2027 Rankings Update Offensive Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Code&nbsp;<em>PRZWV30</em>&nbsp;for 30% off your subscription!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 WV high school football season has completed and now it's time to spotlight the 2027 class with the winter rankings update. Here are the offensive prospects who were previously ranked and had stock-rising seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["920512"],"_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-67a0f48cf0ecc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2027 Huntington ATH [player_tooltip player_id='920512' first='Andreas' last='Reese'] made the jump from his freshman to sophomore year the way we expected him to as he now ranks among the Top 15 rising juniors in the state. Reese carved out a role for the Highlanders' varsity team this season among a stacked receiver group and should continue to expand his touches over the next two seasons. The sophomore speedster showed out at our Stock Up Showcase last month earning WR MVP honors further proving the progress he's made since his freshman year. Reese has one of the highest ceilings in the 2027 class if he can continue to hit some growth spurts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19517165/67374e6bd51e98451a081ddb' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a11c8546ebe"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894658"],"_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-67a0f48cf0f35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We previously ranked 2027 Jefferson OL [player_tooltip player_id='894658' first='Noah' last='Hockman'] as a defensive lineman after only seeing him at our Combine camp in the spring of 2024. After starting for the Cougars along the offensive line this season, Hockman now flips to OL in the rankings where he earned a bump. He places as a Top 10 offensive lineman with plenty of room to keep developing and improving his stock and rank. Hockman is still growing into his body and learning how to move at a larger size, but he's shown a lot of potential and upside in his first year of varsity. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18106061/677c6b11e67c0ae59394e18e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a11c8546f23"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1154974"],"_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-67a0f48cf0f7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2027 Martinsburg ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1154974' first='Boston' last='Todd'] made a huge impact as a sophomore for the state-champion Bulldogs this season totaling over 1,000 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns. Todd placed well in our previous update based on just a few glimpses of him on their freshman team but burst onto the scene as a first-time varsity player. He has all of the making of the Bulldogs' next big-time playmaker who can play a variety of roles on the team. Todd now ranks just outside of the Top 5 in the 2027 class, but don't be surprised if he eventually works his way up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My Full Sophomore Season Highlights. Coaches, my DM is wide open! Great Ball Skills, Awareness, Speed, &amp; Natural Ability. <a href="https://t.co/x762vS5KcN">pic.twitter.com/x762vS5KcN</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1154974' first='Boston' last='Todd'] (@BostonTodd6) <a href="https://twitter.com/BostonTodd6/status/1876310100937515250?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155316"],"_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-67a0f48cf0fc4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Capital's [player_tooltip player_id='1155316' first='David' last='Robinson Jr'] built on his freshman success with a huge sophomore season for the Cougars where he rushed for 1,300 yards and 18 touchdowns. He's added good size and is a very well-rounded athlete who you could plug into a variety of positions. Robinson Jr is a gifted playmaker who seemingly makes a big play any time he touches the ball. He's a natural ball carrier who may settle in as a RB prospect in the future, but it needs to be known that he's a versatile athlete who can move around on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20123713/67328e43a3670f630b413b5d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a11c8546f99"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1111466"],"_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-67a0f48cf1008"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2027 Morgantown OL [player_tooltip player_id='1111466' first='Konnor' last='Mott'] has a high ceiling as a prospect, represented by his near jump into the Top 10 as the #2 offensive lineman in the class. Mott is a mauling run blocker who set the tone for the Mohigans' rushing success this season during his first year of varsity football. He has size that you can't teach and is steadily growing into his body and learning how to fully utilize his size. Mott could slide inside to guard at the next level depending on how his footwork and athleticism continue to develop over the next two years but played both tackle spots this season as a sophomore varsity starter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19475396/6783229a131a133b590ea7a9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a11c8546fe5"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155329"],"_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-67a0f48cf104b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2027 Bridgeport K [player_tooltip player_id='1155329' first='Gavin' last='Williams'] nearly secured the #1 specialist ranking in the previous update and now takes that spot over after a strong first year as a full-time varsity player for the state-champion Indians. Williams booted 44 touchbacks on 115 attempts, converted on 83/87 PAT attempts, averaged over 41 yards per punt, and successfully made his lone 34-yard field goal attempt. The Indians offense gave Williams plenty of reps due to their prolific offense, and he made the most of it with a strong sophomore campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18089886/67643b7909085056857d37a4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a11c8547030"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["864596"],"_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-67a0f48cf108e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">You couldn't have asked for a better sophomore year for 2027 South Harrison RB [player_tooltip player_id='864596' first='Jaden' last='Hatfield'] as he broke the school record for rushing yards with 2,266 along with 30 touchdowns. We took a chance on Hatfield as our #1 RB in the class in the last rankings update, and he more than proved us right during his first real season as a varsity player. He has the size and athleticism to finish as one of the top prospects in this class as a rare highly ranked small school player. Hatfield rounds out our 2027 Top 10 and has further cemented his top running back placement for the foreseeable future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19819164/673383536123e6ab09211d2b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a11c854707a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->