Community Film Room, Episode 11
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After each rankings update, we still have scores of players we’ve yet to evaluate. Considering South Carolina has just shy of 10,000 prep football players between the SCHSL and SCISA ranks, it’s an inevitable part of the process. But even…
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Continue ReadingAfter each rankings update, we still have scores of players we’ve yet to evaluate.
Considering South Carolina has just shy of 10,000 prep football players between the SCHSL and SCISA ranks, it’s an inevitable part of the process. But even now, with two months before our next ranking update, we’re constantly looking for talent.
We want you to see what we’re looking at.
In our weekly series dubbed the Community Film Room, we’re going to break down players who have yet to find their way into the rankings. Maybe they’re young, haven’t had a chance to get their film out or – yes, it’s entirely possible – we just missed them the last time around.
In Episode 11, we’re breaking down two offensive line, a linebacker with a family pedigree of success, a detail-oriented long snapper and a converted quarterback looking to cut his teeth as a tight end.
Cameron Durant, LB, McCormick
Durant, a cousin to current McCormick standout A’Chean Durant A’Chean Durant 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB McCormick | 2023 State SC (and former standout-turned Duke running back Mataeo Durant), looks like he’s cut from the same cloth. Cameron Durant, a 6-foot-3, 215-pound linebacker, is a bonafide tackling machine capable of stopping some of the best weapons McCormick will see on a weekly basis. Based on what we’ve seen, it’s only a matter of time until some of the schools who went after (or are still pursing) his two cousins may be calling on him, too.
Sammy Edwards, OL, Pickens
The 6-foot, 255-pound right guard is a solid interior lineman who flashes some great technique amid his relatively raw skill set. At times he looks more like a fullback – lowering his shoulder into defensive players – and frequently leaving them on their backs. He’s quicker than your average guard and shows some great ability to get downfield in a hurry. What’s more, he does it regardless of whether he’s starting with his hand on the ground or standing up pre-snap.
Andy Young, LS, Greenville
Long snappers are sort of thought of as baseball umpires: No one wants to remember they’re actually there. By those standards, Young is invisible to most. If the fact that he didn’t miss on a single snap all year isn’t enough for you, go ask Greenville punter Rush Sheppard or kicker Thomas Guerrero how valuable Young was to their efforts. The triad will remain intact in 2022 for another season together, and they might end up being the best collection of specialists in the state.
Jackson Graham, TE, Loris
Graham started the 2021 season as the Lions’ quarterback. He had put together a solid offseason – including a couple of impressive 7on7 showings in June and July. But things didn’t quite click, and now Graham (pictured) is making the switch to tight end. Immediately, he’s the type of player at that position Loris hasn’t had in years. Graham is 6-foot-5 and 210 pounds, has a great awareness of the offense and has no problem initiating contact. Most of his film is quarterback heavy, but don’t skip over the 1:10 mark.
James Moseley, OL, Woodland
Everyone knows about Woodland’s starting left tackle, Kam Pringle Kam Pringle 6'7" | 305 lbs | OL Woodland | 2024 State SC , the No. 1 player in the Class of 2024. Folks need to know about the Wolverines’ right tackle, too. Moseley, a 6-foot-3, 315 pounder, has a penchant for standing up defensive ends. He rarely gives up any pressure off that side and sticks with blocks. The rising senior bookends a line that even at the Class 2A level holds one of the top-five tackle combinations in the state.