2025 Stock-Risers – Part Two

<!-- 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='1195992' first='Tai' last='Buster'] - OL, 6'5" 285 (Previously unranked, No. 2 OL, No. 12 Overall), AL Brown HS. </strong> Tai displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness and upper body strength to drive block defenders out of the play. He is an athletic and mobile offensive lineman with a bright upside. The recruitment exploded for him after the season ended, receiving Power5 and D1 offers. Tai 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='1169843' first='Lebron' last='Sharpe'] - RB, 5'10" 185 (Previously unranked, No. 5 RB, No. 85 Overall), Havelock HS. </strong> Lebron 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 129 carries for 1,486 yards and 18 TDs. Lebron finished the season with 18 receptions for 255 yards and 1 TD. He finished the season with 1,741 total yards and 19 TDs. He has received a D1 offer, more are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career. Lebron 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='1195998' first='Christopher' last='Daley'] - RB, 5'10" 185 (Previously unranked, No. 6 RB, No. 86 Overall), East Lincoln HS. </strong>Christopher 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 displayed the ability to make the initial defender miss. Christopher finished the past season with 107 carries for 710 yards and 8 TDs while playing in 7 games. He finished the season with 4 receptions for 42 yards. He has received D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career. Christopher 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='1132674' first='Najai' last='Hines'] - TE, 6'8" 230 (Previously unranked, No. 3 TE, No. 24 Overall), South Garner HS. </strong> Najai ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He used his length to shield defenders while making catches in traffic. The recruitment exploded for him after the season ended, receiving Power5 and D1 offers. Najai is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->