapon in the passing game. Any route you want, Autry can run. He has excellent hands, and he catches the ball well in traffic between defenders. He was also awesome at jump ball. The quarterback would throw it up, and he would go up and get it. He was also excellent after he caught the ball in the open field. Autry is a talented player, and Kent State is getting a good player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tonight 12am, coach&#039;s let&#039;s talk.<br>📲(717-592-1617)<br>Looking to build relationships!!!<a href="https://t.co/A47Jt2b6tR">https://t.co/A47Jt2b6tR</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2235763' first='Amarion' last='Autry'] (@Amari0nAutry) <a href="https://x.com/Amari0nAutry/status/1934050578318942231?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2235777,"_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-6a3f2f03a03a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2235777' first='Connor' last='Horning'] started last season as a quarterback in Cocalico's option offense. He is an outstanding athlete who can score anytime he touches the ball. He has legit speed, and when he gets into the open field, he is off to the races. In most offenses, he would be the starting running back. He did a good job all year of running the option and making the proper reads. Other than his blazing speed, he is also a tough, physical runner. Hording is a good athlete in the 2027 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my Sophomore season highlights‼️🎥 <a href="https://t.co/t8FC6U3Pgd">https://t.co/t8FC6U3Pgd</a><br><br>13 TD's (11 rushing)<br>544 yds Rushing<br>4.9 YPC<br>57 Tackles<br>1 Fumble recovery<a href="https://x.com/CoachStrohl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachStrohl</a> <a href="https://x.com/CocalicoSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CocalicoSports</a> <a href="https://x.com/EPAFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EPAFootball</a> <a href="https://x.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a> <a href="https://x.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://x.com/ACgetfast?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ACgetfast</a> <a href="https://t.co/3jizsbVJRd">pic.twitter.com/3jizsbVJRd</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2235777' first='Connor' last='Horning'] (@ConnorJHorning) <a href="https://x.com/ConnorJHorning/status/1983303048643662179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>H</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->