Updated 2025 Rankings – Stock-Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The review of 101 players have been completed to include several players whose field performances added them to the rankings. There is an abundance of promising young talent across the state. I am reviewing 5 players whose field performances moved them up in the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='380042' first='Amareon' last='Blue'] - RB, 5'8" 170 (Previous No. 3 RB, No. 1 RB, No. 2 Overall), CE Jordan HS</strong>. Amareon is a standout performer who plays on both sides of the ball for his team. He finished the season with 283 carries for 2,442 yards and 30 TDs. He averaged 187.8 yards per game and 8.6 yards per carry. Amareon finished the season with 16 receptions for 89 yards. He helped lead his team to the second round of the NC 4A Eastern Regionals Championship. Amareon finished the season with 83 total tackles, 11 which were for losses. He finished the season with 56 solo tackles and averaged 6.4 tackles per game. Amareon has already received a Power5 offer, and more are expected to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='421109' first='Mitchell' last='Summers'] - RB, 5'6" 150 (Previous Watchlist, No. 3 RB, No. 4 Overall), Grimsley HS</strong>. Mitchell is a durable running back who displayed the speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field and balance while running inside for tough yardage. He finished the season with 259 carries for 2,135 yards and 25 TDs. He averaged 142.3 yards per game and 8.2 yards per carry. Mitchell had 4 receptions for 32 yards and 1 TD. He helped lead his team to the NC 4A State Championship game. The recruiting interest is expected to pick up for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='602566' first='Jonathan' last='Hinnant'] - LB, 6'3" 200 (Previous No. 5 DL, No. 1 LB, No. 1 Overall), Rolesville HS</strong>. Jonathan started his high school career playing on the defensive line. He started his second season playing outside linebacker to utilize his speed and quickness. Jonathan finished the season with 103 total tackles, 13 which were for losses. He finished the season with 57 solo tackles and averaged 7.4 tackles per game. Jonathan has already received a Power5 offer, and more are expected to come. He is clearly the top linebacker in the class. The team advanced to the third-round of the NC 4A Eastern Regionals Championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='287829' first='Gavin' last='Marks'] - OL, 6'1" 285 (Previous No. 4 OL, No. 2 OL, No. 6 Overall), Rolesville HS</strong>. Gavin has dedicated himself to improving his skillset during the offseason. He displayed good technique and good footwork to quickly engage defenders and control them while opening lanes for the running backs. He uses his quickness to control much larger defensive linemen. Gavin is one of the leaders and anchor of the offensive line. He is the top center prospect in the class. The team advanced to the third-round of the NC 4A Eastern Regionals Championship. Gavin has already received a Power5 offer, and more are expected to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='371947' first='Braden' last='Atkinson'] - QB, 6'1" 185 (Previous No. 8 QB, No. 4 QB, No. 30 Overall), Rolesville HS</strong>. Braden led his team to the third-round of the NC 4A Eastern Regionals Championship. He completed 122 passes for 1,846 yards and 22 TDs. He averaged 184.6 yards per game and 15.1 yards per pass. Braden completed 58 percent of his passes along with 5 interceptions. He finished the season with a QB rating of 112.6. Braden has a bright upside and will generate a lot of recruiting interest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->