MVP’s in the Triad Region (Part Two)
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The two-part review covers the best player on teams in the Triad Region. The talented players have had impressive performances and stats throughout their high school careers. The review covers seven of the top players in the region. Jonathan Paylor…
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Continue ReadingThe two-part review covers the best player on teams in the Triad Region. The talented players have had impressive performances and stats throughout their high school careers. The review covers seven of the top players in the region.
Jonathan Paylor – ATH, 5’10” 175 (No. 1 ATH, No. 26 Overall), Cummings HS. Jonathan followed blockers while looking an opening to gain yards. He displayed explosiveness into an opening and accelerated past defenders in the open field to gain big yardage. He finished last season with 77 carries for 1,054 yards and 17 TDs. Jonathan played on both sides of the ball for his team. He ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He finished last season with 27 receptions for 725 yards and 5 TDs. Jonathan is the top athlete in the class and one of the top athletes on the national level. The 2024 prospect has already received several Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him during his high school career.
Logan Foust Logan Foust 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Southern Alamance | 2024 State NC – RB, 6’0″ 180 (No. 4 RB, No. 84 Overall), Southern Alamance HS. Logan followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He is a durable running back who gains yards while running outside and inside. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain big yardage. Logan finished last season with 237 carries for 1,385 yards and 19 TDs. He should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.
Terrell Anderson Terrell Anderson 6'3" | 185 lbs | WR Grimsley | 2024 State NC – WR, 6’3″ 185 (No. 5 WR, No. 58 Overall), Grimsley HS. Terrell ran precision pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He used his length and reach to make catches in traffic. He finished last season with 64 receptions for 1,254 yards and 11 TDs. The 2024 prospect has already received several Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him during his high school career.
Payton Wright Payton Wright 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Eastern Alamance | 2024 State NC – LB, 6’0″ 190 (No. 23 LB, No. 161 Overall), Eastern Alamance HS. Peyton displayed good lateral movement and speed to close quickly on ball carriers for stops. He displayed patience to let the play develop before quickly reacting to make stops. He displayed good technique with wrap up on tackles made in the open field. Peyton finished last season with 177 total tackles, 99 which were solo tackles and 7 tackles for losses. The 2024 prospect should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.
Dionte Neal Dionte Neal 5'10" | 160 lbs | DB Reidsville | 2026 State NC – DB, 5’9″ 160 (No. 2 DB, No. 16 Overall), Reidsville HS. Dionte displayed good technique and kept his head on a swivel to close quickly on the receivers to defend the passes. He displayed good speed and good use of arms, making it difficult to complete a pass against him. He finished last season with 12 interceptions and returned them for 289 yards. Dionte was the state interception leader last season. The 2026 prospect should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.
Alex Taylor Alex Taylor 6'3" | 175 lbs | WR Grimsley | 2024 State NC – WR, 6’3″ 175 (No. 1 WR, No. 2 Overall), Grimsley HS. Alex ran precision pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He used his length and reach to make catches in traffic. He finished last season with 65 receptions for 1,034 yards and 12 TDs. Alex is the top wide receiver in the class and one of the top receivers on the national level. The 2024 prospect has already received several Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him during his high school career.
Bryce Davis Bryce Davis 6'4" | 240 lbs | DL Grimsley | 2025 State NC – DL, 6’4″ 230 (No. 1 DL, No. 3 Overall), Grimsley HS. Bryce displayed very good technique and violent hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He was quick out of his stance to make contact with blockers while moving into the backfield to disrupt the offense. He is a combination of power and speed which makes it difficult to block him. Bryce finished last season with 85 total tackles and 24 tackles for losses. He is the top defensive lineman in the class and one of the top defensive linemen on the national level. The 2025 prospect has already received several Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him during his high school career.