Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on the 2027 rankings

The initial rankings for the 2027 class have been released and there were plenty of decisions worthy of discussing. Rivals.com national analysts Rob Cassidy, Jason Jordan and Houston Wilson dive into the big topics surrounding the 2027 rankings.

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RIVALS RANKINGS WEEK (2027)

Monday: Who should be No. 1?

Tuesday: Inaugural 2027 ranking | Meet the five-stars

Wednesday: Teams to watch in 2027

Thursday: Rankings roundtable

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1. WHICH PROSPECT IN THE INITIAL TOP 60 DO YOU THINK MAY HELP HIS STOCK MOST THIS HIGH SCHOOL SEASON?

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Cassidy: Malachi Jordan will certainly have every chance to impress running with nationally-relevant Link Academy this year. The 6-foot-6 wing has the physical tools to take positive steps as a sophomore, as he already boasts an impressive frame, well above average athleticism and a promising and comfortable-looking long-range jumper. He’s still a bit raw as most prospects his age are, but he is also loaded with high-level indicators and the seeds of massive long-term potential. He could move up significantly from his already lofty No. 23 ranking as he develops.

Jordan: The power of exposure is such a powerful tool in enhancing a player’s standing, so I agree that Malachi Jordan has a big opportunity because he’ll be playing on what will likely be the country’s top team to start the season at Link with the kind of talent that will allow him to showcase his strengths and hide deficiencies. In that same vein, Troy Tomlin will be in good position playing at Paul VI as will Gabe Nesmith and Obinna Ekezie at Prolific Prep. All will be playing national schedules in premiere leagues and on national TV significantly all year. That matters.

Wilson: Brandon Woodard is currently in the middle of a major breakout and I think that will fully hit another level by the time he takes the floor for Bishop McNamara this winter. Woodard was just slotted at No. 50 in our rankings and he has a ceiling of a top-15 prospect in the country. He is super…

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Publish date : 2024-08-30 03:18:43

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