2027 RANKINGS UPDATE: New Names on Defense to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2027 in Arkansas. In this report, we will showcase some of the new prospects ranked on the defensive side of the football. Over the next month, we will cover these rankings updates across all classes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">NEW ADDITIONS:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2344050"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aaa9f0b8c486"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2344050' first='Nazsier' last='Johnson'] is a versatile playmaker on both sides of the football with solid athletic ability, lining up off the edge and defensive end, and occasionally off-ball. He can set the edge with his length while eyeing the backfield and shoot underneath blocks with his quickness to make a play in the backfield. Johnson is a prospect to watch as he receives his first ranking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/N_j_johnson/status/2099235291798085737?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/N_j_johnson/status/2099235291798085737?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2257885"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aaa9f0b8c4f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2257885' first='Deizel' last='Freeman'] is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. He's a physical defensive end/edge rusher for Osceola. Freeman showcases his ability to set the edge and contain while flashing his quickness to work down the line and make a play. He's flying under the radar with next-level potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/deizelfreeman/status/2066910507869655231?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/deizelfreeman/status/2066910507869655231?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2263963"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aaa9f0b8c542"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2263963' first='Kadarian' last='Jones'] is a force in the trenches for Magnolia. Jones has a strong bull rush, drives with active feet, and has the ability to win and split double teams. He utilizes good use of hands and can become stout at the point of attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KJjones2027/status/2071638888699789663?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KJjones2027/status/2071638888699789663?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2137767"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aaa9f0b8c58d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2137767' first='Christian' last='Bailey'] has impressed throughout the first three weeks of the season. As mentioned before, he's a reliable tackler in space due to his technique, his ability to shed blocks near the boundary, and his ability to become physical at the POA. Bailey is a solid zone coverage corner as well, giving a defense a reliable defender in the secondary. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/chris3bailey/status/2098961545296302349?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/chris3bailey/status/2098961545296302349?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2372066"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aaa9f0b8c5d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2372066' first='Kyan' last='Allen'] is worth the time to watch on film. He plays with a sideline-to-sideline motor and physicality at the point of attack. He doesn't shy away from contact as Allen is solid in pursuit, chasing down ball carriers with good foot speed and angles. Keep an eye on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KyB2Fast/status/2093783967086354921?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KyB2Fast/status/2093783967086354921?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">MORE NEWLY RANKED PROSPECTS TO WATCH:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL [player_tooltip player_id='2344062' first='Tamarius' last='Cartwright'] (Clarendon)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB [player_tooltip player_id='2257257' first='Hunter' last='Vinson'] (Bentonville West)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB [player_tooltip player_id='2223907' first='Amarii' last='Scott'] (Magnolia)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB [player_tooltip player_id='2248664' first='Andrew' last='Green'] (Baptist Prep)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB [player_tooltip player_id='2256363' first='O'Mauri' last='Hill'] (Fort Smith Northside)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->