2023 Newcomers (Offense)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The staff has just completed the review of 349 players in the updated player rankings. I am doing a two-part series on some of the talented players that were added to the rankings. The first part will cover the offensive players listed in this preview. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='385264' first='Jamar' last='Bell'], 6'2" 260 (No. 52 OL, No. 301 Overall), New Bern HS</strong>. Jamar displayed good technique and quickness to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He is expected to be a leader and anchor the offensive line for a high-scoring offensive unit during the upcoming season. Jamar is expecting to receive recruiting interest throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='336680' first='Gabe' last='Weinberg'], 6'4" 180 (No. 30 QB, No. 321 Overall), Broughton HS</strong>. Gabe displayed good arm strength on his throws with a quick release. He displayed the ability to throw accurate short and medium range passes from the pocket and on the move. Gabe is expected to compete for the starting QB slot. He was one of three quarterbacks used in a rotation during the past season. Gabe finished last season with 434 passing yards and 4 TDs. Gabe's performance on the field will generate recruiting interest for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='363256' first='Brandon' last='Wilder'], 6'3" 200 (No. 51 OL. No. 293 Overall), CE Jordan HS</strong>. Brandon displayed good technique and used his quickness to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He is expected to be one of the leaders on the offensive during the upcoming season. Brandon's performance on the field will generate recruiting interest for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='370872' first='Brock' last='Winstead'], 6'2" 265 (No. 2 LS, No. 101 Overall), Leesville Road HS</strong>. Brock is technique-sound offensive center who uses upper-body strength to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He is one of the top centers/long snappers in the state. Brock is expected to be one of the leaders and anchor on the offensive line for a high-powered offensive unit. Brock's performance on the field will generate recruiting interest for him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='379378' first='Nadir' last='Simmons'], 5'11" 200 (No. 31 RB, No. 216 Overall), Clayton HS</strong>. Nadir is expected to increase his carries per game during the upcoming season. He displayed the ability to run inside for tough yardage and speed to get outside for big gains. He finished last season with 332 rushing yards and 2 TDs. Nadir's performance on the field will generate recruiting interest for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='351867' first='Jarrett' last='Griggs'], 6'1" 175, WR (No. 28 WR, No. 249 Overall), Cary HS</strong>. Jarrett is expected to be one of the primary passing targets during the upcoming season. He runs good pass routes and good separation from defenders to make catches. He is expected to be one of the leaders on the offensive unit. Jarrett's performance on the field will generate recruiting interest for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->