Community Film Room, Episode 20
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, immediately following our latest 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 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 20, we’re pin-pointed three receivers, a run-first quarterback and a linebacker who helped his team to a second straight state championship last fall.
Chase Byrd Chase Byrd 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Greer | 2024 State SC , WR, Greer
At 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds, Byrd is much stronger than you might assume. Simply, he isn’t afraid of contact and at times seeks it out. That part of him game is something Maryland recognized recently and rewarded with a scholarship offer. Byrd has two years of high school ball left, so it stands to reason the Terps won’t be his last NCAA Division-I offer. Greer has some huge games on the docket, meaning he’ll have every chance to improve his stock in a hurry.
Daniel Stanley, QB, Aynor
Stanley doesn’t have a compilation video from his junior year, but we’ll save you the trouble of seeking out his best stuff. In this game against Waccamaw, then as a back-up quarterback, Stanley rushed 10 times for 157 yards and two touchdowns. Now, he’s the Blue Jackets’ starter, and given everything we know about the Aynor offense, Stanley could flirt with the top rushing numbers in the county this fall. After all, he rushed for 12 yards per carry last season.
Cayson Elledge, WR, Laurens
We already knew Elledge has elite speed. He finished third in the Class 4A track meet in the spring in the 400 meter (and was one of just three runners to go sub-50 seconds in the event). What we weren’t clear on what his ability to stop and start. Go to the 1:08 mark of his clip to quell any doubts on that. Laurens has dangerous receiver who can go toward the sideline or up the seam and someone who has just as much potential in the return game.
Mykel Woodfield, LB, Southside Christian
Woodfield caught three passes last season, and two of them went for touchdowns. But that’s not even close to what makes him so valuable for the two-time defending Class A state champs. Woodfield is a fierce linebacker who has no issue crashing the line of scrimmage and shooting through gaps blind. One of his three picks on the year came in the title game, and his 15 tackles for loss were gravy for a defense that was dominant all season.
Shaquil Good, WR, Newberry
The departure of Zack Chalmers at Newberry is going to open a huge void in the offense. Players like Good could help fill that void. His 283 receiving yards last year came on just 18 receptions. The 5-foot-11, 150-pounder has big hands that make him potent in traffic and a long strong that pays dividends in the open field. Newberry could develop him into a consistent threat in a hurry, so don’t be surprised if he has a couple big games in the first few weeks of the season.