2023 Rankings Update: The New Additions
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If the last few months taught us anything, it was the certain guys deserved to be ranked. Maybe they blew up as seniors. Or transferred into a better situation. Or just woke us up and made us realize past mistakes.…
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Continue ReadingIf the last few months taught us anything, it was the certain guys deserved to be ranked.
Maybe they blew up as seniors. Or transferred into a better situation. Or just woke us up and made us realize past mistakes. Whatever.
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.
Here’s a quick break down of every new addition.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Braeden Covan Braeden Covan 6'2" | 205 lbs | LS Dorman | 2023 State SC LS, Dorman – You’ve seen the video, right? It’s only the beginning
Jack Weil Jack Weil 6'0" | 170 lbs | K Lucy Beckham | 2023 State SC K, Lucy Beckham (pictured) – Pedigree, accepts coaching, better work ethic
DEFENSE
Fuller Sims Fuller Sims 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Andrew Jackson | 2023 State SC LB, Andrew Jackson – Looks the part. More importantly, plays the part
Myquan Geer Myquan Geer 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL Daniel | 2023 State SC DL, Daniel – You can’t fake 7.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss
Anthony Grant Anthony Grant 6'1" | 260 lbs | DL Dillon | 2023 State SC DL, Dillon – As season went on, Grant kept getting better
A’Monte McCray A’Monte McCray 6'4" | 285 lbs | DL Cross | 2023 State SC DL, Cross – Cross is a large human being who doesn’t rest on his size
Josh Matusik Josh Matusik 6'0" | 245 lbs | DL Summerville | 2023 State SC DL, Summerville – We’re still laughing at his numbers from the fall
Cade Eavenson Cade Eavenson 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Seneca | 2023 State SC ATH, Seneca – 1,500 rushing yards + 100 tackles = OMG
Malik Horry Malik Horry 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Hanahan | 2023 State SC DB, Hanahan – Multi-tooled safety could shift to corner (or receiver)
Josiah Jeffrey Josiah Jeffrey 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Greenwood | 2023 State SC LB, Greenwood – Future Syracuse safety slingshot himself to big things
Shymeik Jones Shymeik Jones 6'5" | 255 lbs | DL Camden | 2023 State SC DL, Camden – Pure definition of a player taking advantage of his chances
Renardo Parkes Renardo Parkes 6'2" | 225 lbs | DL Carolina Forest | 2023 State SC DL, Carolina Forest – If he hits one more spurt, watch out for what’s next
OFFENSE
Aaron Lamb Aaron Lamb 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Beaufort | 2023 State SC OL, Beaufort – Big body played big role in state title run
Dylon O’Neal Dylon O’Neal 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Westwood | 2023 State SC QB, Westwood – Spry lefty could be a recruiting steal for small college
Troy Reid Troy Reid 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR Goose Creek | 2023 State SC WR, Goose Creek – If Class 5A production matters, Reid is a perfect example
Zay Brown Zay Brown 5'8" | 190 lbs | RB Cheraw | 2023 State SC RB, Cheraw – How many tailbacks had two 300-yard games this fall?
Bryce Payne Bryce Payne 5'11" | 225 lbs | QB Walhalla | 2023 State SC QB, Walhalla – Fullback mentality at the signal-caller position
Elijah Farmer Elijah Farmer 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Clover | 2023 State SC RB, Clover – Saved his best two games for last
Noah Jennings Noah Jennings 6'1" | 170 lbs | ATH Westwood | 2023 State SC ATH, Westwood – Like him as a DB. Love him as a WR
Zach Watkins Zach Watkins 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Richland Northeast | 2023 State SC WR, Richland Northeast – Opposing coaches talked about this dude a lot
Andrew Dantin Andrew Dantin 6'0" | 185 lbs | WR Spartanburg | 2023 State SC WR, Spartanburg – Reliable pass catcher steadied an already solid offense
Zion Reynolds Zion Reynolds 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Fort Dorchester | 2023 State SC RB, Fort Dorchester – Pats went run-heavy, and Reynolds was a big reason why
Josh Daniels Josh Daniels 6'3" | 285 lbs | OL West Florence | 2023 State SC OL, West Florence – Skill set caught up to his size in a big way
Nathan Schuessler Nathan Schuessler 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Carolina Forest | 2023 State SC WR, Carolina Forest – Not many 1,200-yard receivers in 5A football
Blaine Simons Blaine Simons 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Daniel | 2023 State SC QB, Daniel – System QB? That’s an easy explanation for what he just did
Keithan Washington Keithan Washington 5'11" | 200 lbs | ATH Denmark-Olar | 2023 State SC ATH, Denmark-Olar – Not many matched his production in 2022
Dezmon Mathis Dezmon Mathis 6'4" | 240 lbs | TE Fort Dorchester | 2023 State SC TE, Fort Dorchester – The best extra blocker in South Carolina, bar none
Darren Lloyd Darren Lloyd 5'8" | 165 lbs | RB West Florence | 2023 State SC RB, West Florence – Last year? OK backup. This year? 2,000-yard starter
Daquan Burroughs Daquan Burroughs 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB Johnsonville | 2023 State SC RB, Johnsonville – Small-class football didn’t know what hit it
Suderian Harrison Suderian Harrison 5'11" | 165 lbs | ATH Woodland | 2023 State SC ATH, Woodland – Wolverines’ QB led this school to new heights
Bryson James Bryson James 5'9" | 175 lbs | ATH Clinton | 2023 State SC ATH, Clinton – Probably the most effective two-way player in SC this fall
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