Updated 2024 Player Rankings – New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The reviews of players films, discussions with coaches and fellow scouts factored into the updated player rankings. The updated player rankings cover 257 prospects. The review covers 8 players whose field performances were worthy of adding them to the player rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='612907' first='Damarius' last='Hester'] - ATH, 5'11" 165 (No. 25 ATH, No. 207 Overall), White Oak HS</strong>. Damarius plays on both sides of the ball for his team. He completed 28 passes for 455 yards and 4 TDs. He finished the season with 136 carries for 1,182 yards and 11 TDs. Damarius averaged 135.6 yards per game and 8.7 yards per carry. He had 1 reception for 38 yards and 1 TD. He finished the season with 1,675 All-Purpose yards and 16 TDs. Damarius had 19 total tackles while playing defensive back during the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='688287' first='Sammy' last='Washington'] - DB, 6'1" 190 (No. 32 DB, No. 187 Overall), Butler HS</strong>. Sammy displayed the ability to change directions quickly to cover receivers. He displayed good technique while defending receivers in man-coverage. He finished the season with 31 total tackles, 4 which were for losses. Sammy finished the season with 12 solo tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='655148' first='Adam' last='Berg'] - DL, 6'3" 220 (No. 36 DL, Watchlist), Middle Creek HS</strong>. Adam displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed quickness out of his stance, often moving past blockers unblocked on his way to stop the ball carrier. He finished the season with 41 total tackles, 9 which were for losses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='674844' first='Keegan' last='Callahan'] - LB, 6'1" 210 (No. 38 LB, Watchlist), West Carteret HS</strong>. Keegan displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished the season with 123 total tackles, 8 which were for losses. Keegan averaged 11.2 tackles per game during the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='686833' first='Edward' last='Padgette'] Jr. - OL, 6'3" 300 (No. 33 OL, No. 222 Overall), Havelock HS</strong>. Edward displayed good footwork and technique while controlling defenders to open lanes for the running backs. He displayed a solid base while protecting the quarterback on passing plays. He displayed good mobility for a large offensive lineman while downfield blocking on the running plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='628637' first='Graden' last='McIntyre'] - QB, 6'3" 200 (No. 27 QB, No. 200 Overall), Heritage HS</strong>. Graden displayed arm talent in limited action before the injury which brought his season to an abrupt end. He has recovered from the injury and is training hard to be able to compete for the starting slot for the upcoming season. I'm looking forward to Graden playing and displaying his talent at the quarterback position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='653918' first='Josiah' last='McLaurin'] - RB, 6'0" 175 (No. 22 RB, No. 240 Overall), Clinton HS</strong>. Josiah displayed durability to run inside for tough yardage and speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field. He finished the season with 103 carries for 903 yards and 18 TDs. He averaged 82.1 yards per game and 8.8 yards per carry. Josiah had 33 receptions for 490 yards and 4 TDs. He finished the season with 1,393 All-Purpose yards and 22 TDs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='440098' first='Brayden' last='Rivenbark'] - WR, 6'1" 175 (No. 25 WR, No. 233 Overall), Leesville Road HS</strong>. Brayden ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He used his body to shield defenders on catches made in traffic. He will continue to improve his skillset as he gains valuable playing experience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->