Preseason Preview: Park Hill South

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Panthers look to replace a lot of talent lost to graduation from their 2022 team with some young players who look ready to step up and be next, combined with the returnees who saw a lot of action last year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior <strong>Drew Paulakovich</strong> (6'4" 195) steps up to take over the offense in 2023 after having a good offseason and summer running the offense. The Panther coaching staff are high on him and his ability to lead the team. Here is a look at some of the top players to watch for. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A pair of big senior targets in TE <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='967678' first='Marcus' last='Parker']</strong> (6'5" 230) and WR <strong>Kyle Dunaway</strong> (6'4" 195) return for Paulakovich to throw to. Parker is an outstanding athlete combine and camp season. He is drawing the attention of multiple colleges. Dunaway had a good junior season and will be called upon more in 2023. Sophomores <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1112544' first='Chance' last='Taylor']</strong> (6'0" 165) and <strong>Tyree Flowers</strong>, along with junior <strong>Darryle Jumper</strong> (5'10" 170) are expected to contribute to the passing game as well. Taylor had a great spring and showed he is a future college prospect at camps and combines, including the Elite Football Combine in St. Louis. Jumper is another outstanding athlete who will also factor in the run game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior <strong>Tobi Falubi</strong> (5'7" 184) is considered the top newcomer at running back for the Panthers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OT<strong> Max Gerken</strong> (6'5" 290) is back and will be the leader of the offensive line as a senior after earning multiple postseason honors for his play last year. He'll be joined by senior C<strong> Ethan Saft</strong> and sophomore OT <strong>Hudson</strong> <strong>Lundberg</strong> on the O-Line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior D1 prospect <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='707886' first='Kiros' last='Martin']</strong> (6'2" 220) returns at DE/OLB to lead the defense along with junior DL <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1233948' first='Brock' last='Harmon']</strong> (6'3" 235), who stepped up last year in his role. Senior <strong>Xavier Freckelton </strong>(5'10" 250) with line up at NG. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kadin Sebree</strong> (5'11" 185 ) is the top returning linebacker as a senior, and will be joined by newcomer sophomores <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1127275' first='Mason' last='Wright']</strong> (6'2" 195) and <strong>Dillon Nutter</strong> (5'11" 185).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defensive backfield is experienced and talented. <strong>Marcel Milner</strong> (5'8" 160), <strong>D'Ante Wells</strong> (6'1" 180) and <strong>Jayvius Smith</strong> ( 5'11" 175) were all big contributors last season and are back for their senior years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Panthers also return to of the best special teams players in the country in K/P<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='254755' first='Mason' last='Love']</strong> (6'0" 180) and LS<strong> Bryce Aldridge</strong>. Love is committed to the South Carolina Gamecocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->