Rivals300: Counting down 5-star recruits in latest rankings update

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Monday marks the release of the latest Rivals300 rankings for the 2027 class, with big movement up and down the list.

The latest rankings update comes after further evaluation of junior film, in-person scouts at dozens of offseason events, and more. More than 25 new players made their way into the top-300, including some major risers. And a handful of recruits established themselves as elite recruits, earning new five-star status from Rivals. In total, there are now 18 five-stars in the class with six players earning their ratings in this update.

Ultimately, the list will finish with 32 by next November to match the first round of the NFL Draft.

As we kick off the rankings release set to happen in just a few hours, here’s a countdown of the 18 five-stars in the class, as determined by Rivals’ scouting and rankings team:

17. EDGE Mekai Brown – USC

School: Greenwich Country Day (Greenwich, CT)
Scouting Summary: “Explosive athlete gifted with a prototypical frame whose motor runs hot from off the edge all game long. Tremendous frame and build with room to fill out at the next level. Bouncy hooper on the hardwood that plays above the rim consistently. Plays with that burst and explosiveness off the edge, getting off the line of scrimmage when rushing the passer. Has the balance and body control to win in space and has tremendous change of direction in the open field. Needs to polish his hand usage and utilize his length more effectively as a rusher. Has the raw strength to shed blocks against the run but can play with poor pad level at times. One of the more gifted physical and athletic specimens for the position, but he needs to develop his technique as a rusher and continue improving his hand placement at the point of attack. Has the ability to develop into a premier three-down defender if he can continue to polish his technique and develop his pass-rush arsenal. One of the older prospects in the 2027 recruiting cycle.”

18. SAF Kamarui Dorsey – Texas A&M

School: Hampton (Hampton, GA)Scouting Summary: “Physically imposing, versatile safety prospect that plays with violence in the run game who has massive range as a middle of the field rover. Verified 6-foot-3, 200 pounds with great length. Two-way player who doubles as a receiver for his high school program. Shows excellent movement skills on tape on both sides of the ball and in the camp circuit. Has great long-speed in order to cover sideline to sideline as a center fielder or when coming downhill to run the alley. Excellent trigger when working downhill and has no problem detonating ball carriers, very comfortable around the box. Has the ability to play man coverage in the slot or outside. Needs to continue developing hip flexibility and fluidity in order to be more reliable as a coverage player in the underneath and intermediate levels of the field. Has the ability to walk in and compete as a heavy nickel early on at the next level that will eventually develop into a true three-dimensional defensive back that has the ability to play man, zone, and stop the run.”