Community Film Room, Episode 38
Our Spring rankings update pinpointed even more players from the 2024, 2025 and 2026 classes. For a variety of reasons, our team decided that each of those new additions were worthy of a coveted spot in our rankings. But we’d…
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Continue ReadingOur Spring rankings update pinpointed even more players from the 2024, 2025 and 2026 classes. For a variety of reasons, our team decided that each of those new additions were worthy of a coveted spot in our rankings.
But we’d be naive to think we’ve evaluated everyone or didn’t miss a few along the way.
PRZ South Carolina is constantly looking at as many of the 10,000 prep football players in the SCHSL and SCISA ranks as possible. Now, the Community Film Room is back.
In each edition, we’ll break down five (currently) unranked players from across the state to let you see what we’re seeing. The series will lead right into the the start of the 2023 football season and – not long after – our next rankings update.
In Episode 38, we’ve got a pair of offensive tackles, a hybrid linebacker known for getting into the backfield, a more traditional linebacker who just moved into the state and a defensive back ready to help his team pursue a region title.
Will Hall OL, Socastee
Some college folks have already asked Hall to put on another 15-20 pounds in the coming months, and the activity they’re seeing out of him is why. The 6-foot-2, 250-pound left tackle plays with his pads low and his legs constantly moving. He’s more than made up any potential size disadvantage at the Class 5A level and gives what is an extremely mobile offense even more flexibility. Hall (pictured) is on the cusp of being considered one of his region’s premier offensive linemen, even before any potential size increase.
Javon Preston LB, Gilbert
We’re about to show why you why despite some big losses from last season, the Indians have another reason for hope. Preston (6-foot, 195 pounds) looks to be a big out-of-state pick up for Chad Leaphart’s squad this fall. He’s adept at the blitz, something that will be huge against region foes Lower Richland, Dreher and Brookland-Cayce. And he’s got the type of sideline ability that will level the playing field some against the likes of non-region foes South Aiken and Lexington.
Jashaun Broadnax OL, Dreher
Even as Dreher’s numbers increase, it’s vital that some of the players on the roster rack up key minutes on both sides of the ball. That goes for Broadnax, the 6-foot-2, 280-pound tackle has what anyone can see is a bit of a mean streak. And especially with an offense that is still piecing together its personnel, Broadnax is a nice piece to have. The lineman is adept at taking out some aggression on opposing defenders after the initial block, and that type of attitude will serve the Blue Devils well when he’s lined up on the defensive line, too.
Landyn Cribb Landyn Cribb 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB Johnsonville | 2025 State SC DL, Johnsonville
We’re going to preface everything else by pointing out that Cribb’s reel only spans a few plays from a small number of the Flashes’ games last season. You’ll have to take our word for the fact that the 5-foot-11, 185 pounder was putting up these types of plays all year en route to helping Johnsonville to the Class A state championship game. The hybrid linebacker/defensive end busted up opposing offenses all season, putting up 103 total tackles and 26 tackles for loss. His first step and reaction to the snap is way above the norm.
Christopher Pearson DB, Fairfield Central
Pearson is one of those guys who came on strong late in the 2022 season. In the final game of the regular season and a pair of playoff victories, Pearson recorded both of his interceptions and three pass break-ups from his spot at corner. While showing he could both cover the island, make stops and play the ball when it was in the air, those were his best three games of the year. He’s followed it up with a strong spring that look to propel him toward an even bigger junior season. Assuming he follows through on his late-season push, he’s one of the bedrocks of Fairfield Central’s defense.