Who's No. 1? Experts Split on Top Recruit in Class of 2027

College lacrosse coaches are now recruiting and securing commitments from high school juniors. Who is the prize of the Class of 2027? Depends who you ask.

Inside Lacrosse, the National Lacrosse Federation and Prep Lacrosse ranked three different players No. 1 ahead of Sept. 1, the first day college coaches could contact these prospects.

For Inside Lacrosse, it's James Holbrough. The Berkshire (Mass.) and Sweetlax attackman amassed 86 points and was an All-NEPSAC selection in the spring and consistently "showed elite playmaking this summer," IL noted. Holbrough is the prototypical X attackman who has excellent vision, body control and contact balance, especially around the crease.

The National Lacrosse Federation, meanwhile, went with goalie Moe Sobel as the No. 1 recruit. Sobel, 6-foot-5, "is one of the best and most unique goalie prospects that the game has seen," according to the NLF. He played for goalie legend Brian Dougherty at Springside Chestnut Hill (Pa.) and was a USA Lacrosse All-American as a sophomore. Now he's at IMG Academy (Fla.) after a spectacular summer with Prime Time.

Longtime recruiting insider Ty Xanders ranked attackman JT Cross as the top prospect for Prep Lacrosse. The Valor Christian (Colo.) standout split time with the Colorado Kings and Mad Dog on the club circuit over the summer. He's coming off a 53-goal, 32-assist sophomore high school campaign that ended with first team all-state and USA Lacrosse All-American recognition. Xanders characterized Cross as "a wildly dynamic and athletic presence."

On the girls' side, Inside Lacrosse is the only publication that ranks recruits. The top prospect is Riley Davis, whom Justin Feil profiled for our Weekly Cover article Aug. 21.