2027 Rankings Update New Additions You Need to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the new updated rankings release, these are just a handful of the new players that you will need to know. These are the prospects that I feel will turn heads and some of the names you will need to know as the season starts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2180344"],"_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-6a5933cd3a343"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sheppard enters the season with an excellent opportunity to elevate his recruiting profile as college coaches continue paying attention to his team. He has spent the offseason competing at camps and refining his game, particularly along the defensive line where his strength and power consistently stand out. Sheppard creates pressure with an aggressive approach while showing the ability to overwhelm blockers at the point of attack. Expected to play a major role in the trenches, his production this fall could position him as one of the emerging need to know prospects in the stacked Centennial League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1988210"],"_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-6a5933cd3a415"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bradley is an athletic safety who brings speed, physicality and instincts to the secondary. He closes on the football in a hurry, arriving with force to jar the ball from receivers while also being able to deliver punishing hits to ball carriers in the running game. His versatility allows him to excel in the box or patrol deep in coverage, where he stays disciplined and keeps receivers in front of him before breaking on the football at the right moment. Bradley's combination of range, toughness and football IQ makes him a valuable addition to Boise State's secondary and a defender capable of making momentum changing plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2078870"],"_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-6a5933cd3a4bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Autry heads into the season after a productive offseason looking to earn a larger role on the defending state championship roster. His polished route running and dependable hands make him a reliable target, while his growing chemistry with one of the team's quarterbacks could create additional opportunities in the passing game. If that connection continues into the regular season, Autry has the potential to see a noticeable increase in targets and production. Competing on a talented roster, he has the skill set to become an important contributor and continue building his recruiting profile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2211055"],"_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-6a5933cd3a560"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gala is a physical interior offensive lineman who takes pride in finishing blocks and creating movement in the trenches. He possesses the athletic ability to pull effectively and climb to the second level, allowing him to impact both the run and passing game. Facing one of Colorado's toughest schedules will provide numerous opportunities to compete against elite competition and showcase his development. Strong performances against high level opponents could significantly boost his recruiting stock, making him an interior lineman that college scouts will need to keep an eye on even more during the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2248558"],"_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-6a5933cd3a5fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Green has the physical tools to emerge as one of the breakout receivers in Colorado this season. At 6'3, he presents a difficult matchup with his ability to stretch the field vertically while also winning contested catches using his length and body control. His crisp route running helps him consistently create separation, giving quarterbacks a dependable target at every level of the field. As his production increases, Green has the talent to become one of the rising names in the 2027 receiving class and attract significant interest moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2249246"],"_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-6a5933cd3a68f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gehde brings intriguing versatility as one of the newest additions to the rankings, combining his abilities as a punter with legitimate upside at wide receiver. Standing 6'5, he creates matchup problems near the goal line where his size, soft hands and catch radius allow him to win contested catches. He has dedicated the offseason to improving his hang time while continuing to compete at camps to sharpen his overall game. His unique combination of special teams value and offensive potential makes him an intriguing prospect with plenty of room to continue climbing recruiting boards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->