Class of 2024 Rankings: Defensive Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All told, there are 63 new additions to the Prep Red Zone Class of 2024 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We scoured the state, watched players live, reviewed film, talked to coaches and determined which seniors needed to be ranked. The list of new faces is vast, including players in all five classifications of the South Carolina High School League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the 30 newest defensive players to join the mix.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='998716' first='Dalton' last='Russell'] LB, York - Having what appears to be a breakout senior season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997394' first='Y'Zorion' last='Washington'] DL, Bamberg-Ehrhardt - Big ol' body and a big stack of TFLs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997373' first='Dom' last='Camacho'] DB, Beaufort - Corner with the hitting ability of a strong safety</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997363' first='Landon' last='Armstrong'] LB, Rock Hill - Staff trusts him to be by his lonesome in the middle of the defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997351' first='Jayden' last='Bryant'] DL, Clover - At 6-foot-4 can use his height to seal the edge even more</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997347' first='Josh' last='Sterling'] DL, St. James - Undersized, sure. But more than strong enough to play on the interior</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997334' first='Montrell' last='Byrd'] LB, Lexington - Outside linebacker puts his straight-line speed to good use often</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997329' first='Neal' last='Martin'] (pictured) LB, Johnsonville - At either linebacker or tailback, Martin is a certified bruiser</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997302' first='Justin' last='Pauling'] DB, Gray Collegiate - A corner with excellent closing speed and an ability to return kicks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='758179' first='Andrew' last='R Jackson'] LB, West Ashley - Converted safety is now abusing teams off the edge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997299' first='Trey' last='Hinton'] ATH, Denmark-Olar - Excellent cover corner doubles as team's quarterback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997298' first='Josh' last='Gant'] LB, Philip Simmons - One half of the core of Philip Simmons' lights-out linebacking unit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997285' first='Bryce' last='Smalls'] LB, Philip Simmons - Averaging 12 tackles (7.5 solo) per game for red-hot Iron Horses</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997269' first='Kaine' last='Williams'] LB, Gray Collegiate - Straight up laughable skill set set amidst one of state's best programs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997228' first='Ryan' last='Biggerstaff'] DB, AC Flora - One of the Falcons' new threats on that side of the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997218' first='Tyson' last='Moses'] LB, Hillcrest - Presumed leading tackler on a unit that allows 11 points per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997177' first='KJ' last='Sabb'] LB, Blackville-Hilda - Back after missing 2022 with a knee injury, Sabb is better than ever before</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997188' first='Jake' last='Good'] LB, Christ Church - Former quarterback fits right in at linebacker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='911089' first='Jaiden' last='Kimble'] LB, White Knoll - Shrine Bowl selection is only scratching the surface</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997142' first='Brandon' last='Pontoon'] DL/OL, Wagener-Salley - Just as much of a threat to earn an all-state nod on offense as he is on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997141' first='Julius' last='Brown'] DL, Summerville - Massive upside, and we think its still coming in 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997137' first='Bryson' last='Cuffie'] LB, Sumter - Needs maybe two more games (17 total) to hit 100 career tackles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='996940' first='Jylil' last='Favor'] LB, Irmo - Number don't lie, and Favor has them in droves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='996932' first='Evan' last='Ervin'] LB, South Pointe - Stallions linebacker has super-quick reaction time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='996915' first='Dirrick' last='Goodman'] LB, South Florence - As safety or traditional linebacker, Goodman can stick people</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='996905' first='Keith' last='Chisholm'] DB, Whale Branch - Could have listed him anywhere outside the trenches and he would have fit in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='996900' first='Kito' last='Douglas'] DL, Wilson - Rush end blew up during combine circuit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='996874' first='Jaevion' last='Harris'] DL, Abbeville - Fluid from the left, right or middle of the line&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='996857' first='Travis' last='Wilson'] DL, Johnsonville - Play-wrecking defensive end doubles up at Flashes' top receiver</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='996855' first='Marcus' last='Downs'] DL, Riverside - Monster defensive tackle has already verbally committed to Georgia Tech</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->