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Class of 2027 State Ranking Stock Risers Vol 1

Class of 2027 State Ranking Stock Risers Vol 1
Michael DeLeon
Michael DeLeon March 27, 2025 @ 04:35 PM
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Tinsley Welker-Brown
Tinsley Welker-Brown 6'0" | S | 2027
TX
Delaney Wright
Delaney Wright 5'10" | OH | 2027
TX
Natalie Norton
Natalie Norton 6'4" | OH | 2027
TX
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The State Rankings update is here!!! Quite a few players have risen from being listed on the Watch List to being added to the Rankings List.  Tons of players have also risen from what they were originally ranked and moved up to a higher place.  We are so proud of each and every player who is listed.  This series of articles is to introduce them to our readers and every college coach in the country.  We have been watching the 2027 class very closely throughout the entire high school season and now halfway through the club season.  A lot of the analysis has come from watching these players in person and also by watching the amazing footage that has been uploaded to everyone's recruiting profiles.  We have been talking to a lot of coaches across the country and this class is littered with college prospects.  The following players showed us all that they deserved to be moved up in the rankings due to their individual performances. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["534332"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e5c4a9de8e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tinsley has made a huge jump in the rankings and is now listed in the top 10.  She went from being ranked as the 22<sup>nd</sup> best overall prospect to the 9<sup>th</sup> best overall prospect in the 2027 Class according to our Prep Dig Texas State Rankings.  She plays volleyball at Fort Bend Austin High School and plays club for the famed <a href="https://prepdig.com/program/houston-skyline/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='510661' first='Houston' last='Skyline']</strong></a> volleyball program. I just wrote an article about her after watching her in person at the Triple Crown NIT and here is what wrote about her, “<em>After watching her all of last year, I knew that this year she was going to explode as a player and boy has she.  After what I witnessed this past weekend at Triple Crown, her stock is definitely rising.  Many words come to mind when I wrote down notes on her individual play and some of them were unshakeable, athletic, confident, powerful, skilled etc.  She is tailor-made for running a 5-1 offense due to her frame, strength, speed and volleyball IQ.  It was really refreshing to see a setter communicate with her hitters before the play began and then execute with the exact location and tempo that she wanted.  What was very awesome to watch was in a tightly contested match, she had no fear and supreme confidence in her teammates and led them to victory.  At the net, she was a dominant blocker with her long arms and power.”  </em>The entire season has seen Tins dominate everyone that she encounters.  Her squad is one of the best in the age group thanks in large part to her individual play.  It was a no brainer to move her up really high in this list as I watched her ball out amongst the nations best squads over the last two months.  She just might be one of the best setters in her grad class and I think every college in the country should take a look.  Please help us congratulate her on earning a spot in our State Rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["430133"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e5c4a9de949"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Natalie has made another big jump in the rankings and is now listed in the top 13.  She has now earned the title of the 13<sup>th</sup> best overall prospect in the 2027 Class according to our Prep Dig Texas State Rankings.  She plays volleyball at Pantego Christian High School and plays club for the [program_tooltip program_id='510733' first='Drive' last='Nation'] volleyball program.  She is no stranger to us at Prep Dig as we have noticed her since her freshman season where she burst onto the scene and has not stopped gaining steam in the college recruiting world.  There has been lots of conversations with her name in them due to the numbers she is putting up in the high school season and now that she has her team balling versus open level teams on a consistent basis.  When you watch her play this season, you see a much more confident player who doesn't get rattled on the court.  This will keep college recruiters around her court as they see a player who could potentially be a game changer for their program.  With where she stands right now and considering the potential that she shows, I stand with ten toes on the ground shouting that she deserves big time program consideration.  Please help us congratulate her on earning a spot in our State Rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["443017"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e5c4a9de992"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Once again Miss Wright has moved up in our rankings.  She is now listed as the 24<sup>th</sup> best overall prospect in the 2027 Class according to our Prep Dig Texas State Rankings.  She plays volleyball at Montgomery High School and plays club for the [program_tooltip program_id='462263' first='TAV' last='Houston'] program. Here is a little sneak peak from an article that was written about her a few months ago, “<em>Sometimes when you watch a match, certain players just make you shake your head in amazement.  That is exactly what happens when I watch Miss Wright ball out.  When the ball is set perfectly, she can be unstoppable at times.  When the ball is set out of system, most think she won't be able to swing with power, however most also don't notice what she does with her footwork.  By reading the play and seeing where the second ball is going to be set from, Delaney does such a great job of getting to a much deeper touch point to allow herself room to operate her approach.  This allows her tons of space to adjust to in order to keep the ball in an optimum position to still crank on.  And boy does she explode onto the ball with amazing force.  She is just one of those outside hitters who can change the game for a squad.”  </em>These words ring true each time I watch her on the volleyball court.  Delaney is the real deal that can play all six rotations and be a true scoring threat at any time in a match.  Her coaches and teammates can rely on her to be a terminating left side scorer for them when the going gets a little tough.  What I love about her is how competitive she is in the game.  Although she might not be a six-footer, this young lady can jump out of the gym and bring some serious heat that is very difficult to stop.  Please help us congratulate her on earning a spot on our State Rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always stay tuned for more articles on your favorite athletes.  If you have anyone you think we should watch out for, please shoot me an email with some info at <a href="mailto:Michael@prepdig.com">Michael@prepdig.com</a>.  You can also DM me in Instagram and X by searching @CoachMikeDZ.  Also don't forget to help these kids get more exposure by sharing our stories with your friends.  Help us help them by simply reposting on Twitter, Instagram or sharing on Facebook.  Thanks for following us, Prep Dig Texas Family!  Don't be afraid to interact with us.  We love the likes, shares, and quotes/comments.  Keep them coming!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The State Rankings update is here!!! Quite a few players have risen from being listed on the Watch List to being added to the Rankings List.  Tons of players have also risen from what they were originally ranked and moved up to a higher place.  We are so proud of each and every player who is listed.  This series of articles is to introduce them to our readers and every college coach in the country.  We have been watching the 2027 class very closely throughout the entire high school season and now halfway through the club season.  A lot of the analysis has come from watching these players in person and also by watching the amazing footage that has been uploaded to everyone's recruiting profiles.  We have been talking to a lot of coaches across the country and this class is littered with college prospects.  The following players showed us all that they deserved to be moved up in the rankings due to their individual performances. 

Arizona
Tinsley Welker-Brown

Tinsley Welker-Brown

TX
S
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS S
CLASS 2027
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Tinsley
Welker-Brown S
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Fort Bend Austin
|
TX
Class of 2027 State Ranking Stock Risers Vol 1
Tinsley has made a huge jump in the rankings and is now listed in the top 10.  She...
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Arizona
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Tinsley Welker-Brown

State: Texas
School: Fort Bend Austin
Club: Houston Skyline
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Gonzaga
Natalie Norton

Natalie Norton

TX
OH
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS OH
CLASS 2027
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Natalie
Norton OH
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Pantego Christian Academy
|
TX
Class of 2027 State Ranking Stock Risers Vol 1
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Gonzaga
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Natalie Norton

State: Texas
School: Pantego Christian Academy
Club: Madfrog
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Delaney Wright

Delaney Wright

TX
OH
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS OH
CLASS 2027
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Delaney
Wright OH
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Montgomery
|
TX
Class of 2027 State Ranking Stock Risers Vol 1
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Club: TAV Houston
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