CCC York: 2026 MVP, Award Winners

YORK | A blistering hot Saturday morning didn't stop some of the best seniors in the state of South Carolina from coming out and putting on a show at the third stop of the Carolina Coaches Combine. From top combine performers to the MVP of the camp, there was talent all over the field at York.   As mentioned, there were awards given out to some of the top performers from the camp. Let's take a look at who they were.   MVP: Wesley Gorsage H-Back/TE, Lexington   From the jump, Gorsage (pictured above) stood out as one of the most talented players on the field. His 5-foot-10, 210-pound frame does not do justice for how big he actually looks and plays. He ran a 5.02 second 40-yard dash along with a 35-inch vertical, 109-inch broad jump and pumped out 25 reps on the bench press.   Gorsage's individual reps looked just as good as his "combine" reps did. He was no match for linebackers trying to cover him out in the open field and he showed very good hands, hauling in anything in his general area.   He was on a Lexington team that had a down year in 2024, finishing with a record of just 5-6. If the combine was any indication of the impact he will have on the team in 2025, Lexington could very well be much better than it was a season ago.   Leadership Award: Thomas Dewalt DL, Newberry   During the awards ceremony, it was shared that Dewalt was basically a unanimous selection among the coaches as the recipient of the leadership award. Dewalt's positive attitude and willingness to do whatever was asked of him stood out and made him a favorite. He is on a Newberry team that will head into 2025 looking to avenge a playoff loss to Abbeville. His 5-foot-9, and 230-pound frame will make him a force to be reckoned with on the defensive line all season long.   Fastest 40-yard Dash: Jayden Boyd WR, Fairfield Central   The audible conversation after Boyd ran both of his 40-yard dashes spoke for themselves. Simply put, the kid can float. It is no surprise that he led Fairfield Central in receiving yards in 2024 with 364. While that doesn't seem like many, the team's leading rusher ran for 2,184 yards, so there's really no use in throwing the ball. Along with his lightning-fast speed, Boyd shined in individual drills and going straight from memory, he didn't let a ball hit the ground during his 1-on-1 drills against the defensive backs.   Fastest Pro Shuttle: Cormac Petri LB, Indian Land   Sideline to sideline linebackers is one of the best things that a defensive coach can have on his team. Indian Land head coach Adam Hastings has exactly that with Petri. His 4.12 shuttle time blew people away and was not only the fastest from a linebacker, but from any position. He will once stand out on an Indian Land team that will return several key starters and look to improve on its 6-6 record from 2024.   Best Bench Press: Lebron Lyles OL, Newberry   Lyles put on an absolute clinic at the bench press station, pumping out an incredible 35 reps of 185 pounds. Lyles was six ahead of the next closest player to him and at 6-feet and 278 pounds, his pure strength was put on display. With Lyles at the front of the offensive line and the previously mentioned Dewalt on the defensive line, Newberry has two game changers in the trenches that can help it win a lot of games.   Best Vertical: Saadiq Worthy DB, York   At 6-foot-1 and 169 pounds, Boyd looked like an athletic playmaker that could go up and get the ball with the best of them. It didn't look like he would showcase a 39-inch vertical jump that garnered loud gasps and conversations after it was done. Those "bunnies" as they're called nowadays were shown in individual drills as well. Worthy's ability to high point the ball before the receiver could made it hard to challenge him with the deep ball. He will need to improve in short coverage, but teams would be wise to stay away from challenging him down the field.   Best Broad Jump: [player_tooltip player_id='1267211' first='Gray' last='Patterson'] LB, Mill   Along with having the best broad jump at the combine at 122 inches, Patterson was extremely impressive all-around. He ran at 4.6 40-yard dash, the fastest among all linebacker and he knocked out 28 reps on the bench press. He was outstanding in individual work with his coverage of tight ends and his pursuit to the ball. Patterson has an extremely bright future ahead of him and should spend time playing at the collegiate level.   Top Defensive Combo: Bailey Carzell DB, Indian Land   Another Indian Land Warrior finds his way on the list, this time in the form of Carzell. While he didn't necessarily have any of the best times among the players, his defensive skillset in the individual drills helped him out tremendously. Carzell was quick to break on the ball on intermediate routes and could run stride for stride with receivers in deep ball coverage. He will be a top returning defensive back for Indian Land in 2025.   Top Defensive Skill: [player_tooltip player_id='1149051' first='Kamerin' last='McFadden'] LB, Northwestern   McFadden's 5-foot-10, 209-pound frame helps hold down the fort at linebacker for Northwestern week in and week out. He finished the 2024 season with 54 tackles, including five tackles for loss. He will be a key returner in 2025 and will almost certainly improve his numbers from a season ago. The only thing preventing McFadden from doubling his 2024 stats would be Northwestern dominating in the regular season yet again.   Top Offensive Combo: [player_tooltip player_id='860400' first='Drevon' last='Dopson'] QB, Irmo   Dopson's work in the individual sessions spoke for itself. He was constantly on time with his throws and always put his receivers in a position to make a play. Dopson threw for 1,619 yards along with 16 touchdowns in 2024. He also rushed for 343 yards and 10 touchdowns. With another offseason of prep and experience under his belt, Dopson is primed for a big year in 2025.   Top Offensive Skill: [player_tooltip player_id='930586' first='Dailan' last='Duncan'] WR, South Pointe   Duncan was South Pointe's leading receiver in 2024 with 779 yards and was second in touchdowns with nine. His performance certainly showed why he was able to put up such big numbers for the Stallions. He can run any route on the route tree and is able to create separation away from defenders unlike most other receivers can. A successful 2025 season for Duncan will put him in a prime spot to play college football at a high level.   Top Offensive Line: [player_tooltip player_id='1394980' first='Chris' last='Coleman'] OL, Northwestern   No surprise that another Northwestern player has made the list as Coleman is maybe the best offensive lineman on a stacked Trojans team. At 6-foot-1 and 277 pounds, he protected his quarterback Finlay Polk and allows him to distribute the ball around the field at an efficient clip. With a player as big and as strong as Coleman up front, Northwestern will have another deep run into the playoffs in 2025.

YORK | A blistering hot Saturday morning didn't stop some of the best seniors in the state of South Carolina from coming out and putting on a show at the third stop of the Carolina Coaches Combine. From top combine performers to the MVP of the camp, there was talent all over the field at York.