2025 Newcomers to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The review of film, 7x7 competitions, Prospect Camps, discussions with college coaches and scouts has been completed. The review of 236 prospects in the Class of 2025 has been updated. The review of eight players whose performances have earned themselves a position amongst the player rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='919374' first='Javion' last='Vines-Holder'] - DB, 6'0" 160 (No. 21 DB, Watchlist), Vance County HS.</strong> Javion displayed the ability to play with his head on a swivel and speed to close quickly while covering receivers. He displayed good use of arms and good technique, making it difficult to complete a pass against him. Javion finished last season with 39 total tackles, 29 which were solo tackles and 1 tackle for a loss. He is expected to continue his steady level of play during the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='760718' first='Kisaiah' last='Harris'] - DB, 5'8" 160 (No. 16 DB, Watchlist), Porter Ridge HS.</strong> Kisaiah displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He played with his head on a swivel and speed to close quickly while covering receivers. He finished last season with 29 total tackles, 26 which were solo tackles and 1 tackle for a loss. Kisaiah is expected to continue his steady level of play during the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='760717' first='Chaz' last='Knox'] - DL, 6'1" 265 (No. 23 DL, Watchlist), A.L. Brown HS.</strong> Chaz displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He moved well in tight spaces to shut down inside running plays. He finished last season with 60 total tackles, 15 which were solo tackles and 16 tackles for losses. Chaz is expected to continue his high level of play during the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='899161' first='Xavier' last='Wilson'] - DL, 6'3" 215 (No. 26 DL, Watchlist), Eastern Guilford HS. </strong> Xavier displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He was quick out of his stance to make contact with blockers while closing in on the ball carrier. He is expected to continue his steady level of play during the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='849693' first='Dontario' last='Austin'] - LB, 5'10" 215 (No. 24 LB, Watchlist), South View HS.</strong> Dontario displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished last season with 65 total tackles, 12 which were solo tackles and 6 tackles for losses. Dontario is expected to continue his high level of play during the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='885126' first='Maurice' last='Bowser'] - LB, 6'0" 190 (No. 26 LB, Watchlist), Northeastern HS.</strong> Maurice displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished last season with 60 total tackles, 50 which were solo tackles. Maurice is expected to continue his high level of play during the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='885118' first='Caleb' last='Scull'] - OL, 5'11" 250 (No. 32 OL, Watchlist), Butler HS.</strong> Caleb displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed the ability to maintain contact with defenders and drive-block them out of the play. He is expected to continue his steady level of play during the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='788921' first='Jackson' last='Gaskill'] - QB, 5'10" 180 (No. 32 QB, Watchlist), Manteo HS.</strong> Jackson displayed good arm strength and ball velocity on short range throws. He displayed the ability to gain yardage when he tucked it and ran while under pressure. He completed 30 passes for 355 yards and 2 TDs during last season. Jackson finished last season with 107 carries for 601 yards and 5 TDs. He is expected to continue his steady level of play during the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->