Carolina Sharks Practice 3 Top Performers

Fayetteville, NC – For the second consecutive week, the top performer was Zamarius Robertson from Dillon High. This week, the Wildcat focused solely on defense, yet his impact was still far and away the most dominant of all the athletes on the field. The 1-on-1 session was much more competitive, with both the offense and defense finishing tied, but the defense ultimately triumphed in the team session. Additionally, five new athletes made their debut this week.   CR MVP: ATH Zamarius Robertson - Dillon High School    Zamarius Robertson possesses Power 4 ability not only at wide receiver but also on the defensive side of the ball. While his dominance at WR is already well known, this week we had him primarily play high safety, and he truly delivered. Robertson recorded several pass breakups and made three spectacular interceptions, further showcasing his versatility and impact on the game.    2: QB [player_tooltip player_id='1453983' first='Geronimo' last='Sanchez'] - Cape Fear High School    [player_tooltip player_id='1453983' first='Geronimo' last='Sanchez'] turned in his strongest performance to date, scoring on nearly every one of his drives. Known for having one of the strongest arms on the team, it was his touch passes and underneath throws that truly stood out. The biggest improvement for the junior signal caller has been his decision-making. Throughout the practice, Sanchez consistently spread the ball around, finding open receivers and hitting them time and time again    3: QB Khayel Sam-Fong-Talia – Dillon Middle School    Khayel had another standout performance, continuing his phenomenal start to the 7-on-7 season. The standout 8th grader made several remarkable passes that left coaches wondering, “How did he do that?” While Talia has been the most precise passer in the group, he also showcased his arm strength, delivering a couple of "rail shots" over the corner and in front of the safety, hitting his receiver perfectly in stride.    4: WR Joshua Wallace – Pine Forest School    Joshua has been one of the most improved athletes since the start of training camp. The sophomore was the most reliable offensive target during the team portion of practice. What set him apart was his ability to make every catch that came his way, while also showing the awareness to consistently find and settle into the pockets created by the zone defense.    5: WR Jacoby Goodwin – Terry Sanford High School    Jacoby made his debut this week, but he's already been one of the most reliable receivers since the start of training camp. After battling through a couple of injuries, Goodwin stepped up, and the offense didn't miss a beat. The senior scored multiple times during the team session and was nearly perfect during the 1-on-1s.    6: DB Jontavious Mcallister – Dillon High School    Jontavious made his Shark debut and made an immediate impact. McAllister displayed ball-hawking skills and playmaking ability, but his most impressive attribute is his speed. Whenever the ball hung in the air, McAllister was there to run it down.    7: WR Wayne Claiborne – Hoke County High School    Wayne made a huge impact during the team session, earning a spot in the top 10 for the first time this training camp. Clairborne was so dominant that he became a decoy on some plays, drawing attention and causing busted coverages that led to big plays and scores.    8: TE [player_tooltip player_id='1576586' first='River' last='Thayne'] – Carolina Forest High School    River was his usual dominant self during the 1-on-1 period, scoring multiple times during the team session. He's developed a knack for finding the soft spots in the middle of the zone and, with his size, is able to box out defenders and make tough catches in traffic.    9: LB Brian Samuels – Grays Creek High School    Brian had a strong performance during the team session. Primarily a rush edge player for his Grays Creek Bears, Samuels has had to adjust to playing linebacker, but the 6'4" sophomore has made tremendous progress. He has the ability to reroute receivers and disrupt underneath routes, making passes more challenging. Samuels has consistently been in position to make plays and earned his first interception on Saturday, showcasing his playmaking ability.    10: LB [player_tooltip player_id='1193722' first='Darius' last='Huggins'] – Carolina Forest High School    Darius has made an immediate impact since his Sharks debut. Huggins is a true competitor—never shying away from work and always around the ball. The junior has the speed to run with most receivers, is quick enough to cover even the shiftiest running backs, and possesses excellent pass-catching hands. A bad pass is never safe when Huggins is nearby, as he can easily turn it into an interception.

Fayetteville, NC – For the second consecutive week, the top performer was Zamarius Robertson from Dillon High. This week, the Wildcat focused solely on defense, yet his impact was still far and away the most dominant of all the athletes on the field. The 1-on-1 session was much more competitive, with both the offense and defense finishing tied, but the defense ultimately triumphed in the team session. Additionally, five new athletes made their debut this week.