Gorney’s Predictions: Ryder Lyons, Kaydin Jones, LaDamion Guyton
Rivals nationwide recruiting director Adam Gorney has three predictions on five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons, four-star operating again Kaydin Jones and the highest of the 2027 rankings.
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1. 5-star QB Ryder Lyons lands at Michigan
Ryder Lyons is without doubt one of the most fascinating prospects within the 2026 class each on and off the sphere and his recruitment has taken some fascinating turns lately.
As soon as thought of a close to USC lock, that each one modified as soon as four-star QB Jonas Williams flipped his pledge from Oregon to the Trojans. USC continues to be being thought of by Lyons (the situation, enjoying for Lincoln Riley and his brother performs there are all elements) however now Oregon, Michigan and BYU are the opposite three frontrunners.
That is the place it will get particularly fascinating with one other five-star quarterback Jared Curtis, who’s all the way down to Oregon and Georgia, visited each faculties in latest days and needs to be near a closing resolution.
If Curtis picks the Geese then Lyons is perhaps all the way down to Michigan and BYU. If Curtis re-commits to Georgia then Oregon would possibly emerge because the frontrunner for Lyons. If the Folsom, Calif., standout softly eliminates Oregon contemplating Curtis’ subsequent transfer then the Wolverines could possibly be sitting actually fairly.
Lyons has a ton of confidence and swagger and would possibly decide BYU in a surprising recruiting transfer however Michigan seems strongest now in response to sources.
By the point Lyons will get by his senior season, then a one-year Mormon mission, he may go to Ann Arbor for one season, presumably sit behind Bryce Underwood for one 12 months and study, Underwood would then be off to the NFL and Lyons may step in. It by no means works out so simply (simply ask Arch Manning who needed to wait for 2 years behind Quinn Ewers) however that’s the thought.
Michigan is rising and is now the crew to beat. Until one thing unexpected occurs, the Wolverines will get Lyons.
2. Kansas beats Oklahoma for four-star Kaydin Jones
Over the weekend, Kaydin Jones visited Kansas and after the journey he stated the teaching employees informed him they’re simply ready on him to commit.
“Coaches proceed to inform me they’re ready on me and each time I need to leap in they’d be prepared,” Jones stated.
After which the four-star operating again from Jenks, Okla., stated one thing fairly shocking: “KU is standing out essentially the most.”
Oklahoma had been thought of the far-and-away chief for Jones however after speaking to some individuals it seems as if the Sooners have moved on to different targets, comparable to Jonathan Hatton Jr., Baylor four-star commit Ryelan Morris and others. Oklahoma State and others are within the image as nicely.
However Kansas has emerged because the crew to beat for the seventh-best all-purpose again within the class.
3. LaDamion Guyton would not end No. 1 in 2027
Of the final 24 NFL Drafts relationship again to 2000, there have been 18 quarterbacks taken first, 4 defensive ends and two offensive tackles. Primarily based on that stark statistic alone, it could behoove us within the rankings enterprise to focus very a lot on placing a quarterback No. 1 practically each recruiting cycle.
That has been the case in recent times aside from Jeremiah Smith as a result of he was such a no brainer No. 1 together with Travis Hunter due to the identical motive.
However the 2027 class nonetheless appears large open by way of the top-rated participant.
Proper now, Elijah Haven, Peyton Houston and Ohio State commit Brady Edmunds are the top-three quarterbacks within the class. Edmunds was glorious on the latest Rivals Camp in Los Angeles.
The present No. 1 is Savannah (Ga.) Benedictine Army Faculty edge rusher LaDamion Guyton, who’s incredible off the sting, tremendous quick, productive and he hits like a truck. The difficulty right here is that of the 4 defensive ends taken No. 1 total, they have been bodily specimens that seemed like they have been inbuilt a lab. Guyton is a big-time participant however at 6-foot-3 and 225 kilos, I’m undecided he’s there but.
Mario Williams was 6-foot-6 and 300 kilos. Jadeveon Clowney was 6-foot-5 and 266 kilos and arguably the most effective highschool soccer participant I’ve ever seen. Myles Garrett is perhaps second on that checklist and was insanely dominant in highschool. And Travon Walker was proper on the cusp of a five-star rating and one we nonetheless ache over.
Guyton is absolutely good. However is he a surefire No. 1? Historical past would argue towards it.
