2027 Prospects to Watch this Offseason

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the next few months, the class of 2027 is going to take more of a share of the headlines. We will highlight several players from the class of 2027 to watch out for over the course of the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bradley Sturdviant-Offensive Line-Sheridan-6'3” 300-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sheridan offensive tackle is a powerhouse on the offensive line. He has a strong base and uses his hands extremely well to redirect opposing defenders attempting to get in the offensive backfield. Sturdviant has no problem clearing a rushing lane for his running backs. He is already off to a strong offseason, having earned a scholarship offer from the Arkansas Razorbacks. Sturdviant is a player to watch out for as the offseason heats up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1308354' first='Silas' last='Thomas']-Linebacker-Valley View-6'0” 175-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1308354' first='Silas' last='Thomas'] is a prospect who opened eyes at the Prep Redzone Showcase in Little Rock. He is a versatile prospect who can play multiple positions on the defensive side of the ball for Valley View. He sheds blocks quickly and gets to the ball carrier on a consistent basis. Thomas has the speed to drop back into pass coverage. He does a great job of being able to separate the ball from the ball carrier. Thomas is a prospect to watch out for during the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1078073' first='Jaxon' last='Rawls']-Tight End-Monticello-6'6” 225-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1078073' first='Jaxon' last='Rawls'] is a player to get familiar with quickly. He has the versatility to play on both sides of the ball for Monticello. Rawls has the ability to play the tight end position on the offensive side of the ball as well as come off of the edge to pressure the opposing quarterback on the defensive side of the ball. On the offensive side of the ball, he creates separation and hauls in every pass that is thrown in his direction. He has an offer from Arkansas-Monticello to his credit and he is a player to watch out for this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1265933' first='Caden' last='Calhoun']-Linebacker-Fayetteville-5'10” 195-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fayetteville linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='1265933' first='Caden' last='Calhoun'] is a player who does a great job of reading the play and putting himself in a position to make a tackle. He is able to shed blocks and plug up the rushing lanes. Calhoun has the speed to drop back into coverage and give opposing quarterbacks problems in the passing game. He has the speed to get sideline to sideline. Calhoun is the type of linebacker who does not give up on a play and I expect him to have a busy offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aidan Ault-Linebacker-Fountain Lake-5'10” 155-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aidan Ault is a playmaker on the defensive side of the ball for Fountain Lake. He has great speed and will get sideline to sideline in pursuit of the ball carrier. Ault uses his speed to his advantage in order to shed blocks and get to the running back. He is a prospect who has no trouble in dropping back into pass coverage to disrupt the opposing quarterback. Ault is a prospect to watch out for over the course of the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->