2022 Rankings: Breaking Down The Midlands (Part 3)

More than 30 players from our Class of 2022 state rankings come from the Midlands. From Sumter to the west side of Lexington County, the central pocket of the state produces battle-tested players who are cutting their teeth just about every game. In six parts, we broke down all of them and what we loved about their games. This is a list you don’t want to miss. [player_tooltip player_id="91181" first="Quinton" last="Harrison"] School: Crestwood Position: Defensive back Analysis: The corner had an effective junior season in which he picked off three passes and broke up four more. Harrison also returns punts and is great in space.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> [player_tooltip player_id="92206" first="Julian" last="Milligan"] School: Westwood Position: Running back Analysis: Milligan and the rest of the Westwood offense was hamstrung by a heavily shortened junior season, but he will get every opportunity to make a name for himself in 2021. [player_tooltip player_id="89315" first="Bennett" last="Galloway"] School: Chapin Position: Running back Analysis: Galloway is a threat rushing the ball, catching it out of the backfield and on kick and punt returns. He’s primed to have a monster 2021 season and could jump way up this list. [player_tooltip player_id="91193" first="Miquel" last="Mason"] School: Ridge View Position: Linebacker Analysis: Mason’s pursuit in the short field is all about angles, power and vision. He often creeps up to the line, but even when he’s 5 yards deep his eyes are on the ball.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> [player_tooltip player_id="92207" first="Ryan" last="McCants"] School: Sumter Position: Quarterback Analysis: The heir apparent to the Gamecocks’ defense was able to get his feet wet last season<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>in mostly run-first and/or late-game situations. In 2021, that won’t be the case.