PRZNY 2027 Rankings Release, Five New Top 50 Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="font-size: revert;white-space: normal;font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts)">Want to stay updated with the latest news and articles from Prep Redzone NY? 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[player_tooltip player_id='1248852' first='Oakley' last='Keegan']. Liverpool</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keegan is an elite TE prospect who recently committed to Alabama. he held multiple offers from schools at the P4 Level, and will head down to Title-Town after his Senior Season. Keegan can easily be a top prospect and has the grade of one, but injuries have kept him off the field leading to his ranking. Regardless he jumped into the Top 50, and sits at 49th. Keegan has an elite frame, and showcases good length and strength for a TE. He has excellent hands in the blocking game, and can be used as a lead or pull blocker in my eyes. As a pass catcher, he showcases good route running and the ability to make highlight reel and contested catches. I like Keegan a ton and staying healthy will boost his ranking tremendously. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["939501"],"_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-6a78af4aa7e9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>48. [player_tooltip player_id='939501' first='Tommy' last='Zeh']. Erasmus Hall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Erasmus Hall signal caller transferred in from Moore Catholic after a sad closing of the schools football program. He received minimum playing time with a stacked roster and talented QB room in front of him last season. He moves up around 40 spots to 48th, and showcases a bright future as a potential late rising QB in the 2027 Class. Through Practice film, 7v7 reps, and his limited playing time as a varsity signal caller, Zeh has shown elite strength and a good release. I like his poise in the pocket, and he doesn't rush plays. With talented WR's he should find them easily, and being able to hit all three levels of the field, will easily help Erasmus Hall dominate this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1263294"],"_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-6a78af4aa7ec2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>46. [player_tooltip player_id='1263294' first='John' last='Meka Jr']. Orchard Park</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first of Two Orchard Park prospects on the defensive side of the ball who slid into the Top 50. [player_tooltip player_id='1263294' first='John' last='Meka Jr'], stands at 6'6" 235-Pounds, displaying an elite frame, and tremendous length at the EDGE position. Adding weight could even see him play as an Offensive Lineman. He slides up eight slots to 46th in the Re-Rank, and showcases some elite level skills for a prospect. He holds one offer from Ithaca, but I can see more roll in shortly for the big time EDGE Rusher. You can't teach his size and his awareness is outstanding. He is an excellent tracker, watching the QB through reps, and using a good tool bag of moves and hand placement to reach the backfield. For a guy of his size he can bend well, and uses good speed and leverage to reach the backfield. Meka Jr is a name who has blow up potential this season for Orchard Park. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1649119"],"_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-6a78af4aa7ee3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>41. [player_tooltip player_id='1649119' first='Matthew' last='Wright']. Orchard Park</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up is the second of the Orchard Park Prospects. [player_tooltip player_id='1649119' first='Matthew' last='Wright'] is similar to his teammate, as he plays mainly a LB/EDGE position for the squad. I can see him switching based on schemes, and he shows good instincts at both positions. He jumped around thirty spots in the rankings, and found himself sliding in at 41st. He also holds an offer from Ithaca, and Wright burst onto the scene in 2025 with an outstanding stat season and was on the first team for All WNY Defense. I like his motor, as he showcases excellent footwork and the ability to get to gaps fast as a LB. He can make excellent tackles, and meeting someone in the hole means a stop for Orchard Park. Wright is a prospect who has a ton of potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1649124"],"_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-6a78af4aa7f03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>43. [player_tooltip player_id='1649124' first='Aiden' last='Hopwood']. St. Francis</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lastly in this article is another WNY Prospect who entered the Top 50. [player_tooltip player_id='1649124' first='Aiden' last='Hopwood'], the St. Francis WR, I feel is an underrated name in the 2027 class. He is an explosive prospect who shows elite speed, and excellent hands. Off the line he is physical and can use his hands at the POA, to gain separation and come down with contested catches. He shows a good route tree as a prospect, with multiple routes he can use. At the top of his routes he can dip his hips getting low, and excelling at finding his way into open space. Hopwood has a solid frame at 5'10" 165-Pounds, and can add some weight to fill out his build. He has picked up two offers at the D3 level from Cortland and St. John Fisher, and I can see more on their way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->