Top Prospects from Robeson County 2025 Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Robeson County: A Rising Hotbed of Athletic Talent</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robeson County has long been a quiet powerhouse in the world of athletics. Nestled perfectly between rural charm and city ambition, this region—affectionately known as <strong>RobCo</strong>—has built a strong reputation for producing standout talent. From Friday night lights to national signing day, RobCo athletes are turning heads and earning opportunities at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Recently, I had the chance to visit several local programs, witnessing firsthand the drive, skill, and heart that define this area's athletes. With a new season just around the corner, the momentum is undeniable. College scouts are taking notice, and for good reason—Robeson County is on a serious run of sending players to the next level, with some even chasing professional dreams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After spending time on the ground, I've compiled a list of <strong>top prospects</strong> to keep an eye on this season. These athletes have the tools, work ethic, and potential to make serious waves. Here's who to watch as RobCo continues its climb to athletic greatness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB - Chase Boone c/o 26 Red Springs High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Chase Boone","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Red Springs ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683c998c7a16f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Chase Boone | QB | Class of 2026 | Red Springs High School</strong><br>Chase Boone has had an incredible offseason, consistently performing at a high level in every camp and 7v7 event he's competed in. He was named one of the top quarterbacks at the <em>You Are Athlete</em> Nationals, further cementing his status as a rising talent in the region. Boone is a quick processor with a sharp football IQ, and he pairs that with a fast, compact release. His decisiveness and ability to read defenses make him one of the most college-ready signal callers in the area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB - [player_tooltip player_id='1709585' first='Yoshua' last='McBryde'] c/o 26 St Paul's High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1709585' first='Yoshua' last='McBryde']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St Paul's","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683c998c7a238"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1709585' first='Yoshua' last='McBryde'] | RB | Class of 2026 | St. Pauls High School</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1709585' first='Yoshua' last='McBryde'] is one of the most talented running backs in North Carolina's 2026 class. His recruitment has recently started to pick up, and it's only a matter of time before it really takes off. McBryde is a true three-down back—he runs with power between the tackles; catches passes like a wide receiver and holds his own in pass protection. He brings physicality and versatility to every snap. He currently holds FCS Division I offers, but don't be surprised if Power 4 schools come calling soon. He's that good.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong> H/TE - Nathan Norton c/o 2027 Red Springs High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Nathan Norton","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2407","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Red Springs","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683c998c7a2ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Nathan Dorton | TE/HB | Class of 2027 | Red Springs High School</strong><br>Nathan Dorton is the definition of a workhorse. At just over 6'1" and still growing, he brings versatility and toughness to the field as both a tight end/H-back and edge defender. Dorton is a high-motor athlete who thrives in physical situations—he can block in space, seal the edge, and deliver on both sides of the ball. He's already clocked a 4.7 in the forty, with the potential to get even faster. What really separates Nathan is his natural ability as a pass catcher—great hands, smooth routes, and a knack for making plays. One of the most promising 2027s in the region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR - [player_tooltip player_id='402302' first='Sean' last='Locklear'] c/o 26 Purnell Swett High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402302"],"_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-683c998c7a341"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402302' first='Sean' last='Locklear'] | WR | Class of 2026 | Purnell Swett High School</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='402302' first='Sean' last='Locklear'] is one of the smoothest route runners in the region—his footwork, timing, and body control set him apart regardless of county lines. He's more explosive than he gets credit for, with quick-twitch athleticism that shows up in his release and breaks. A versatile receiver, Locklear has the skill set to thrive in the slot at the next level but lined up primarily on the outside this offseason, where he proved he can win in contested situations. He consistently makes tough 50/50 grabs look routine. Locklear is a polished, college-ready receiver on the rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL - David Britt c/o 2027 St Paul's High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"David Britt","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St Paul's","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683d9199195f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>David Britt | OL | Class of 2027 | St. Pauls High School</strong><br>David Britt is a dominant force on the offensive line—strong, athletic, and nearly unmovable at tackle. He has excellent hand placement, quick feet, and the ability to mirror defenders in pass protection or bury them in the run game. Despite dealing with some minor injuries early in his recruitment, Britt has stayed locked in and is poised for a true breakout season. He looks the part of a next-level lineman and is one solid summer away from picking up his first offer. A definite college football prospect with big upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL - [player_tooltip player_id='1656785' first='Antwan' last='McCoy'] c/o 2027 St Paul's High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1656785"],"_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-6840df4c58c33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1656785' first='Antwan' last='McCoy'] | DL | Class of 2027 | St. Pauls High School</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1656785' first='Antwan' last='McCoy'] is without question the top prospect in Robeson County—and by the end of this season, he could stake a claim as one of the top players in the entire state. At 6'0”+, 280+ pounds with a 7-foot wingspan, McCoy has always had elite physical tools, but this offseason he's taken his game to another level. His combination of power, length, and explosiveness is rare—especially for someone his size. He has an elite first step and can overwhelm interior linemen or set the edge with ease. McCoy already holds offers from Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, and his recruiting stock is still rising. A true national-level talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CB- [player_tooltip player_id='1687882' first='Malik' last='McKoy'] c/o 2028 St Paul's High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1687882' first='Malik' last='McKoy']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"178","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St Paul's","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6840df4c58e18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687882' first='Malik' last='McKoy'] | DB | Class of 2028 | St. Pauls High School</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1687882' first='Malik' last='McKoy'] checks every box you look for in a future Power 4 cornerback. At 6'2” with long arms and legs, he has elite length and natural fluidity. He consistently runs a 4.5 forty—with the upside to get even faster—and has the frame to eventually carry close to 200 pounds without losing his athleticism. Despite being just a freshman last season, McKoy started the majority of the year and more than held his own. He's had a tremendous offseason and continues to trend upward. Malik is the next big-time name to know out of Robeson County—his breakout is coming, and it won't be quiet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Safety - Tariq Legget c/o 2027 Fairmont High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Tariq Legget","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fairmont","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6840df4c58fdb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Tariq Legget | S | Class of 2027 | Fairmont High School</strong><br>Tariq Legget is one of those rare, freak athletes who checks every measurable box at the safety position. In today's game, many defensive backs gravitate toward corner—but Legget has embraced the safety role from day one and has been a starter his entire career. At 6'2” and close to 200 pounds, he has elite size for the position, and he's been clocked at a 4.4 in camp settings this summer. With his blend of physicality, speed, and instincts on the back end, it's only a matter of time before college offers start rolling in. He's one of the most intriguing defensive prospects in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB - Raymond Blue c/o 2026 Red Springs High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Raymond Blue","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Red Springs","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6840df4c5915a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Raymond Blue Jr. | LB | Class of 2026 | Red Springs High School</strong><br>Raymond Blue Jr. is the modern-day hybrid linebacker every defense needs. He's a bit of a tweener—in the best way possible. With the athleticism of a defensive back and the physicality of a true linebacker, Blue can fly around the field, covering slot receivers, taking on blocks, and making open-field tackles with ease. His versatility allows him to impact the game in multiple ways, and his football IQ shows up in how he diagnoses plays and leads the defense. A longtime contributor for Red Springs, it feels like he's been a part of the program forever. Now entering his senior year, Blue is not only the heart of the defense but also its unquestioned leader. Expect a big year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ATH - TJ Ellerbe c/o 2026 St Paul's High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Tj Ellerbe","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Red Springs","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6840df4c592e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Tj Ellerbe | ATH | Class of 2026 | Red Springs High School</strong><br>Tj Ellerbe is the most dangerous playmaker in the area—plain and simple. Whether it's at wide receiver, defensive back, or in the return game, he's a threat to score every time he touches the ball. A true three-sport athlete, Ellerbe is known for his elite speed, physicality, and competitive toughness. On defense, he's a lockdown presence with great instincts. On offense, he creates separation and makes explosive plays. In the return game, he's a nightmare for opposing special teams. Heading into his senior season, Ellerbe is the top athlete in the area and a strong favorite to take home Player of the Year honors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->