North Carolina 2025 to Watch
Ed Brooks
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There are some talented new-comers playing key roles for their varsity football teams. These players will continue to develop their skills and become leaders of their teams. The players listed are some of the top players in the Class of 2025:
Jared Lockhart
Jared
Lockhart
6'4" | 175 lbs | QB
Myers Park | 2025
State
NC
, QB, 6'1" 150, West Mecklenburg HS. Jared sets up in the pocket and displays a strong arm on his long-ball throws which are on target to the receivers. He scrambles in the pocket when under pressure and delivers accurate short passes on the run.
Jared Lockhart
Jared
Lockhart
6'4" | 175 lbs | QB
Myers Park | 2025
State
NC
has 990 total passing yards, 9 passing TDs, 123.8 passing yards per game while completing 67% of his passes.
Hezzie Rudisill, RB, 5'11"170, Hendersonville HS. Hezzie follows his blockers looking for an opening and he accelerates past defenders in the open field to gain big yardage, scoring often. He displays the ability to make the initial defender miss and uses his speed to gain yardage. Hezzie Rudisill has 711 rushing yards, 6.6 rushing yards average per carry, 101.6 rushing yards per game, and 9 rushing TDs.
Sawyer Belue, WR, 5'9" 170, Tuscola HS. Sawyer runs good pass routes and separates from defender quickly to make the catch. He has good speed and runs past defender to make the catch in the open field. Sawyer has good hands and makes catches in traffic. Sawyer Belue has 401 receiving yards, 16.0 yards average per catch, 57.3 receiving yards per game, and 3 receiving TDs.
Jack Smith, DL, 6'2" 225, Pine Lake Prep HS. Jack is quick out of his stance to make contact with the blocker. He uses his hands well along with good upper body strength to control blocker and stop the play. Jack covers ground quickly to stop the ball carrier. Jack Smith has 29 total tackles, 4.8 tackles per game, and 2 sacks.
Braxton Winston, DB, 5'9" 155, Providence Day HS. Braxton displays good lateral movement and reacts to the ball and closes quickly on the receiver to deflect the pass. Braxton has the skill set that will help him to become the leader of the defensive secondary. Braxton has 7 total tackles, 2 interceptions, and 3 deflected passes.
