2023 Rankings Update: Small School Standouts (2A & 1A)
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Our 2023 Rankings are not just for the big 5A and 4A schools and we wanted to highlight a few of the standouts that made the cut for the Fall update, including the new No. 1 player in the 2023…
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Continue ReadingOur 2023 Rankings are not just for the big 5A and 4A schools and we wanted to highlight a few of the standouts that made the cut for the Fall update, including the new No. 1 player in the 2023 rankings.
2A
Monroe Freeling Monroe Freeling 6'7" | 285 lbs | OL Oceanside Collegiate Academy | 2023 State SC , Oceanside Collegiate
The No. 1 player in the 2023 rankings is every bit deserving of the top spot in the state. Freeling can move people off the ball instantly from the snap and we saw multiple times where he got pancake blocks. The University of Georgia commit checks in at 6’7, 285 pounds and is not afraid to get dirty in creating pull blocks in the run game.
Vaughn Blue Vaughn Blue 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Oceanside Collegiate Academy | 2023 State SC , Oceanside Collegiate
The thing that is impressive in watching film from Blue’s first three ball games is his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield and to line up at receiver. He doesn’t lose any speed and you’d think he is a receiver if you didn’t know his listed position. When he’s running the ball, he runs with purpose and power for solid north and south progress.
Nic Brown Nic Brown 6'4" | 220 lbs | ATH Kingstree | 2023 State SC , Kingstree
You will see Brown flexed out on the outside at receiver and he makes an impact. He is a home run threat to score when he catches the ball and is tough to defend in one-on-one coverage in “stacking” the defender.
Omari Jenkins Omari Jenkins 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Timberland | 2023 State SC , Timberland
Jenkins attacks the line of scrimmage and makes life hard for the ball carrier. He takes great angles to the ball and most of the time when a runner has the ball, it’s a tackle for loss. He also reads the quarterback’s eyes well to make interceptions.
Andrew Threatt Andrew Threatt 6'3" | 315 lbs | OL Chesterfield | 2023 State SC , Chesterfield
When Threatt is blocking, the quarterback’s jersey is going to stay clean. He has good leg drive, aggressiveness and great size for the position to move opposing defensive lineman back where he wants them to go.
1A
Kanaan Ligons Kanaan Ligons 6'3" | 285 lbs | OL Ridge Spring-Monetta | 2023 State SC , Ridge Spring-Monetta
Ligons checks in at 6’2, 295 pounds and is easy to spot when you turn on the film, which is why he has numerous offers. He’s got good movement for his size and excels in pass protection.
A’Chean Durant A’Chean Durant 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB McCormick | 2023 State SC , McCormick
Durant is aggressive and takes solid angles to the ball at free safety. He does a great job of wrapping up and bringing down the ball carrier with a good form tackle. He also has a good burst of speed at running back.
Roshad McAllister Roshad McAllister 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Lamar | 2023 State SC , Lamar
McAlister comes up right in the hole and makes tackles at linebacker. And we didn’t see any missed tackles or bad angles to the ball while looking at his film.
Woods Windham Woods Windham 6'5" | 210 lbs | QB Christ Church | 2023 State SC , Christ Church
Windham has a solid arm at the quarterback position. He can make the intermediate to deep throw with pinpoint accuracy, allowing the receiver to run right underneath and catch it. His ability to scramble and pick up extra yards was also impressive.
Ian Stroman Ian Stroman 5'9" | 150 lbs | RB Wagener-Salley | 2023 State SC , Wagener Salley
Stroman is a big physical back that fits his team’s scheme perfectly. He is not afraid to get dirty to get the tough yards and then he displays his speed once he gets out into the open field.