SC Future Stars: Class of 2027 Practice Standouts

The Future Stars Game features many of the nation’s top talent. The 2022 version of this game features athletes in the 8th grade (2026), 7th grade (2027) and 6th grade (class of 2028) in the states from Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. Below, here’s a look at the athletes that stood out from the South Carolina seventh-grade team during the practices. <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-362974 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/SavionLindsey-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Savion Lindsay | Running Back</strong> Physically impressive Running Back with bigger forearms than my biceps. Ran with a low center of gravity and possessed the important combination of power to run between the tackles, and speed to bust a run once into the second and third levels. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-362975 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/JaidenKelly-Murray-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Jaiden Kelly-Murray | Athlete</strong> Without question, the top prospect on this seventh-grade South Carolina Future Stars team. Kelly-Murray, who goes by "The Landlord" was making people pay hand-over-fist. Could not be covered by anyone when split out as a Wide Receiver. Didn’t see him drop a single pass all week. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-362976 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/AydenMontgomery-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Ayden Montgomery | Wide Receiver</strong> Loved the leadership I saw out of Montgomery during the week of practice. When he barked, his teammates listened. He was one of the bigger, more physical Wide Receivers on a roster full of speedy athletes. Montgomery muscled Defensive Backs out of the way all week long. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-362977 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/ZymierGordon-Miles-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Zymier Gordon-Miles | Athlete</strong> Listed on the roster at 5-foot-11 and 160 pounds, but I think Gordon-Miles is significantly bigger after sharing the field with him this week. During practice he split reps between Quarterback and Wide Receiver, with his main position being Wide Receiver. Love his frame and athleticism. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-362979 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/EthanRoyal-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Ethan Royal | Quarterback</strong> I knew of Royal heading into the week, but got the full education this week. He’s a bonafide playmaker at the Quarterback position. Obviously well put-together for a prospect at this level, but it was his arm that wowed me. He has a rocket launcher connected to his body and threw with elite accuracy. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-362980 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/SethTillman-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Seth Tillman | Athlete</strong> Tillman is prospect I wasn’t familiar with before Future Stars. At 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds he was a special piece on the chessboard for South Carolina. Technically an H-Back, Tillman showed pretty decent hands receiving, but threw his size around while blocking. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-362981 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/MalikMassey-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Malik Massey | Wide Receiver</strong> Massey was another member of an extremely deep Wide Receiver group for the South Carolina Future Stars. A lot of athletes on this team had similar skill sets, but Massey separated himself in the quick pass game. Specifically shining on quick passes to the boundary and getting up field quickly. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-362982 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/SeantaviousPerrin-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Seantavious Perrin | Wide Receiver</strong> As mentioned a few times, South Carolina had an arsenal of weapons at its disposal. Perrin looked good to me as a Slot Receiver during the week. Didn’t have the biggest size, listed at just 5-foot-6 and 134 pounds on the roster but is absolutely chiseled. Reliable hands and excellent acceleration. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-362983 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/KarlBurg-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Karl Burg | Running Back</strong> Burg was a great option at Running Back for the boys from the Palmetto State. While the above mentioned Lindsay may have been the Bell Cow back, Burg appeared to bring nearly as much power and was maybe quicker by a step. Very decisive runner who didn’t waste many steps. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-362984 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/KareemShaw-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Kareem Shaw | Running Back</strong> Shaw brought an element of speed to the Running Back position during the reps at practice that I saw. On the roster at 5-foot-7 and 146 pounds, he seemed to be the fastest of the backs in South Carolina’s stable. Showed good ability to avoid tacklers, and then the balance to pick up speed again, quickly. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-362985 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/KamariWilliams-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Kamari Williams | Running Back</strong> The Fullback position is all but a forgotten position these days, but if I had to label an athlete on this team as such, it would have been Williams. He wasn’t a clunky kid by any means. Pretty well put together at 5-foot-7 and 180 pounds. He was a load coming through the line during practices. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-362986 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/NasirWaldrop-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Nasir Waldrop | Athlete</strong> Waldrop was impressive to say the least. He was clearly the speed back that South Carolina knew they could create mismatches with. Throughout practice and into the actual games, he was able to consistently get to the edge and pick up chunks of yards in space before a defender even got close. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-362987 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/MemphysBarb-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Memphys Barb | Offensive Line</strong> I liked what I saw out of Barb in terms of potential on the Offensive Line. He’s a really well-proportioned Lineman at 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, who carries his size exceptionally well. Built almost like a Tight End, honestly. Raw in his technique (as most young O-Linemen are), but he has big time potential. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-362988 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/TBAOL-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Tyson Love | Offensive Line</strong> While the above-mentioned Barb was the Left Tackle, Love was the Left Guard lined up next to him. Love really looked good run blocking throughout the week of practices. Coaches mentioned to me that they felt he was the "dog of the group" and I agree after watching him drive block in practice. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-363431 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/JasiahLewis-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Jasiah Lewis | Defensive Line</strong> Lewis is another 2027 prospect from this South Carolina Future Stars group with a ton of potential. He has a great Defensive End build with long arms and legs, at 5-foot-11 and 167 pounds. Used that length to his advantage creating separation. Must get, and play, stronger, but the potential is there. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-364266 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/BryceJohnson-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Bryce Johnson | Offensive Line</strong> Another kid with potential. He’s on the roster at 6-foot-3 and 305 pounds. I think that’s pretty accurate. Told me he likes to play Offensive Line, but I see Johnson becoming more of an interior, space-eating Defensive Tackle. Must improve quickness and athletic ability, but his massive size is impressive. &nbsp;