2023 Stock-Risers
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The updated player rankings consist of 152 players ranging from D1 to D3 prospects. The players listed have continued to improve their individual skills and their performances are highlighted on the field: KJ Sampson KJ Sampson 6'4" | 285 lbs…
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Continue ReadingThe updated player rankings consist of 152 players ranging from D1 to D3 prospects. The players listed have continued to improve their individual skills and their performances are highlighted on the field:
KJ Sampson KJ Sampson 6'4" | 285 lbs | DL New Bern | 2023 State NC , DL, 6’4″ 285, New Bern HS (No.1 DL, No. 1 Overall). KJ moved up to the top spot based on his dominant performance on the field throughout the season. He was often double-teamed in attempt to stop him from disrupting the offense. KJ was quick out of his stance to quickly make contact with blockers and strong use of hands to move past them into the backfield. KJ Sampson KJ Sampson 6'4" | 285 lbs | DL New Bern | 2023 State NC was difficult to block in man-coverage and will be opposing offenses primary target going into his senior season.
William (Trey) Thompson William (Trey) Thompson 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB Watauga | 2023 State NC , RB, 5’11″ 180, Watauga HS (No. 6 RB, No. 31 Overall). Trey has stepped up his performance since the Spring Season. It is a plus for him standing up coming out of the backfield and accelerating into the open lanes at full speed. Trey ran with power and speed while following his blockers gaining tough yardage. He displayed the speed and quickness to get around the corner to gain yardage on the sweep plays. Trey displayed good hands on the pass plays and ability to gain yardage after the catch. Trey Thompson was a triple threat at running back while displaying the ability to consistently run between the tackles, the speed to get around the corner, and good hands-on pass plays. William (Trey) Thompson William (Trey) Thompson 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB Watauga | 2023 State NC finished the season with 947 All-Purpose yards and 7 TDs.
Javonte Vereen Javonte Vereen 6'4" | 215 lbs | TE Havelock | 2023 State NC , TE, 6’4″ 204, Havelock HS (No.1 TE, No. 4 Overall). Javonte moved up to the top spot as a tight end after starting his high school career as a wide receiver. Javonte displayed good pass route running and the ability to separate from defenders to make the catch. Javonte displayed good technique and blocks well. He who uses his body to shield defenders to make catches in traffic. Javonte Vereen Javonte Vereen 6'4" | 215 lbs | TE Havelock | 2023 State NC runs well in the open field accelerating past defenders for big yardage, scoring often.
Ian Bright Ian Bright 5'10" | 220 lbs | RB Apex | 2023 State NC , 5’10” 220, Apex HS (No. 2 RB, No. 7 Overall). Ian is a strong runner who is difficult to bring down. He displays deceptive speed and quickness while running past defenders. Ian is a workhorse player who has a high number of carries per game. Ian Bright Ian Bright 5'10" | 220 lbs | RB Apex | 2023 State NC finished the season with 1,241 rushing yards, 22 TDs, and 11 receptions for 145 yards.
Marqies McCombs Marqies McCombs 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Chase | 2023 State NC , RB, 5’10″ 180, Chase HS (No. 7 RB, No. 32 Overall). Marqies follows blockers looking for an opening to accelerate past defenders to gain big yardage. He runs with balance and does not go down after initial contact is made. Marqies is expected to continue to put up big numbers going into his senior season. Marqies McCombs Marqies McCombs 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Chase | 2023 State NC finished as the class leader with 2,884 rushing yards and 38 TDs.