2027 Ranking Update: Five Prospects Projected To Draw Interest

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ther class of 2027 updated rankings identified several rising prospects that will attract college coaches. In this report, I will identify five prospects projected to draw early college interest after having impressive freshmen seasons in the fall of 2023. These five prosepcts are all rising sophomores and young with the potential of more growth and development ahead. Their skill set is of higher caliber for their ages and brings enough value to the recruitment for college coaches to take an interest now. These five prospects could also raise their recruiting stock as a result of the time they still have to train and develop before being a college gridiron. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["408630"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u0022Woodu0022 is a name I have heard since he was in middle school. He is now a rising sophomore and has risen to the expectations. He easily grabs the attention of college coaches and hasn't been on the gridiron field in many reps. He saw minimal action last season as a freshman due to having [player_tooltip player_id='384289' first='Henry' last='Hasselbeck'], a high-level senior quarterback recruit who has committed to UCLA.  He stands at 6'1″, 195, and has a very strong arm.  His pocket awareness is of high caliber. He has a high level of confidence and knows great things are ahead.  He is a strong academic prospect and will easily be an NCAA qualifier. In fall 2024, he will be the No. 1 QB for his team, and after the spring evaluation period and fall season of play, he will have the verbal offers we expect.rnrnDuring the evaluation process for rankings, u0022Woodu0022 was graded out as a potential Power 4 and Group of Five prospect. 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Flah forward and his film from the fall of 2023 caught my attention during rankings.  He displays good vision and instincts, good hands, and the quickness to make defenders miss. He is typically very athletic, quicker than fast, and possesses decent speed. He stands 5'11u0022 and 165 lbs, has good agility, and can bend. He is also a very good route runner and knows how to get separated from defenders.rnrnDuring the evaluation process for rankings, u0022Calandrucciou0022 was graded out as a potential Div 1 FCS prospect. He is the early selection for the overall #15 prospect in the class of 2027 and the #2 wide receiver in New England in the class of 2027.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66198c3847b2f"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jacob_cal13/status/1774799450596167977","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jacob_cal13/status/1774799450596167977 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18582085/659041bc041d9d0884aeb1b3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661a83f5e9154"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["841612"],"_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_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='841612' first='Hampton' last='Bachelder'] is 6'4 280 2027 OL. 34.5 in arms. 6'10 wingspan. He started every game as a freshman for his team Avon Old Farms in Connecticut. He has an older brother who attends Old Dominion and is 6'6u0022- 295 lbs OT.  He is a very good offensive lineman.  Displays good balance, rarely on the ground. Plays with great pad level by demonstrating good knee bend. Plays with a good natural wide base. Shows the ability to pass set, slide, and mirror.rnrnDuring the evaluation process for rankings, “Bachelder” was graded out as a potential Div 1 FCS prospect. He is the early selection for the overall #9 prospect in the class of 2027 and the #3 off- linemen in New England in the class of 2027.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66198c3847b7d"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/hampbachelder/status/1770257033834426624","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/hampbachelder/status/1770257033834426624 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19539140/65655088d4688a09541aa095' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661a83f5e91de"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1208535"],"_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_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1208535' first='Osi' last='Yearwood'] is a name that I came across while strolling on social media.  He posted a film of himself squatting 365 for 4 as an 185Lb Freshman Running Back!!! 2x his body weight!!  His film displays good leanness and a low center of gravity when running the ball.  He has good balance and is a tough and fast runner with the ability to break multiple tackles and most second-level defenders. He has the quickness to elude defenders and run downhill quickly.rnrnDuring the evaluation process for rankings, “Yearwood” was graded out as a potential Div 1 FCS prospect. He is the early selection for the overall #7 prospect in the class of 2027 and the #2 Running Back in New England in the class of 2027.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66198c3847bc9"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/YearwoodOsi/status/1776375194325504347","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/YearwoodOsi/status/1776375194325504347 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17649204/657868438cd42206cc125bb2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661a83f5e924f"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401836"],"_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_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='401836' first='Gavin' last='Marzouki'] is a rising TE who has been recognized for his high-level run-blocking ability. An assistant coach on his team informed us that he is slowly developing into a force as a tight end. He has an excellent work ethic and consistently puts in high-level efforts. He shows good technique while holding and finishing his blocks. He is mighty at the point of attack. He is  physical and very aggressive.  His lower body strength, foot drive on contact, and willingness to be a physical blocker stand out in the film.rnrnDuring the evaluation process for rankings, “Marzouki” was graded out as a potential Div 1 FCS prospect. He is the early selection for the overall #8 prospect in the class of 2027 and the #1 Tight-end in New England in the class of 2027.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66198c3847c0f"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/GavinMarzouki/status/1776731183985873284","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/GavinMarzouki/status/1776731183985873284 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16792716/656cbe27d226310af81d9375' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661a83f5e92c0"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator -->