2027 Rankings: Playmakers Deep Dive

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1330926"],"_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-6a5d344a91bf6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mangrum is a top tier back amongst the box state. Measures in at 5'9 185-pounds. Last season, Mangrum had 174 carries for 2001 yards for 30 touchdowns, 11.5 YPC, 11 receptions for 117 yards with 2 touchdowns. Mangrum has very good athletic ability due to elite change of direction, very good acceleration, balance, and speed. Mangrum has very good vision. He consistently finds his way through a defense. Very good inside running. Picks, slides, and accelerates into the open hole. Very good outside running. He'll turn the corner and use his home run speed to run past 2^nd and 3^rd level defenders. His quick feet consistently make defenders miss. Smooth dynamic jump cuts. Mangrum is also a receiving threat with his good ball tracking and catching. Now he also excels in pass protection. Gets low and creates extra time for his QB. Exciting player that should be gaining more traction on the college circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1642762"],"_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-6a5d344a91c35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sare measures in at 6'2 160-pounds playing WR/CB for Loveland. This past season, he had 19 receptions for 335 yards with 3 touchdown, 29 total tackles (23 solo, 6 assisted), 1 INT, and 4 PD. Good athletic ability due to his very good speed, jumping, good acceleration, and change of direction. Good release especially against press jam. Fights through the physicality of defenders and gets open. Very good separation quickness by creating space at the top of the route. Sare does a great job going up for the contested catch. Very good ball adjustment and good body control. Good ball tracking and catching. Once the ball is in his hands, he gains extra yards by juking out defenders with his shifty feet. Look for a breakout season from him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2145421"],"_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-6a5d344a91c57"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Swanson measures in at 6'0 190-pounds playing OLB/TE for Poudre. This past season, he had 74 total tackles (42 solo, 32 assisted), 20 TFL, 6 sacks, 1 INT, 1 FR, 7 receptions for 55 yards with 1 touchdown. He has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, change of direction, good balance, and speed. Displays a very good initial quickness out of his stance using his quick hands to create contact first. Swanson demonstrates a good bend and flexibility. Very good strength. Very good get off and block shedding. He does a great job collapsing the pocket, getting sacks or stuffing the run. He has very good tackling paired with relentless pursuit. Excited to see how he continues to dominate this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1677015"],"_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-6a5d344a91c76"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hargrove plays LB/RB. This past season, he had 169 carries for 1135 yards with 4 touchdowns, 6.7 YPC, 46 total tackles (37 solo, 9 assisted), 1 TFL, 3 QB pressures, 1 INT, 1 PD, with 1 FR. Hargrove displays good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, change of direction, good balance, and speed. Uses his good vision and very good inside running to find the open holes. If it's covered, he'll pivot with his explosive jump cuts into the open hole. He's a weaver but can also get physical with his good trucking. As a linebacker, he displays good read and reaction speed. Puts himself in position to succeed and uses his very good tackling to stonewall the running back. Very good strength to wrap and pull the ball carrier down. Good zone coverage too. Good block shedding and get off speed. With another strong off-season under his belt, look for Hargrove to make heads turn this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1634984"],"_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-6a5d344a91c94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hopwood measures in at 6'3 150-pounds. This past season, he threw 147/249 for 2372 yards, 61.5% completion rate, 23 TDs, 8 INT, 40 carries for 116 yards with 4 touchdowns. He has good athletic ability due to very good change of direction, balance, good speed, and acceleration. Hopwood has a strong arm to launch the ball downfield and a quick release. Very good pocket presence. He does a great job using his feet to make defenders miss and evade pressure. Stays poised under pressure. He has very good ball placement skills and touch. Good accuracy especially under pressure. Uses his feet to extend plays and hurt the defense with his dual threat ability. Very good throw on the run and good off-platform throws. I'm looking forward to seeing how he puts it all together his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->