Top Uncommitted 2024s to Watch: Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In-depth analysis of elite players in North Carolina who remain uncommitted at the moment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 6'1 195 LB - [player_tooltip player_id='148630' first='Noah' last='Shaw'] - Asheville School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noah “Nobo” Shaw absolutely dominated at the linebacker position last year. He posted: 115 tackles, 2 INTs, 3 sacks, and 2 fumble recoveries. You couldn't ask for a more well-rounded athlete at linebacker, and I guarantee you that Shaw will be a difference maker on any defensive unit at the collegiate level. He's a high energy player who doesn't take any snaps off, and he displayed a physicality in his game that should have linebacker scouts begging to sign him. [player_tooltip player_id='148630' first='Noah' last='Shaw'] currently has offers from Duke, App State, JMU, ODU, and more, however, with another highlight reel season, I believe he will receive a bunch more power five conference offers in 2023. Scouts everywhere must have 3 star recruit [player_tooltip player_id='148630' first='Noah' last='Shaw'] on their LB watchlists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://t.co/7cXHehVcA2">https://t.co/7cXHehVcA2</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 6'0 215 LB - [player_tooltip player_id='670479' first='Anthony' last='Walker'] - Hough</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anthony Walke[player_tooltip player_id='713060' first='r' last='t']allied more than 65 tackles, 5 sacks, and multiple fumble recoveries during the 2022 season. The Hough linebacker displayed next level leadership and skill on the field last year, and my prediction is that his defensive dominion continues in 2023. The All-Conference LB is both cerebral and physical which leads to a high rate of finishing tackles in every game. He has been offered from D1 programs such as NCCU, Delaware, Austin Peay, Richmond, JMU, and more. I anticipate another phenomenal season from Anthony Walke[player_tooltip player_id='713060' first='r' last='t']his Fall, in fact, so much so that I'd be shocked if does not receive All-Conference accolades yet again in 2023. He's a very high level prospect with exciting potential at LB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://t.co/2ou3RLjqm9">https://t.co/2ou3RLjqm9</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 6'2 185 DB - [player_tooltip player_id='628967' first='Malcolm' last='Ziglar'] - Fuquay-Varina</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='628967' first='Malcolm' last='Ziglar'] is a super athletic defensive back who specializes in pick six returns. He returned three pick sixes last year alone, and he already has 10 total interceptions during his high school career. Ziglar also thrives on special teams where he handles punt return duties. As a return man his elusiveness is always on full display, and he racks up a ton of yards after contact as a result. [player_tooltip player_id='628967' first='Malcolm' last='Ziglar'] impacts the game in so many ways, and he's absolutely the type of athlete that college coaches dream about recruiting to thei[player_tooltip player_id='713060' first='r' last='t']eam. This month, he finalized his top eight school choices to: Clemson, South Carolina, Notre Dame, Kentucky, UNC, Penn State, App State, and ECU. You cannot discuss elite DBs from '24 without mentioning [player_tooltip player_id='628967' first='Malcolm' last='Ziglar'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://t.co/S49nynFt4v">https://t.co/S49nynFt4v</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 6'5 205 DL - [player_tooltip player_id='620215' first='James' last='Nesta'] - Hough</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='620215' first='James' last='Nesta'] can do it all. From defensive line to linebacker, he seamlessly drops into the secondary for pass coverage, but he's also a punishing run stopper. Nesta is truly one of the most efficient tacklers in the state, and there's a reason that his final three school choices are UNC, Oklahoma, and The U. [player_tooltip player_id='620215' first='James' last='Nesta'] is a power five conference defender in every way, and he even thrives as a pitcher on the baseball field as well. He's such an elite athlete that I wouldn't be surprised at all if he played football and then baseball during the offseason like Jameis Winston. Wherever he lands, Nesta will make an immediate impact, and, if I were his coach, I would give him some reps at the tight end position as well. His hands combined with his overall athletic ability would make him a terror on the offensive side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://t.co/K0C3P38tSQ">https://t.co/K0C3P38tSQ</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 6'6 300 OL - [player_tooltip player_id='663092' first='Peyton' last='Reeder'] - Metrolina Christian Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 1st Team All-State Offensive Lineman and MCA team knockdown leader, [player_tooltip player_id='663092' first='Peyton' last='Reeder'], completely stifled his opposition throughout 2022. He possesses next level blocking ability, and he's essentially an impossible matchup for most pass rushers at this level. In both the running and the passing game, Reeder makes a huge difference upfront fo[player_tooltip player_id='713060' first='r' last='t']he Warriors, and I can guarantee you that the program will miss his presence dearly after his final year. There's no substitute for protecting your ball carriers effectively and that's exactly at [player_tooltip player_id='663092' first='Peyton' last='Reeder'] brings to the table. He has offers from D1 programs such as Fordham, Towson, JMU, Brown, Elon and more. If you're looking for an elite OL prospect in North Carolina, then you must take a look at [player_tooltip player_id='663092' first='Peyton' last='Reeder'] of Metrolina Christian Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14981984/632bce91c123ee0f38339517">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14981984/632bce91c123ee0f38339517</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->