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Class of 2027: New Names to Be Ranked

Class of 2027: New Names to Be Ranked
Brian Phillips
Brian Phillips March 10, 2025 @ 02:18 PM
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Julius Mendez
Julius Mendez 5'10" | 185 lbs | LB | 2027
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Xavier Hairston
Xavier Hairston 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB/ATH | 2028
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Rowan Merryman
Rowan Merryman 5'10" | 223 lbs | RB/LB | 2027
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Charlie Koch
Charlie Koch 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR | 2027
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Hank Frazier
Hank Frazier 6'0" | 229 lbs | OL/DL | 2027
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article will review film of five prospects from the Class of 2027. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1636012"],"_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-67cf3ac87c66f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Charlie is a savvy football player who deserves some attention. He runs very clean routes and understands how to get open. Charlie appears to be a natural catcher of the football. He shows good quickness and acceleration after the catch. Charlie will make every WR coach excited by the way he blocks. He is willing to take on defenders to make blocks down the field. Charlie is a legit 2027 prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19219925/67154eb5c72f561a1c0cbe33' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67cf3ac87c92d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1598303"],"_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-67cf3ac87c9b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hank was a standout OL/DL on one of the best teams in the state in 2024. On the defensive line, Hank does a great job of using his hands to engage and control the defender. He shows the ability to be a run defender on the inside but also rush the passer from the edge. On the OL, Hank shows off his athleticism. He is an effective pulling guard who can get to the second level. Hank consistently opened up big holes and won his 1 on 1 matchups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19444351/67774fe3a83badec5e33b31c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67cf3ac87c9f0"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1636014"],"_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-67cf3ac87ca62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rowan did it all for St.Mary's in the Fall. He was a key contributor on the offensive side of the ball at RB. Rowan is a big, strong RB who runs with a punishing style. He is a player who gets to his nose and gains a ton of yards after contact. Defensively, Rowan was all over the place. He showed the ability to rush the passer from the edge and stop the run from the linebacker position. Rowan has a toolbox of athletic qualities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17190211/6754ed74ea1f1b1824e2377e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67cf3ac87ca9e"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1636016"],"_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-67cf3ac87cb09"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Xavier is coming off one of the most productive sophomore campaigns in the state of Connecticut. Xavier is an every-down back. He runs the ball with speed outside the tackles and with a physical presence in the box. He shows good patience and reads his blocks well. Xavier highlights his change of direction ability in space. Shows good hands and can come out of the backfield to be a pass threat. I think Xavier has a complete skillset at the RB position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19517325/672f76103a19e7562d986a20' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67cf3ac87cb42"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1636017"],"_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-67cf3ac87cbb3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Julius was a tackling machine for the New Britain defense in 2024. Julius is an inside linebacker who has a knack for finding the football. He has football instincts that position him to make plays. Julius is a reliable tackler who plays with a good pad level. He does a nice job of playing with gap integrity and making plays in the backfield. Overall, Julius plays linebacker fast and physical.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19517325/672f76103a19e7562d986a20' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67cf3ac87cbf0"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

This article will review film of five prospects from the Class of 2027.

Charlie Koch

Charlie Koch

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WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 185
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Charlie
Koch WR
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
185
HS
New Canaan
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Class of 2027: New Names to Be Ranked
Charlie is a savvy football player who deserves some attention. He runs very clean routes and understands how...
Written by Brian Phillips
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Charlie Koch

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State: New England
School: New Canaan
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Highlights

Hank Frazier

Hank Frazier

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OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 229
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2027
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Hank
Frazier OL/DL
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
229
HS
Duxbury
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Class of 2027: New Names to Be Ranked
Hank was a standout OL/DL on one of the best teams in the state in 2024. On the...
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Hank Frazier

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State: New England
School: Duxbury
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Rowan Merryman

Rowan Merryman

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RB/LB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 223
POS RB/LB
CLASS 2027
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Rowan
Merryman RB/LB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
223
HS
St Mary's
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Class of 2027: New Names to Be Ranked
Rowan did it all for St.Mary’s in the Fall. He was a key contributor on the offensive side...
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Rowan Merryman

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State: New England
School: St Mary's
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Highlights

Xavier Hairston

Xavier Hairston

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RB/ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS RB/ATH
CLASS 2028
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Xavier
Hairston RB/ATH
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Taft School Ct.
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Class of 2027: New Names to Be Ranked
Xavier is coming off one of the most productive sophomore campaigns in the state of Connecticut. Xavier is...
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Xavier Hairston

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State: New England
School: Taft School Ct.
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Julius Mendez

Julius Mendez

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LB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 185
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Julius
Mendez LB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
185
HS
New Britain
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Class of 2027: New Names to Be Ranked
Julius was a tackling machine for the New Britain defense in 2024. Julius is an inside linebacker who...
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Julius Mendez

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State: New England
School: New Britain
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