MVP’s in the Raleigh-Durham Region (Part One)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The three-part review covers the best player on teams in the Raleigh-Durham Region. The talented players have had impressive performances and stats throughout their high school careers. The review covers eight of the top players in the region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='380042' first='Amareon' last='Blue'] - RB, 5'8" 170 (No. 1 RB, No. 8 Overall), CE Jordan HS</strong>. Amareon is coming off a big production season that included a deep run into the State 4A playoffs. He rushed for 2,442 yards on 283 carries and 30 TDs. He is a durable, tough running back who runs inside and outside for yardage. Amareon displayed good balance and power while running inside. He displayed the speed to accelerate past defenders after finding an open lane to gain yards. The 2025 prospect was the state rushing leader for the class. Amareon has a Power 5 and a D1 offer and should already have more recruiting opportunities. He should generate more recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='865015' first='Michael' last='Beatty'] - RB, 5'9" 165 (No. 49 RB, No. 362 Overall), Middle Creek HS</strong>. Michael followed his blockers while looking for an opening to gain yardage. He accelerated past defenders in the open field to gain big yardage. He finished last season with 1,058 yards on 166 carries and 11 TDs. He should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='117630' first='Isiah' last='Jones'] - RB, 5'11" 190 (No. 3 RB, No. 28 Overall), Rolesville HS</strong>. Isiah followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed the ability to explode into openings and accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain big yardage, scoring often. He finished the season with 1,122 yards on 154 carries and 11 TDs. Isiah displayed good vision and balance while running inside for yardage. He has received Power 5 and D1 offers, and more are expected to come in for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='203888' first='Mason' last='Fortune'] - QB, 6'1" 190 (No. 7 QB, No. 61 Overall), Millbrook HS</strong>. Mason is coming off a big production season that included a deep run into the State 4A playoffs. He completed 241 passes for 4,063 yards and 38 TDs. He completed 58 percent of his passes for a QB Rating of 109. The 2024 prospect led the state in passing yards. Mason displayed leadership and calmness in the pocket to complete medium and long-range throws on target. He displayed good arm strength and is working to improve ball velocity on his throws. Mason should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='586317' first='Jordan' last='McClure'] - QB, 5'11" 180 (No. 10 QB, No. 115 Overall), Southern Durham HS</strong>. Jordan put up some impressive numbers during the past season. He completed 206 passes for 3,403 yards and 20 TDs. He completed 67 percent of his passes for a QB Rating of 110. Jordan displayed good arm strength and accuracy on short and medium range throws. He should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='264956' first='Jackson' last='Byrd'] - QB, 5'11" 175 (No. 7 QB, No. 32 Overall), Cleveland HS</strong>. Jackson put up some impressive numbers as a dual-threat quarterback during the past season. He completed 181 passes for 2,831 yards and 36 TDs. He completed 62 percent of his passes for a QB Rating of 128. Jackson rushed for 549 yards and 14 TDs. Jackson displayed good arm strength and ball velocity on short and medium range throws. He is one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the 2025 class. Jackson has received a D1 offer, and more are expected to come in for him during his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='865001' first='Joel' last='Sheehan'] - QB, 6'2" 175 (No. 20 QB, No. 125 Overall), Holly Springs HS</strong>. Joel had an impressive performance throughout the past season. He completed 183 passes for 2,581 yards and 21 TDs. He completed 64 percent of his passes for a QB Rating of 105. Joel displayed good arm strength and ball velocity on short and medium throws on target. He should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='865020' first='Will' last='Clancy'] - QB, 5'10" 175 (No. 21 QB, No. 126 Overall), Panther Creek HS</strong>. Will had a solid season and put up some good numbers for the season. He completed 176 passes for 2,474 yards and 23 TDs. He completed 56 percent of his passes for a QB rating of 72. Will displayed good arm strength and accuracy on short and medium range throws. He should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->