Reason for the Rankings: 56-60
As we continue our countdown of the state’s top players, we’ve reached the 50s. From here on out, just about every player is a future Power Five player. This group contains an SEC and four ACC commits. We break down…
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Continue ReadingAs we continue our countdown of the state’s top players, we’ve reached the 50s. From here on out, just about every player is a future Power Five player. This group contains an SEC and four ACC commits. We break down numbers 56-60 here.
60. Nick Sharpe Nick Sharpe 6'3" | 310 lbs | OL Hunter Huss | 2021 NC , 6’3 310, OL, Hunter Huss
A talented two-way lineman for Hunter Huss, Sharpe’s future is on the offensive line. The Wake Forest commit is a powerful run blocker with experience at multiple positions who could play either guard or tackle at the next level. He has a powerful lower body and finishes blocks well, never giving up on a play.
59. Andrew Jones Andrew Jones 6'4" | 250 lbs | OL Ronald Reagan | 2021 State NC , 6’4 250, OL, Reagan
Jones is a unique offensive lineman with a lot of talent. Jones is 6-foot-4 with the frame to add weight but he’s already strong. He’s one of the most athletic tackles in the state, running a sub-5 40 and looking closer athletically to a tight end than an offensive lineman. Jones pulls well and can match the quickness of second-level defenders. He’s a Duke commit and is the type of player that could thrive in that offense.
58. Joshua Sosanya Joshua Sosanya 6'2" | 190 lbs | LB Wakefield | 2021 NC , 6’2 190, LB, Wakefield
Sosanya is one of the most versatile and athletic defenders in the state, excelling at both linebacker and safety. Even as a safety, his testing numbers stand out, with a 37-inch vertical and sub-4.6 40. He has a frame that suggests he’ll gain weight in college and play as an outside linebacker. A Wake Forest commit, Sosanya has incredible upside and we’re excited to see him play at the next level.
57. Ryheem Craig Ryheem Craig 6'3" | 215 lbs | DL Alexander Central | 2021 State NC , 6’3 215, Edge, Alexander Central
Our fourth straight ACC commit on the countdown, Craig is a quick, powerful defensive lineman with the production to back it up. He’s a future Louisville Cardinal and he’s got the potential to be one of the top edge rushers in the ACC. His first step is elite and allows him to get into the backfield before tackles have their feet set, but he also has the power to take on and shed blockers.
56. Kaci Seegars Kaci Seegars 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Hough | 2021 NC , 6’2 215, LB, Hough
Seegars chose Texas A&M over a number of other offers (And thus breaks the streak of ACC commits). He’s a capable pass rusher and plays the run well from multiple positions. He’s often asked to spy more athletic quarterbacks and can match them step-for-step. This year he’ll move over to Hough where he’ll have the opportunity to play multiple positions.