2023 Rankings Update: New Additions
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Over time, we see more and more talent. Not all of it is ready to be among the Prep Red Zone South Carolina Class of 2023 ranked. But these 34 additions are no-brainers during this update. From the CSRA to…
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Continue ReadingOver time, we see more and more talent. Not all of it is ready to be among the Prep Red Zone South Carolina Class of 2023 ranked.
But these 34 additions are no-brainers during this update.
From the CSRA to the Grand Strand, the Upstate and CLT suburbs right on through the Midlands and into the Lowcountry, these players have had big summers that carried right into the start of their senior seasons.
Many of them still have something to prove in the coming months before our final update for this class. But the foundation is there.
Here’s a quick break down of all 34 newly ranked players.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Daniel Deneen Daniel Deneen 5'10" | 170 lbs | P St. James | 2023 State SC , P/K, St. James – A strong-legged workhorse capable of either specialty
DEFENSE
Gemoi Brown Gemoi Brown 5'9" | 175 lbs | DB James Island | 2023 State SC , DB, James Island – Will hit 100 career tackles any week now
Jeb Robinson Jeb Robinson 6'1" | 210 lbs | DL Hillcrest | 2023 State SC , DL, Hillcrest – Could see massive jump in January
Caleb Cook Caleb Cook 6'1" | 195 lbs | LB Fox Creek | 2023 State SC , LB, Fox Creek – Keen instincts before play develops
Deamonti Garrett Deamonti Garrett 6'2" | 230 lbs | LB Lower Richland | 2023 State SC , DL, Lower Richland – Pure power and just enough quickness
Rashard Wright Rashard Wright 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB Byrnes | 2023 State SC , DB, Byrnes – Three picks in his first 15 varsity games
Marquavis Johnson Marquavis Johnson 5'10" | 180 lbs | LB Loris | 2023 State SC (pictured), LB, Loris – High-impact playmaker
Jacquez Ryans Jacquez Ryans 5'11" | 200 lbs | LB North Augusta | 2023 State SC , LB, North Augusta – Reliable and hard-hitting
Arber Lekani Arber Lekani 6'0" | 185 lbs | LB Socastee | 2023 State SC , LB, Socastee – Will frustrate opposing offensive coordinators all season
Will White Will White 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Dorman | 2023 State SC , DB, Dorman – A true cover corner in a diminishing world of them
Bryce Carpenter Bryce Carpenter 5'9" | 160 lbs | DB Fort Dorchester | 2023 State SC , DB, Fort Dorchester – Cane Bay transfer fittin in nicely
AJ Miller AJ Miller 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL South Pointe | 2023 State SC , DL, South Pointe – Dynamic standing up or with a hand in the grass
Maurice Odom Maurice Odom 5'11" | 215 lbs | LB Barnwell | 2023 State SC , LB, Barnwell – This guy is a dude hidden by his offense
Walker Woodall Walker Woodall 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB James Island Charter | 2023 State SC , LB, James Island – We chided his coach for not cluing us in earlier
Cameron Alston Cameron Alston 6'3" | 195 lbs | ATH Conway | 2023 State SC , ATH, Conway – An ACL tear in the offseason was the only question
Zihaire Jackson Zihaire Jackson 6'2" | 210 lbs | DL Porter Gaud | 2023 State SC , DL, Porter Gaud – Might just end up as an FBS H-Back
Nathan Johnson Nathan Johnson 6'6" | 225 lbs | DL Gaffney | 2023 State SC , DL, Gaffney – Freakish height + college weight room = rut roh, Shaggy
Brayshawn Littlejohn Brayshawn Littlejohn 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Gaffney | 2023 State SC , LB, Gaffney – Big hitter with ability to get behind the line
OFFENSE
Jordan Perry Jordan Perry 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Orangeburg-Wilkinson | 2023 State SC , ATH, Orangeburg-Wilkinson – Lengthy receiver and defender
Rodney Huggins Rodney Huggins 6'1" | 200 lbs | RB Conway | 2023 State SC , RB, Conway – When he’s on, he’s really on
Matthew Gongora Matthew Gongora 5'11" | 260 lbs | OL Hillcrest | 2023 State SC , OL, Hillcrest – Someone’s gotta do the dirty work
Will Jenison Will Jenison 6'5" | 285 lbs | OL South Aiken | 2023 State SC , OL, South Aiken – Paving way for star-studded younger backfield
Gavin Batt Gavin Batt 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Daniel | 2023 State SC , WR, Daniel – Don’t look now; there’s three standout WRs at Daniel
Trey Dunn Trey Dunn 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB Myrtle Beach | 2023 State SC , QB, Myrtle Beach – Transition year from WV showing flashes of brilliance
Kamadi Maxwell Kamadi Maxwell 5'11" | 165 lbs | WR Lexington | 2023 State SC , WR, Lexington – Needed four games to eclipse last year’s totals
Mekhi Campfield Mekhi Campfield 6'3" | 200 lbs | WR Lower Richland | 2023 State SC , WR, Lower Richland – Breakout game feels like it’s coming
Tremel Echols Tremel Echols 6'2" | 230 lbs | QB Wilson | 2023 State SC , QB, Wilson – Best newcomer in best 4A region in the state
Jonah Norris Jonah Norris 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB Lexington | 2023 State SC , RB, Lexington – Two 300-rushing games this year already – seriously
Nathan Thompson Nathan Thompson 6'5" | 300 lbs | OL Conway | 2023 State SC , OL, Conway – Size for days and a pedigree built on decades
Nate McGee Nate McGee 6'2" | 285 lbs | OL South Florence | 2023 State SC , OL, South Florence – Multi-faceted blocker hasn’t peaked yet
Cooper Johns Cooper Johns 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB River Bluff | 2023 State SC , RB, River Bluff – Deceptive cutting ability and vision does the trick
Donavan Watkins Donavan Watkins 6'0" | 165 lbs | ATH Fairfield Central | 2023 State SC , ATH, Fairfield Central – Kid is well-organized chaos
DJ Curry DJ Curry 5'11" | 225 lbs | LB North Augusta | 2023 State SC , RB, North Augusta – Can’t say enough about his running fluidity
Ben Holmes Ben Holmes 6'7" | 285 lbs | OL AC Flora | 2023 State SC , OL, AC Flora – Makes the most of his reach
EDITOR’S NOTE: In the case of those players listed as an “athlete” who play both ways, we listed them on the side of the ball we’re they tend to make a bigger impact on a more regular basis