2025 Stock-Risers – Part One

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The talented prospects in the review had impressive performances throughout the past season. Several prospects received offers after the season ended which factored into moving them up in the recent updated player rankings. The two-part review covers the prospects who moved up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='701261' first='Jaedon' last='Alford'] - WR, 6'0" 180 (Previous Rank - No. 12 WR, No. 5 WR, No. 28 Overall), Rolesville HS.</strong> Jaedon ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders after the catch to gain additional yardage. He displayed sure hands while making catches in traffic. Jaedon finished the past season with 92 receptions for 1,815 yards and 21 TDs. The recruitment exploded for him after the season ended, receiving Power5 and D1 offers. Jaedon 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='1191841' first='Brandon' last='Albert'] - ATH, 5'11" 170 (Previously unranked, No. 3 ATH, No. 60 Overall), Community School of Davidson.</strong> Brandon followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain additional yardage. He finished the past season with 183 carries for 1,195 yards and 20 TDs while playing running back. Brandon finished the season with 95 receptions for 1,012 yards and 12 TDs. He finished the season with 2,207 total yards and 32 TDs. He finished the season with 96 total tackles while playing defensive back. Brandon has received D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career. 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='1152262' first='RJ' last='Rainer'] - DB, 5'11" 160 (Previously unranked, No. 7 DB, No. 33 Overall), Hough HS. </strong> RJ displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed while covering receivers. He displayed good technique and use of arms, making it difficult to complete a pass against him. He finished the past season with 23 total tackles while playing corner back. RJ has received D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career. 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='1159878' first='Kareem' last='Williams'] - DB, 6'3" 170 (Previously unranked, No. 8 DB, No. 34 Overall), Asheville HS.</strong> Kareem displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed while covering receivers. He displayed good technique and use of arms, making it difficult to complete a pass against him. He finished the past season with 54 total tackles, 5 tackles for losses, 1 sack, and 2 interceptions. Kareem has received a D1 offer, more are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career. 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='823896' first='Josiah' last='Dwyer'] - DL, 6'4" 245 (Previous rank - No. 23 DL, No. 8 DL, No. 114 Overall), Clinton HS. </strong> Josiah displayed good technique and good 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 24 total tackles, 8 tackles for losses, and 5 sacks. Josiah has received D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career. 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='1196002' first='Traquin' last='Watson'] - LB, 6'4" 200 (Previously unranked, No. 1 LB, No. 10 Overall), North Johnston HS.</strong> Traquin displayed good lateral movement and exceptional speed to cover a lot of ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier to make stops. He took advantage of his quickness to move past blockers, often unblocked on his way into the backfield. Traquin finished the past season with 76 total tackles, 9 tackles for losses, 7 sacks, and 3 hurries. He plays on both sides of the ball for his team. He finished the season with 34 carries for 285 yards and 4 TDs while playing running back. Traquin finished the season with 4 receptions for 72 yards and 1 TD. He has received a Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career. Traquin 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='604378' first='Isaiah' last='Deloatch'] - LB, 6'2" 190 (Previous Rank - No. 11 LB, No. 3 LB, No. 17 Overall), Hillside HS.</strong> Isaiah displayed good lateral movement and exceptional 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, 8.5 tackles for losses, and 1.5 sacks. The recruitment exploded for him after the season ended, receiving Power5 and D1 offers. Isaiah is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->