2022 Rankings: Breaking Down The Upstate (Part 1)
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Malik
Harper
6'0" | 190 lbs | LB
Boiling Springs | 2022
State
SC
School: Boiling Springs
Position: Linebacker
Analysis: Harper is strong enough - even at 6-feet and 190 pounds - to frequently line up with both hands on the ground along the interior of the line. It’s a nice complement to his tackling prowess.
Griffin Batt
Griffin
Batt
6'2" | 220 lbs | DL
Daniel | 2022
State
SC
School: Daniel
Position: Defensive line
Analysis: The 6-foot-2, 220-pound end is a powerful edge rusher who abused opposing tackles all season. He had 16 tackles for loss and seven sacks in 10 games for the Class 3A champs.
Bryce Hamby
Bryce
Hamby
5'10" | 160 lbs | DB
Seneca | 2022
State
SC
School: Seneca
Position: Defensive back
Analysis: Hamby has a nose for the football, whether he is at corner or the free safety spot. He broke up seven passes and had three interceptions in just four games last year.
Tyler Sonneborn
Tyler
Sonneborn
6'2" | 235 lbs | OL
Southside Christian | 2022
State
SC
School: Southside Christian
Position: Offensive line
Analysis: Sonneborn started on offense, defense and special teams for the most dominant Class A team in the state last season, and he produced in all three phases.
Jykorie Gary
Jykorie
Gary
5'9" | 155 lbs | RB
Clinton | 2022
State
SC
School: Clinton
Position: Running back
Analysis: Gary doesn’t jump off the roster - he’s 5-foot-9 and 155 pounds - but he is every bit the catalyst for a Clinton offense that has found creative ways to put the ball in his hands.
Dylan Ramirez
Dylan
Ramirez
6'2" | 200 lbs | QB
Broome | 2022
State
SC
School: Broome
Position: Quarterback
Analysis: The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Centurions quarterback is adept at the play-action, a testament to his quick decision making and arm strength. He makes both look effortless.