Class of 2027 football recruiting rankings — a Texas DL headlines composite top 50
TL;DR
The 2027 football recruiting rankings reveal a Texas defensive lineman, Jalen Brewster, leading the composite top 50. Many top players are making or nearing college decisions as the recruiting cycle heats up.
Key points
- 2027 recruiting cycle is in full swing
- Jalen Brewster from Texas is the top player
- Top players are nearing college decisions
- List includes the top 50 seniors based on composite rankings
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Th2 2027 recruiting cycle is full swing now as warmer weather has arrived with several of the nation's top players having already made their college decision or getting nearer to one.
With that in mind, decisions are bound to change or be made as players from all around the country prepare for weekend visits to the nation's premier programs.
Following their football journey entering the senior season, USA TODAY High School Sports has unveiled a list of the top 50 seniors based on composite rankings from industry leaders. Here's a look at the top 50 players in the 2027 class entering the summer period.
1. Jalen Brewster - Cedar Hill (TX)
Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6-3
Weight: 302
Industry composite ranking: 2.67
College commitment: Texas Tech
2. John Meredith - North Crowley (TX)
Position: Cornerback
Height: 6-2
Weight: 175
Industry composite ranking: 3.00
College commitment: Uncommitted
3. Maxwell Hiller - Coatesville Area (PA)
Position: Interior Offensive Lineman
Height: 6-5
Weight: 300
Industry composite ranking: 5.00
College commitment: Florida
4. DJ Jacobs - Blessed Trinity Catholic (GA)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-5
Weight: 235
Industry composite ranking: 5.33
College commitment: Ohio State
5. Mark Matthews - St. Thomas Aquinas (FL)
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 300
Industry composite ranking: 5.67
College commitment: Uncommitted
6. Kemon Spell - McKeesport (PA)
Position: Running Back
Height: 5-9
Weight: 205
Industry composite ranking: 8.67
College commitment: Georgia
7. Monshun Sales- Lawrence North (IN)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-5
Weight: 195
Industry composite ranking: 11.00
College commitment: Uncommitted
8. Easton Royal - Brother Martin (LA)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 200
Industry composite ranking: 14.33
College commitment: Texas
9. Donte Wright- Long Beach Poly (CA)
Position: Cornerback
Height: 6-1
Weight: 170
Industry composite ranking: 18.00
College commitment: Miami
10. Joshua Dobson - Hough (NC)
Position: Cornerback
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185
Industry composite ranking: 18.67
College commitment: Uncommitted
11. David Gabriel Georges - The Baylor School (TN)
Position: Running Back
Height: 6-0
Weight: 205
Industry composite ranking: 19.67
College commitment: Uncommitted
12. Nick Lennear - Miami Carol City (FL)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 165
Industry composite ranking: 23.00
College commitment: Miami
13. Albert Simien- Sam Houston (LA)
Position: Interior Offensive Lineman
Height: 6-4
Weight: 280
Industry composite ranking: 24.00
College commitment: Uncommitted
14. Cooper Hackett - Fort Gibson (OK)
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-6.5
Weight: 250
Industry composite ranking: 24.67
College commitment: Oklahoma
T15. Kamarui Dorsey - Hampton (GA)
Position: Safety
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200
Industry composite ranking: 26.00
College commitment: Texas A&M
T15. Honor Fa'alave-Johnson - Cathedral Catholic (CA)
Position: Athlete
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190
Industry composite ranking: 26.00
College commitment: USC
17. Oluwasemilore Olubobola - St. Peter's Prep (NJ)
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-6
Weight: 295
Industry composite ranking: 26.33
College commitment: Notre Dame
18. Kennedy Brown - Kingwood (TX)
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-4
Weight: 285
Industry composite ranking: 27.33
College commitment: Offensive Tackle
19. Ahmad Hudson - Ruston (LA)
Position: Tight End
Height: 6-6.5
Weight: 249
Industry composite ranking: 28.67
College commitment: LSU
20. Jaiden Bryant - Irmo (SC)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 245
Industry composite ranking: 28.67
College commitment: LSU
21. Jamier Brown - Big Walnut (OH)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 5-11
Weight: 192
Industry composite ranking: 32.67
College commitment: Ohio State
22. Kaden Henderson - Tampa Jesuit (FL)
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 218
Industry composite ranking: 33.67
College commitment: Uncommitted
23. Elijah Haven - Dunham School (LA)
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6-5
Weight: 215
Industry composite ranking: 34.67
College commitment: Alabama
T24. Anthony Sweeney - St. Frances Academy (MD)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-4
Weight: 230
Industry composite ranking: 35.33
College commitment: Texas Tech
T24. Eric McFarland - IMG Academy (FL)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 5-8
Weight: 177
Industry composite ranking: 35.33
College commitment: Uncommitted
26. Rylaun Henry- St. Frances Academy (MD)
Position: Cornerback
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180
Industry composite ranking: 37.33
College commitment: Texas A&M
27. Ismael Camara - Gilmer (TX)
Position: Interior Offensive Lineman
Height: 6-6
Weight: 340
Industry composite ranking: 38.00
College commitment: Uncommitted
28. Cooper Witten - Libert Christian (TX)
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 220
Industry composite ranking: 38.33
College commitment: Oklahoma
29. JayQuan Snell - Waxahachie (TX)
Position: Safety
Height: 6-3
Weight: 198
Industry composite ranking: 39.67
College commitment: Texas A&M
30. Landen WIlliams-Callis - Randle (TX)
Position: Running Back
Height: 5-7.5
Weight: 190
Industry composite ranking: 40.00
College commitment: Uncommitted
T31. Marcus Fakatou - Sierra Canyon (CA)
Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6-6
Weight: 275
Industry composite ranking: 41.00
College commitment: Uncommitted
T31. Xavier Sabb - Glassboro (NJ)
Position: Athlete
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180
Industry composite ranking: 41.00
College commitment: Uncommitted
T33. Jaxon Dollar - East Lincoln (NC)
Position: Tight End
Height: 6-5
Weight: 222
Industry composite ranking: 44.00
College commitment: Georgia
T33. Benny Easter Jr. - Humble Summer Creek (TX)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-0
Weight: 200
Industry composite ranking: 44.00
College commitment: Texas Tech
35. Chris Whitehead - Lloyd C. Bird (VA)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 230
Industry composite ranking: 44.33
College commitment: Uncommitted
36. Dakota Guerrant - Harper Woods (MI)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195
Industry composite ranking: 46.00
College commitment: Uncommitted
37. Kaeden Penny - Bixby (OK)
Position: Interior Offensive Lineman
Height: 6-4
Weight: 280
Industry composite ranking: 47.33
College commitment: Oklahoma
38. Hayden Stepp - Bishop Gorman (NV)
Position: Cornerback
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 185
Industry composite ranking: 48.33
College commitment: Uncommitted
39. Xavier Hasan - Cardinal Gibbons (NC)
Position: Cornerback
Height: 5-11
Weight: 195
Industry composite ranking: 49.33
College commitment: Notre Dame
40. Israel Abrams - Montini Catholic (IL)
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6-4
Weight: 187
Industry composite ranking: 50.00
College commitment: Miami
41. Seneca Driver - Boyle County (KY)
Position: Tight End
Height: 6-6
Weight: 234
Industry composite ranking: 50.33
College commitment: Oklahoma
42. Gabriel Osborn Jr. - Mustang (OK)
Position: Cornerback
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180
Industry composite ranking: 51.00
College commitment: Uncommitted
43. David Folorunsho - St. Patrick (IL)
Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6-3
Weight: 280
Industry composite ranking: 51.33
College commitment: Uncommitted
44. Myson Johnson-Cook - East St. Louis (IL)
Position: Running Back
Height: 6-2
Weight: 235
Industry composite ranking: 57.00
College commitment: Miami
45. Kavian Bryant - Palestine Westwood (TX)
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 190
Industry composite ranking: 57.67
College commitment: Texas Tech
46. Tory Pittman - Millard South (NE)
Position: Safety
Height: 6-0
Weight: 189
Industry composite ranking: 58.67
College commitment: Nebraska
T47. Mekai Brown - Greenwich Country Day (CT)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-6
Weight: 235
Industry composite ranking: 59.00
College commitment: USC
T47. Zyron Forstall- IMG Academy (FL)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 225
Industry composite ranking: 59.00
College commitment: Texas A&M
T47. Jaden Upshaw - Lee County (VA)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-1
Weight: 196
Industry composite ranking: 59.00
College commitment: Texas A&M
50. Osani Gayles - IMG Academy (FL)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 185
Industry composite ranking: 60.33
College commitment: Uncommitted
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: See the top 50 prospects in 2027 football recruiting rankings
Q&A
Who is the top player in the 2027 football recruiting rankings?
The top player in the 2027 football recruiting rankings is Jalen Brewster from Cedar Hill, Texas.
What factors influence the 2027 football recruiting rankings?
The 2027 football recruiting rankings are influenced by composite rankings from industry leaders and players' performance as they enter their senior season.
How many players are included in the 2027 football recruiting top 50?
The 2027 football recruiting rankings include a total of 50 players based on composite rankings.
What is the significance of the 2027 football recruiting cycle?
The 2027 football recruiting cycle is significant as it marks the period when top high school players make important college decisions and prepare for visits to premier programs.
