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Watch for These North Carolina’s Trench Monsters and Highflyers

Watch for These North Carolina’s Trench Monsters and Highflyers
Austin Butler
Austin Butler September 19, 2025 @ 06:11 PM
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Justice Clarkson
Justice Clarkson EDGE/ATH | 2030
NC
Neno King
Neno King 6'0" | 250 lbs | OL | 2030
NC
Zane Hobson
Zane Hobson WR | 2030
NC
Semaj Carelock
Semaj Carelock 5'6" | 135 lbs | WR | 2031
NC
Makeen Norwood
Makeen Norwood 6'1" | 245 lbs | DL | 2030
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big talent across North Carolina is showing more and more of itself every single day. The talent just seems to be coming out of nowhere literally. This year, many names will arrive, many will showcase what they have already showcased. Either way, we are going to spotlight five talented players who are going to be major names in NC for years ahead!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1696292"],"_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-68cb122f358f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I do not typically like to say this so early but likely a future 4- or 5-star talent here early on is [player_tooltip player_id='1696292' first='Neno' last='King']. His size already and how he's able to maneuver is impressive. He's powerful on the line and does a tremendous job in pass protect. He is a future next level guy, and I expect him to play very, very early on in his high school career!</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-68cb122f35972"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another big-time talent in the 2030 class in the trenches is [player_tooltip player_id='1306177' first='Makeen' last='Norwood']. Norwood is a massive force on the defensive line using his size to fill gaps and manhandle his way through offensive lines. He is a talent who's going to develop well and be a next level type of talent. Special kid here with a high ceiling!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1695671"],"_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-68cb122f359c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1695671' first='Zane' last='Hobson'] is a talented wide out in the 2030 class in North Carolina. Hobson is a talent who certainly makes an impact on his offense with his catching ability, route running and on what he can do with the football in his hands. He's one to know of now!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1695669"],"_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-68cb122f35a11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A complete stud at the wide out spot is [player_tooltip player_id='1695669' first='Semaj' last='Carelock']! Carelock has the ability to get open on secondaries easily with his route running ability, twitchy play, strong hands and breakaway speed. Carelock can take the top off of a defense quickly and he is going to be a name to watch as he continues this great play!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1697288"],"_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-68cb122f35a56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Talk about a trench monster, [player_tooltip player_id='1697288' first='Justice' last='Clarkson'] is a complete nightmare for offenses and offensive lineman! He is a major force at the edge position and the defensive line spot in the 2030 class in North Carolina. He is a talent that is must see and is a next level talent easily and will continue being that as he develops and grows his tremendous game!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Big talent across North Carolina is showing more and more of itself every single day. The talent just seems to be coming out of nowhere literally. This year, many names will arrive, many will showcase what they have already showcased. Either way, we are going to spotlight five talented players who are going to be major names in NC for years ahead!

Neno King

Neno King

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 250
POS OL
CLASS 2030
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Neno
King OL
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2030
Height
6'0"
Weight
250
HS
Thomasville Middle
|
NC
Watch for These North Carolina’s Trench Monsters and Highflyers
I do not typically like to say this so early but likely a future 4- or 5-star talent...
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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
Watch for These North Carolina’s Trench Monsters and Highflyers
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Zane Hobson

Zane Hobson

POS WR
CLASS 2030
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Hobson WR
Class
2030
NC
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Semaj Carelock

Semaj Carelock

HEIGHT 5'6"
WEIGHT 135
POS WR
CLASS 2031
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Semaj
Carelock WR
Class
2031
Height
5'6"
Weight
135
NC
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Highlights

Justice Clarkson

Justice Clarkson

POS EDGE/ATH
CLASS 2030
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Justice
Clarkson EDGE/ATH
Class
2030
NC
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