2024 Rankings Update: Upstate New Additions
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The Upstate has seen a huge chunk of talent in recent years. Yet, until now, we’ve missed on 17 of them. These players have been added to the Prep RedZone Class of 2024 rankings. All of them have proved they’re…
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Continue ReadingThe Upstate has seen a huge chunk of talent in recent years.
Yet, until now, we’ve missed on 17 of them. These players have been added to the Prep RedZone Class of 2024 rankings. All of them have proved they’re right where they’re supposed to be.
From the high-producing offensive weapons to the defensive standouts who pushed their teams to success, here’s how each of the 17 impressed us throughout the 2023 season.
Micah McGowan Micah McGowan 6'1" | 260 lbs | DL Southside Christian | 2024 State SC DL, Southside Christian – McGowan contributed 46 total tackles, four sacks, four fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles for his squad this fall.
Omar Williams Omar Williams 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB Westside | 2024 State SC LB, Westside – His 80 total tackles were tops among any of the Rams’ state-championship defense.
Ty Plumblee Ty Plumblee 5'11" | 190 lbs | LB Daniel | 2024 State SC LB, Daniel – Between his 65.5 total tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and a role in three turnovers, Plumblee thrived in the Lions’ defensive scheme.
Marco Evans Marco Evans 6'1" | 185 lbs | RB Westside | 2024 State SC RB, Westside – One of Westside’s two 1,000-yard rushers this fall also reached the end zone 17 times.
Carmello Canty Carmello Canty 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Greenville | 2024 State SC ATH, Greenville – He caught 19 passes and stepped in to help out on defense while also battling a mid-season injury.
Johnny Jaraczewski Johnny Jaraczewski 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB St. Joseph's | 2024 State SC LB, St. Joseph’s – Whether it was his 77.5 total tackles or his 12 tackles for loss, Jaraczewski found ways to be highly influential.
Rashawn Cunningham Rashawn Cunningham 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR Chapman | 2024 State SC WR, Chapman – The Panthers’ top target caught more than twice as many passes as the next Chapman receiver.
Caron Foster Caron Foster 6'2" | 240 lbs | DL Gaffney | 2024 State SC DL, Gaffney – His 23.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks were proof of how much time he spent in opposing offensive backfields.
Shaheem Robbs Shaheem Robbs 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Belton-Honea Path | 2024 State SC RB, Belton-Honea Path – His 1,129 yards rushing and 17 touchdowns were a boon to a BHP squad that ran over most opponents.
Chase Gregorek Chase Gregorek 6'5" | 290 lbs | OL TL Hanna | 2024 State SC OL, TL Hanna – The Furman signee was a two-time all-region selection and picked up a spot in the Touchstone Energy Bowl.
Brannon Teamer Brannon Teamer 6'2" | 190 lbs | DB Dorman | 2024 State SC DB, Dorman – The Touchstone Energy Bowl selection was arguably the best player on Dorman’s defense all season.
James Oates James Oates 6'4" | 195 lbs | LB Byrnes | 2024 State SC LB, Byrnes – Oates was a tackling machine who put up more than 95 total stops in our amended system.
Ethan Anderson Ethan Anderson 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB JL Mann | 2024 State SC QB, JL Mann – One of the state’s few 3,000-yard passers threw 39 touchdowns against just six picks.
Luke Gray Luke Gray 6'1" | 165 lbs | QB Pendleton | 2024 State SC QB, Pendleton – Was realistically just one more game from reaching the 4,000-yard mark this fall for the Bulldogs.
Kolton Chapman Kolton Chapman 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB Daniel | 2024 State SC QB, Daniel – The 2,406 yards were nice. The 15-0 record and Class 3A state championship was even better.
Mikel McClellan Mikel McClellan 5'9" | 165 lbs | WR JL Mann | 2024 State SC WR, JL Mann (pictured) – Electric receiver more than made up for his stature with 1,481 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns.
Watson Young Watson Young 6'2" | 260 lbs | OL Daniel | 2024 State SC OL, Daniel – Mr. Football finalist and Clemson signee was a lockdown lineman at multiple positions over his four-year career.