Best Available 2024s? Start With These Proven Prospects
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With less than one month until the start of the late signing period, we’re starting to hear from college coaches looking for positions of need that went unfilled during the early window and even the transfer portal. Want to see…
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Continue ReadingWith less than one month until the start of the late signing period, we’re starting to hear from college coaches looking for positions of need that went unfilled during the early window and even the transfer portal.
Want to see some of what we’re sharing with them?
These uncommitted seniors are a good place to start.
We’re not saying all these guys will or even should be considered for a Power 5 roster spot. But what they have done is prove to us time and again they should be playing on Saturdays come next fall.
Slayton Stokes Slayton Stokes 6'5" | 325 lbs | OL Hartsville | 2024 State SC C, Hartsville
Not only was Stokes a three-year starter for one of the state’s best rushing attacks. Not only was he charged with playing center for that line. Not only was he named to the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas (and then a captain for the South Carolina squad). And not only is he 6-foot-5 and 325 pounds and capable of running a sub-5.0 40. Stokes (pictured) was a lock for our Fab 50 team back in December because he’s been that good for that long. We consider him the best center in the state and back it up with our ranking of him.
Jamarious Lockett Jamarious Lockett 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Gray Collegiate | 2024 State SC ATH, Gray Collegiate
Lockett put his name in front of us as a sophomore as Class A Ridge Spring-Monetta, when he hauled in 34 passes for a team-high 575 yards and seven touchdowns. He then spent two seasons at Gray proving how versatile he could be. He finished his varsity career with 2,243 yards and 29 offensive touchdowns. But he also stood out on defense, where he recorded five picks in 69 total tackles from his spot in the secondary.
Bryce Rothwell Bryce Rothwell 6'4" | 245 lbs | TE Lucy Beckham | 2024 State SC TE, Lucy Beckham
Our top-ranked tight end in the Class of 2024 doesn’t have a bare cupboard, as he’s got a Power 5 PWO (South Carolina) a full ride from The Citadel and some significant interest from Navy. He’s got visits planned for all three. But what that means is the plan is anything but sowed up heading into the second full weekend of January. The Shrine Bowler has solid hands in traffic to go along with great footwork when he’s blocking, which was most of his prep career.
Kevon Rivera Kevon Rivera 5'9" | 215 lbs | RB Hanahan | 2024 State SC RB, Hanahan
While other positions are more focused on height, we’re pretty sure Rivera’s 5-foot-9 measurement isn’t ultimately going to hold him back. For starters, he’s also 215 pounds. But those numbers shouldn’t be what anyone’s focusing on anyway. Because no matter what the tale of the tape says, Rivera rushed for another 2,100 yards this past fall to push him to 5,226 yards (and 63 touchdowns) for his career.
Debo Hall Debo Hall 5'11" | 185 lbs | DB York | 2024 State SC DB, York
The NCAA Division-II interest and offers Hall has received may ultimately be the best fit. But whomever signs him is going to ink a high-energy safety who turned playing centerfield into an art field. Over the course of his last two seasons, the 5-foot-10, 180-pounder recorded 93 total tackles, five tackles for loss, seven picks, 10 pass deflections, two fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and a whole lot of leeway for the Cougars’ safeties to take chances with their own coverages.
OTHERS STILL UP FOR GRABS
Defensive line
Calvin Jackson Calvin Jackson 6'2" | 225 lbs | DL Boiling Springs | 2024 State SC Boiling Springs
Jaydon Eason Jaydon Eason 6'0" | 275 lbs | DL Silver Bluff | 2024 State SC Silver Bluff
Kito Douglas Kito Douglas 6'1" | 230 lbs | DL Wilson | 2024 State SC Wilson
Jove Rouse Jove Rouse 6'2" | 260 lbs | DL Berkeley | 2024 State SC Berkeley
Linebacker
Terry Grant Terry Grant 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB West Ashley | 2024 State SC West Ashley
Franklin Emerson Franklin Emerson 6'0" | 220 lbs | ATH West Florence | 2024 State SC West Florence
Jamaris Stevens Jamaris Stevens 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Strom Thurmond | 2024 State SC Strom Thurmond
Defensive back
Jayden Whaley Jayden Whaley 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB James Island | 2024 State SC James Island
Dirrick Goodman Dirrick Goodman 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB South Florence | 2024 State SC South Florence
Jamauri Davis Jamauri Davis 6'3" | 180 lbs | DB Carolina Forest | 2024 State SC Carolina Forest
Quarterback
Malachi Marshall Malachi Marshall 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB South Pointe | 2024 State SC South Pointe
Harrison Collins Harrison Collins 6'3" | 220 lbs | QB Blythewood | 2024 State SC Blythewood
Running back
Jamarion Jones Jamarion Jones 6'0" | 170 lbs | RB Latta | 2024 State SC Latta
KJ Asbury KJ Asbury 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB Philip Simmons | 2024 State SC Philip Simmons
Receiver
Derrick Salley Derrick Salley 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR Ashley Ridge | 2024 State SC Ashley Ridge
Jaquarius Mayrant Jaquarius Mayrant 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR Camden | 2024 State SC Camden
Offensive line
Adrian Lamb Adrian Lamb 6'6" | 295 lbs | OL Beaufort | 2024 State SC Beaufort
Braydn Kesselring Braydn Kesselring 6'3" | 280 lbs | OL Midland Valley | 2024 State SC Midland Valley
Landon Stradcutter Landon Stradcutter 6'3" | 280 lbs | OL Stratford | 2024 State SC Stratford