2025 New Additions – Part One

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The review of 345 prospects was just conducted by the PRZ staff. Game films, scout discussions, and offers factored into the updated player rankings. The prospects listed in the two-part review had outstanding performances throughout the past season to include them in the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1078507' first='Ivion' last='Smith'] - ATH, 5'10" 165 (No. 26 ATH, Watchlist), New Bern HS.</strong> Ivion ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches while playing wide receiver. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders after the catch to gain additional yardage. He finished the past season with 43 receptions for 709 yards and 5 TDs. Ivion displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed while covering receivers. He finished the season with 29 total tackles while playing defensive back. He is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1197934' first='Malachi' last='McNeely'] - DB, 6'1" 180 (No. 31 DB, Watchlist), Smoky Mountain HS.</strong> Malachi displayed good technique and use of arms while covering receivers. He displayed the ability to change directions quickly while covering receivers. He plays on both sides of the ball for his team. Malachi finished the past season with 5 receptions for 165 yards and 3 TDs while playing wide receiver. He is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1197694' first='Colin' last='McMillian'] - DL, 6'2" 200 (No. 37 DL, Watchlist), Purnell Swett HS. </strong> Colin displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them to make stops. He moved well in tight spaces to stop inside running plays. He finished the past season with 34 total tackles and 4 tackles for losses. Colin is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1147370' first='Nse' last='Uffort'] - DL, 6'2" 260 (No. 36 DL, Watchlist), Swain County HS.</strong> Nse displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them to make stops. He moved well in tight spaces to stop inside running plays. He finished the past season with 61 total tackles and 10.5 tackles for losses. Nse is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1199799' first='Kobe' last='McMillian'] - LB, 6'0" 180 (No. 43 LB, Watchlist), West Stoke HS. </strong> Kobe displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier to make stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished the past season with 53 total tackles and 10 tackles for losses. Kobe is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1198258' first='Nicholas' last='Perez'] - OL, 6'0" 235 (No. 61 OL, Watchlist), Seaforth HS. </strong> Nicholas displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness out of his stance to maintain contact with defenders while run blocking. He is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1197696' first='Trevor' last='Jenkins'] - OL, 6'3" 295 (No. 60 OL, Watchlist), East Rutherford HS. </strong> Trevor displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness out of his stance and upper body strength to drive block defenders out of the play. He is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->