2027 Rankings: New Additions Q4

<!-- 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's, let's round out our introductions to all of the newcomers with a snap shot of each of the final 26 players.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2256088' first='Jamari' last='Carmichael'] </strong>DL/OL, Ben Lippen - Brings some serious size to the trenches after spending last year at AC Flora</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1312753' first='Michael' last='Pembleton']</strong> DB/WR, Andrews - Virginia transplant is going to start both ways and he's not simply filling space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1821811' first='Kamauri' last='Jones']</strong> QB, Fairfield Central - Jones will take on full QB1 duties with a nice complement of receiver after getting his feet wet last season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1764536' first='Ethan' last='Hames']</strong> OL, May River - The new-look Sharks' offense will make Hames' size and mobility stand out even more for his final year of high school ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1824184' first='Terrell' last='Golson']</strong> LB/RB, CA Johnson - His junior totals of 1,400 yards of offense (and 14 touchdowns) and 50 tackles/11.5 tackles for loss tell us exactly how potent he is</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1822769' first='Jalen' last='Culp']</strong> WR, Rock Hill - After catching 24 passes last year for Lewisville, Culp is about to see his potential targets shoot through the roof</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1823553' first='Sakai' last='McLendon']</strong> DL/TE, Conway - The new staff almost immediately pin-pointed McLendon as a leader on both sides of the ball after seeing his tenacity</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2256085' first='Ahmad' last='Busby']</strong> DB/LB, Bamberg-Ehrhardt - Busby racked up 80 tackles as a junior and should be within range of a 100-tackle season this fall as a senior&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1858192' first='Kemareon' last='Davis']</strong> DL, Spartanburg - Davis is a huge body who can clog up the middle and let the rest of the Vikings' front seven do their thing in a freer environment</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1825084' first='Devin' last='Dixon']</strong> OL, South Pointe - We're not sure how many football players can dunk a basketball, but we know there are even fewer who can do it without jumping</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1823482' first='Brooks' last='Abernethy']</strong> OL, Daniel - The scores of defenders Abernathy put on their backs will attest to him being more than deserving of a ranking</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2246636' first='Isaiah' last='Smith']</strong> WR, Camden - Smith finished his junior season with just shy of 500 yards receiving and another nearly 500 rushing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1667267' first='J'Von' last='Kelly']</strong> ATH, Andrew Jackson - Between what he does offensively and how he plays defensively or on special teams, his name will be all over this fall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1818310' first='Hayden' last='O'Rear']</strong> P, Summerville - The Green Wave's offensive output masks O'Rear's skill set; the offseason let them all shine through brightly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1821816' first='Smith' last='Stapleton']</strong> DL, Fort Mill - Stapleton's frame has him in line for a growing amount of interest that should play out over the next few months</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1819953' first='Pierre' last='Fuller']</strong> OL, Bamberg-Ehrhardt - We love Fuller's technique; what he brings to the table in terms of understanding of the game, we love even more</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1822225' first='Isaiah' last='Snodgrass']</strong> RB, Hanahan - A 1,000-yard rushing season isn't simply a possibility, it feels like an expectation given what we've already seen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1756900' first='Samari' last='Richardson']</strong> OL, Hilton Head - Richardson's wing span and knowledge of his job in the offense should lift him and the rest of the Seahawks up even more</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1896110' first='Rob' last='Grant']</strong> DL, James Island - He put up 15 tackles for loss as a junior, when he was still extremely raw and operating off mostly instincts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1819652' first='John' last='Diliegro']</strong> LS/OL, Bishop England (pictured) - Our Preseason All-State long snapper is also on deck for an increased role on the offensive line, too</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1672759' first='Ejayy' last='George']</strong> OL, Boiling Springs - Not the largest OL in the state, but he's got some serious strength and knows exactly how to use it to his advantage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1791455' first='Brock' last='Cole']</strong> RB, TL Hanna - One of the Yellow Jackets' biggest offensive weapons from last fall is back and has a chance to blow up before region play begins</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2255885' first='Darian' last='Sease']</strong> LB, Bamberg-Ehrhardt - Yes, the Red Raiders score a ton of points; thanks to guys like Sease, they're pretty good at preventing them, too&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2254211' first='Josh' last='McClure']</strong> DL, South Pointe - McClure's productivity got a bit lost in the shuffle; it won't anymore as all his numbers become even more vital to the Stallions' chances</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1822066' first='AJ' last='Veal']</strong> DL, Westwood - One of the fastest rising prospects in the state, the former basketball-first star has a clear path toward college ball already tentatively laid out for him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1820573' first='Ty' last='DuBose']</strong> LB, Belton-Honea Path - DuBose spent the entire offseason showing anyone who was willing to watch he's ready to elevate his game to new heights</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->