2022 Player Rankings: Stock-Risers
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We just updated the player rankings a couple of days ago where a few players moved up based upon their Spring Season performances and/or Summer Camp performances. Several players were added to the rankings based upon Spring Season and Camp…
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Continue ReadingWe just updated the player rankings a couple of days ago where a few players moved up based upon their Spring Season performances and/or Summer Camp performances. Several players were added to the rankings based upon Spring Season and Camp Season performances. The seven players listed moved up in the player rankings based on their performances throughout the season and during the summer.
Curtis Neal Curtis Neal 6'2" | 310 lbs | DL Hough | 2022 State NC , DL, 6’2″ 310, Hough HS. Curtis has strong work ethic and continues to train to fine tune his skills and technique. The hard work paid off for him during the Spring Season where at times, he was un-blocked going to stop the play. Curtis Neal Curtis Neal 6'2" | 310 lbs | DL Hough | 2022 State NC was clearly the dominant force on the defensive line throughout the Spring Season as his team advanced deep into the State Playoffs. Curtis performance moved him from the number two spot to the top spot as a defensive lineman.
Skyler Locklear Skyler Locklear 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Cleveland | 2022 State NC , QB, 6’0″ 170, Cleveland HS. Skyler continues to impress with his command presence in the pocket under pressure to complete the pass. He has the ability to run when needed to gain yardage and avoid being sacked for a loss. Skyler Locklear Skyler Locklear 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Cleveland | 2022 State NC had impressive performances throughout the season leading his team to the State 3AA Championship Game. He had an impressive performance at the Mercer University Prospect Camp where he was timed at 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard run. Skyler performance moved him from the number two spot to the top spot as a quarterback.
Grantt Logan Grantt Logan 6'1" | 205 lbs | QB Providence Day | 2022 State NC , QB, 6’1″ 205, Providence Day HS. Grant was the back-up to a talented senior QB during the Spring Season. He made the most of the opportunities available with impressive performances at prospect camps during the summer. Grantt Logan Grantt Logan 6'1" | 205 lbs | QB Providence Day | 2022 State NC has a good skill set which consist of a strong arm and makes accurate throws, along with the ability to run when needed. He will lead the offensive unit during the upcoming season and there are big expectations for him to showcase his talent.
ZyKeem Brooks ZyKeem Brooks 5'10" | 205 lbs | RB New Bern | 2022 State NC , RB, 5’10″ 205, New Bern HS. ZyKeem has the ability to run between the tackles and the speed to run past defenders in the open field. He was a key offensive player on a team that played for the 4A Eastern Championship. ZyKeem Brooks ZyKeem Brooks 5'10" | 205 lbs | RB New Bern | 2022 State NC had a busy summer competing in prospect camps with impressive performances. ZyKeem is expected to be the featured running back during the upcoming season.
Samuel Whitt Samuel Whitt 6'0" | 275 lbs | OL East Surry | 2022 State NC , OL, 6’0″ 275, East Surry HS. Samuel was a dominant force on the offensive line during the Spring Season where his team played for the State 1AA Championship. He has a strong work ethic and continues to train and improve his skills and technique. Samuel Whitt Samuel Whitt 6'0" | 275 lbs | OL East Surry | 2022 State NC had impressive performances at prospect camps during the summer. The summer camp performances moved him up in the offensive linemen rankings.
Isaiah Brown-Murray Isaiah Brown-Murray 5'10" | 185 lbs | DB Hough | 2022 State NC , DB, 5’10″ 185, Hough HS. Isaiah is a physical defensive back who either intercepted or broke up passes thrown in his direction during the Spring Season. He had impressive performances at prospect camps during the summer. Isaiah Brown-Murray Isaiah Brown-Murray 5'10" | 185 lbs | DB Hough | 2022 State NC impressive performances during the Spring Season and camp season moved him up and now is amongst the top four defensive backs. He is expected to be a dominant force in the secondary during the upcoming season.
Daejuan Thompson Daejuan Thompson 6'3" | 190 lbs | LB Whiteville | 2022 State NC , LB, 6’3″ 200, Whiteville HS. Daejuan is a physical and quick linebacker who often went past a blocker before he could be blocked. He made several tackles for losses during the Spring Season. Daejuan had impressive performances during prospect camps during the summer. Daejuan Thompson Daejuan Thompson 6'3" | 190 lbs | LB Whiteville | 2022 State NC impressive performances during the Spring Season and camp season moved him up in the linebacker rankings. He is expected to be a dominant force on defense during the upcoming season.