Updated 2023 Player Rankings – New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The review of films, discussions with staff and coaches factored into the last updated player rankings for the Class of 2023. The latest updated player rankings include 397 prospects in the class. This review includes 7 players whose field performances during the past season added them to the list of ranked players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='583564' first='Elijah' last='Hadley'] - ATH, 5'10" 205 (No. 36 ATH, No. 328 Overall), Mallard Creek HS</strong>. Elijah ran with power and balance while following blockers to gain yardage. He displayed toughness to run through tacklers for additional yardage. Elijah played on both sides of the ball for his team. He displayed patience to let the play develop before reacting quickly to shut down the play as a linebacker. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='598818' first='Lamarion' last='Witherspoon'] - DB, 6'0" 155 (No. 53 DB, No. 391 Overall), Garinger HS</strong>. Lamarion displayed the ability to change directions quickly to close in on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. Lamarion was a technique-sound defensive back and the leader of the defensive secondary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='619866' first='Dwayne' last='Cureton'] - DB, 6'2" 180 (No. 54 DB, No. 392 Overall), Heritage HS</strong>. Dwayne displayed good speed and technique to cover receivers in man-coverage. He displayed good speed and technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished the season with 43 total tackles. Dwayne had 22 solo tackles during the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='595742' first='Ty' last='Kauserud'] - DL, 6'5" 240 (No. 52 DL, Watchlist), Apex Friendship HS</strong>. Ty displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed quickness out of his stance, often moving past blockers without being blocked. Ty finished the season with 54 total tackles, 7 which were for losses. He had 19 solo tackles during the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='656513' first='Christon' last='Manning'] - DL, 6'2" 300 (No. 53 DL, Watchlist), Northern Nash HS</strong>. Christon displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He moved well in tight spaces to shut down inside running plays. Christon finished the season with 89 total tackles, 21.5 which were for losses. He finished the season with 25 solo tackles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='689248' first='Dillon' last='Borders'] - DL, 6'3" 270 (No. 54 DL, Watchlist), Ashe County HS</strong>. Dillon displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He runs well in tight spaces to shut down inside running plays. Dillon finished the season with 63 total tackles, 3 which were for losses. He was one of the leaders on the defensive unit during the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='683176' first='Jake' last='Porter'] - K, 6'0" 170 (No. 6 K, No. 246 Overall), Providence Day HS</strong>. Jake displayed good leg strength and follow-through on his kicks. He had 78 kickoffs for 4,400 yards during the season. He finished the season with 48 kickoff touchbacks. Jake recently received a D1 offer to play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->