Zone Read: Teammates Dominate Upstate 2024 Rankings
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As usual, the Upstate zone shows up big in the PRZ 2024 rankings. Of the 195 players ranked in the class, more than 10 percent of them are from the northwestern corner of the state. Within that number, though, something…
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Continue ReadingAs usual, the Upstate zone shows up big in the PRZ 2024 rankings.
Of the 195 players ranked in the class, more than 10 percent of them are from the northwestern corner of the state. Within that number, though, something jumps off the page. Several programs have multiple seniors ranked in our May update.
Greenville leads the way, with six players ranked in the class. Two who are headed to South Carolina after graduation lead the way, as ATH Mazeo Bennett Mazeo Bennett 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Greenville | 2024 State SC . comes in ranked No. 2, and OL Blake Franks Blake Franks 6'5" | 310 lbs | OL Greenville | 2024 State SC is the fifth-ranked player in the class. Two defensive linemen are ranked for the Red Raiders, with Jayden Wilson-Abrams Jayden Wilson-Abrams 6'3" | 270 lbs | DL Greenville | 2024 State SC and Bruce Knauber Bruce Knauber 6'2" | 295 lbs | DL Greenville | 2024 State SC in the mix. Kicker Thomas Guererro Thomas Guererro 5'9" | 140 lbs | P Greenville | 2024 State SC is the second-ranked kicker in the class, while Riley Staton Riley Staton 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Gaffney | 2024 State SC , a transfer from Gray Collegiate, hasn’t taken a snap yet for the Red Raiders, but comes in ranked No. 64.
Greenville may be out in front, but Westside and Byrnes both make their presence known with three ranked players each. For the Rams, Jimmar Boston Jimmar Boston 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Westside | 2024 State SC and Josh Williams Josh Williams 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR Westside | 2024 State SC are both proven commodities at wide receiver. Both are electric playmakers with plenty of speed, and both will be expected to post big numbers in their first year in Brian Lane’s offensive attack. Dee Robertson Dee Robertson 5'6" | 150 lbs | ATH Westside | 2024 State SC will bring a new look at RB for Westside.
Byrnes’ Kade Caton Kade Caton 6'6" | 225 lbs | TE Byrnes | 2024 TX , a true TE who is capable of playing with a hand in the dirt and athletic enough to split out wide (and he can long-snap, too) is ranked at No. 76. Chris Foster Chris Foster 6'0" | 205 lbs | DL Byrnes | 2024 State SC is a force for the Rebels on the offensive line, and Knai Cook Knai Cook 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Byrnes | 2024 State SC does a lot of things and does them well for the Rebels.
Spartanburg and Powdersville both have two players in the rankings. The defending upper state champion Patriots will count on Eli Hudgins Eli Hudgins 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Powdersville | 2024 State SC to run the show offensively. He’s a true dual-threat QB, capable of making every throw and more than willing to beat you with his legs, as well. Harrison Jeffries Harrison Jeffries 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Powdersville | 2024 State SC patrols the middle of the field from his LB position, and is a smart, physical player.
The Vikings have to standout defensive players in the rankings, with Bennie Littlejohn Bennie Littlejohn 5'7" | 210 lbs | LB Spartanburg | 2024 State SC coming in at No. 68 and Demario Bookhart Demario Bookhart 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Spartanburg | 2024 State SC right behind him at No. 69. Littlejohn is a wrecking ball, seemingly in on every tackle for the Vikings. Bookhart is great in coverage, but doesn’t hesitate to come up and stop the run.