Sunday brings us to day four of the countdown for the Top 25 prospects in the class of 2027 for the state of Mississippi. On Tuesday, we began the countdown to No. 1 and today we announce the top five prospects in the sate of Mississippi’s 2027 class. Here are prospects No. 1-5. If you missed No.’s 6-25, they can be accessed by the links below.
The 365 Top 25 for 2027 Mississippi numbers 21-25: https://olemiss365.com/the-top-25-of-2027-countdown-begins-as-olemiss365-com-releases-rankings/
The 365 Top 25 for 2027 Mississippi numbers 16-20: https://olemiss365.com/the-top-25-of-2027-countdown-continues-for-mississippi-nos-16-20/
The 365 Top 25 for 2027 Mississippi numbers 11-15: https://olemiss365.com/the-top-25-of-2027-countdown-continues-for-mississippi-nos-11-15/
The 365 Top 25 for 2027 Mississippi numbers 6-10: https://olemiss365.com/the-top-25-of-2027-countdown-continues-for-mississippi-nos-6-10/
Without further adieu, here are the Magnolia State’s No.’s 6-10.
No. 5 | SAM LEJEUNE | DL | Poplarville High School
Offers: Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Auburn, Arkansas, LSU, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Florida State, Cal, Maryland, Kansas State, Nebraska, Oregon, Purdue, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, Southern Miss, UTSA, Oregon State, Memphis, Western Kentucky, Louisiana-Lafayette, South Alabama
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Sam LeJeune is a big, physical defensive lineman who consistently disrupts plays in the backfield. He recorded 7 sacks, 22 tackles for loss, 5 blocked field goals, and 5 pass breakups, showing his ability to impact both the run and pass game. At 6’4”, 280 pounds, he uses his size, length, and power to control the line of scrimmage and collapse the pocket. With multiple Division I offers, including Ole Miss, LeJeune is one of the top defensive line prospects in Mississippi’s 2027 class.
No. 4 | BEN’JARVIS SHUMAKER | DL | Choctaw County High School
Offers: Committed to Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Alabama, Auburn, Arkansas, Kentucky, LSU, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Miami, Colorado, Florida State, Louisville, Purdue, Arkansas State, Southern Miss, Louisiana-Monroe and others.
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Big, physical defensive lineman with a strong frame and the ability to control the line of scrimmage. Shumarker plays with good leverage, heavy hands, and the power to anchor against the run while collapsing the pocket. Shows positional versatility along the defensive front and flashes the strength and motor that project well at the next level. A developmental Power 4 defensive lineman with the tools to grow into a key piece for Ole Miss’ future defensive front.
No. 3 | DERWIN FIELDS | EDGE | Brookhaven High School
Offers: Ole Miss, Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, LSU, Mississippi State, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Nebraska, North Carolina, UCLA, Southern Cal, Southern Miss and others.
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Derwin Fields is a four-star EDGE from Brookhaven High School standing 6’4”, 235 pounds. One of the most sought-after defensive players in the country, he recorded 26 tackles for loss and 16 sacks on the season. Fields is explosive off the edge with great length, bend, and a relentless motor that makes him a constant backfield disruptor. He holds over 30 Division 1 offers.
No. 2 | CADEN MOSS | OT | Jackson Academy
Offers: Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Kentucky, LSU, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt, Ohio State, Miami, Baylor, Duke, Florida State, Colorado, Nebraska, Stanford, Oregon State, New Mexico State and others.
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Caden Moss is one of the top offensive tackle prospects in the 2027 class. The 6’5”, 300-pound Jackson Academy standout possesses prototype size, length, and power for the position. Moss shows the ability to anchor in pass protection with strong hands and a sturdy base while using his length to keep defenders at bay. In the run game, he plays with physicality and power, consistently moving defenders off the line of scrimmage and creating running lanes. With his frame, strength, and continued development, Moss has the traits college programs covet at the tackle position. He already holds multiple Division I offers, including Ole Miss, and projects as a high-major offensive line prospect with significant upside at the next level.
No. 1 | MITCHELL TURNER | DL | Louisville High School
Offers: Ole Miss, Alabama, Texas, Mississippi State, Arkansas, Florida, LSU, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Ohio State, Miami, Tulane, California, Colorado, Southern Cal, Arkansas State, Memphis, Jacksonville State, Liberty, Louisiana-Lafayette and others.
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Mitchell Turner is a highly productive defensive lineman with the size, length, and strength to dominate up front. He recorded 103 tackles, 43 tackles for loss, and 15.5 sacks, showing his ability to disrupt both the run and pass game. Turner plays with power, violent hands, and a relentless motor that keeps him around the football. With multiple Division I offers including Ole Miss, he projects as a high-level interior defensive line prospect in the 2027 class.