2024 Rankings Update: The New Additions
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The rankings process never stops. 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. In our next crack at…
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Continue ReadingThe rankings process never stops.
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.
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.
Here’s a quick breakdown of all 28 additions.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Tucker Tevepaugh Tucker Tevepaugh 5'10" | 165 lbs | P Hilton Head Christian | 2024 State SC P, Hilton Head Christian – Averaged 37+ with a long of 61 yards
Gunnar Yocum Gunnar Yocum 6'1" | 210 lbs | LS Philip Simmons | 2024 State SC LS, Philip Simmons – Brings his linebacking skill set to long snapper position
Jack Stevens Jack Stevens 5'11" | 145 lbs | K North Augusta | 2024 State SC K, North Augusta – Huge leg attached to a near-perfect form
DEFENSE
Khalil Moody Khalil Moody 6'1" | 175 lbs | ATH Crestwood | 2024 State SC ATH, Crestwood – Possible breakout star, just not sure where yet
Miles Robinson Miles Robinson 6'1" | 205 lbs | LB Oceanside Collegiate | 2024 State SC LB, Waccamaw – Piles up tackles in region full of stacked offenses
DeMaurion Stewart DeMaurion Stewart 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB York | 2024 State SC DB, York – Budding receiver, already polished corner
KJ Asbury KJ Asbury 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB Philip Simmons | 2024 State SC ATH, Philip Simmons – 50+ tackles to go along with nearly 700 rushing yards
Darius Simpkins Darius Simpkins 6'4" | 225 lbs | DL Strom Thurmond | 2024 State SC DL Strom Thurmond – Prototypical size for a college edge rusher
Jove Rouse Jove Rouse 6'2" | 260 lbs | DL Berkeley | 2024 State SC DL, Berkeley – Physical interior lineman held his own against stout schedule
Javion Lammie Javion Lammie 6'3" | 275 lbs | DL Crestwood | 2024 State SC DL, Crestwood – Explosive end doubles as great special teamer
Zantwan Nelson Zantwan Nelson 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB South Pointe | 2024 State SC DB, South Pointe – Picked off six passes. That’s pretty good.
Demario Bookhart Demario Bookhart 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Spartanburg | 2024 State SC DB, Spartanburg – Doesn’t look like a player who didn’t play last two years
Jamaris Stevens Jamaris Stevens 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Strom Thurmond | 2024 State SC LB, Strom Thurmond – Goes by Juju. Get to know the name
OFFENSE
Ben Cohen Ben Cohen 5'9" | 160 lbs | ATH Waccamaw | 2024 State SC ATH, Waccamaw – Interior receiver by trade, learning to be dynamic returner
Jalen Barry Jalen Barry 6'3" | 190 lbs | ATH Fort Dorchester | 2024 State SC QB, Fort Dorchester – Will have every chance to follow a pretty good player there
Elijah Denson RB, Cane Bay – First Baptist ransfer missed four games only to return stronger
Justin Joe Justin Joe 6'1" | 285 lbs | OL South Florence | 2024 State SC OL, South Florence – Active interior lineman makes pulling look easy
Amontrae Scott Amontrae Scott 5'11" | 180 lbs | ATH James Island | 2024 State SC ATH, James Island – Will enter senior year as defending region POY
Derrick Salley Derrick Salley 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR Ashley Ridge | 2024 State SC WR, Ashley Ridge (pictured) – Close to putting it all together after strong junior campaign
Greer Hopkins Greer Hopkins 5'8" | 150 lbs | WR Northwestern | 2024 State SC WR, Northwestern – In line to become the next big Northwestern receiver
Duncan Skehan Duncan Skehan 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB Cardinal Newman | 2024 State SC QB, Cardinal Newman – Big arm who throws extremely well on the run
Trae Green Trae Green 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Summerville | 2024 State SC RB, Summerville – Poised for a big senior year after cutting his teeth this fall
Carmello Montgomery Carmello Montgomery 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Berkeley | 2024 State SC RB, Cross – Trojans’ “other” back went for 1,100 and 23 scores
Tyrik Deas Tyrik Deas 6'5" | 315 lbs | OL Fort Dorchester | 2024 State SC OL, Fort Dorchester – Paved the way for some 2,500 rushing yards
Dion Brown Dion Brown 6'0" | 150 lbs | WR Lewisville | 2024 State SC WR, Clover – 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns. Any questions?
Trey Thompson Trey Thompson 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Andrew Jackson | 2024 State SC RB, Andrew Jackson – Finished 2022 fourth in the state in rushing yards
Adrian Lamb Adrian Lamb 6'6" | 295 lbs | OL Beaufort | 2024 State SC OL, Beaufort – Close to putting himself in the thick of a huge year for the position
Javion Martin Javion Martin 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Crestwood | 2024 State SC QB, Crestwood – Went from consistent producer to star in one season
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