2022 Rankings: Top-Ranked Position Players From The Midlands

Chris Dearing September 20, 2021 @ 11:06 PM

Trying to rank the top 300 players in the Class of 2022 is a daunting task but the staff at Prep Red Zone did just that last week. There were several movers and shakers among players in the Midlands. We look at the top-ranked player at each position covering Calhoun, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, Richland, and Sumter Counties in this roundup. [player_tooltip player_id="59480" first="DeQuandre" last="Smith"], QB, Spring Valley Several schools are recruiting Smith as a defensive back, but he wants to get a shot to prove himself at quarterback. He is a three-year starter and is a dual-threat option for the Vikings. The No. 16 ranked prospect in the state. [player_tooltip player_id="59468" first="CJ" last="Stokes"], RB, Hammond The Michigan verbal commit is off to a fast start to his senior season. He just had 149 yards and five touchdowns on just 10 carries last week. He’s powerful and has a sneaky burst of speed that translates well to the next level. He comes in at No. 8 overall. [player_tooltip player_id="61070" first="Antonio" last="Williams"], WR, Dutch Fork The No. 5 player in the state has trimmed his list to a final 6 – four SEC schools and two ACC schools. Whoever lands the 6-1, 180-pound speedster is getting a gifted route-runner and someone that could be dangerous in the return game. [player_tooltip player_id="89300" first="Donovan" last="Edwards"], OL, Camden The 6-4, 285 tackle is the No. 34 player in the state. By the time he reaches college, he likely will be around 300 pounds and a candidate to find early playing time. [player_tooltip player_id="119250" first="Gray" last="Leaphart"], TE, Gilbert Leaphart is a player that has seen his stock rise quickly over the last four months. He checks in at No. 97 overall He is a two-way player for the Indians but his 6-4, 220 pounds frame should fit well as a college tight end. [player_tooltip player_id="59473" first="Davin" last="Jackson"], DL, Sumter The N.C. State verbal commit creates havoc on the defensive front for Sumter. He is 6-2, 240 pounds and could very easily add muscle as he transitions to the college level. He is the No. 22 overall prospect. [player_tooltip player_id="200664" first="Tyrell" last="Green"], LB, A.C. Flora Green, who is 6-0, 195 pounds, went from unranked in the previous rankings all the way up to the No. 60 player overall. He is a three-year starter and is quickly moving up the recruiting board for several schools. [player_tooltip player_id="59475" first="Zayveon" last="Wells"], DB, Lakewood The 5-10, 170-pound corner comes in at No. 19 overall in the rankings. He has shutdown skills and is on the radar of several FBS programs. [player_tooltip player_id="153255" first="Mason" last="Suber"], K, Chapin Suber is listed as a punter, but he handles kickoff and place-kicking duties for the Eagles as well. Rarely does he have a kick-off returned, he hardly misses from 45 yards and in and his punting can flip the field very quickly. He’s a weapon for unbeaten Chapin.