2025 WV Team Preview: Greenbrier East Spartans

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% Off Your Subscription with Code PRZWV30 at Checkout!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Greenbrier East had a disappointing 2024 season that they likely feel they underperformed in, but is a team to watch this season. A strong group of seniors will have them competitive in every game, with the potential of some upsets if they play to their full capability. If their top athletes can stay healthy, watch for the Spartans to potentially sneak into the playoffs in Class AAA. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2025 Schedule</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/29: at Riverside<br>9/5: at Woodrow Wilson<br>9/12: vs Alleghany (VA)<br>9/26: vs Oak Hill<br>10/3: vs Shady Spring<br>10/10: at Princeton<br>10/17: at Nicholas County<br>10/24: vs Bluefield<br>10/31: vs James Monroe<br>11/7: at Nitro</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Record:</strong> 3-7<br><strong>2025 Prediction:</strong> 5-5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1137046"],"_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-689dfc30cd492"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 2026 prospect who is still seemingly under the radar to many is Greenbrier East TE [player_tooltip player_id='1137046' first='Grant' last='Burdette']. He currently holds two offers from WV State and Fairmont State, but is deserving of more programs getting in the mix of his recruitment. We saw Burdette in person this summer at a camp, and he's prepared for his best season yet during his senior year. His size and athleticism should have every D2 program in the state after him, and expect more to offer Burdette this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17991701/6779ae9b6e2bd177a2d66028' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689dfc30cd759"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1137480"],"_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-689dfc30cd7b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another 2026 Greenbrier East prospect peaking at the right time in his career is WR [player_tooltip player_id='1137480' first='Nathan' last='Suttle']. We also got to see him perform at a camp this summer, where he posted excellent raw testing numbers and has film to back up his ability. Suttle is a dynamic playmaker for the Spartans and should excel as a slot receiver at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's what we recently said about Suttle in our <em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/2026-summer-rankings-update-offensive-stock-risers/">2026 Rankings Stock Risers article</a></em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Getting to see 2026 Greenbrier East WR <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137480' first='Nathan' last='Suttle']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/nathan-suttle/"></a> in person this summer was eye-opening, with an impressive showing at the Concord Prospect Camp. His transition from RB to WR as a junior showcased his potential more as a slot receiver at the next level and raised his ceiling greatly as a prospect. Suttle has impressive athletic ability, running in the 4.5s, that will allow him to develop further as a receiver with more experience, which warranted a large bump in the rankings."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17991660/6734bfbb6855ec8683e1e2d0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689dfc30cd7da"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1052776"],"_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-689dfc30cd822"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Greenbrier East ATH/QB [player_tooltip player_id='1052776' first='Brody' last='Hamric'] will orchestrate the Spartan offense for the third season. They'll go as far as he takes them, especially if he takes a step forward as a passer. We like Hamric as an ATH prospect right now as a long and athletic prospect who could likely play receiver at a high level in college after some development. He's also a basketball star for the Spartans, where he could also play in college, but his football ceiling is also high as an athlete. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17275861/670d35d437226bdf3adea0a1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689dfc30cd845"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1324993"],"_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-689dfc30cd88b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An under-the-radar 2026 linebacker prospect to know this season is Greenbrier East's [player_tooltip player_id='1324993' first='Brayden' last='Brown']. He could garner some D2 interest this season with a big year, but he is a definite name that D3 programs will want to know. Brown has a quality frame that he can keep adding to and athleticism to utilize as an outside linebacker. He does a nice job rushing the passer off the edge and can crash down in the running game as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17991784/67fff6838472c5085ae0ad34' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689dfc30cd8ad"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1803523"],"_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-689dfc30cd8f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A target on the outside for the Spartans to hit is 2026 WR [player_tooltip player_id='1803523' first='Kaden' last='Stone']. He'll likely move to the slot at the next level, but is a quick and fast athlete who can outrun his man consistently on deep balls. Stone is also valuable as a safety prospect who can play man in the slot as a nickel. He's an underrated part of their team and can make an impact on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17991751/6762d096eb37630edd954541' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689dfc30cd914"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1605772"],"_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-689dfc30cd9bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1605772' first='Jysheim' last='Green'] is another 2026 athlete that Greenbrier East can utilize on both sides of the ball. He may see a bigger role at running back this season with an opening at that position, but we like him as a defensive back at the next level. Size will be his biggest obstacle as a prospect, but Green can offer a lot of value to smaller colleges. He can also be utilized in the passing game and is the type of athlete who can be moved around with his athleticism and skill set. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17992152/6854da7270087836f7fc6823' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689dfc30cd9e0"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1803514"],"_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-689dfc30cd958"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A new name to the Greenbrier East program is North Wilkes (NC) transer OL [player_tooltip player_id='1803514' first='Jackson' last='Morgan']. He'll help bolster the Spartans' offensive line at tackle, and appears to be a name that D2 programs in the state will want to know from watching his junior tape in North Carolina. Morgan has a frame that he can continue adding to and looks like a quality athlete on film with his footwork in pass protection. He also show tenacity as a run blocker with clear physicality to finish blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17918371/683d0f39f27f13f1bd9743a5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689dfc30cd97a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1695972"],"_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-689dfc30cda24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 2027 linebacker prospect who we're high on is Greenbrier East's [player_tooltip player_id='1695972' first='Keshawn' last='Bland']. He has a high ceiling for the position and as a college prospect from what he showed as a sophomore. Bland will be someone to follow closely over the next two seasons to see how much more he develops. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's what we said about Bland in our <em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/new-additions-to-the-2027-top-70/">2027 Rankings New Additions article</a></em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"2027 Greenbrier East LB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1695972' first='Keshawn' last='Bland']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/keyshawn-bland/"></a> showed a ton of upside and potential on his sophomore highlight tape and debuts as a Top 10 linebacker in the class. He has the ideal frame that colleges are looking for at linebacker at 6'2 205, and athleticism to work with as he develops over the next two seasons. His first clip on his sophomore film shows said potential dropping into coverage, intercepting a pass, and racing to the end zone for a touchdown. His ceiling his much higher than his current ranking, so don't be surprised if he's a future stock riser."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20886149/682b5c6d39650b36f8f93f19' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689dfc30cda4a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OTHER PLAYERS TO KNOW</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1138226' first='Gage' last='Blevins'] - 2026 OL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137056' first='Owen' last='Romero'] - 2026 K</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->