2025’s to Watch for in the Fall
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The talent pool runs deep throughout the state. Several incoming freshmen earned starting roles on their varsity football teams. They readily accepted the challenge and performed well during their first season of varsity competition. I am reviewing five freshmen who…
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Continue ReadingThe talent pool runs deep throughout the state. Several incoming freshmen earned starting roles on their varsity football teams. They readily accepted the challenge and performed well during their first season of varsity competition. I am reviewing five freshmen who will be on the radar when the high school season starts in the Fall.
Gavin Marks Gavin Marks 6'2" | 300 lbs | OL Rolesville | 2025 State NC , C, 6’1″ 265, Rolesville HS. Gavin displays good footwork and technique to control defender. He is quick out of his stance to make contact with defender to drive-block out of the play. Gavin will continue to improve his skill set during off-season training. Gavin Marks Gavin Marks 6'2" | 300 lbs | OL Rolesville | 2025 State NC participation in Summer Prospect Camps should generate recruiting interest.
Ian Hemilright Ian Hemilright 6'3" | 280 lbs | OL Rolesville | 2025 State NC , C, 6’2″ 265, Green Hope HS. Ian displays good footwork and technique to control defender. He comes quickly out of his stance to make contact with defender to drive-block out of the play. Ian moves well in tight spaces to open a lane for the running back. He will continue to improve his skill set during off-season training. Ian Hemilright Ian Hemilright 6'3" | 280 lbs | OL Rolesville | 2025 State NC participation in Summer Prospect Camps should generate recruiting interest.
DeAndre Nance DeAndre Nance 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Seventy-First | 2025 State NC , QB, 6’1″ 175, Seventy-First HS. DeAndre sets up in the shotgun formation to direct the offensive unit. He drops back one step and delivers accurate short-range passes. He has a quick release on his throwing motion. He will tuck it and run to avoid being sacked and is a threat to score. DeAndre finished the season with 928 passing yards, 9 passing TDs, while completing 64 percent of his passes. He excelled on the basketball team, also. DeAndre will continue to improve his skill set during off-season training. DeAndre Nance DeAndre Nance 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Seventy-First | 2025 State NC participation in Summer Prospect Camps should generate recruiting interest.
Nasir NewKirk, WR, 6’2″ 180, Dudley HS. Nassir runs good pass routes and separation from defender to make catches. He displays good hands on the catches made in traffic. Nassir displays speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain big yardage. He finished the season with 503 receiving yards and 3 TDs receptions. Nasir will continue to improve his skill set during off-season training. Nasir NewKirk participation in Summer Prospect Camps should generate recruiting interest.
Jayden Williams Jayden Williams 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Butler | 2025 NC , RB, 5’7″ 175, Butler HS. Jayden is a shifty runner who finds an opening to gain yardage. He displays speed in the open field to accelerate past defenders and take it in for a score. Jayden will continue to improve his skill set during off-season training. Jayden Williams Jayden Williams 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Butler | 2025 NC participation in Summer Prospect Camps should generate recruiting interest.