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Charlotte Area’s Best in the 2030 Class

Charlotte Area’s Best in the 2030 Class
Austin Butler
Austin Butler July 7, 2025 @ 09:34 PM
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Ry’Chon D. Hawkins Jr.
Ry’Chon D. Hawkins Jr. ATH | 2030
NC
Bryson Mack
Bryson Mack DB/RB | 2030
NC
Jace Connelly
Jace Connelly 6'3" | 195 lbs | EDGE | 2030
NC
Jordan Jenkins
Jordan Jenkins 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB | 2030
NC
Makeen Norwood
Makeen Norwood 6'1" | 245 lbs | DL | 2030
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some of the best talent per state in the 2030-2034 classes are certainly all over but North Carolina is among the mix of some of the best around. These classes in NC are spectacular as far as the depth of talent coming up. Let's look at some of these talents!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1696759"],"_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-686c46c9030da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1696759' first='Bryson' last='Mack'] is an elite talent at the defensive back and running back position. He is a work horse and a guy you do not want to take off of the field. He is a very impactful player who makes a major difference on the gridiron. He is one exciting player to watch this year and for years down the road!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1605503"],"_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-686c46c903141"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of my favorite quarterbacks in the 2030 class in not just the state of North Carolina but in all of 2030 classes around. He can sling the football with the best of them and he's very accurate on the throw. He is a smart signal caller and is a leader!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1612272"],"_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-686c46c903192"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jase Connelly is a complete dude on the gridiron in the 2030 class. One of the guys in the 2030 class who has that impact on his team that makes a major difference whether he's on the field or not. Big time player here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1306177"],"_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-686c46c9031dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1306177' first='Makeen' last='Norwood'] is an exceptional player and is someone who can really force pressure on an offensive line. He has the ability to use his hands well and maneuver into the backfield. He's a great tackler and uses his size well. Keep eyes on him looking ahead!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1697370"],"_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-686c46c903227"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One tremendous athlete right here in the state of North Carolina. Hawkins Jr. is a super athletic player who can make big plays happen across the board. He is one of those players who can change the impact of a football game. He will become a star-studded player as the years go along.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Some of the best talent per state in the 2030-2034 classes are certainly all over but North Carolina is among the mix of some of the best around. These classes in NC are spectacular as far as the depth of talent coming up. Let's look at some of these talents!

Bryson Mack

Bryson Mack

POS DB/RB
CLASS 2030
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Mack DB/RB
Class
2030
NC
Charlotte Area’s Best in the 2030 Class
Bryson Mack is an elite talent at the defensive back and running back position. He is a work...
Written by Austin Butler
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Bryson Mack

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State: North Carolina
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Jordan Jenkins

Jordan Jenkins

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 170
POS QB
CLASS 2030
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Jordan
Jenkins QB
Class
2030
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
NC
Charlotte Area’s Best in the 2030 Class
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Jace Connelly

Jace Connelly

HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 195
POS EDGE
CLASS 2030
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Jace
Connelly EDGE
Class
2030
Height
6'3"
Weight
195
NC
Charlotte Area’s Best in the 2030 Class
Jase Connelly is a complete dude on the gridiron in the 2030 class. One of the guys in...
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Jace Connelly

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State: North Carolina
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Makeen Norwood

Makeen Norwood

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 245
POS DL
CLASS 2030
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Makeen
Norwood DL
Class
2030
Height
6'1"
Weight
245
NC
Charlotte Area’s Best in the 2030 Class
Makeen Norwood is an exceptional player and is someone who can really force pressure on an offensive line....
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Ry&#8217;Chon D. Hawkins Jr.

Ry’Chon D. Hawkins Jr.

POS ATH
CLASS 2030
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Ry’Chon
D. Hawkins Jr. ATH
Class
2030
NC
Charlotte Area’s Best in the 2030 Class
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State: North Carolina
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