2023 Stock-Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The staff completed the updated rankings of 349 players a few days ago. There were players who moved up in the rankings due to increased recruiting offers and Summer Camp performances. The players listed in this preview moved up and are drawing a lot of recruiting attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="355011" first="Alec" last="Hall"], 6'2" 195 (No. 7, No. 27 Overall), Maiden HS</strong>. Alec runs good pass routes and good separation from defenders to make catches. He displayed good speed for his size while accelerating past defenders after the catch for yardage. Alec is a physical receiver who uses his size and strength to make catches in traffic. He finished last season with 502 receiving yards and 8 TDs. Alec is expected to be one of the primary targets on a high-powered offensive unit during the upcoming season. The recruiting is expected to pick up for him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="343332" first="Kamen" last="Smith"], 6'5" 285 (No. 5 OL, No. 24 Overall), Wilkes Central HS</strong>. Kamen displayed very good technique and upper body strength to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed very good technique while controlling defenders on pass plays. The recruiting wars intensified during the off-season for the NC State commit. Kamen will lead and anchor the offensive line during the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="327925" first="Isreal" last="Terry"], 5'10" 180 (No. 13 DB, No. 127 Overall), Vance County HS</strong>. Isreal displayed very good technique and change of direction to cover wide receivers, making it difficult to complete a pass against him. He finished last season with 31 total tackles, 1 of the tackles was for a loss, and 2 interceptions. Isreal had a very impressive Summer Camp Season. He ran a 4.5 40 with a strained hamstring at the UNC Prospect Camp. Isreal has received recruiting interest from several Power 5 schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="378975" first="Darian" last="Rivers"], 6'6" 250 (No. 4 OL, No. 18 Overall), West Charlotte HS</strong>. Darian displayed good technique and uses his length as leverage to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He is the dominant player and anchor on the offensive line. The recruiting interest spiked for the NC State commit during the off-season. Darian will be opening lanes for Oklahoma commit, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="44973" first="Daylan" last="Smothers"], (No. 1RB, No. 11 Overall)</strong> during the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="346876" first="Daevin" last="Hobbs"], 6'4" 270 (No. 2 DL, No. 5 Overall), Jay Robinson HS</strong>. Daevin displayed very good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past for stops. He used a combination of quickness and strength to overpower blockers, making it difficult to contain him. Daevin finished last season with 39 total tackles, 20.5 of those tackles were for losses. He is the most dominant player on the defensive unit. Daevin is one of the most sought-after defensive linemen prospects in the country. He may commit to a school in the near future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="371449" first="Jack" last="Berlin"], 6'2" 250 (No. 15 OL, No. 147 Overall), Hough HS</strong>. Jack displayed good technique and upper body strength to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He does a good job of pass blocking on the passing plays while protecting the quarterback. Jack will be one of the leaders and anchor on the offensive line. Recruiting interest is expected to increase as the season begins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="371450" first="Spencer" last="Webb"], 6'4" 300 (No. 16 OL, No. 151 Overall), Reagan HS</strong>. Spencer displayed good technique and upper body strength to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He provides solid protection for the quarterback on the pass plays. He will be one of the leaders and anchor of the offensive line during the upcoming season. Recruiting interest is expected to increase as the season begins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->