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2026 Stock-Risers – Part Two

2026 Stock-Risers – Part Two
Ed Brooks
Ed Brooks
March 14, 2024 @ 02:24 PM
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Zach Cullen
Zach Cullen 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB | 2026
NC
Brandon Creech
Brandon Creech 6'0" | 225 lbs | LB | 2026
NC
Jarvis Potts
Jarvis Potts 6'4" | 310 lbs | OL | 2026
NC
Micah Martin
Micah Martin 6'4" | 280 lbs | OL | 2026
NC
Ely Hamrick
Ely Hamrick 6'4" | 210 lbs | QB | 2026
NC
<!-- 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='1169874' first='Brandon' last='Creech'] - LB, 6'0" 210 (Previously unranked, No. 6 LB, No. 73 Overall), Sun Valley HS. </strong>Brandon 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 has received a D1 offer, more are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career. Brandon 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='1158293' first='Jarvis' last='Potts'] - OL, 6'4" 305 (Previously unranked, No. 7 OL, No. 78 Overall), Hough HS. </strong> Jarvis 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 has received a Power5 and a D1 offer, more are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career. Jarvis 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='1158281' first='Micah' last='Martin'] - OL, 6'4" 280 (Previously unranked, No. 8 OL, No. 79 Overall), Southeast Guilford HS.</strong> Micah 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 has received a D1 offer, more are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career. Micah 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='1144640' first='Ely' last='Hamrick'] - QB, 6'4" 210 (Previously unranked, No. 2 QB, No. 9 Overall), AC Reynolds HS.</strong> Ely displayed good arm strength on short and medium range throws. He displayed good ball velocity and accuracy on throws on target to receivers. He had some impressive film while playing at IMG Academy. Ely transferred from IMG Academy to AC Reynolds where he will continue his high school career. He has received a Power5 and a D1 offer, more are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career. Ely 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='1169882' first='Zach' last='Cullen'] - RB, 5'11" 190 (Previously unranked, No. 1 RB, No. 15 Overall), Sun Valley HS. </strong>Zach followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain yardage. He has received a D1 offer, more are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career. Zach is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

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.

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