2024 Rankings Update: The New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The rankings process never stops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For 12 months each year, we're tracking the progress of some 10,000 high school players in South Carolina. This update begins the all-important next cycle for the Class of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In our next crack at this group, we're ready to elevate 28 guys to their proper place in the rankings. 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 junior seasons that put them on the map.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a quick breakdown of all 28 additions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SPECIAL TEAMS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589061' first='Tucker' last='Tevepaugh'] P, Hilton Head Christian - Averaged 37+ with a long of 61 yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589057' first='Gunnar' last='Yocum'] LS, Philip Simmons - Brings his linebacking skill set to long snapper position</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='346194' first='Jack' last='Stevens'] K, North Augusta - Huge leg attached to a near-perfect form</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DEFENSE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589062' first='Kalil' last='Moody'] ATH, Crestwood - Possible breakout star, just not sure where yet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589056' first='Miles' last='Robinson'] LB, Waccamaw - Piles up tackles in region full of stacked offenses</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589053' first='DeMaurion' last='Stewart'] DB, York - Budding receiver, already polished corner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589051' first='KJ' last='Ashbury'] ATH, Philip Simmons - 50+ tackles to go along with nearly 700 rushing yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589020' first='Darius' last='Simpkins'] DL Strom Thurmond - Prototypical size for a college edge rusher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589019' first='Jove' last='Rouse'] DL, Berkeley - Physical interior lineman held his own against stout schedule</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589017' first='Javion' last='Lammie'] DL, Crestwood - Explosive end doubles as great special teamer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589016' first='Zantwan' last='Nelson'] DB, South Pointe - Picked off six passes. That's pretty good.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589014' first='Demario' last='Bookhart'] DB, Spartanburg - Doesn't look like a player who didn't play last two years</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589012' first='Jamaris' last='Stevens'] LB, Strom Thurmond - Goes by Juju. Get to know the name</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OFFENSE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589063' first='Ben' last='Cohen'] ATH, Waccamaw - Interior receiver by trade, learning to be dynamic returner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589060' first='Jalen' last='Barry'] QB, Fort Dorchester - Will have every chance to follow a pretty good player there</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589059' first='Elijah' last='Denson'] RB, Cane Bay - First Baptist ransfer missed four games only to return stronger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589058' first='Justin' last='Joe'] OL, South Florence - Active interior lineman makes pulling look easy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589055' first='Amontrae' last='Scott'] ATH, James Island - Will enter senior year as defending region POY&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589052' first='Derrick' last='Salley'] WR, Ashley Ridge (pictured) - Close to putting it all together after strong junior campaign</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589050' first='Greer' last='Hopkins'] WR, Northwestern - In line to become the next big Northwestern receiver</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589049' first='Duncan' last='Skehan'] QB, Cardinal Newman - Big arm who throws extremely well on the run</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589013' first='Trae' last='Green'] RB, Summerville - Poised for a big senior year after cutting his teeth this fall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589018' first='Carmello' last='Montgomery'] RB, Cross - Trojans' “other” back went for 1,100 and 23 scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589015' first='Tyrik' last='Deas'] OL, Fort Dorchester - Paved the way for some 2,500 rushing yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589011' first='Dion' last='Brown'] WR, Clover - 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns. Any questions?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='317140' first='Trey' last='Thompson'] RB, Andrew Jackson - Finished 2022 fourth in the state in rushing yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589010' first='Adrian' last='Lamb'] OL, Beaufort - Close to putting himself in the thick of a huge year for the position</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589009' first='Javion' last='Martin'] QB, Crestwood - Went from consistent producer to star in one season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>EDITOR'S NOTE:</em></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 -->