2025 Rankings Newcomers: Athletes/EDGE

Prep Redzone North Carolina recently updated their Class of 2025 Rankings, and several players were added to the rankings after strong senior seasons! This article will focus on selected Athletes and Edge players that were added to this particular Rankings update.    Cameron has been receiving some well deserved accolades after a very impressive senior season where his pass rushing skill set resulted in some great production for the Huskies' defense. With 16 sacks and 35 tackles for loss, Cameron was a major focus in opponent's offensive attacks all year long. Cameron's first steps are a great asset of his as a pass rusher, combined with good power to give him the ability to set the edge and defend against the run just as well as his good pass rushing ability. Cameron was also selected as his conference's defensive player of the year. It's crazy to see his only offer so far is from Davidson - he needs more recruiting attention!     With offers from Fayetteville State & Ferrum, Elisha had a strong season and showed some skills collegiate programs will definitely be interested in. As an EDGE player, Elisha does a great job in setting the outside edge of the defensive line in the running game, and does a good job of playing off blocks and making tackles run right at him. Elisha also shows some film as an off-ball linebacker, and he is physical and aggressive in shutting open windows in the running game. As a tackler, Elisha does a very good job in tackling with good form and making open field tackles.     After watching Marion in person this season, there was no doubt that he deserved to be a ranked player in the state of North Carolina. Marion shows excellent speed and athleticism overall, whether it was as a kickoff returner on Special Teams or as a defensive back on a strong Rolesville defense. Marion has excellent instincts no matter where he is on the field, and he's going to be an impact player period. Marion recently committed to Campbell University to play college football.     Major had one of the better seasons that I can remember for an Athlete in the Charlotte Metro.Area in terms of production. Major has 25 total touchdowns, over 1000 receiving yards on offense, and 5 interceptions and 28 tackles on defense. Keep in mind that this production was only in 9 games, as his school was not eligible for postseason play. Major excels with the football in his hands, showing good speed and explosive ability, especially in 1 on 1 situations as a receiver. Major was selected for the Queen City Senior Bowl, and deserves some consideration by college programs as a contributor in my opinion.     In watching Gregory on film, he plays for a program that doesn't get a lot of spotlight, but he's an explosive player with the football in his hands. Gregory does an excellent job of moving with speed and chaining his jukes and agility together, not losing acceleration when advancing the ball down the field. Gregory primarily does this from the running back position, but he also can line up as a slot receiver and catch passes as well. Gregory also shows some skills as a defensive back inam coverage - with his size he would be a slot defender for sure. I think Gregory could be an asset on Special Teams as a kickoff/punt returner also.

Prep Redzone North Carolina recently updated their Class of 2025 Rankings, and several players were added to the rankings after strong senior seasons! This article will focus on selected Athletes and Edge players that were added to this particular Rankings update.