Five 2027 prospects to take note of this offseason

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The offseason is well underway ahead of the 2026 KHSAA football season. With that, let's take a look at some incoming senior prospects who are some of the best the Bluegrass has to offer, but have been keeping a low profile and deserve a little more attention before the start of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1665340"],"_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-6a1def823d148"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1665340' first='Jalen' last='Dantzler'] is a tough defensive back who recorded 56 tackles, 6 PBUs, and two forced fumbles in 2025 for Central. Dantzler isn't afraid to confront a running back head-on and is a reliable tackler in the open field. He can meet receivers at the point of contact, shed blocks, and use his speed to chase down offensive players who've broken free. He also doubles as a kickoff returner who can burn a kickoff team if he has room.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2074522"],"_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-6a1def823d1ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Two things that stick out when you watch film on [player_tooltip player_id='2074522' first='Thurman' last='Wade'] are his patience and vision, two qualities that bode well for an outside linebacker prospect. Utilizes speed to chase down running backs on the backside while holding contain. Effort sets Wade apart from other linebacker prospects at his level. He currently holds four Division I offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1665339"],"_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-6a1def823d1f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1665339' first='Deonte' last='Moses'] is a standout for Tates Creek's offensive and defensive lines. Defensively, he's explosive out of his stance and has speed that opposing guards often struggle to handle. Can shed blocks in pursuit of the ball-carrier and uses his length to his advantage in the pass rush. Offensively, he utilizes his size to overwhelm opposing DL's, and his speed for success in combo blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2074549"],"_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-6a1def823d23f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2074549' first='Jack' last='Stivers'] is a dangerous weapon for Trinity at the tight end position. A dedicated blocker with the ability to slip into the open field and make a man miss along the way. Scored three touchdowns on four receptions against rival St. Xavier in a 2025 semifinal playoff game. Currently holds seven Division I offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1616692"],"_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-6a1def823d285"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1616692' first='Max' last='Watson'] is 6-foot-3 and 279 pounds, but competes well with opposing edge rushers while protecting his quarterback's blind side. Has strong, clean hands while pass blocking and uses his frame as leverage to create gaps for his running backs along the offensive edge. Sticks with his blocks to keep the opposing defender out of the play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->