Updated 2023 Player Rankings – Stock-Risers

<!-- 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 5 players whose field performances during the past season moved them up amongst the list of ranked players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='50908' first='William' last='(Trey) Thompson'] - RB, 6'0" 190 (No. 4 RB, No. 24 Overall), Watauga HS</strong>. Trey displayed the ability to run inside for tough yardage and the speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field. He started off the season with impressive performances on the field. Trey's season was cut short with late season injuries and was unable to display his full athletic potential. The Davidson University commit's full potential will be reached when he begins play at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='144922' first='Sincere' last='Baines'] - RB, 5'10" 175 (No. 6 RB, No. 26 Overall), Jack Britt HS</strong>. Sincere is a talented runner who followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He finished the season with 251 carries for 2,167 yards and 25 TDs. He averaged 197 yards per game and 8.6 yards per carry. Sincere had 29 receptions for 411 yards and 4 TDs. The UNC-Pembroke commit finished the season with 2,578 All-Purpose yards and 29 TDs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='44981' first='Ian' last='Bright'] - RB, 5'10" 220 (No. 7 RB, No. 27 Overall), Apex HS</strong>. A power runner with speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field. He does not go down after initial contact, keeps driving legs for additional yardage. Ian finished the season with 223 carries for 1,489 yards and 22 TDs. He averaged 124.1 yards per game and 6.7 yards per carry. He had 19 receptions for 309 yards during the season. The Barton College commit finished the season with 1,798 All-Purpose yards and 22 TDs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='580857' first='Jimmyll' last='Williams'] - RB, 5'9" 185 (No. 8 RB, No. 28 Overall), Hillside HS</strong>. A durable runner who displayed the toughness to run inside and speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field. He finished the season with 196 carries for 2,258 yards and 23 TDs. He averaged 173.7 yards per game and 11.5 yards per carry. Jimmyll had 12 receptions for 139 yards and 2 TDs. The Virginia St. University commit finished the season with 2,397 All-Purpose yards and 25 TDs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='303087' first='Avery' last='Gaby'] - RB, 6'0" 205 (No. 9 RB, No. 29 Overall), East Duplin HS</strong>. A power runner who displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field. Avery finished the season with 257 carries for 2,195 yards and 41 TDs. He averaged 137.2 yards per game and 8.5 yards per carry. He was a key offensive leader on his team which won the NC State 2A Football Championship. He had 10 receptions for 267 yards and 3 TDs. The Barton College commit finished the season with 2,462 All-Purpose yards and 44 TDs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->