5 Two-Way Trench Stars in the 2027 Class

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2070629"],"_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-6a36e15f4465a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2070629' first='Gabe' last='Lara'] is a talented two-way lineman from Central Dauphin. As a defensive lineman, he shows good strength as he is hard to move off his spot. He also splits double teams well. This allows him to be a force as a run-stuffing defensive tackle. Then he played as an offensive tackle last season. He flashed good skills as an offensive lineman. He has a good stance and fires off the ball well. He is equally good as a run and pass blocker. Lara is a highly skilled lineman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Year End of Season Defensive and Offensive Highlights.<br><br>· Multi-sport athlete<br>· 2 way starter<br>· 12 Games Played<br>· 39 Total Tackles<br>· 3.5 TFLs <a href="https://t.co/PfotsqLBTF">pic.twitter.com/PfotsqLBTF</a></p>&mdash; Gabriel G. Lara, Central Dauphin HS, 2027 (@Gabe_Lara27) <a href="https://x.com/Gabe_Lara27/status/1990129772794400875?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1937637"],"_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-6a36e15f44717"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Khalil Graham is a good center prospect from Simon Gratz. He showed a good ability to snap the ball and block defensive linemen. He does a good job of turning defensive linemen to help create rushing lanes. He also shows a good ability to snap the ball and block at a high level. Graham is a good interior offensive lineman. He also played a few snaps at defensive tackle. He showed a good ability to maintain leverage against offensive linemen. He is hard to move off his spot. Graham is a good lineman on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Finally did my Junior season highlights enjoy<a href="https://t.co/HCMl7Kb8HU">https://t.co/HCMl7Kb8HU</a></p>&mdash; Khalil Graham jr (@KhalilGraham70) <a href="https://x.com/KhalilGraham70/status/2037992219890606290?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1180723"],"_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-6a36e15f447b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1180723' first='Davon' last='Johnson'] is an outstanding two-way lineman. As a defensive lineman, he is very disruptive. He gets off the ball quickly. He has violet hands, which he uses against offensive linemen to be aggressive. He also shows playmaking ability. He stripped the ball from a running back. He then scooped it up and returned it for a touchdown. Then, as an offensive lineman, he shows good ability as a run and pass blocker. As an offensive tackle, he shows good pass-blocking ability. He does that by extending his arms to block edge defenders. As a run blocker, he is good at firing off the ball and driving defenders off the ball. Johnson is a good player on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">JR SEASON FLIM <br>C/O 2027<br><br>Defensive-<a href="https://t.co/z7cRk7x5UA">https://t.co/z7cRk7x5UA</a><br><br>Offensive-<a href="https://t.co/lYVsyLsDFA">https://t.co/lYVsyLsDFA</a><br><br>@ImaniCASaintsFB <a href="https://x.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://x.com/Chise89?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chise89</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachBrown56?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBrown56</a> <a href="https://x.com/7Twice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@7Twice</a> <a href="https://x.com/RoboLeonard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RoboLeonard</a> <a href="https://x.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://x.com/KeivSr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KeivSr</a> <a href="https://x.com/johncol52261414?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@johncol52261414</a> <a href="https://t.co/A14w748IG0">pic.twitter.com/A14w748IG0</a></p>&mdash; Davon “spinner” Johnson (DL) (@DavonJohnson56) <a href="https://x.com/DavonJohnson56/status/1995236156649476325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1181609"],"_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-6a36e15f44846"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1181609' first='Ethyn' last='Durst'] is a big (6'5") and athletic lineman on both sides of the ball. As a defensive lineman, he is a good edge defender. He gets off the ball quickly, as he is lightning quick. He uses his hands well to control offensive linemen and rip through their bodies. He also has a knack for making big plays. He has several big plays in the backfield against offenses. Durst also shows a motor that never quits. Then, as an offensive tackle, he has prototypical size (6'5) and long arms you want from that position. He is especially good at blocking edge defenders on pass plays. Durst is a good lineman with a ton of potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my Junior highlights!! 💥🏈<br>6'5 240 <br>81-inch wingspan <br>4.8-40yd <br>D-END/TACKLE <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/classof2027?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#classof2027</a> <a href="https://t.co/bQaNhzJHcg">pic.twitter.com/bQaNhzJHcg</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1181609' first='Ethyn' last='Durst'] (@E_durst78) <a href="https://x.com/E_durst78/status/2036579319389000016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1181571"],"_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-6a36e15f448d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1181571' first='Travis' last='Jones'] is a prototypical offensive tackle and edge defender. With his size (6'3"), strength, and athleticism, you see important traits. As an offensive tackle, he dominates defenders. He also played as a guard with good ability to combo-block defenders. Then, as a defender, he shows a motor that never quits. He chases plays all over the field. He is also excellent at the point of attack. He uses his hands to rip through the offensive lineman. The other position he played was fullback when he was used as a lead blocker. Jones is an excellent prospect in the 2027 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my Junior Season Highlights!<br>6'3, 255 Lbs<br>OL/DL/FB<br>2027<br>Jr. Captain<br>6 Games played<a href="https://x.com/CoachGee55?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachGee55</a> <a href="https://x.com/Stoga_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stoga_Football</a> <a href="https://x.com/againathletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@againathletics</a> <a href="https://x.com/DELCOFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DELCOFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/zF46z1BItB">https://t.co/zF46z1BItB</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1181571' first='Travis' last='Jones'] (@TravisJones153) <a href="https://x.com/TravisJones153/status/1990550172615708913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->