Grand Strand and Pee Dee’s Top Uncommitted Seniors

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Transfer portal, schmansfer portal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A whole bunch of South Carolina standouts enter the regular signing period with limited or no options despite proving that they are capable of playing at the next level. Often these guys have stood out over the course of two or three seasons, meaning they can sustain success over time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is an easy cheat sheet for mid- or lower-tier teams looking to add some some last-minute talent. And considering many of the following players have few or no offers, it could lead to a quick commitment and a grateful-yet-deserving player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even if the athletic scholarship money is drying up, we all know a roster spot is sometimes good enough to pay dividends down the line. We have a hard time believing these guys don't fit in somewhere after all we've seen over the years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OFFENSE</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kenny Brown</strong> WR, Myrtle Beach</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Key numbers: 30 receptions, 623 yards, 5 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notable: Initially supposed to play defense this season before last-minute switch back to offense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What we like: Myrtle Beach offense isn't easy, yet Brown led team in receiving yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16050331/636944e24210b6012ca4ef14' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63d327f8cfa8e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='336145' first='Khamis' last='Wilson'] ATH, Kingstree</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Key numbers: 9 receptions, 174 yards, 3 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notable: Led a first-year program with two established stars in ypc&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What we like: Three-sport athlete who is also capable of playing defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16319754/635f25680427f90c1c7c09a1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63d327f8cfb00"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Markey Faulkner</strong> RB, St. James</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Key numbers: 88 carries, 417 yards, 3 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notable: Was also fifth on the team in tackles (45.5)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What we like: Workhorse against some of the biggest schools in the state</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13189972/6362b54519afac048cd70842' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63d327f8cfb65"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DEFENSE</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Justin Canty</strong> DB, Hartsville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Key numbers: 33.5 tackles, four interceptions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notable: Finished 4th in 200-meter, part of school's 4x100-meter relay team as junior</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What we like: Speed, great vision, no fear of contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16044110/637135ac4205d607741fed9b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63d327f8cfbc9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='263156' first='Trokel' last='Prew'] LB, South Florence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Key numbers: 106.5 tackles, 10 TFL, 4 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notable: One of two cornerstones of Class 4A state title winners</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What we like: Prew is strong, and he has the wrestling medals to prove it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12878169/6369331fa0182c0ec8a53632' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63d327f8cfc29"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582087' first='Renardo' last='Parkes'] DE, Carolina Forest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Key numbers: 84 tackles, 9 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notable: Big body could quickly bulk up in college weight program; PRZ Fab 50 honoree</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What we like: Changed style midway through 2022 after teams starting chipping him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16068133/63ab4f6b386d9e0d20f322ee' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63d329941df69"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='336149' first='Mike' last='Gillard'] LB/DB, Myrtle Beach (pictured) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Key numbers: 118.5 total tackles, 14. TFL, 4 forced fumbles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notable: Shrine Bowl of the Carolina selection, PRZ Fab 50 honoree</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What we like: Super flexible defender covers deep and crashes the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16050332/63730dcc8cde0f0d84bb1800' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63d327f8cfc95"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href=""></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->