Team Preview: Clayton Comets Making a Statement
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I have begun team previews of some of the top teams in the Raleigh/Durham region. There are a lot of talented players throughout the region. The previews will highlight the recruits on the teams featured. A high level of competition…
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Continue ReadingI have begun team previews of some of the top teams in the Raleigh/Durham region. There are a lot of talented players throughout the region. The previews will highlight the recruits on the teams featured. A high level of competition is expected as the high school season starts in late August.
The Clayton High School Comets have a new head coach and a new quarterback. They have a very competitive schedule and are looking to make a statement. Josh Anderson (6’1″ 190, QB) will step up and direct the offense during the upcoming season. He has displayed good velocity on his passes during a couple of summer camps. Josh will hand the ball off to Nehemiah Smith Nehemiah Smith 5'9" | 160 lbs | RB Clayton | 2023 State NC (5’9″ 160, RB) and Nadir Simmons Nadir Simmons 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB Clayton | 2023 State NC (5’11” 200, RB). Nehemiah will use his speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain yardage. Nadir is a power runner with good balance as he gains tough yardage on inside running. Josh will deliver passes to Ian Martin (6’2″ 185, WR) and Mason KuyKendall Mason KuyKendall 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Clayton | 2023 State NC (5’10” 170, WR). Ian and Mason run good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. Zach Klingenbeck Zach Klingenbeck 6'5" | 305 lbs | OL Clayton | 2023 State NC (6’5″ 305, OL) and Will Coats Will Coats 6'4" | 285 lbs | OL Clayton | 2023 State NC (6’4″ 285, OL) will use their upper body strength and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs and protecting the quarterback. Zach and Will are expected to lead and anchor the offensive line.
Chris Kinsey Chris Kinsey 6'2" | 285 lbs | DL Clayton | 2024 State NC (6’2″ 285, DL) will use technique and upper body strength to control blockers while moving past them to make stops. He is expected to lead and anchor the defensive line. Alejandro Rubio Alejandro Rubio 5'10" | 185 lbs | LB Clayton | 2023 State NC (5’10” 185, LB), Aaron Foster Aaron Foster 5'10" | 210 lbs | LB Clayton | 2023 State NC (5’10” 215, LB), and Christian Harrell Christian Harrell 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB Clayton | 2023 State NC (6’0″ 195, LB) are technique-sound linebackers who move well laterally to make stops. Alejandro finished last season with 38 total tackles, 5 of the tackles were for losses. Christian finished last season with 31 total tackles, 2 of the tackles were for losses. John Amerson John Amerson 5'8" | 160 lbs | DB Clayton | 2023 State NC (5’8″ 150, DB) and Deon Harris Deon Harris 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB Clayton | 2023 State NC (6’0″ 160, DB) are technique-sound defensive backs who rely on their speed to blanket receivers, making it difficult to make catches. Clayton is expected to compete for the conference crown and advance into the state playoffs.