With the arrival of June 15, the class of 2027 will officially kick off its collegiate recruiting journey. Although they’re two years out from making their college debuts, these rising high school juniors will be able to field calls from coaches, take visits to campuses, and even make verbal commitments—meaning future college gymnastics rosters are beginning to take shape. Take a look at some of the recruits likely to be at the top of every program’s target list and remember the athletes who are on the trajectory to becoming future NCAA superstars.
Elizaveta Grebenkova
Point total: 88
What makes her great: The daughter of Ludmila Ezhova (yes, that one), our top 2027 recruit shines on bars, earning a perfect 25 points with a routine featuring a floaty piked jaeger and double layout. She’s also an effortless twister on floor and has dynamic leaps.
Where she can get even better: Grebenkova performs a Yurchenko full-on tuck on vault, which isn’t a 10.0 start value in college. However, it’s very clean and has the amplitude to potentially upgrade to a pike. She also performs an Onodi on beam, which is an exciting skill, but it also isn’t the cleanest.
Josie Lynch
Point total: 86
What makes her great: Lynch’s Yurchenko one and a half is excellent, and she…
