2027 NXT Fall Standouts

After watching NXT's 2027s at both the ALL Fall Invitational and the Terrapin Classic, it's clear this group has no shortage of talent. A few players consistently made plays no matter the matchup—here's a look at the standouts:    High Point got a steal in two-way middie [player_tooltip player_id='171276' first='Danny' last='Kinnard']. He has proved to be one of the best middies on the field, no matter where he plays this fall. He'll play the wing and win the groundball on faceoffs, score multiple goals on offense, and create turnovers on defense. With the ball in his stick, he relies on his speed and downhill dodging to torch defenders. He has a great on-the-run shot and can do it with both hands. If he can't immediately crack the offensive lineup at the next level, I can see him playing short stick because of the athleticism he shows on defense. He's constantly confrontational one-on-one, has a nasty crowbar move, and will burn anyone trying to ride him with his speed.     The uncommitted two-way midfielder, [player_tooltip player_id='171298' first='Stefan' last='Snyder'], stood out as one of the most athletic players on the field this fall. On offense, his shifty dodges pop right away. Short sticks don't stand a chance unless they get into him first. He does a great job of approaching his defender and getting as close as possible before making a break, much like a receiver does in football. Once he hits second gear, even the most athletic defenders struggle to keep up. He can sweep to the middle or attack from X, and if a slide comes, he's shown he can dish it with touch. On defense, his athleticism shows up again—efficient footwork, strong jams, and fast in the clearing game. Snyder checks all the boxes for a true two-way threat.     The uncommitted 6'3" defenseman jumps out right away when you walk up to an NXT game, and he knows exactly how to use that length. The most impressive part of his weekend was how well he covered space—splitting two on the backside in transition and in sliding situations. His wingspan is a major advantage in passing lanes and in groundball scrums, where he scoops through traffic without much trouble. In the clearing game, he stayed calm, made the right reads, and never looked rattled by pressure.     There aren't many dominant faceoff specialists still uncommitted, but [player_tooltip player_id='171477' first='Danny' last='Wagner'] has proved this fall that he's one of them. At ALL, I had him down for 6-of-8 with a variety of moves to win his team possessions in the two halves I watched. At the X, he relies on his impressive hand speed on the clamp and his awareness to exit in different directions. He falls back on productive counters like his rake and reverse counter. With the ball, he's reliable—he can use both hands to get away from pressure and doesn't try to do too much in fast-break situations.     Colin Chorin isn't the tallest or fastest player on the field, but he's plenty strong and extremely skilled. He played all three attack spots for NXT this fall. While he prefers the righty wing, he's just as comfortable operating at X and is more than capable with his left, which makes his split dodge a real threat from anywhere. Chorin has an advanced feel for working for a better shot. On the righty wing, he'll hitch his way inside, and defenders usually give ground rather than risk taking the hit. On the island, he's got a deep bag — inside roll, rocker, question-mark — and he uses all of it. If he keeps leaning into what he does well while limiting turnovers, he should be off the board sooner rather than later.

After watching NXT's 2027s at both the ALL Fall Invitational and the Terrapin Classic, it's clear this group has no shortage of talent. A few players consistently made plays no matter the matchup—here's a look at the standouts: