Team Preview: Rolesville Perfect Mixture of Youth and Experience
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I have begun team previews of some of the top teams in the Raleigh/Durham region. There are a lot of talented players throughout the region. The previews will highlight the recruits on the teams featured. A high level of competition…
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Continue ReadingI have begun team previews of some of the top teams in the Raleigh/Durham region. There are a lot of talented players throughout the region. The previews will highlight the recruits on the teams featured. A high level of competition is expected as the high school season starts in late August.
A young and talented Braden Atkinson Braden Atkinson 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB Rolesville | 2025 State NC (6’1″ 185) is expected to start at quarterback for the Rams. He has displayed a strong arm and good velocity on his passes thrown during Team 7on7 competitions at UNC Team Camp. Braden is expected to lead a high-powered offensive unit. The primary targets of his passes will be distributed between wide receivers, Noah Rogers Noah Rogers 6'3" | 185 lbs | WR Rolesville | 2023 State NC (6’2″ 185), Rory Jones-Hetep Rory Jones-Hetep 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Rolesville | 2023 State NC (6’2″ 180), and Dejuan Mickens Dejuan Mickens 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Rolesville | 2023 State NC (6’0″ 170). The super-talented Rogers will often be double-teamed in an effort to slow him down. Braden will hand off the ball to an explosive running back, Isiah Jones Isiah Jones 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Rolesville | 2024 NC (5’11” 175). Isaiah has displayed the ability to run between the tackles for tough inside yardage and speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field. Standout center, Gavin Marks Gavin Marks 6'2" | 300 lbs | OL Rolesville | 2025 State NC (6’1″ 265) and Jakobe Campbell Jakobe Campbell 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL Rolesville | 2024 State NC (6’3″ 265, T) will anchor the offensive line opening lanes for the running backs and protecting the quarterback.
Standout defensive end, Carsten Casady Carsten Casady 6'6" | 275 lbs | DL Rolesville | 2023 State NC (6’6″ 270) and Jackson Angelastro Jackson Angelastro 6'3" | 230 lbs | DL Rolesville | 2023 State NC (6’3″ 230, DE) will anchor a defensive line that is stout against the run. Carsten is quick out of his stance and will be difficult to block one-on-one. Aidan Pounds Aidan Pounds 5'10" | 205 lbs | LB Rolesville | 2024 State NC (5’9″ 200) a standout linebacker will anchor the second level of defense and is expected to make an impact on defense. He moves well laterally and is a high-energy player who makes a lot of stops. Reggie Love II Reggie Love II 5'10" | 160 lbs | DB Rolesville | 2023 State NC (5’10” 160, DB) is expected to be the leader of the defensive secondary group. Reggie uses his quickness and athleticism to make it difficult to complete a pass against him. The Rams are expected to contend for the conference crown and advance into the state playoffs.