Greater Neuse River Conference: Top Rising Seniors

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Greater Neuse River Conference (GNRC) is a highly competitive high school athletic conference located in North Carolina, renowned for its intense football competition, featuring schools from Wake, Johnston, and Franklin counties. As we assess the standout players from each team, get ready to dive into the talent pool of athletes who bring their A-game to the gridiron week after week. From dynamic quarterbacks to hard-hitting linebackers, these are top rising seniors of GNRC football poised to make a significant impact in the conference. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["264956"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Jackson emerges as one of the top quarterbacks not just in North Carolina but nationally, boasting an exceptional junior campaign in 2023. With an impressive 3,624 passing yards, completing 243 out of 360 attempts, along with 37 touchdowns and a 120.6 QBR, he showcases his prowess as a dynamic playmaker. 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