2023 Recruits Ready for a Break-Out Season (Part-1)
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We are in the middle of Prospect Camp Season across the state and nation. Players are participating to showcase their skills to attract recruiting interest and receive offers. Players are participating in off-season training in preparation for the upcoming season. …
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Continue ReadingWe are in the middle of Prospect Camp Season across the state and nation. Players are participating to showcase their skills to attract recruiting interest and receive offers. Players are participating in off-season training in preparation for the upcoming season. I am doing a two-part review on players who are expected to have a big season and generate offers for them.
Kyle Hawkins Kyle Hawkins 6'5" | 205 lbs | QB Ravenscroft | 2023 State NC , 6’4″ 205, (No. 158 Overall/No. 23 QB), Ravenscroft HS. Kyle sets up in the pocket to deliver accurate short-range passes. He displayed a quick release in his throwing motion. Kyle displayed mobility to avoid being sacked and running to gain yardage. He finished the season with 1,888 passing yards and 9 passing TDs for a 171.6 passing yards per game average. He will continue to improve his skillset during off-season training in preparation for his upcoming senior season.
Ty Laney Ty Laney 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Murphy | 2023 State NC , 5’10″ 180, (No. 173 Overall/No. 20 RB), Murphy HS. Ty follows blockers to find an opening to gain yards. He accelerates past defenders to gain big yardage. Ty displayed good hands on the pass plays. He finished the season with 1,226 rushing yards and 11 rushing TDs. He will continue to improve his skillset during off-season training in preparation for his upcoming senior season.
Elijah Smith Elijah Smith 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Davie Co. | 2023 State NC , 6’0″ 175, (No. 194 Overall/No. 20 WR), Davie Co. HS. Elijah runs good pass routes and separation from defenders to make the catch. He displayed good hands on the catches made in traffic. Elijah finished the season with 566 receiving yards and 5 TDs. He will continue to improve his skillset during off-season training in preparation for his upcoming senior season.
Evan Taylor Evan Taylor 6'3" | 265 lbs | OL Laney | 2023 State NC , 6’3″ 265, (No. 208 Overall/No. 25 OL), Laney HS. Evan is quick out of his stance to make contact with defenders. He displayed good technique and footwork to control defenders, drive-blocking them out of the play. Evan was credited with 7 pancake blocks during the season. He moves well in tight spaces opening lanes for the running backs. Evan is expected to anchor the offensive line during the upcoming season. He will continue to improve his skillset during off-season training in preparation for his upcoming senior season.
Gavin Moore Gavin Moore 6'3" | 260 lbs | DL Morehead | 2023 State NC , 6’3″ 260, (No. 139 Overall/No. 24 DL), Morehead HS. Gavin is quick out of his stance to make contact with blockers. He displays good use of hands to control blockers and stop the play. Gavin displayed good technique on tackles with complete wrap-up. He finished the season with 34 total tackles, 8 were tackles for losses. He will continue to improve his skillset during off-season training in preparation for his upcoming senior season.