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Checking in on Six C/O 2027 Breakout Candidates

Checking in on Six C/O 2027 Breakout Candidates
Alex Pallone
Alex Pallone September 25, 2024 @ 10:56 PM
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Jaeden Byrd
Jaeden Byrd 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB | 2027
MI
Ethan Loverin
Ethan Loverin 5'7" | 165 lbs | LB | 2027
MI
Cash Cooper
Cash Cooper 6'2" | 175 lbs | DL/TE | 2027
MI
Leland Korona
Leland Korona 6'1" | 205 lbs | DL | 2027
MI
Lincoln Senti
Lincoln Senti 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR | 2027
MI
Grayson Fellows
Grayson Fellows 5'11" | 184 lbs | QB | 2027
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These Six Class of 2027 prospects have been on my radar for about a year now. A few weeks into their sophomore season, I thought it would be a good idea to check in on their early progress. Here are my quick thoughts on a few potential breakout Sophomores. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1195232"],"_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-66f4db7966964"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19779426/Jaeden-Byrd">Hudl Link</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Looks very athletic on tape</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Patient DB</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lots of man reps; love to see it</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can jump all over slants against less athletic WRs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Mostly solid footwork</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Will be someone to keep an eye on this offseason</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can't wait to see the full season tape! Already fantastic tape through four weeks </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1052386"],"_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-66f4db79669b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16814951/Leland-Korona">Hudl Link</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A few solid moments of physicality</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Usually a solid getoff</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Still has a lot of room to grow; will re-evaluate once Leland puts up more tape</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I'd love to watch Leland perform sometime in the coming year! Sky is the limit on the usually incredible Gaylord defense</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1105023"],"_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-66f4db79669fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19125192/Cash-Cooper">Hudl Link</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Great highlights vs UofD Jesuit</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays with phenomenal speed and motor</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Solid bend and explosive getoff</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>An unagile Tackle's worst nightmare </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Large tackle raduis</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I know that Cash is an incredibly passionate football player. I see a lot of improvement so far this season, and I think he'll take another leap a year from today</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1174119"],"_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-66f4db7966a3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19617795/Ethan-Loverin/about">Hudl Link</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lots of good JV tape</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Fearless football player who projects well as a linebacker or safety</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Great run defender; reacts quickly</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can sidestep blocks and still make a stop</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>"wait and see" on Ethan until he's a Varsity guy, but I am very impressed with his JV tape. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["572246"],"_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-66f4db7966a7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/21741417/Grayson-Fellows">Hudl Link</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Phenomenal stats through four weeks</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Consistently great improvisor</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Consistent fundamentals </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Great zip on the football</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Continuously elevates his team</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Still has a year before D2s really start looking at 2027s; definitely a D2 guy in my eyes right now, but could creep into the D1 conversation with a bigger sample size + improvement over the next year</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["774218"],"_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-66f4db7966abb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19727526/Lincoln-Senti">Hudl Link</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Trusted Redzone threat</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good off-schedule effort</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Flashes good explosiveness after the catch</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>NEEDS to work on route running. A lot of lackluster routes. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Excited to watch more tape; Caledonia as a whole has an interesting second-half schedule</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These Six Class of 2027 prospects have been on my radar for about a year now. A few weeks into their sophomore season, I thought it would be a good idea to check in on their early progress. Here are my quick thoughts on a few potential breakout Sophomores.

Jaeden Byrd

Jaeden Byrd

MI
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB
CLASS 2027
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Byrd DB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
170
HS
Brighton
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State: Michigan
School: Brighton
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Leland Korona

Leland Korona

MI
DL
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 205
POS DL
CLASS 2027
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Leland
Korona DL
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
205
HS
Gaylord
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Leland Korona

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State: Michigan
School: Gaylord
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Cash Cooper

Cash Cooper

MI
DL/TE
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 175
POS DL/TE
CLASS 2027
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Cash
Cooper DL/TE
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
175
HS
Jackson Lumen Christi
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Cash Cooper

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State: Michigan
School: Jackson Lumen Christi
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Ethan Loverin

Ethan Loverin

MI
LB
HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 165
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Ethan
Loverin LB
Class
2027
Height
5'7"
Weight
165
HS
Grandville
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Ethan Loverin

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School: Grandville
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Grayson Fellows

Grayson Fellows

MI
QB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 184
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Grayson
Fellows QB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
184
HS
Kenowa Hills
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Grayson Fellows

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State: Michigan
School: Kenowa Hills
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Lincoln Senti

Lincoln Senti

MI
WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 195
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Lincoln
Senti WR
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
195
HS
Caledonia
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Lincoln Senti

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State: Michigan
School: Caledonia
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