Four TE/HBs We Cant Wait To See at Palmetto Combine West

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Jed Blackwell April 14, 2023 @ 12:41 PM

Potential New Subscribers: Take advantage of our 40% off special by using the coupon code Guerin40 at checkout. In addition to our 365-day-a-year football approach, Prep Red Zone South Carolina is the official media partner of the 2023 Palmetto Combine Series, meaning subscribers will get first-hand information on many of the 1,200 athletes in attendance at all four sites.   Cason Gilliam, Dorman   Gilliam spent a ton of time lined up as a true TE for the Cavaliers last season, and contributed a pair of TD catches. Dorman ran it a lot, and ran it well behind a talented OL. Gilliam fit right in, as he's a strong, patient blocker at every level. But he also showed the ability to be a threat down the middle for Dorman, and he sticks with plays when they break down, giving his QB a crucial outlet.    Baron Leonard, Eastside   How important was Leonard to the Eagles' offense? Well he led the team in catches and was third in yards, collecting 11.1 yards per reception and scoring a TD. He's a matchup problem - fast and athletic enough to play in the slot and physical enough to line up at H-back - and he's a tough, violent runner after the catch.    Evan Waldhauer, North Augusta   Waldhauer is the definition of a sneaky safety-valve of a TE. He had nine catches last season, and a third of those were touchdowns. He's able to get wide open often, and that's a testament to his blocking. He lines up in a true TE spot and as a lead-blocker, and is adept at both. He's got good hands, good speed, and a physical streak when he has the ball in his hands.    Hudson Patrick, Wade Hampton   Patrick had 14 catches for 181 yards and a score last season, but he did a bunch more for the Generals, too. He's got good size, and does a good job of blocking in space and taking on guys at the second level.    EDITOR'S NOTE: Members of the Prep Red Zone team will be on site for each of the four Palmetto Combine Series events in April, covering all the players and storylines. This year's series will be held April 1 at Summerville, April 2 at York, April 15 at Westside and April 16 at West Florence. Prep Red Zone staff members were not responsible for the nomination or selection of participants in this year's event.

Potential New Subscribers: Take advantage of our 40% off special by using the coupon code Guerin40 at checkout. In addition to our 365-day-a-year football approach, Prep Red Zone South Carolina is the official media partner of the 2023 Palmetto Combine Series, meaning subscribers will get first-hand information on many of the 1,200 athletes in attendance at all four sites.