In-Depth Look at SC’s Top 5 Tight Ends
Updated Look at SC’s Top 5 Tight Ends There are some minor changes to this list with some performances tightening the gaps and others actually jumping up a couple slots in the position ratings. Robbie Ouzts Robbie Ouzts…
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There are some minor changes to this list with some performances tightening the gaps and others actually jumping up a couple slots in the position ratings.
- Robbie Ouzts Robbie Ouzts 6'4" | 245 lbs | TE Rock Hill | 2021 State SC , Rock Hill, 6’4, 245
The top tight end in the state comes from Rock Hill, Robbie Ouzts Robbie Ouzts 6'4" | 245 lbs | TE Rock Hill | 2021 State SC , and he lines up in the slot a lot and displays the ability to high point a ball and make athletic catches. He is also used as an h-back that can block on the move as well. His ability to finish blocks and make contested catches is a highly coveted trait. Robbie Ouzts Robbie Ouzts 6'4" | 245 lbs | TE Rock Hill | 2021 State SC is committed to Alabama where he should be a very good player for Nick Saban’s program.
- Brandon Williams Brandon Williams 6'4" | 225 lbs | TE Strom Thurmond | 2021 State SC , Strom Thurmond, 6’4, 225
Williams almost fell from #2 to #3 after missing all but three games due to injury in 2020 but he is so good as a blocker and on defense that he held on. He has good size, can catch well, and has the ability on defense to rush the passer pretty well. The injury recovery will be important so if he can retain his speed he should be a solid college tight end. He is verbally committed to Wake Forest.
- Banks Pope Banks Pope 6'4" | 235 lbs | TE AC Flora | 2021 State SC , AC Flora, 6’4, 235
In 2019 Pope was an All-State tight end for AC Flora and attracted a lot of FBS attention. His 2020 season has gone equally well as he is one of the best players on his team headed to the state championship this week. He has everything you look for with good size, the ability to block on the move or inline, a good pass catcher, and contributes on special teams. There was a gap between him and Williams in 2019 but his senior year helped him close the gap and almost move to #2. Pope is an Appalachian State verbal commit.
- Bruzza Pusha Bruzza Pusha 6'3" | 215 lbs | TE Thomas Heyward Academy | 2021 State SC , Thomas Heyward Academy, 6’3, 215
This is the most intriguing prospect on our list because he plays several positions including receiver, tight end, and linebacker. We expect him to bulk up and become a college tight end. Pusha lines up in the slot most of the time and does a good job of tracking the ball, has reliable hands, and moves pretty well. Pusha had 46 catches for 1,140 yards and 14 touchdowns (24.8ypc) in 2020. We have moved him up our big board about 50 spots and flipped him with our new #5 tight end.
- Carson King Carson King 6'4" | 225 lbs | TE Hilton Head Prep | 2021 State SC , Hilton Head Prep, 6’4, 225
Unlike the top 4 on this list King is a bit under the radar but he is a big pass catcher who was very productive as a junior. He is not committed anywhere but a player to keep an eye on for signing day.