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<p>The updated Class of 2024 Rankings showcases plenty of Division 1 and Division 2 talent. Here's a quick rundown of the 26 players that are currently committed and why we think it's a good fit.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='139295' first='Josiah' last='Thompson']</strong> | OL | Dillon | University of South Carolina</p>
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<p>Thompson is the No. 2 player in our updated 2024 rankings, and with good reason. He's big, physical and can drive the opposing defensive lineman 10 to 15 yards past the line of scrimmage.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='139286' first='Kam' last='Pringle']</strong> | OL | Woodland | University of South Carolina</p>
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<p>Another solid grab for Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks. Physical at the point of attack and can move well.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='163871' first='Mazeo' last='Bennett'] </strong>| ATH | Greenville | University of South Carolina</p>
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<p>A speedster who can beat you over the top and also blocks down the field really well for his counterparts.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='208338' first='Braylon' last='Staley']</strong> | WR | Strom Thurmond | Tennessee</p>
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<p>A threat to take it to the house when he catches it. He excels in the slot and on special teams.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='91351' first='Jayden' last='Fuller']</strong> | LB | Silver Bluff | Miami (OH)</p>
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<p>A hard hitting linebacker who can blitz and get into the backfield, quickly defeating blocks.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='448975' first='Blake' last='Franks']</strong> | OL | Greenville | University of South Carolina</p>
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<p>The left tackle can get a good push on opposing offensive lineman and block down field well on screens.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='139299' first='Jordan' last='Boyd'] </strong>| LB | Silver Bluff | Georgia Tech</p>
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<p>Plays the EDGE position at a high level and has a motor that is always running.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='340394' first='Troy' last='Stevenson']</strong> | ATH | Philip Simmons | Georgia Tech</p>
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<p>Stevenson (pictured above) is a ballhawk at corner who can jam receivers at the line and not allow them to get outside, allowing him to make plays on the ball.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='208334' first='Kelvin' last='Hunter']</strong> | DB | West Florence | University of South Carolina</p>
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<p>Shifty in space and can make his impact felt on offense and special teams.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='265222' first='Turbo' last='Richard']</strong> | RB | Northwestern | Boston College</p>
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<p>Physical, downhill running back who is always a threat with the ball in his hands.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='267466' first='Dashun' last='Reeder']</strong> | RB | Christ Church | Northwestern University</p>
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<p>Can run in between the tackles and make people miss.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='340388' first='Terrence' last='Smith']</strong> | QB | South Aiken | UConn</p>
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<p>A dual threat who can pick his way through defenses with his speed and beat the defense up top in the play action pass game.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='139296' first='Jimmar' last='Boston']</strong> | WR | Westside | NC State</p>
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<p>Boston lines up on the outside and he can beat you deep or turn a screen into a score.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='139293' first='Matthew' last='Wilson']</strong> | QB | Rock Hill | App State</p>
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<p>A dynamic dual threat who has a rocket arm and can make things happen in the run game.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='771037' first='Zay' last='Johnson']</strong> | DB | Clinton | Cincinnati</p>
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<p>A long, rangy defensive back who can find the ball at its highest point.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='771063' first='Timir' last='Hickman-Collins']</strong> | LB | Indian Land | Florida State</p>
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<p>Hickman-Collins displays good block shedding and is a hard hitter at the point of attack – he reads and diagnoses plays quickly.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='996854' first='Stephen' last='O'Dell']</strong> | OL | Broome | Furman</p>
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<p>Aggressive at the right tackle position and creates holes in the screen and run game.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='139297' first='Jyron' last='Waiters']</strong> | WR | Wilson | East Carolina University</p>
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<p>A great downfield threat who can burn you for a touchdown or make plays on jet sweeps.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='996855' first='Marcus' last='Downs']</strong> | DL | Riverside | Georgia Tech</p>
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<p>Downs is tough to run up against in the inside running game.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='771038' first='Malachi' last='Marshall'] </strong>| QB | South Pointe | Georgia State</p>
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<p>Marshall has a solid arm and can launch it downfield to his receivers and let them go make plays.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='771220' first='Christian' last='Zachary']</strong> | WR | Calhoun County | University of Virginia</p>
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<p>A tall, aggressive receiver who can go up and make the catch at its highest point through contact.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='139306' first='Christian' last='Echols']</strong> | OL | Silver Bluff | Charleston Southern</p>
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<p>Echols is a solid left tackle who has excellent knee bend and is not afraid to get his hands dirty.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='771066' first='Dylan' last='Barbrey']</strong> | OL | Airport | App State</p>
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<p>At 6'6, 270, Barbrey is a load to get around and can make life for an opposing lineman hard.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='771088' first='Quay'Sheed' last='Scott']</strong> | ATH | Marion | Kentucky</p>
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<p>A dynamic, two-way player who has speed and an ability to make guys miss.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='208344' first='Brady' last='Pickett'] </strong>| OL | Myrtle Beach | The Citadel</p>
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<p>Big and powerful and the left tackle position, Pickett consistently shows good knee bend and drive to open up run lanes.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='139314' first='Josh' last='Williams']</strong> | WR | Westside | Chattanooga</p>
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<p>A downfield threat with speed and ability to make plays on special teams.</p>
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The updated Class of 2024 Rankings showcases plenty of Division 1 and Division 2 talent. Here's a quick rundown of the 26 players that are currently committed and why we think it's a good fit.
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