This is a review of the fourteen players who make up the Pre-Season 2A All-State Offensive Team. The team has two quarterbacks, two running back, two wide receivers, tight end, five offensive linemen, athlete, and a kicker.
<strong>QB – Tye Saxby, Hertford County.</strong> He is an accurate passer with good arm strength. He was the Conference Offensive Player of the Year during the 2019 season. He passed for over 2,900 yards.
<strong>QB – [player_tooltip player_id="82000" first="Kyle" last="Pinnix"], Reidsville.</strong> He shows good accuracy on the short passes. He will run to avoid a sack and gain yardage. Displays a quick release on his throws.
<strong>RB – [player_tooltip player_id="28648" first="Na’heim" last="Lilly"], Eastern Randolph.</strong> Runs strong inside the tackles to gain yards. Displays good breakaway speed in the open field.
<strong>RB – Aiden Shewcow, Oak Grove.</strong> He is an explosive straight-line runner. He accelerates in the open field and outruns defenders. He rushed for over 1,800 yards during the 2019 season.
<strong>WR – Austin Poe, Ashe County.</strong> Displays ability to separate from defender to make the catch, scoring often. He had over 1,000 yards receiving during the 2019 season.
<strong>WR – Jamarien Dalton, North Davidson.</strong> Athletic wide receiver who makes the first defender miss. Displays good hands while making catches in traffic. He has break-away speed in the open field.
<strong>TE – [player_tooltip player_id="28530" first="Antonio" last="McFadden"], Whiteville.</strong> He runs with power after making the catch. He uses his body to shield defender to make the catch.
<strong>OL – Jacob Patterson, South Point.</strong> Displays good lateral quickness and speed out of his stance to block defender into the second level of defense. A good combination of size and power on the offensive line.
<strong>OL – Matthew Steadman, Oak Grove.</strong> A huge lineman who overpowers defender with size and strength. Strong in straight-line blocking makes him difficult to contain.
<strong>OL – [player_tooltip player_id="28598" first="Neyland" last="Walker"], Pisgah.</strong> Big mobile lineman who drives defender out of the play, often resulting in a pancake block. Displays good lateral movement and use of hands.
<strong>OL – Steven Trim, Randleman.</strong> Displays good footwork and technique. Strong in straight-line blocking driving defender into the second level of defense.
<strong>OL – Shayle Gash, Shelby.</strong> Dominant force on the offensive line. Exceptionally good use of hands and lateral movement. He overpowers defender with strength and quickness.
<strong>ATH – Ty Williams, Maiden.</strong> An athletic player who possesses a combination of speed and quickness to excel as a wide receiver and as a defensive back. He can separate from the defender to make the catch. He utilizes speed and quickness to play man coverage as a defensive back.
<strong>K – Griffin Bryson, Hibriten.</strong> Displays a strong leg and accuracy on kicks in the 30 to 40 yards range. He was Conference Specialist of the Year during the 2019 season.