2027 Pendleton County DL Ty Heavner earns a spot in the rankings after another highly productive season for the Wildcats. Heavner has been a consistent playmaker throughout his career and established himself as one of the top defensive linemen in Class A. While his frame may not be ideal by college standards, the production is impossible to overlook. As a junior, he piled up 110 tackles and 9.5 tackles for loss while creating constant disruption at the line of scrimmage. Heavner has a knack for finding the football, and his relentless style of play has made him one of the more effective defenders in small-school football.

Pendleton County’s 2027 DL Ty Heavner Ty Heavner 6'1" | 210 lbs | DL Pendleton County | 2027 State WV has been a dominant presence for the Wildcats as they advance in the playoffs. He’s totaled 97 tackles with 9.5 for loss this season, consistently disrupting opposing offenses and making life difficult in the backfield. Heavner’s physicality and awareness allow him to impact multiple phases of the game, and his ability to make key plays on both defense and special teams has been a major factor in Pendleton’s postseason success.

Pendleton County’s 2027 DL Ty Heavner Ty Heavner 6'1" | 210 lbs | DL Pendleton County | 2027 State WV was a disruptive force in the first-round playoff victory over Greenbrier West, impacting the game in multiple phases. He recorded 10 tackles, including two for loss, showcasing his ability to penetrate the backfield. He also contributed to special teams with a blocked punt and created a turnover with a forced interception, making him a key playmaker on both defense and special teams for the Wildcats.