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2025 Rankings: Top Public School Players at Each Position

2025 Rankings: Top Public School Players at Each Position
Corey Bailey
Corey Bailey August 2, 2024 @ 04:39 PM
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Tyrin Chinn-Thompson
Tyrin Chinn-Thompson 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB | 2025
MD
Kasir Hicks
Kasir Hicks 5'8" | 165 lbs | DB | 2025
MD
Jaqori Baker
Jaqori Baker 6'3" | 310 lbs | DL | 2025
MD
Yvan Kemajou
Yvan Kemajou 6'3" | 230 lbs | EDGE | 2025
MD
Jocquan Jenkins
Jocquan Jenkins 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB | 2025
MD
Cortez Harris
Cortez Harris 6'4" | 240 lbs | EDGE | 2025
MD
Jeff Exinor
Jeff Exinor 6'3" | 205 lbs | ATH | 2025
MD
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Analyzing the new rankings, we are taking a deeper look into the public-school talent that earned top spots in the rankings. To hone in on available talent, for most of the article we will be looking at players who are not currently committed to a school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1080122"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a3dce408f51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kemajou was a playmaker all over for Paint Branch last season. He was dominant at edge rusher, and a play maker at defensive tackle and at tackle offensively. His 6.5 sacks and 10 TFL's helped him build an impressive list of offers to choose from including, Virginia Tech, Rutgers, Peen State, and West Virginia. Just last week Kemajou committed to Penn State where interior defensive players are known to develop into NFL caliber prospects. He joins [player_tooltip player_id='273347' first='Cortez' last='Harris'] and [player_tooltip player_id='218623' first='Jeff' last='Exinor'] to lead the Nittany Lion recruiting class out of MD. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Yvan_Kemajou","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Yvan_Kemajou </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["507092"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a3dce408fe3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jenkins is an athlete who has been on the radar since his freshmen year making big hits and tackles sideline to sideline. Since then, he's made the transfer to Baltimore County power Dundalk and picked up where he left off and even put on a few more pounds, now at about 240lbs. With the extra muscle he still flies to ball defensively and is even getting carries out of the backfield with the Owls. Last season's stats were a heavy 21 TFL's and 7 sacks. Just yesterday he received an official scholarship offer from the University of Maine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JenkinsJocquan","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JenkinsJocquan </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1242141"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a3dce409048"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hicks has worked his way up the ranks since being added to the watchlist in early 2023, a championship season for the Mustangs. He's good in man, keeps tight coverage and attacks the ball in the air. He also brings his hard hat in the run game; he comes downhill and makes great form tackles to drop defenders. Hicks is currently uncommitted, but holds offers from Morgan State, Sacred Heart, Georgetown, Merrimack and landed Central Connecticut last month. Watch Hicks as he leads the Mustangs on a journey to repeat as State champs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/K_Hicks23","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/K_Hicks23 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1242441"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a3dce4090a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thompson is a weapon in the right defense, he's all over the field and is a sure tackler. He lines up at linebacker in the Bruins 3-4 defense but will make a good strong safety at the next level. He brings aggression from his DB hybrid position and fights through blocks in the box to make plays before they get momentum. Chinn doesn't currently have any official offers but has a D3 offer from McDaniel College. He was named to the Baltimore Touchdown Club 2024 Super 22 Team because of his performance on the field so look for him to work his way onto the Maryland Crab Bowl All-Star roster at the end of this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TyrinChinnT","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TyrinChinnT </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1242016"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a3dce40912c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Baker is an obstacle for any defense standing at 6'3 300+ pounds. He takes on double teams and clogs the middle of the line making it hard to run the ball past him. He's a disruptive force and makes plays without even touching the ball carrier. Baker currently has no official offers, but with a good season from the Woodson defense expect to hear Bakers name a lot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jaqori_baker99","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jaqori_baker99 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->

Analyzing the new rankings, we are taking a deeper look into the public-school talent that earned top spots in the rankings. To hone in on available talent, for most of the article we will be looking at players who are not currently committed to a school.

Penn State
Yvan Kemajou

Yvan Kemajou

MD
EDGE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 230
POS EDGE
CLASS 2025
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Yvan
Kemajou EDGE
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
Weight
230
HS
Paint Branch
|
MD
2025 Rankings: Top Public School Players at Each Position
Kemajou was a playmaker all over for Paint Branch last season. He was dominant at edge rusher, and...
Written by Corey Bailey
Penn State
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Yvan Kemajou

State: Maryland
School: Paint Branch
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Stony Brook
Jocquan Jenkins

Jocquan Jenkins

MD
LB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 220
POS LB
CLASS 2025
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Jocquan
Jenkins LB
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
220
HS
Dundalk
|
MD
2025 Rankings: Top Public School Players at Each Position
Jenkins is an athlete who has been on the radar since his freshmen year making big hits and...
Written by Corey Bailey
Stony Brook
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Jocquan Jenkins

Twitter
State: Maryland
School: Dundalk
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Merrimack
Kasir Hicks

Kasir Hicks

MD
DB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Kasir
Hicks DB
Class
2025
Height
5'8"
Weight
165
HS
Mergenthaler Vo-Tech
|
MD
2025 Rankings: Top Public School Players at Each Position
Hicks has worked his way up the ranks since being added to the watchlist in early 2023, a...
Written by Corey Bailey
Merrimack
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Kasir Hicks

Twitter
State: Maryland
School: Mergenthaler Vo-Tech
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Tyrin Chinn-Thompson

Tyrin Chinn-Thompson

MD
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Tyrin
Chinn-Thompson DB
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Broadneck
|
MD
2025 Rankings: Top Public School Players at Each Position
Thompson is a weapon in the right defense, he’s all over the field and is a sure tackler....
Written by Corey Bailey
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Tyrin Chinn-Thompson

State: Maryland
School: Broadneck
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Kenyon (OH)
Jaqori Baker

Jaqori Baker

MD
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 310
POS DL
CLASS 2025
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Jaqori
Baker DL
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
Weight
310
HS
H.D. Woodson
|
MD
2025 Rankings: Top Public School Players at Each Position
Baker is an obstacle for any defense standing at 6’3 300+ pounds. He takes on double teams and...
Written by Corey Bailey
Kenyon (OH)
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Jaqori Baker

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State: Maryland
School: H.D. Woodson
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