2027 Rankings Preview: 10 Potential Stock-Risers

The 2026 regular season is already halfway over, and we're only a week or two away from updating rankings. Here, we're looking at 10 players who have impressed us enough this season to move up in our rankings. Consider this a rankings "preview" of sorts. I'm sure we'll have more on these guys when we actually do our midseason rankings update. For now, let's look at some seniors who have impressed us early.   *Not a subscriber? Use promo code Helms30 for 30% off your first billing cycle*   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Future 2027 Stock-Risers</h2>    Rice has checked every box in his development this season. Since moving over from Bunn, the 6'3" pocket passer has improved his processing, decision-making, and accuracy as a senior. Those were all question marks coming into the year, but he's largely answered those early this year. Expect him to earn a massive rankings bump this update.     A massive defensive tackle, Robinson has taken his game to another level for Southeast Raleigh this season. I'm particularly impressed with what the big man has been able to do as a pass-rusher. He's not just eating up blocks now; he's actively making plays in the backfield almost every game. How often do you see a 315-pounder third on the team in tackles? Robinson's senior production and tape are off the charts.     I don't know if I'm simply more aware of Debnam's presence on the back end, or if it's because I've gotten to watch more down-to-down tape of Wake Forest. Either way, I've been impressed by how steady Debnam is. He just doesn't make many mistakes, and his presence on the back end allows Wake Forest to get creative in front of him.     Count DeBerry as a win for the Prep Redzone talent evaluation team. He didn't have a big role last season, but the senior breakout has been outstanding. His Havelock tape is one of the best single-game performances we've ever seen from an interior defender. At times, he's been unblockable this season, and he's a big reason why the Vikings continue to hang with the big boys in the non-conference.     It's been a big year for senior defensive linemen, but it's not hard to argue that Totten has been the best of the bunch so far. The senior has five sacks and a slew of tackles for loss this season. He's worked for almost all of them, too, often fighting through double teams to make plays for Eastern Alamance. He's highly productive, and we've likely ranked him too low the entire time.     Mukendi was productive on limited carries last year, but now that he's getting more consistent touches against quality competition, the evaluation has simplified. He's a bigger back who can run and is just as quick laterally as most smaller guys. Now that we've seen him completely take over games, we feel confident projecting him not only to the Division I level, but to the FBS level as well.     Hicks has significantly raised his stock in conjunction with quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='525514' first='Cole' last='Hough'] at Palisades. The senior is a crisp route runner with soft hands, the type of receiver who can be a quarterback's best friend. He's thriving against top competition, and a seven-catch night against Chambers stands out as a needle-mover in our evaluation process.     Anderson was a massive stock-riser in our last rankings update, and he's taken another step forward as the season has started. He's become a top red zone target for an elite Hough team. His size, speed, hands, and body control have made him nearly impossible to cover, and even if he is marked, defenders have had a tough time stopping him in the air.     Perhaps the most obvious inclusion on this list, Harris will be inside the Top 100 when we update rankings. A true athlete, I think he could play quarterback for a Division II or FCS school, but his straight-line speed, overall football instincts, and lateral agility suggest he could thrive at the FBS level as a receiver or defensive back. I'm interested to see if FBS schools step up to offer him, or if he's going to be an FCS steal.     "Big John" Williams' senior tape is excellent. He moves really well, and he's flashed all sorts of different blocks for Midway this year. He's made strides as both a pass-blocker and in the open field on screens and breakaways. He's shown the ability to get out ahead of his backs and put linebackers and even defensive backs on the ground. That same trademarked physicality still exists—he doesn't want to block defenders; he wants to put them in the ground.    Stay tuned for our midseason rankings updates in the coming weeks. Make sure we see your film before updating rankings! DM me on Twitter/X (<a href="https://x.com/whelms21">@whelms21</a>) with your film and any numbers! Our Prep Redzone Stock-Up Showcase is on Dec. 13. Get 25% off your registration with code SUHelms25OFF

The 2026 regular season is already halfway over, and we're only a week or two away from updating rankings. Here, we're looking at 10 players who have impressed us enough this season to move up in our rankings. Consider this a rankings "preview" of sorts. I'm sure we'll have more on these guys when we actually do our midseason rankings update. For now, let's look at some seniors who have impressed us early.