The Union Pines coaches have been high of Romine for several years, but we haven’t seen a lot of him due to the depth at the defensive end position and some injuries. Now, it looks like he’s going to be a huge piece on the Vikings’ defense, and he’s a guy who could explode as a senior.

Christian Romine Christian Romine 6'3" | 220 lbs | EDGE/DL Union Pines | 2027 State NC is one of the watchlist prospects expected to attend the showcase and could be one of the more intriguing evaluations of the day. Romine is a three-sport athlete, bringing a well-rounded athletic background and plenty of upside to the trenches.

Although he had limited reps last season, Romine is expected to take on a much larger role heading into his senior year. His combination of athleticism and overall potential makes this event an important opportunity to show what he can do in front of evaluators.

This showcase could serve as the spark that jumpstarts his senior campaign, giving Romine a chance to prove he’s ready for a bigger role and potentially move himself from the watchlist to a prospect that college programs begin tracking closely.

We’ve heard Romine’s name from some coaches and scouts in the area, and he played his best at the end of the season. Union Pines’ strength program is fantastic, and I’d be surprised if Romine looks the same physically as a senior that he did as a junior. After 17 tackles and a sack in five games, he’s on the cusp of the rankings and may be a late-summer add if I can get there to see a practice.