2024 Zone Reads: Midlands Offensive Players With Bright Futures

The group of top 15 or 20 players in each state get plenty of notoriety and the expectations are for them to move on and perform on Saturday's. But there are also plenty of players that have a chance to have solid college careers, if not more. Here is a look at some offensive guys from the Midlands that ranked in the triple digits that we think will have solid college careers.   [player_tooltip player_id='448995' first='Austin' last='Cunningham'] ATH, White Knoll – The steady Cunningham (No. 131 overall) missed part of his senior season but was still able to put up decent numbers for a Timberwolves team that made its first state championship game appearance in school history. In nine games, Cunningham finished with 38 receptions for 439 yards and six touchdowns. Cunningham has great hands and knows how to create separation with his 6-foot, 175-pound frame. He's gotten some preferred walk-on offers from the likes of Wingate and Western Carolina.    [player_tooltip player_id='771224' first='Will' last='Young'] ATH, Brookland-Cayce – Young (No. 189 overall) played a lot of different roles for the Bearcats. He played quarterback, running back and wide receiver on offense and defensive back on defense. He was a Shrine Bowl pick after having 2,327 all-purpose yards as a senior. He played nearly 90 percent of the snaps this past season. He's still unsigned but once he concentrates on one position, his upside is unquestionable.    [player_tooltip player_id='267470' first='Luke' last='New'] ATH, Pelion – New (No. 236 overall) doubled as a quarterback and defensive back for the Panthers. He's likely going to find a home at wide receiver or defensive back on the college level and being able to focus on that full-time will be helpful in his growth.    [player_tooltip player_id='1142771' first='Kenmane' last='Brunson'] ATH, Saluda – Brunson (No. 278 overall) is another player that will benefit when they're able to focus on one position.  For the Tigers, the 5-foot7, 175-pound Brunson ran for 853 yards and 10 touchdowns while adding 70 tackles, two sacks and an interception on defense.    [player_tooltip player_id='1001124' first='JT' last='Sowell'] OL, Gray Collegiate – The Appalachian State commitment is ranked the No. 145 player for the 2024 Class but has a huge upside. Sowell plays with a mean streak and can play multiple positions on the offensive line. He's 6-foot-4, 255-pounds and will easily be able to add 30 or so pounds once he gets a college weight program.    [player_tooltip player_id='771089' first='Kamden' last='Sox'] OL, Brookland-Cayce – Sox (No. 165 overall) is ready made for the college game. He's already 6-foot-4 and 290 pounds. Plus, he has great feet and is athletic for a guy his size. He also can be a long snapper on punts. He was recently offered by Erskine and Gardner-Webb.    [player_tooltip player_id='997162' first='Carter' last='Rimpf'] OL, Camden – The recent commitment to Newberry has a lot to offer at the next level. Rimpf (No. 190 overall) is already 6-foot-3, 275 pounds and has the lineage. His dad and high school coach, Brian Rimpf, played collegiately at East Carolina and was drafted in the seventh round by Baltimore in the 2004 NFL Draft. Played in the Touchstone Energy Bowl.    [player_tooltip player_id='771236' first='Mark'Quelle' last='Moser'] OL, Richland Northeast – Wherever Moser (No. 194 overall) signs, they might be getting a cornerstone tackle for years to come. He clocked out his senior season at 6-foot-4, 365 pounds and can move well for a guy his size. But a college program will tone that weight down and get him more mobile. He has offers from Wingate, Bluefield State, Allen and Alabama A&M among others.    [player_tooltip player_id='1142834' first='Shemar' last='Glover'] OL, Lower Richland – Glover (No. 312 overall) was an anchor for the Diamond Hornets offensive line. He played guard and some tackle but the fact he was used as a pulling guard at 6-foot, 300 pounds says a lot about his footwork and athletic ability.      [player_tooltip player_id='589049' first='Duncan' last='Skehan'] QB, Cardinal Newman – Skehan (No. 240 overall) has the build and skill set to be successful on the college level. He's 6-foot-2, 210 pounds and threw for 2,661 yards and 27 touchdowns while adding 308 yards rushing and seven scores. He has a big arm and that could translate to being a multi-year starter on the college level.    [player_tooltip player_id='139303' first='Cortez' last='Lane'] RB, Cardinal Newman – Lane (No. 157 overall) is a North Carolin A&T signee. He had over 2,000 all-purpose yards this past season with 1,321 yards on the ground and another 334 yards receiving plus special team yards. He's a threat to make the big play at any time and has a solid frame at 5-foot-11, 170 pounds.    [player_tooltip player_id='997149' first='Azarian' last='Yates'] RB, Crestwood – All Yates (No. 179 overall) did last season was put up tremendous numbers. The 5-foot-11, 210-pounder rushed for 1,365 yards with 29 touchdowns. He put up those numbers without playing many full games. He was hard to tackle, ran well on the inside but also had a burst when he got into the open field.    [player_tooltip player_id='1079020' first='Evan' last='Artemus'] RB, Keenan – Artemus (No. 298 overall) only played in eight games but rushed for 1,038 yards and 14 touchdowns. He's 5-foot-8, 160 pounds and doesn't shy away from contact. But he also can find the edge and take it the distance.    [player_tooltip player_id='448992' first='Jacob' last='Hamilton'] WR, Dutch Fork – Hamilton (No. 273 overall) ended up being the leading receiver for the Class 5A champion Silver Foxes. He had 45 receptions for 585 yards and three touchdowns. Injuries at QB might have seen his numbers suffer slightly but there's no question the 5-foot-9, 180-pound speedster can make the transition to the next level.    [player_tooltip player_id='1142804' first='KJ' last='Golden'] WR, Fairfield Central – At 6-foot-2, 175 pounds, Golden (No. 297 overall) has the ability to make the big play. He averaged over 18 yards per reception and finished the season with 39 catches for 724 yards and nine touchdowns.

The group of top 15 or 20 players in each state get plenty of notoriety and the expectations are for them to move on and perform on Saturday's. But there are also plenty of players that have a chance to have solid college careers, if not more. Here is a look at some offensive guys from the Midlands that ranked in the triple digits that we think will have solid college careers.