2025 PRZ Newcomers – Part Three
Ed Brooks
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<p>313 total prospects were included in the updated player rankings. Several players whose individual performances during the season were worthy of adding them to the player rankings. The three-part review will cover several of the new players that have been added to the rankings.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='902991' first='Donavan' last='Pauling-Outlaw'] - DB, 6'0" 170 (No. 21 DB, Watchlist), South View HS.</strong> Donavan played on both sides of the ball for his team. He ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders for additional yardage after the catch. Donavan displayed speed and ability to change directions quickly while covering receivers. He finished the season with 28 receptions for 611 yards and 6 TDs. He finished the season with 12 total tackles while playing defensive back. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='947144' first='Jovon' last='Wright'] - DB, 6'0" 175 (No. 23 DB, Watchlist), Rolesville HS</strong>. Jovon displayed good speed and ability to change directions quickly while covering receivers. He displayed good vision while tracking the ball to close in on the ball carrier. He finished the season with 92 total tackles and 3 tackles for losses.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='900517' first='Mekhi' last='Brooks'] - DL, 6'1" 245 (No. 26 DL, Watchlist), Apex HS.</strong> Mekhi displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He moved well in tight spaces to stop inside running plays. He finished the season with 37 total tackles and 10 tackles for losses.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1060587' first='Jake' last='Whitt'] - DL, 6'3" 230 (No. 30 DL, Watchlist), Southern Alamance HS.</strong> Jake displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them to make stops. He displayed quickness out of his stance to close in quickly on the ball carrier. He finished the season with 51 total tackles and 8 tackles for losses. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1084422' first='Dawson' last='Nelson'] - OL, 6'0" 295 (No. 48 OL, Watchlist), Eastern Alamance HS.</strong> Dawson displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness and upper body strength to drive block defenders out of the play. </p>
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313 total prospects were included in the updated player rankings. Several players whose individual performances during the season were worthy of adding them to the player rankings. The three-part review will cover several of the new players that have been added to the rankings.
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