Program Changers: 2027 Stars to Big Ten, Big 12, ACC

These Class of 2027 standouts aren't just names to know—they check in at No. 6 through No. 10 in the National Rankings.    Evans is a super athletic player. She is very explosive in transition, which can lead to scoring opportunities. The midfielder is great on the clear and reliable at getting the ball into the offensive zone. She takes the draw and can come in off the circle. Evans will battle for any loose ground ball. On offense, she is a quick dodger and has a fast shot. She has different release points on her shot: overhand, sidearm, and underhand. The Florida commit is a good 2-way midfielder who plays great defense and anticipates everything. She has lots of upside at the college level.     Switter is an extremely hard player to defend. She is extremely fast, can get downhill easily, and turn the corner quickly and rip the ball. The UNC commit is a workhorse. She plays at full intensity. On defense, she is physical and wants to win the ball. On offense, she is a good dodger. She places the ball well on her shots. On the draw, she can win it to herself, or she can come in off the circle and read it successfully. At the next level, this is a 2-way midfielder who wants to play every minute. She will excel in the 2-man game because she reads defenders so well.     The lefty attacker is tough as nails. She plays three sports: Soccer, ice hockey, and lacrosse. Her motor is next level. She rides extremely hard and boxes out aggressively on ground balls. Her dodges come naturally; they don't seem forced. She takes what the defense presents her with. Rodgers is fast and turns the corner quickly on her dodges. The Deerfield (Mass.) product makes accurate feeds and the right play. She plays low on the goalie's left side. That position is so valuable at the next level. A good natural lefty attacker can open up an offense. Some teams have to throw a right-handed player down low on the left side, and it doesn't work as well. The UNC commit should make an immediate impact from Day 1 at the collegiate level.     The Prime Time product is made for the spotlight. Ebling has a straight alpha mentality when she wants to get to the rack. What is fascinating about Elbing is that she can attack her matchups all over the field. Looking ahead to the college level, where she is verbally committed to play at Notre Dame, she can be utilized at attack or as an offensive midfielder coming out of the box. She is an explosive and aggressive dodger who loves to re-dodge when she knows she has a good matchup. What makes her elite is her ability to understand how to draw a slide to her advantage. She will attack the defense strategically, allowing her teammates to get involved in scoring goals. Ebling thrives in an open or motion set with creativity. She gets the defense to rotate, allowing her offense to score. The attacker tends to initiate her dodges high and wide, so defenses need to slide early; otherwise, she will make you pay with her laser-like shot. Her lethal change of speed and direction continues to develop with the rest of this high school season and next season to go.     Some defenders, when they get the ball across the 50-yard line, become deer in headlights and become tunnel-visioned on the goal. They have to shoot the ball. O'Connor is the opposite of those defenders. When she clears the ball, her head goes up looking for the right pass or the right play to make. Her IQ is high, she gets assists, and she scores goals. On defense, she gets extremely low and drives players out on their hips. She's aggressive and can defend any player and any spot on the field. She's fast on defense, and when she has the ball in her stick. The Maryland commit has great upside at the college level because she can go to the goal if she needs to.

These Class of 2027 standouts aren't just names to know—they check in at No. 6 through No. 10 in the National Rankings.