Class 3A’s Best Two-Way Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Specialization isn't for everyone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And it's not always a possibility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Along every edge of South Carolina and all spots in between are schools who either have the types of athletes who are talented enough to play offense and defense or simply need the two-way guys to increase the team's chances of success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Or a combination of the two.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The third stop in this five-part series is a look at the Class 3A standouts who are not only asked but expected to stay on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157733' first='Abijah' last='Webb']</strong> WR/DB, Pendleton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Webb got our attention by putting up some insane numbers on offense last fall for the Bulldogs. He caught 80 passes for 1,146 yards and 15 touchdowns. Somehow, he was second on the team in all those categories. But that's not the point. Because Webb was also pulling double duty the entire season. As a corner who picked off three passes and broke up six more, he was also a great form tackler when the time came. Regardless of position, he's a top 50 player in the state because we think he's that good.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='473016' first='AJ' last='Grate']</strong> LB/RB, Waccamaw</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grate has been a common name at Waccamaw since he was coming in to his freshman season. Yet, he's also not had a full season to show off his potential thanks to some injuries along the way. That doesn't erase his proclivity for big plays. In six games last fall, he rushed for 215 yards and three touchdowns and was second on the team in tackles (43) while also picking off a pass and recording a sack.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1165163' first='Zamaurious' last='Robertson']</strong> WR/DB, Dillon </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On top of being the Wildcats' top receiver last year - and on top of him forming a monster connection with classmate and quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='205556' first='Josiah' last='Oxendine'] - Robinson also showed in part-time defensive action that he could be highly effective there, too. He led Dillon with four interceptions while adding three tackles for loss and 15 total tackles. All of his numbers are going to improve next season, as the pieces continue to fall into place for him.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1253982' first='Justin' last='Lathon']</strong> RB/LB, Belton-Honea Path</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lathon is 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds. And had he been zoned for a different school maybe he would get to be the guy in one of his chosen positions. As it stands, he gets to thrive while others ahead of him put up bigger numbers and get a little more glory. None of that reduces his contributions on both sides of the ball. Last fall, he rushed for 573 yards and 11 touchdowns (and has more than a 1,100 career rushing yards) while also putting up 43 total tackles, four tackles for loss, four sacks and an interception.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='867240' first='Silas' last='Parish']</strong> LB/RB, Walhalla</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parish is one of the top tacklers in the state. He had 162 stops as a junior and is sitting at a whopping 290 tackles over his last two seasons on the Walhalla varsity. He's also got 16 career tackles for loss and has played a hand in several turnovers. He's not exactly a regular on offense. However, he still rushed for 259 yards and four scores last season and returns kickoffs and punts. Parish is dangerous and he's showing that non-stop for the Razorbacks.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1360138' first='Cooper' last='Robinson']</strong> WR/RB/LB, Palmetto&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson (pictured) is a true do-it-all player for the Mustangs. He lines up at tailback and receiver while occasionally taking Wildcat snaps. On defense, he can play in coverage, at linebacker or deep into the backfield. And while none of his individual stats are going to blow anyone away, the complete picture from his junior year is something pretty good: 70 carries for 325 yards and six touchdowns; 23 receptions for 275 yards and a score; 43 tackles, four and a half tackles for loss, two sacks, two QB hurries and two interceptions.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1267234' first='Kenton' last='Caldwell']</strong> QB/DB, Newberry&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caldwell took over the quarterback job last season as a sophomore and it immediately became evident that his time on the field for the Bulldogs was going to shoot through the roof. He threw for 811 yards and seven touchdowns and rushed for 335 yards and five scores. He did well, and it probably had something to do with his co-exisiting experience in the defensive backfield. There, he had three interceptions and three pass break-ups to go along with 23 total tackles.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->