Ty Shoemake
Ty Shoemake
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Joshua Graham | Prep Redzone Scout
Ty Shoemake Ty Shoemake 6'0" | 210 lbs | RB/LB Grimsley | 2028 State NC is one of the top running backs in North Carolina and is poised for an even bigger role this season. The rising junior rushed for over 1,000 yards and 16 rushing touchdowns (17 total scores) while averaging 8.5 yards per carry, establishing himself as one of the state’s most productive backs.
Already holding multiple Division I offers, Shoemake combines size, power, and downhill explosiveness. At 6-foot, 210 pounds, he’s a bruising runner who thrives through contact but has enough burst to break long runs once he reaches the second level. Entering the season as the No. 2 running back in North Carolina’s Class of 2028, expect Shoemake to be a major force in Grimsley’s pursuit of another state championship.
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Read EvaluationWill Helms | Prep Redzone Scout
Shoemake just continues to get better after breaking out last year. He’s big, smooth, and fast. I’ve had a few conversations with some coaches who know his work ethic and weight room prowess, and it was pretty much a unanimous opinion that he would continue to develop at an impressive rate. He has the size, speed, and vision to reach an elite level.
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Read EvaluationWill Helms | Prep Redzone Scout
Shoemake came on strong down the stretch in 2025, and ran for 1,000 yards despite averaging fewer than 10 attempts per game for the 7A State Champions. He earns the top spot here in a close one partially because of his projected increase in touches. Grimsley wants to have a workhorse, and if Shoemake, with his power and vision, can provide that, he could push into the 1,500-yard range next season.
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