2027 Rankings: New Additions Q3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The offseason has been fruitful.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From the combines to spring ball to 7-on-7s and now preseason camp, players have been putting in the work to develop their games and - in the case of the Class of 2027 - prepare for their final season of high school ball. We've noticed some huge changes, and we're seeing a ton of positives coming along for the ride.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As such, we've added 102 players to the 2027 rankings. These players may not all be household names. Nor are all of them in the same spot where we last saw them don pads.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But what they've all done is earn a number next to their name in our system.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here, we're going to introduce you to the next 25 players who have made the cut.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1519361' first='Kaleb' last='Landy']</strong> ATH, Wagener-Salley - Hunter-Kinard-Tyler transfer was an all-state performer before making the move to Wagener-Salley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2216428' first='Malik' last='Robinson']</strong> WR, South Florence - After scoring five touchdowns as a junior, he's ready for a big spike in targets during his senior season&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1823631' first='Jahmeer' last='Myers']</strong> DL/TE, Saluda - Between his spot on the defensive edge and helping out on the opposite side as a tight end, Myers has plenty of experience&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1816181' first='Chaz' last='Breland']</strong> K, Bamberg-Ehrhardt - One of the state's highest-scoring teams has a sure-footed kicker who puts a lot of icing on games after all those touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1840715' first='Tarrant' last='McKenzie']</strong> WR, Aiken - Team's top receiver from last fall hauled in 29 passes for 283 yards and a touchdown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2256112' first='Jackson' last='Livingston']</strong> OL, Irmo - You won't hear Livingston's name much over the loud speaker, but his impact for such an explosive team is written in the production&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1824141' first='Nyren' last='Bowman']</strong> ATH, Scott's Branch - The 2025 SCFCA All-State selection was a solid pick for the team's overall MVP predictions back in the spring - and now</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1824661' first='TJ' last='Bratton']</strong> WR/TE, York (pictured) - Provides a huge target and, more importantly, a sense of comfort for a young QB about to take over the offense full time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1824942' first='Galil' last='Frazier']</strong> ATH, Colleton County - One of the Cougars' building blocks in a new era can do a lot as a starting corner and wide receiver</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1822425' first='K'Mari' last='Brown']</strong> LB, Gilbert - Virtually every number on his final ledger should out-do what he did as a junior, and the expectations from the staff are the same</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1732894' first='Qualeek' last='Isnar']</strong> ATH, Beaufort - The Eagles don't need to throw the ball 30 times a game for Isnar to make a dent; he can do it every time a pass comes his way</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1820739' first='Cross' last='George']</strong> LB, Lexington - An injury sidelined him for the biggest parts of his junior season; now that he's back and healthy, we've already seen what he can do</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1816552' first='Tryon' last='Duncan']</strong> LB, Spartanburg - One of the centerpieces of the Vikings' 2026 defense, Duncan has the physical ability to withstand a brutal schedule</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1705519' first='Josiah' last='Coleman']</strong> QB, Liberty - The Easley transfer threw for 1,900 yards and owned a 15-to-4 touchdown-to-interception ratio as a junior</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2256103' first='Omante' last='Taylor']</strong> DB/RB, Philip Simmons - While he's still trying to put on some weight, we're not waiting around any longer on the 6-foot-3 two-way standout</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1819448' first='Shep' last='Barnes']</strong> OL/DL, Ben Lippen - By the time the season's done, Barnes might have lined up in six or seven different positions for the Eagles and has the skill to navigate all of them</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1823459' first='Jahmauri' last='Davis']</strong> LB, White Knoll - A new head coach will have a similar trait the old one did - a physically impressive linebacker who isn't scared of contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2209663' first='Dallas' last='Williams']</strong> DB, North Augusta - On a team full of known commodities, plays are going to filter toward Williams until opponents discover he's not forgiving, either</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1821835' first='Jayden' last='Arrington']</strong> DB, Irmo - The North Carolina Central commit is going to turn even more heads as a senior with some increased responsibilities and even more ability</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1822459' first='Simeon' last='Bamberg']</strong> OL, Bamberg-Ehrhardt - Red Raiders' starting right tackle handled all the noise of his junior season like a pro and is as seasoned as they come</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2106153' first='Alijah' last='Grupee']</strong> DL, Dutch Fork - Massachusetts transplant is already starting to force his way onto the field for the state's predominant program</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1819631' first='Ty'Quan' last='Brice']</strong> LB, South Pointe - After 13 tackles for loss as a junior, he's now considered one of the leaders of a star-studded defense that is reloading in a hurry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1824521' first='Lovon' last='Stevenson']</strong> DL, Manning - Long defensive end put up more nearly 70 tackles and 20 tackles for loss while forcing three fumbles as a junior</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='485450' first='Mykell' last='Warthen']</strong> RB, James Island - Former Fort Dorchester tailback has earned the starting job with the Trojans and should mesh nicely with the established pieces</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2238751' first='Fred' last='Turner']</strong> OL, Hartsville - All of the Red Foxes' inside zone running lanes aren't open unless someone like Turner is opening them up with such force</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->