2023 Rankings Update: The New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If the last few months taught us anything, it was the certain guys deserved to be ranked.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maybe they blew up as seniors. Or transferred into a better situation. Or just woke us up and made us realize past mistakes. Whatever.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In our final crack at the Class of 2023, we're ready to put these young men where they ought to be. From the CSRA to the Grand Strand, the Upstate and CLT suburbs right on down to the Midlands and the Lowcountry, these players had the type of senior seasons that put them on the map.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a quick break down of every new addition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SPECIAL TEAMS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582095' first='Braeden' last='Covan'] LS, Dorman - You've seen the video, right? It's only the beginning</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582090' first='Jack' last='Weil'] K, Lucy Beckham (pictured) - Pedigree, accepts coaching, better work ethic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DEFENSE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582132' first='Fuller' last='Sims'] LB, Andrew Jackson - Looks the part. More importantly, plays the part&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582104' first='Myquan' last='Geer'] DL, Daniel - You can't fake 7.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582101' first='Anthony' last='Grant'] DL, Dillon - As season went on, Grant kept getting better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582100' first='A'Monte' last='McCray'] DL, Cross - Cross is a large human being who doesn't rest on his size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582098' first='Josh' last='Matusik'] DL, Summerville - We're still laughing at his numbers from the fall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582097' first='Cade' last='Eavenson'] ATH, Seneca - 1,500 rushing yards + 100 tackles = OMG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582096' first='Malik' last='Horry'] DB, Hanahan - Multi-tooled safety could shift to corner (or receiver)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582091' first='Josiah' last='Jeffrey'] LB, Greenwood - Future Syracuse safety slingshot himself to big things</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582088' first='Shymeik' last='Jones'] DL, Camden - Pure definition of a player taking advantage of his chances</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582087' first='Renardo' last='Parks'] DL, Carolina Forest - If he hits one more spurt, watch out for what's next</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OFFENSE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582133' first='Aaron' last='Lamb'] OL, Beaufort - Big body played big role in state title run</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582131' first='Dylon' last='O'Neal'] QB, Westwood - Spry lefty could be a recruiting steal for small college</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582130' first='Troy' last='Reid'] WR, Goose Creek - If Class 5A production matters, Reid is a perfect example</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582129' first='Zay' last='Brown'] RB, Cheraw - How many tailbacks had two 300-yard games this fall?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582128' first='Bryce' last='Payne'] QB, Walhalla - Fullback mentality at the signal-caller position</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582109' first='Elijah' last='Farmer'] RB, Clover - Saved his best two games for last</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582108' first='Noah' last='Jennings'] ATH, Westwood - Like him as a DB. Love him as a WR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582107' first='Zach' last='Watkins'] WR, Richland Northeast - Opposing coaches talked about this dude a lot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582106' first='Andrew' last='Dantin'] WR, Spartanburg - Reliable pass catcher steadied an already solid offense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582105' first='Zion' last='Reynolds'] RB, Fort Dorchester - Pats went run-heavy, and Reynolds was a big reason why</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582103' first='Josh' last='Daniels'] OL, West Florence - Skill set caught up to his size in a big way</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582102' first='Nathan' last='Schuessler'] WR, Carolina Forest - Not many 1,200-yard receivers in 5A football</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582099' first='Blaine' last='Simons'] QB, Daniel - System QB? That's an easy explanation for what he just did</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582094' first='Keithan' last='Washington'] ATH, Denmark-Olar - Not many matched his production in 2022</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582093' first='Dezmon' last='Mathis'] TE, Fort Dorchester - The best extra blocker in South Carolina, bar none</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582092' first='Darren' last='Lloyd'] RB, West Florence - Last year? OK backup. This year? 2,000-yard starter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582086' first='Daquan' last='Burroughs'] RB, Johnsonville - Small-class football didn't know what hit it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582085' first='Suderian' last='Harrison'] ATH, Woodland - Wolverines' QB led this school to new heights</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582084' first='Bryson' last='James'] ATH, Clinton - Probably the most effective two-way player in SC this fall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>EDITOR'S NOTE:</strong> 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</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->