CCC York: Previewing the 2026s

The Carolinas Coaches Combine serves as the unofficial kickoff to the upcoming season. Yes, the regular season is still five full months away, but the Combine provides us an opportunity to see players test in the vest and run through different drills, such as the L-Cone drill, 40-yard dash and individual position drills like you would see in a normal game week practice.   Let's take a look at the skill positions on offense and defense, and specifically two guys from each position in the rising senior 2026 class that we'll have our eyes on come the first Saturday in April at York.   Defensive Backs   [player_tooltip player_id='212416' first='J'Zavien' last='Currence'] | South Pointe   Currence is listed as a defensive back, but we saw him at multiple positions during the 2024 season and his versatility is what stands out when you watch him. If he's a defensive back, he tracks the ball well and can read the quarterback's eyes and make plays on the ball. If he's at quarterback or receiver, he can use his speed to elude defenders and can anticipate what defenders will do. It's why he has numerous Power Four offers.   [player_tooltip player_id='1734419' first='Josh' last='Singleton'] | Northwestern   Singleton tracks the ball well and gets good depth when he's getting in position to make a play. He doesn't allow plays to get behind him. We'll be interested to see what happens in one-on-one drills. He has good size to be able to keep up with speedy receivers. He finished with 27 tackles and 15 pass breakups in the Trojans' 15-0 state championship season.   Defensive Line   [player_tooltip player_id='595706' first='Darrell' last='Harrison'] | York   The way that Harrison pursues the ball carrier is fun to watch. He has good speed to come off the edge and chase them down to either limit the gain on a play or bring them down for a loss of yards. He's a difference maker on special teams as well as he sprints down to make plays and set up his defense well. We'll be interested to see him in one-on-ones against opposing offensive linemen.   [player_tooltip player_id='284136' first='Miles' last='Wilson'] | South Pointe   If you want a block shedder who can get into the backfield in a flash, Wilson is your guy. There were several times when we went back and watched his film from the 2024 season that the ball carrier wasn't even able to get anything going and build momentum going forward. Wilson is that quick off the ball. This could be the launching pad to a big senior year for him.   Linebackers   [player_tooltip player_id='1592496' first='Nolan' last='Jones'] | Catawba Ridge   Jones can diagnose plays quickly and react to make plays on the ball. He can play out in coverage well, reading the quarterback's eyes and making interceptions. He can also plug up holes against the run well.   [player_tooltip player_id='1594865' first='Brysen' last='Ginn'] | South Pointe   Ginn (pictured above) is an all-around great linebacker to watch for the Stallions. His ability to be physical at the line of scrimmage and lay out an opposing ball carrier is fun to watch. He has good coverage skills to be able to recognize different routes and then make sure tackles in space. His leadership skills to get everyone in position and lined up is great to see as well.   Offensive Line   [player_tooltip player_id='1394980' first='Chris' last='Coleman'] | Northwestern   Coleman is impressive from his center position. He has good knee bend and can move around well. As he gets to the second level of the defense, his physicality to be able to move opposing defensive linemen is fun to watch. He can pull block well in the run game. This could be the starting point for a huge upcoming senior year as one of the leaders on the Trojans' offensive line.   Aaron Jones | Catawba Ridge   Jones has a good first step off the ball, which allows him to get after the opposing defensive linemen. He uses his hands well to move people out of the way of the quarterback to allow him to be able to scramble around and find his open receivers from his tackle position. We'll be interested to see him in one-on-one drills.   Quarterbacks   [player_tooltip player_id='1592521' first='Kason' last='Canupp'] | Rock Hill   Canupp is a dual threat that is fun to watch with the ball in his hands. We watched his film from the 2024 season and saw on multiple occasions where he used his quickness to elude defenders on designed quarterback keepers and he has some serious speed on him. That ability to run allows him to make plays on the run and keep plays alive. He'll be fun to watch one-on-one.   [player_tooltip player_id='473002' first='Cameron' last='McMillon'] | South Pointe   McMillon has a nice release to his throws, particularly in the quick passing game that makes him fun to watch. He understands the system and what the Stallions like to do and can get it to them. He can also scramble around and make plays on the run. He completed 66% of his passes and 31 touchdowns in 2024.   Running Backs   Malachi Drayton | Nation Ford   Drayton is a physical, downhill running back who can get you five to 10 yards and help keep the offense on schedule. That physicality also pays off on special teams as the Falcons used him on kickoff coverage, and he can come up and lay the lumber on the ball carrier.   [player_tooltip player_id='1592288' first='Jamol' last='Horton'] | Indian Land   Once Horton gets into the open field, his speed takes over. He has great vision to find the open holes and he's able to explode in the hole for big gains. We'll be interested to watch him in the one-on-one drills against linebackers.   H-Back / Tight Ends   Cameron James | Clover   James is versatile in that he can line up on the outside and be able to catch balls for a quick five to 10 yards. He can also line up as an H-back and block inside when the Blue Eagles run the ball, which was a staple for the Blue Eagle offense in 2024. We'll be excited to watch him up against defensive backs on the outside in one-on-one drills.   Jessup Boulware | Chapin   Boulware is a matchup problem for defenses because of his size. He can flex outside wide and make plays on the outside, and he can line up inside and get open over the middle and make plays.   Wide Receivers   [player_tooltip player_id='1267334' first='Kameron' last='Vance'] | Northwestern   Vance was second on the team for the Trojans with 1126 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. He is one of the more elite pass catchers in the Catawba River Region and the state. This combine could be a launching pad to a big senior year and if he has a great combine showing, his recruitment could also get a boost.   [player_tooltip player_id='1267330' first='Jacorreun' last='Howze'] | Lewisville   Howze is listed as a receiver, but can make plays all over the field. He is a downfield threat on the outside and he can also make plays on jet sweeps. He has good speed and size to go along with it. The combine could be a place where he showcases his skills to college recruiters.

The Carolinas Coaches Combine serves as the unofficial kickoff to the upcoming season. Yes, the regular season is still five full months away, but the Combine provides us an opportunity to see players test in the vest and run through different drills, such as the L-Cone drill, 40-yard dash and individual position drills like you would see in a normal game week practice.