2022 Rankings: Breaking Down The Upstate (Part 4)
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With a little under one-third of our Class of 2022 rankings players coming from the Upstate, it is by far the most represented zone in all of South Carolina. This tightly packed crop of talent is vast. Needless to say,…
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Continue ReadingWith a little under one-third of our Class of 2022 rankings players coming from the Upstate, it is by far the most represented zone in all of South Carolina.
This tightly packed crop of talent is vast. Needless to say, we’re going to need a few entries to get to them all.
Over the course of a week, we will break down every single one of the players from this ultra-rich zone, one we expect top-flight production from next fall.
Jeremiah Lomax Jeremiah Lomax 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB Abbeville | 2022 State SCSchool: Abbeville
Position: Defensive back
Analysis: Lomax is a huge reason the Abbeville defense has been ridiculously good the last two seasons, as he adds a defensive end quality to the safety/corner spot he normally inhabits.
Dakota Quinonez Dakota Quinonez 6'1" | 280 lbs | OL Byrnes | 2022 State SCSchool: Byrnes
Position: Offensive line
Analysis: The 6-foot-1, 280-pound lineman is already adept at both guard and tackle, something that’s even more impressive given the type of competition Byrnes faces each season.
Nick Morgan Nick Morgan 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Wren | 2022 State SCSchool: Wren
Position: Defensive back
Analysis: Morgan has the film and gaudy stats to get him some college looks, and in any other year he’s probably already sitting on a pile of offers from mid-range schools. Those will still certainly come.
Michael Kennedy Michael Kennedy 6'2" | 280 lbs | DL Southside Christian | 2022 State SCSchool: Southside Christian
Position: Defensive line
Analysis: At 6-foot-2 and 280 pounds, the interior lineman is built for the position. He also produces, as he piled up more than 50 tackles to go along with 14 tackles for loss last year.
Jy Martin Jy Martin 5'10" | 165 lbs | DB Byrnes | 2022 State SCSchool: Byrnes
Position: Defensive back
Analysis: Martin’s lateral and straight-line speed causes its share of problems, especially given that he can play free safety or corner without any drop in production.
John Deal John Deal 6'1" | 275 lbs | OL Emerald | 2022 State SCSchool: Emerald
Position: Offensive line
Analysis: Very few high school centers have the type of first step and pivot ability that Deal already has. He’s quick on his feet despite already tipping the scales at 260 pounds.