Class of 2022 Rankings: Stock Risers
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Every time rankings are updated, players are going to move. Some down, others up. And some way up. Between the first eight players here and the ones that follow, each of these players from around South Carolina made significant leaps…
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Continue ReadingEvery time rankings are updated, players are going to move.
Some down, others up.
And some way up.
Between the first eight players here and the ones that follow, each of these players from around South Carolina made significant leaps in the latest Prep Red Zone Class of 2022 rankings.
Trent Pearman Trent Pearman 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Daniel | 2022 State SC , QB, Daniel (↑ 58 spots)
Pearman’s hot 2020 season has kept going. Now the No. 3 ranked quarterback in the class and No. 21 player in the state overall, the Daniel senior has already thrown for 827 yards and 11 touchdowns in three games this season.
Jacobie Henderson Jacobie Henderson 6'0" | 185 lbs | WR Catawba Ridge | 2022 State SC , WR/DB, Catawba Ridge (↑ 142 spots)
The Marshall commit is a certified two-way stud for the young Catawba Ridge program. Henderson is piling up rushing yards and tackles alike. He’s already got a sack and a pick to go along with three offensive touchdowns.
Kazarius Adams Kazarius Adams 5'8" | 170 lbs | RB Gray Collegiate Academy | 2022 State SC , RB, Gray Collegiate (↑ 68 spots)
Through the first four games this fall, the recent Georgia State commitment has been on a tear. He’s already gone off for 766 yards and 10 touchdowns against some fierce competition through four games.
Elijah Vereen Elijah Vereen 5'9" | 170 lbs | DB North Myrtle Beach | 2022 State SC , RB/DB, North Myrtle Beach (↑ 29 spots)
Vereen was already one of the state’s better combo defensive back/linebackers heading into this year. He’s added some offensive flash, too. After two games, Vereen had six touchdowns and just shy of 400 yards rushing.
Carson Arnold Carson Arnold 6'4" | 225 lbs | LB Oceanside Collegiate Academy | 2022 State SC , LB, Oceanside Collegiate (↑ 34 spots)
Arnold crashes the backfield and sticks with receivers and tight ends coming across the middle. He’s already got some NCAA Division-I interest, and his performances against a bear of a schedule is only going to increase that in the coming weeks.
Chase Smith Chase Smith 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Ridge View | 2022 State SC , WR, Ridge View (↑ 36 spots)
We wanted to see what Smith would do after he transferred from Blythewood before moving him too far up. We saw what we thought we might in his debut. The Blazers’ seniors went for 84 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the opener.
Jesus Dowdle Jesus Dowdle 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB Gaffney | 2022 State SC , LB, Gaffney (↑ 47 spots)
Dawdle had 18 total tackles after just two games for the Indians this fall. What’s more, it’s apparent that opposing coordinators are doing their best to game plan away from him. It hasn’t worked, as Dawdle helped Gaffeny to a 3-0 start.
Drew Stevens Drew Stevens 6'1" | 175 lbs | K North Augusta | 2022 State SC , K, North Augusta (↑ 91 spots)
Stevens, who is entrenched with his commitment to Iowa, knocked home his first eight PATs of the season and added a 33-yard field goal. The state’s top-ranked kicker will have plenty more of both before his final season at North Augusta comes to a close.
Unranked No More
A large number of players moved from the realm of the unranked. The list includes six players who jumped right into the Top 100:
Nick Emmanwori Nick Emmanwori 6'4" | 200 lbs | DB Irmo | 2022 State SC , DB, Irmo
Tyrell Green Tyrell Green 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB AC Flora | 2022 State SC , LB, AC Flora
Alvin Wilson Alvin Wilson 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL Beaufort | 2022 State SC , DL, Beaufort
Davion Joyner Davion Joyner 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Fort Dorchester | 2022 State SC , WR, Fort Dorchester
Boyce Bankhead Boyce Bankhead 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB AC Flora | 2022 State SC , DB, AC Flora
Gray Leaphart Gray Leaphart 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE Gilbert | 2022 State SC , TE, Gilbert
Not too much further down the list were the likes of fellow newcomers and new Top 150 members:
Tory Kelly Tory Kelly 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Gray Collegiate | 2022 State SC , LB, Gray Collegiate
Demetris McKelvey Demetris McKelvey 6'6" | 215 lbs | WR Fort Dorchester | 2022 State SC , WR, Fort Dorchester
Tyler Robinson Tyler Robinson 5'8" | 160 lbs | DB AC Flora | 2022 State SC , DB, AC Flora
Max Garrido Max Garrido 6'1" | 260 lbs | OL Fort Dorchester | 2022 State SC , OL, Fort Dorchester
Jacob Croffie Jacob Croffie 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB AC Flora | 2022 State SC , DB, AC Flora
We’ll bear responsibility for some of them, as, well, we just flat out missed on several guys in 2020 and the ensuing film sessions. On a few, though, their new-found status is the product of a strong last four months.
Either way, they have our attention now.