Colorado’s Underappreciated 2027 Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today I will be diving into some of the underappreciated prospects amongst the 2027 class. Let's dive into my analysis. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1708936"],"_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-699a10b5a6cdb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones measures in at 6'1 210-pounds playing defensive line for Longmont. He had 45 total tackles (14 solo, 31 assisted), 5 TFL, 4 sacks, and 5 QB pressures. Jones has good athletic ability due to good speed, acceleration, and lateral quickness. Very good initial quickness out of his stance with very good hand speed. Very good hand strength, strength, and good hand placement. He's shown to shed double blocks and get in the backfield. Good get off and very good block shedding. Powerful bull rush and a good swim move. Jones has relentless pursuit and won't stop until the ball carrier is in his grasp. Good tackling as well. Jones has some potential and I'm excited to see how he continues to reach it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1648364"],"_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-699a10b5a6d41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Asibbey measures in at 5'8 180-pounds playing RB for Eaglecrest. He had 60 carries for 295 yards with 4 touchdowns including 5 receptions for 22 yards. Asibbey has good athletic ability due to very good balance, change of direction, good acceleration, and speed. Good vision paired with very good inside running. If a hole is covered, he'll use his dynamic jump cuts to pick, slide and accelerate into the open hole. Good outside running. Asibbey gets yards after contact, due to his balance and juke moves. Good ball tracking and catching. I'm intrigued to see how he does next season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632002"],"_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-699a10b5a6d8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cordova is the definition of a two-way player, playing wide receiver and defensive end. He measures in at 6'3 185-pounds. Cordova had 91 total tackles (63 solo, 28 assisted), 13 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 3 QB pressures, 1 PD, 5 FF, 3 FR, 27 receptions for 575 yards with 10 touchdowns. He has good athletic ability due to very good jumping, speed, good change of direction, and acceleration. Explosive burst out of his stance with a good bend around the edge. Cordova creates contact first and moves the OL out of the way his very good tackling. Good bull rush and nice spin move. Very good tackler. As a receiver, he has very good ball tracking and catching. Very good body control and ball adjustment. Cordova excels at contested catches, jumping over the DB to make the catch. Productive run blocker as well. His play demands more looks as we continue into the off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1344702"],"_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-699a10b5a6dd2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davis has started to make his mark on this box state. The DB/WR measures in at 6'0 180-pounds, he had 38 total tackles (23 solo, 15 assisted), 6 TFL, 1 sack, 6 INT, 4 PD, and 1 FR, 34 receptions for 370 yards with 4 touchdowns, 5 carries for 57 yards with 1 touchdown, including a punt return touchdown. His versatility shows on film. He has good athletic ability due to very good change of direction, jumping, good acceleration, and speed. Very good read and reaction speed. Davis sticks to the receiver like glue. He has very good closing quickness. Very good ball tracking and catching. Plucks the ball out of the air. As a receiver, he demonstrates very good separation quickness by sitting in an open void or fighting through contact. Davis is a name to know moving forward in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1338138"],"_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-699a10b5a6e18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Flores measures in at 6'2 275-pounds. He recently caught my eye at one of our showcase events. He plays tackle and center for Castle View. Flores has very good hand placement paired with good hand strength and strength. He has good initial quickness out of his stance with good hand speed. Flores maintains a low pad level throughout with very good knee bend, good flexibility, balance, and body control. Flores does a good job at pull blocking and creating space for his running back. Good anchor as well. I'm looking forward to seeing Flores continue his development. I believe he's best suited for being an interior lineman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->