Class of 2024 Rankings: Stock Risers
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While we added a 63 new names to the Class of 2024 rankings, the bigger story might be the 29 previously included players who made significant upward moves. These 29 have spent their time since the end of last season…
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Continue ReadingWhile we added a 63 new names to the Class of 2024 rankings, the bigger story might be the 29 previously included players who made significant upward moves.
These 29 have spent their time since the end of last season – including the last two rankings cycles – proving to us that they are not done climbing the ladder. In most cases, there’s still room for improvement, sure, but just how much those below have already improved their stock is impressive in and of itself.
Here are the Stock Risers of the 2024 class.
NOTABLE JUMPS
Quincy Rhodes Quincy Rhodes 5'11" | 155 lbs | DB South Florence | 2024 State SC DB, South Florence (Up 16 spots) – Arguably the biggest ball-hawking interception machine in the state over the last three seasons.
Yannick Smith Yannick Smith 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR Summerville | 2024 State SC WR, Summerville (Up 17 spots) – Everyone knows Summerville wants to get the ball to Smith and, yet, he’s consistently productive.
Wilson Nash Wilson Nash 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB Camden | 2024 State SC LB, Camden (Up 17 spots) – Looking entirely possible that Nash will easily eclipse 200 career solo tackles before the end of the regular season.
Sam Crocker Sam Crocker 5'10" | 165 lbs | P Philip Simmons | 2024 State SC P, Philip Simmons (Up 20 spots) – Crocker is going to be under strong all-star game consideration after improving on an already stout skill set.
Malachi Washington Malachi Washington 6'2" | 185 lbs | DL SC RB, Myrtle Beach (Up 21 spots) – The offense took an early hit, then decided Washington and his 200-yard games were a solid back-up plan.
Quadir Scott Quadir Scott 6'1" | 170 lbs | ATH Socastee | 2024 State SC WR, Socastee (Up 23 spots) – Back in more of a natural spot than a year ago, Scott is simultaneously still being asked to run some non-traditional sets.
Austin Cunningham Austin Cunningham 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH White Knoll | 2024 State SC ATH, White Knoll (Up 23 spots) – Cunningham blew away combine after combine in the offseason, and his early season injury won’t erase his wheels upon return.
Javion Lammie Javion Lammie 6'3" | 275 lbs | DL Crestwood | 2024 State SC DL, Crestwood (Up 23 spots) – For all of the offensive weapons who are churning out headlines, Lammie has been huge to get the ball back on that side.
Mark’Quelle Moser Mark’Quelle Moser 6'4" | 365 lbs | OL Richland Northeast | 2024 State SC OL, Richland Northeast (Up 24 spots) – After slimming back down, Moser is starting to look like one of the more dominant interior linemen in South Carolina.
Timir Hickman-Collins Timir Hickman-Collins 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB Indian Land | 2024 State SC LB, Indian Land (Up 27 spots) – The Florida State commitment just keeps getting bigger, stronger and even more reliable for this defense.
Calvin Jackson Calvin Jackson 6'2" | 225 lbs | DL Boiling Springs | 2024 State SC DL, Boiling Springs (Up 28 spots) – Jackson is an explosive pass rusher who in a matter of a few steps can close a large chunk of distance.
Juels Huntley Juels Huntley 5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH Florence Christian | 2024 State SC ATH, Florence Christian (Up 31 spots) – Huntley might very well lead his team in rushing yards, receiving yards and tackles this season.
KJ Asbury KJ Asbury 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB Philip Simmons | 2024 State SC RB, Philip Simmons (Up 32 spots) – Now that he’s a dedicated tailback, it appears Asbury is ready to leave his mark on this young program.
David Matthews David Matthews 5'10" | 195 lbs | LB Ridge View | 2024 State SC LB, Ridge View (Up 33 spots) – We already knew he could rack up tackles. He’s now a consistent presence in opposing backfields, too.
Davion Malloy Davion Malloy 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Goose Creek | 2024 State SC WR, Goose Creek (Up 37 spots) – Malloy constantly has to prove himself against a stout schedule full of teams game-planning against him.
Gabe Cusack Gabe Cusack 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Marion | 2024 State SC QB, Marion (Up 40 spots) – From game to game, there’s no telling if he’s going to be asked to tuck it and run or unleash his big arm.
Andre McFadden-Pressley Andre McFadden-Pressley 6'0" | 305 lbs | DL Lake City | 2024 State SC DL, Lake City (Up 40 spots) – McFadden-Pressley is averaging three tackles for loss per games against some lofty competition.
Khalil Moody Khalil Moody 6'1" | 175 lbs | ATH Crestwood | 2024 State SC ATH, Crestwood (Up 40 spots) – His first three receptions of the year went for 162 yards and three touchdowns. He’s an even better cornerback.
McKendrie Douglas McKendrie Douglas 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Hartsville | 2024 State SC QB, Hartsville (Up 43 spots) – Douglas isn’t asked to throw a ton in this split-T offense, but when he is, he can make a potent offense even better.
Derrick Salley Derrick Salley 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR Ashley Ridge | 2024 State SC WR, Ashley Ridge (Up 46 spots) – The light that started to come on at the end of last year? Yeah, it’s all the way on now. Salley has had a huge first four games of his senior year.
BIGGEST MOVERS
Zion Dobson Zion Dobson 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Hampton County | 2024 State SC ATH, Hampton County (Up 51 spots)
The only reason we haven’t switched his position to running back full time is because we know how much he can do in other spots. For the time being, his 10-yards-per-carry average will more than suffice.
Courtlyn Brunson Courtlyn Brunson 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Trinity-Collegiate | 2024 State SC ATH, Trinity Collegiate (Up 64 spots)
Brunson is rushing the ball, catching passes, picking off others, making tackles and returning kicks. His numbers in any position alone would stand out. What he does all together is that much more impressive.
Dashun Reeder Dashun Reeder 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Christ Church | 2024 State SC RB, Christ Church (Up 67 spots)
Reader is on track to break the 4,000-yard career rushing mark somewhere around second or third quarter of his next game. He’s already rushed for 60 career touchdowns and after rushing for 2,000 yards last year alone, he’s on a short list of tailbacks capable of hitting it again in 2023.
Jadyn Simpkins Jadyn Simpkins 5'10" | 160 lbs | DB Midland Valley | 2024 State SC DB, Midland Valley (Up 75 spots)
Simpkins earned a bump from the triple digits because of how well he’s performing on the island this fall. He’s developing into one of the better cover cornerbacks in the state and has helped slow down some dynamic offenses already this year by showing off how good of a tackler he is, too.
Albert Perkins Albert Perkins 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB AC Flora | 2024 State SC LB, AC Flora (Up 90 spots)
After Braxton Burton elected to reclassify and graduate early, Perkins slipped into the role of the Falcon defense’s top player. Perkins is capable of being a big tackle numbers guy or utilizing his speed to come off the edge. Either way, forgetting where he is lined up is a huge mistake for opposing offenses.
Jaydon Eason Jaydon Eason 6'0" | 275 lbs | DL Silver Bluff | 2024 State SC DL, Silver Bluff (Up 98 spots)
Even while playing alongside two Shrine Bowl selections, Eason is a game changer. The defensive tackle re-discovered his groove after transferring to Silver Bluff (from North Augusta) during the offseason. Eason has already put up some video game-like numbers here and there and will be a force on the Class 2A level for what appears to be another two-plus months.
NEW TO THE TOP 10
Shaikh Thompson Shaikh Thompson 6'4" | 230 lbs | DL Hilton Head | 2024 State SC DL, Hilton Head (Up six spots)
We thought Thompson showed us a near-perfect offseason, which is why he catapulted up the rankings in each of the last two cycles. He wasn’t done yet. The big edge rusher is proving he’s a Power 5-quality player every time he steps on the field.
Braylon Staley Braylon Staley 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR Strom Thurmond | 2024 State SC WR, Strom Thurmond (Up 10 spots)
We hit the pause button on Staley some in the Spring when we found out he was probably transferring from Aiken and wanted to see where he’d land. But after only a few games at Strom Thurmond, the University of Tennessee verbal commitment has proved just how dangerous he can be.
NEW NO. 1
Traevon Dunbar Traevon Dunbar 5'10" | 205 lbs | RB Midland Valley | 2024 State SC RB, Midland Valley (Up six spots)
We aren’t going to say that Dunbar is going to do everything that LaNorris Sellers did for South Florence a year ago. But we’re not going to say he can’t prove to be a once-in-a-generation player for the Mustangs’ program, either. Everyone on the Midland Valley roster is feeding off Dunbar’s electricity – and, more importantly, his insane production. He needed just four games to reach the 1,000-yard mark and is a strong game or two away from getting back to flirting with the state’s all-time rushing record pace.