PRZ Fab 50: Defense, Special Teams
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This month, South Carolina’s coaches and even another outlet or two have released their versions of All-State football teams. None of them are as involved as this one. Prep Red Zone scouts Jed Blackwell, Chris Dearing, Ian Guerin, Wes Kerr,…
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Continue ReadingThis month, South Carolina’s coaches and even another outlet or two have released their versions of All-State football teams.
None of them are as involved as this one.
Prep Red Zone scouts Jed Blackwell, Chris Dearing, Ian Guerin, Wes Kerr, David Shelton and Brandon Stockdale have spent the 2022 season covering games galore. They simultaneously spent the five-week playoff window compiling the Prep Red Zone South Carolina Fab 50.
This list is the best of the best – from kicker to quarterback, offensive linemen to defensive backs. Out of the nearly 10,000 high school varsity football players in the Palmetto State, we cut it to the top 50. That’s it. Just 50.
No stone was left unturned to get to that ultra-selective number.
The scouts analyzed production, competition level, fulfillment of expectations and the all-important eye test. Yes, they’ve seen them all – often more than once or twice. When that wasn’t enough, the scouts crushed plenty of film.
The Fab 50 kicks off with our selections on Defense and Special Teams.
SPECIALISTS
Braedan Covan SR, Dorman (LS)
Coleman Franzone Coleman Franzone 5'10" | 190 lbs | P James Island | 2024 State SC JR, James Island (P)
Jack Weil SR, Lucy Beckham (K)
DEFENSIVE LINE
Jordan Boyd Jordan Boyd 6'3" | 215 lbs | DL Silver Bluff | 2024 State SC JR, Silver Bluff
Tim Castain Tim Castain 6'1" | 240 lbs | DL Oceanside Collegiate | 2023 State SC SR, Oceanside Collegiate
Abraham Fyffe Abraham Fyffe 5'10" | 230 lbs | DL Chapman | 2023 State SC SR, Chapman
De’Andre Jones De’Andre Jones 6'1" | 245 lbs | DL Fort Dorchester | 2023 State SC SR, Fort Dorchester
Chris Marable Chris Marable 6'4" | 280 lbs | DL Hilton Head | 2023 State SC SR, Hilton Head
Xzavier McLeod Xzavier McLeod 6'5" | 320 lbs | DL Camden | 2023 State SC SR, Camden
AJ Miller AJ Miller 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL South Pointe | 2023 State SC SR, South Pointe
Renardo Parks SR, Carolina Forest
LINEBACKER
Cameron Avery Cameron Avery 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB Cane Bay | 2023 State SC SR, Cane Bay
Jaylin William Davis Jaylin William Davis 5'11" | 220 lbs | LB South Florence | 2023 State SC SR, South Florence
Mike Gillard Mike Gillard 6'1" | 170 lbs | LB Myrtle Beach | 2023 State SC SR, Myrtle Beach
Brayshawn Littlejohn Brayshawn Littlejohn 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Gaffney | 2023 State SC SR, Gaffney
Chandler Perry Chandler Perry 5'9" | 200 lbs | LB Dutch Fork High | 2023 State SC SR, Dutch Fork
Luke Schuller Luke Schuller 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB Greenville | 2023 State SC SR, Greenville
Brody Tesimale Brody Tesimale 5'11" | 215 lbs | LB Catawba Ridge | 2023 State SC SR, Catawba Ridge
David Wilson David Wilson 6'1" | 205 lbs | LB Spring Valley | 2023 State SC SR, Spring Valley
DEFENSIVE BACK
DJ Barksdale II DJ Barksdale II 5'10" | 175 lbs | DB South Pointe | 2023 State SC SR, South Pointe
Zyeir Gamble Zyeir Gamble 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB Sumter | 2023 State SC SR, Sumter
Misun Kelley Misun Kelley 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB DW Daniel | 2023 State SC SR, Daniel
Colton Phares Colton Phares 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Beaufort | 2023 State SC SR, Beaufort
Thomas Williams Thomas Williams 5'11" | 170 lbs | RB Powdersville | 2023 State SC SR, Powdersville
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Fab 50 offensive selections will be released Tuesday.