Player of The Year Watchlist – Week 5
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Players across the state are putting up big stats and impressive field performances each week since the start of the season. I’m compiling a watchlist of players that are candidates for Player of The Year after mid-season performances. The listed…
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Continue ReadingPlayers across the state are putting up big stats and impressive field performances each week since the start of the season. I’m compiling a watchlist of players that are candidates for Player of The Year after mid-season performances. The listed players are leading the state in the specific categories along with their nationally ranking.
Mason Fortune Mason Fortune 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Millbrook | 2024 State NC – QB, 6’1″ 190 (No. 3 QB, No. 12 Overall), Millbrook HS. Mason has completed 84 of 122 passes for 1,733 yards and 20 TDs. He is completing 68 percent of passes for a QBR of 144. Mason is currently in 6th place nationally in passing yards. The recruiting interest is expected to increase for the 2024 prospect.
Luke Bailey Luke Bailey 5'11" | 195 lbs | ATH Providence | 2023 State NC – RB, 5’11” 195 (No. 6 ATH, No. 63 Overall), Providence HS. Luke has 1,121 rushing yards on 106 carries and 16 TDs for a 280.2 yards per game average. He is currently in 11th place nationally in rushing yards. The recruiting interest is expected to increase for the 2023 prospect.
Nathan Leacock Nathan Leacock 6'4" | 200 lbs | WR Millbrook | 2023 State NC – WR, 6’4″ 185 (No. 2 WR, No. 6 Overall), Millbrook HS. Nathan has 38 receptions for 840 yards and 13 TDs for a 168.0 receiving yards per game average. He is currently in 4th place nationally in receiving yards. The Tennessee recruit is expected to continue his high-level of play throughout the season.
Payton Wright Payton Wright 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Eastern Alamance | 2024 State NC – MLB, 5’10” 185 (No. 21 LB, No. 156 Overall), Eastern Alamance HS. Payton has 76 total tackles, 2 of the tackles were for losses. He is averaging 19.0 tackles per game. Payton is currently in 15th place nationally in total tackles. The recruiting interest is expected to increase for the 2024 prospect.
KJ Sampson KJ Sampson 6'4" | 285 lbs | DL New Bern | 2023 State NC – DT, 6’4″ 285 (No. 1 DL, No. 2 Overall), New Bern HS. KJ has 12 sacks and 22 hurries for a 2.4 sacks per game average. He is currently in 7th place nationally in total sacks. The Florida State recruit is expected to continue his high-level of play throughout the season.
Nigel Lucas Nigel Lucas 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Wake Forest | 2023 State NC – CB, 6’1″ 175 (No. 9 DB, No. 113 Overall), Wake Forest HS. Nigel has 5 interceptions for a 1.2 interceptions per game average. He is currently in 35th place nationally in interceptions. The recruiting interest is expected to increase for the 2023 prospect.