CCC: 2029s With Chance to Shine at Fort D

As the youngest crop of players heading to Fort Dorchester for the Carolinas Coaches Combines on March 29, the Class of 2029 is certainly not leaving much to the imagination.   Crucial contributors from teams across the Lower State from last fall have been invited, and some names to watch coming up their respective ranks will be there, too. Wrap it all up together, and the current freshmen en route to Fort D will arrive with equal parts expectation and hopeful enthusiasm.   We know it will be both. And the names on this list are worth the price of admission.   [player_tooltip player_id='1818632' first='Alston' last='Singletary'] QB, Darlington    At 6-foot-1 and some change, Singletary isn't going to turn heads quite like his predecessor at Darlington did. But that doesn't mean he hasn't been part of the plan to replace [player_tooltip player_id='1395094' first='Jaylen' last='Augustus'] for at least a year, if not longer. Singletary was the junior varsity starter for the Falcons and got his varsity cup of coffee during the playoffs. However, he's not taking over with an empty bag. His appearance at Fort D will be his official unveiling.    [player_tooltip player_id='1819069' first='Cameron' last='Moody'] K/P, Wando   Moody isn't going to have a ton of competition during the specialists' portion of the afternoon at Fort D. What that mean is extended reps for guys who had already done enough to warrant a ranking in our system and looks to have the chops to score a lot of points and do a lot of damage on the high school punting scope. Moody's leg is plenty strong enough for the range, and if he finds a consistent accuracy clip, he could be in line for some offseason hardware.    [player_tooltip player_id='1839899' first='Dez' last='Davis'] DL, North Augusta    Davis has had one hell of a six-month span of his freshman year in high school. His natural instincts and physical make up give him a leg up on his competition, and it all starts with the burst he brings off the snap. He has the reach to negate an arm-bar block and the quickness and footwork to make some tackles look slow. We didn't just move him into our rankings during the winter cycle; we moved him into our top 20 overall.    [player_tooltip player_id='1974816' first='Sincere' last='Glymph'] QB, Newberry   Consider Glymph's time listed as an “athlete” damn near done. The Bulldogs' quarterback of the future got two games in the fall during a replacement window and didn't disappoint. Now, this offense is his and ready to keep the offensive roll that started two seasons ago progressing without so much as a skipped beat. For Glymph, it's all about improving his confidence. The Combine at Fort D will be his next chance to do just that.   [player_tooltip player_id='1817112' first='Isaiah' last='Littlejohn'] OL, Lugoff-Elgin   Young offensive linemen rarely have the size Littlejohn brings to the equation. At 6-foot-2 and 280 pounds, the coach's son is about to be thrust into the varsity limelight for the Demons. He played mostly left tackle at the lower level last fall, and while he might eventually end up back there, an interior spot at guard could be a good middle ground. At 14 years old, he's already rocking a size 18 shoe, so we're probably not done seeing him grow even further.   [player_tooltip player_id='1595007' first='Khayel' last='Sam Fong-Talia'] QB, Dillon   The No. 1 overall player in the PRZ Class of 2029 performed better than even the hype that preceded him into the starting job as a freshman for the Wildcats. His pocket presence makes him look like a senior. So, too, do his mechanics and decision making. Tack on his ability to tuck it and scramble for significant yards, and he's already the complete package. The only question mark is how he'll perform with everyone expecting near perfection.    [player_tooltip player_id='1824191' first='Amari' last='Green'] WR, Wilson   Like many of the others on this list, Green will be making the jump to the varsity level. But that doesn't mean we haven't been anticipating his promotion for some time. Even before he earned an MVP nod at the December Prep RedZone showcase, Green's name has been circulating in some of the right circles for months. He's a shifty 5-foot-7 receiver who has time to grow into the position.    [player_tooltip player_id='2106771' first='Dre'Quan' last='Goodwine'] RB, West Ashley    Goodwine entered his freshman season with the Wildcats listed as a reserve at defensive back. At the midway point of the season, because of need and preference, the staff started tinkering with some personnel moves. Among them was Goodwine, who was moved to tailback and then essentially handed the right of first refusal for the position in the months and years ahead. As long as Goodwine is doing what he showed in limited usage, he's going to get the bulk of the RB1 carries.    Brooks O'Donnell TE, Georgetown   O'Donnell saw plenty of varsity playing time last fall for Georgetown, even if it wasn't how anyone intended. After starting quarterback Mike Johnson was knocked out with a foot injury, the team handed the reins to O'Donnell and let the cards fall where they would. It wasn't always pretty, but keeping O'Donnell involved was huge. Now, he returns to his spot at tight end with an even better understanding of routes and blocking and his role in those.    [player_tooltip player_id='1590515' first='Josiah' last='Singleton'] LB, Fort Dorchester (pictured)   What better way for Singleton - the No. 3 overall player in the Class of 2029 rankings - to show out than by doing so on his home turf? Singleton is a dynamic playmaker who did extremely well despite the Pats not always being in the best of situations last fall. His 73 total tackles last fall were second on the roster, and now he becomes the de facto leader of a defense with some other nice pieces returning. His springboard toward that status will happen at Fort D on March 29.   [player_tooltip player_id='1816423' first='Elijah' last='Owens'] RB, Socastee    Owens was a late-season call up for the Braves, and he cemented his job for the foreseeable future. He's 5-foot-10 and well above 200 pounds and only an offseason or two in the weight room away from being an every down back for an offense that likes to move players around. Owens can make some noise during the combine and will be at a position ripe for the taking. This will be a golden opportunity for him to start crafting his 2026 months in advance.   [player_tooltip player_id='1881794' first='Ethan' last='Shaw'] LB, Loris    The only player on the Lions' roster with more stops than Shaw's 108 tackles last fall was a sophomore who has also come on faster than most. Shaw and [player_tooltip player_id='1817499' first='Jay' last='Todd'] are together forming one of the state's top young 1-2 defensive punches, and they'll be lining up near each other during the combine, too. It should help Shaw's comfort level in his first showing in the event. Then again, we would have thought we'd see more nerves from his last fall, too. Maybe the moment won't matter much either way.   [player_tooltip player_id='1817932' first='Beanie' last='Brown'] LB, Porter-Gaud   Speaking of pressure, there's always at least a tinge of it when the SCISA guys join the much bigger SCHSL programs in these events. And, yet, we don't suspect it'll be much of an issue for the 6-foot-1, 200-pound edge. Brown is a true hybrid who can morph off the line on command during games. Take that same quality and apply it to a combine and the rest of the physical tools will stand out that much more. Keep an eye on this one.    [player_tooltip player_id='1840741' first='Johnny' last='Dobbs'] LB, and [player_tooltip player_id='1840730' first='Michael' last='Francis'] RB, Aiken   Two of the young faces Aiken threw onto the field last fall beloved to Dobbs and Francis, two freshmen who were essentially starters even when they weren't technically opening games on the field. They're very much expected to be the offensive and defensive leaders of a program under new(ish) leadership and ready to start turning things around. Getting a little bit of swagger from a strong combine showing would mean the world to the Hornets in advance of 2026.

As the youngest crop of players heading to Fort Dorchester for the Carolinas Coaches Combines on March 29, the Class of 2029 is certainly not leaving much to the imagination.