Offensive Additions to the 2029 Rankings

While we've already introduced you to nearly half of the new additions to the Prep RedZone Class of 2029 rankings, the bulk of the names we've pumped into our charts are primarily offensive players.   Here, we're going to tell you exactly why these 28 have joined the fold.   The last eight months have shown a bevy of growth at the quarterback position. So that was responsible for a significant chunk. We also saw massive development from receivers tailbacks, offensive lineman and a few players who have yet to define their roles. Tack on a pair of specialists who are already looking like major contributors to round out the list, and this crop is ready to make waves for the next three seasons.   [player_tooltip player_id='1816380' first='Aaron' last='Fowler'] QB, Green Sea Floyds   The Trojans were obviously looking for a reset in a number of ways, and Fowler could eventually become the reason for a nice turnaround. He's got some size and a couple of weapons who can help keep opponents from spying only Fowler's running ability.    [player_tooltip player_id='1824436' first='Jayce' last='Edwards'] QB, Lake City   Edwards isn't the only Lake City sophomore who has already grabbed our attention. But what he's done for the offense is unmistakable already through a very small chunk of the season. He had a hand in seven of the Panthers' first eight touchdowns of the year.    [player_tooltip player_id='1824602' first='Steele' last='Gamble'] K/WR, Powdersville   We're still not entirely sure if Gamble is a kicker masquerading as a receiver or the other way around. But we didn't need to wait to get a 100-percent clear picture of him before putting a number next to his name. Gamble's job in special teams and on the outside have already started.   [player_tooltip player_id='1817281' first='Noah' last='Czarnecki'] RB, Hilton Head   To be clear, Czarnecki's time hasn't come yet. And it likely won't until next fall. However, chances are you've heard about his big brother. If you're really paying attention to the Seahawks, though, you also saw Noah hit 100 yards in his first varsity game while Thaddeus was out with an injury.   [player_tooltip player_id='1823381' first='Koy' last='Wright'] OL, East Clarendon   Wright has only really started to have an impact for East Clarendon, but that's in large part to him helping hold things together during a rash of significant injuries. As those players all start to return, the left guard will be opening holes for players who can expose the gaps and put up decent yards.   [player_tooltip player_id='1824736' first='Colton' last='Gainey'] RB/LB, McBee   Gainey's diversity has already paid dividends for the Panthers this season. We've listed him primarily as a ball carrier, first, but make no mistake about how often you'll see him pop up on defense, too. He can making stops and uses a fearless approach to making stops.    [player_tooltip player_id='2332261' first='Derris' last='Bennett'] OL, Stratford   Bennett is the youngest member of the Knights' offensive line - at least in terms of the starters - but he's already had enough of an impact to earn the starting left tackle job. If you're into projections, he's doing that will still be relatively lean. His frame has some folks excited for his weight room development.   [player_tooltip player_id='2370999' first='Demarcus' last='Duck'] RB, TL Hanna   The Yellow Jackets' offense added yet another rushing component with Duck. He's one part full back and another tailback, and he's going to be used to help breakdown opposing front sevens. How he's used will only improve his personal numbers, not to mention the potency of the TL Hanna offense.   [player_tooltip player_id='2370998' first='Jackson' last='Willis'] RB/LB, Ware Shoals   Willis wasn't simply thrust into more action because of a large number of offseason attrition. He was slated to move up in the ranks as both a tailback and linebacker either way. All he's done so far is show he's up to the task. He's almost the team leaders on both sides of the ball.   [player_tooltip player_id='2212448' first='Elijah' last='Williams'] QB, Spring Valley (pictured)   Very much still a work in progress, Williams has seen some decent playing time already this fall (aside from a slight ankle injury) and should continue use his build to see over his linemen and find his targets. When that doesn't work, he can move the chains with his feet.   [player_tooltip player_id='2370997' first='Henry' last='Daniel'] K/P, Myrtle Beach   Daniel isn't handling punting duties for the Seahawks, at least not yet. But that's of little consequence for him in terms of production. He drilled a pair of short field goals and six PATs already this year after connecting on two of his three field goal tries as a freshman.   [player_tooltip player_id='2370996' first='Deon' last='Stackhouse'] OL, Mullins   The next Mullins Stackhouse is here, and his work ethic is far surpassing how raw he still is as a blocker. Over time, expect him to move from guard to tackle, and if his big brother is any indication, Deon likely will only continue to get bigger and bigger.    [player_tooltip player_id='2370995' first='Rico' last='Crawford'] QB, Airport   The Eagles are only a few steps into a massive, multi-year rebuild. But Crawford gives the program its best quarterback in the last two seasons. He went for 312 yards and three passing touchdowns in the team's season opener, breathing life into a offense that needed some excitement.   [player_tooltip player_id='2370994' first='Taron' last='Scott'] WR, North Myrtle Beach   The Chiefs needed a complement for their top receiver and found an excellent choice in Scott. He's got the size to be productive in a newfound offense that isn't so focused exclusively on the rushing attack - something he put on display with nine catches for 116 yards during his first three games.   [player_tooltip player_id='1818944' first='Zyviaire' last='Denny'] QB, Ridge Spring-Monetta   Denny is a massive handful already, and while everyone is circling in on his height and athleticism, it's what he's doing with the football that's impressing us. The 6-foot-4 signal caller knows he can run, but he's waiting for his reads to come open and then getting the ball out quickly.   [player_tooltip player_id='2348815' first='Trey' last='Coward'] OL/DL, Dillon   Coward has flown under the radar somewhat until recently, but we expect that to change sooner rather than later. While still hovering around 6-foot-1 and 225 pounds, he's extremely active as a blocker. As the weather cools, we believe he'll turn into more of a dual-role lineman.   [player_tooltip player_id='2370991' first='Jeremiah' last='Smiling-Waiters'] RB, West Florence   The Knights are finding creative ways to keep their understudy tailback involved. On top of some early rushing production, Smiling-Waiters was also tied for the team lead in receptions during the early going. He's not tall (5-foot-6), but he's built well for the backfield.   [player_tooltip player_id='2370984' first='Corban' last='Lack'] K/P, TL Hanna   Lack is a fast-rising specialist who is turning heads with his field goals, PATs, kickoffs and punts. Already this season he's got a 45-yard field goal on his resume. More importantly, he put all but two of his first 14 kickoffs into the end zone and pinned more than half of his first 11 punts inside the 20.   [player_tooltip player_id='1817256' first='Whitley' last='Rodgers'] QB, Easley   While Rodgers' completion percentage isn't where he'd like it to be to this point of his young career, his eye-popping passing numbers out of the gate during his sophomore year are an excellent sign for the future. He's got three strong receivers in his same class, so this looks like one heck of a nucleus.    [player_tooltip player_id='2370981' first='Ivan' last='Lorenz'] OL, Hilton Head   Lorenz folded in nicely with an established offensive line and went from challenging for reps to bumping an older player out of a starting spot. He's a legacy offensive lineman whose father started in the Big 10, and he's with a staff that's been developing players there quite nicely.   [player_tooltip player_id='2370968' first='Chase' last='Wimpey'] WR, Easley   As we tipped to above, the Green Wave have no shortage of young and talented pass catchers. Wimpey was leading the team in receptions through the first three games and caught six touchdowns during his first three contests of the season.    [player_tooltip player_id='2163482' first='Jeremy' last='Kendall'] RB, Pinewood Prep   After needing only four games to match or exceed all of his production from his freshman season, it's important to note that Kendall did it with about two-thirds the number of carries. He's got some pop to his running ability and is going to abuse SCISA defenders for the foreseeable future.   [player_tooltip player_id='1301764' first='Tristan' last='Shell'] ATH, Christ Church   Shell was already a three-way player, capable of leading the team in receiving and return yards while chipping in on defense. Now, he may see some additional carries, too. Shell is extremely strong for his size and has some field vision that makes him a natural with the ball in his hands.   [player_tooltip player_id='1823421' first='Jaylen' last='Brost'] RB, Gilbert   Brost has already shown he can handle a high-volume work load when the Indians need him to. Gilbert has a slew of experienced blockers behind him and he knows when to go full speed ahead and when to display some patience while the holes open for him.    [player_tooltip player_id='2167554' first='Ashton' last='Moore'] QB, Chapman   Moore is proving to be the type of quarterback the Panthers can build around. Not only has he shown some early production, he's just as adept at protecting the football. It's probably the biggest reason a 1-10 team from last fall has started 3-0 this time around.    [player_tooltip player_id='2370964' first='Jaxson' last='Roache'] WR, Myrtle Beach   Seahawks' slot receiver is turning out to be a boon for Myrtle Beach's rejuvenating passing game. He hauled in 14 passes for 192 yards and a touchdown in the team's first three games of the 2026 season and adds an inside-outside threat capable to extending drives.    [player_tooltip player_id='1817255' first='Leyton' last='Scott'] WR, Easley   There's little reason we can see that Scott's dynamic catch production or yardage total won't continue to be dynamic throughout his sophomore year. Simply, pin-pointing one Green Wave receiver is only going to get opposing defenses so far.    [player_tooltip player_id='2341379' first='Mark' last='Law'] WR, Wilson   Law is already starting to draw significant attention from opposing defenses, but that didn't stop him from snagging an early touchdown. More importantly, he's the Tigers' WR1 of the future and going to continue to get more and more looks in a wide-open offense.

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