2026 Rankings: The Unveiling
In this article:
The 2022 football season has presented an opportunity for Prep Red Zone South Carolina to add another first. We’re not going to wait until after the season to release our rankings for the current freshman class. This time around, the…
Access all of Prep Redzone
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingThe 2022 football season has presented an opportunity for Prep Red Zone South Carolina to add another first.
We’re not going to wait until after the season to release our rankings for the current freshman class. This time around, the collection of 25 standouts forced our hand.
The players we’ve included in our initial list have already impressed, mostly on the varsity level. They’ve earned playing time and even starring roles despite their youth. In some cases, they’ve already started attracting the attention of college programs who are projecting the same skill sets and talent levels we are.
Either way, these 25 proved themselves earlier than most.
ATHLETES
D’Anthony Coleman D’Anthony Coleman 5'7" | 145 lbs | ATH West Ashley | 2026 State SC West Ashley – Seeing significant time at DB and tailback for 5A Wildcats
Andre Grate Andre Grate 5'11" | 185 lbs | ATH Waccamaw | 2026 State SC Waccamaw – Mainly a running back, but has appeared in five different positions
Aj Grate Aj Grate 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH Waccamaw | 2026 State SC Waccamaw – Andre’s twin brother is showing serious skills on defense
Carter Coleman Carter Coleman 5'11" | 165 lbs | ATH Blythewood | 2026 State SC Ridge View – Elite speed and the budding size to match
JP Sweatt JP Sweatt 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Gray Collegiate | 2026 State SC Gray Collegiate – Staff is taking it slow with him, but he’s producing when he’s in
DEFENSE
Michael Garnett Michael Garnett 5'11" | 270 lbs | DL Philip Simmons | 2026 State SC Philip Simmons – 290-pound DLs don’t show up to camp often
Caden Ramsey Caden Ramsey 6'5" | 195 lbs | DB Cross | 2026 State SC Cross – The pure definition of a defensive back with length
Landon Conner Landon Conner 5'11" | 220 lbs | DL Loris | 2026 State SC Loris – Weight-room junky is starting to put up big numbers
Tyleek Dukes Tyleek Dukes 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Kingstree | 2026 State SC Kingstree – Two-way starter has flashed early prominence at defensive back
Michael Boulware Michael Boulware 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB Gray Collegiate | 2026 State SC Spring Valley – Name sound familiar?
Jeremiah Favorite Jeremiah Favorite 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Boiling Springs | 2026 State SC Myrtle Beach – Every down corner from the start
OFFENSE
Quamaine Vaughn Quamaine Vaughn 6'2" | 285 lbs | OL Philip Simmons | 2026 State SC Philip Simmons – Another two inches and OL will have size to match skills
Jaiden McDowell Jaiden McDowell 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Gaffney | 2026 State SC Gaffney – Leading Indians in carries this season
Donovan Miles Donovan Miles 6'2" | 280 lbs | OL Woodland | 2026 State SC Woodland – Might be next big-time OL prospect there
Meliq McGowan Meliq McGowan 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Goose Creek | 2026 State SC Goose Creek – Mid-season bump getting quality snaps in backfield
Ryan Campbell Ryan Campbell 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Fort Dorchester | 2026 State SC Fort Dorchester – Already has a 100-yard rushing game in a region contest
Jordon Gidron Jordon Gidron 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Ridge View | 2026 State SC Ridge View – Might be 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds by next season
BJ Jones BJ Jones 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Newberry | 2026 State SC Newberry – Tailback has good power and change-of-direction skills
Martin Ford Martin Ford 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Midland Valley | 2026 State SC Midland Valley – Yes, there is another really strong running back there
Kyler Johnson Kyler Johnson 6'4" | 300 lbs | DL Trinity Collegiate | 2026 State SC Trinity Collegiate – Lineman is already 6-foot-4 and 260 pounds
Patrick Belk Patrick Belk 5'11" | 200 lbs | QB Heathwood Hall | 2026 State SC Heathwood Hall – QB well over 1,000 yards of combined offense
Desmond Green Desmond Green 6'4" | 330 lbs | OL Timberland | 2026 State SC Timberland – Massive OL is cutting his teeth at center
Rah’Keith Kelly Rah’Keith Kelly 5'8" | 165 lbs | RB Byrnes | 2026 GA Spartanburg – Leading the Vikings in rushing yards
Cameron McMillon Cameron McMillon 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB South Pointe | 2026 State SC Fairfield Central – Thrown for 1,700 yards and 20 touchdowns so far
Jaylen McGill Jaylen McGill 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Broome | 2026 State SC Broome – Name is bouncing around the Upstate; soon it will be statewide