Region IV-4A Players Of The Year Candidates
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As we inch closer to the 2022 season, Region IV-4A will be led by some top-flight players ready to make headlines. Frankly, this region is going to be a week-to-week highlight reel. We’re already putting together a short list of…
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Continue ReadingAs we inch closer to the 2022 season, Region IV-4A will be led by some top-flight players ready to make headlines.
Frankly, this region is going to be a week-to-week highlight reel.
We’re already putting together a short list of potential player of the year candidates on both sides of the ball. All seven of these players have strong resumes while others, and some of them are moving into key spots that is anticipated to increase their individual production.
Apollos Cook Apollos Cook 6'2" | 205 lbs | WR Aiport | 2023 State SC , WR, Airport
A 6-foot-3, 205-pound receiver who can run a 4.71 40 and had otherwise ridiculous athleticism? Yeah, I guess why we can see why he’s such a prized recruit. Cook (pictured), the son of new Airport head coach Andre Cook, is a surefire bet to get plenty of touches.
DJ Curry, RB, North Augusta
After splitting time with multiple backs as a sophomore, Curry quadrupled his carries and yards and tripled his touchdown figure. And after that 1,042-yard, 13-touchdown season, we believe a stable coaching staff will only add to his potential.
Jevon Edwards Jevon Edwards 5'9" | 195 lbs | RB South Aiken | 2025 State SC , RB, South Aiken
How’s this for a freshman season? 135 carries, 1,072 yards and 11 touchdowns rushing and 10 receptions for 170 yards and another score. That’s not even considering that the Thoroughbreds didn’t even get a full slate of games. Edwards has a chance at a special legacy.
Jayden Fuller Jayden Fuller 5'11" | 225 lbs | LB Silver Bluff | 2024 State SC , DE, Aiken
Fuller is among the top five players in the Class of 2024 for a reason. He’s a certified threat to break off a play from the edge on every snap. He plays much bigger than his 6-foot, 215-pound frame would suggest, but seeing him live and on film tells a big story.
Andon Hawkins Andon Hawkins 5'7" | 205 lbs | LB Midland Valley | 2025 State SC , LB, Midland Valley
Although just a freshman last fall, the 5-foot-10, 180-pounder was fourth on the team in tackles while getting his feet wet at the varsity level. He impressed to the point where he’s sliding into the middle of the defense, where Kane Walker piled up more than 100 stops last year.
TJ McElmurray Jr TJ McElmurray Jr 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Midland Valley | 2023 State SC , QB, Midland Valley
At 6-foot-4 and just shy of 200 pounds, McElmurray is a physically imposing quarterback who threw for 1,309 yards and 10 touchdowns while rushing for another 187 and two scores. This season, he’ll have significantly less pressure on him and should blossom further.
Jacquez Ryans, LB, North Augusta
The 5-foot-11, 195-pound middle linebacker will have every chance to improve upon his 91 total tackles (74 solo) from last year. He’ll be consistently lining up against offenses who will attack on the ground, and Ryans is up to that challenge.