Football Recruiting

Aveon Smith, QB, White Knoll HS (6-2,200) is a kid that the Power-Five schools need to look at. He can flat out play. He has rushed for 514 yards averaging 8.3 yards per carry and scored 8 rushing touchdowns; he has completed 41 of 69 passes for 854 yards and …

West Columbia (SC) Sumter defensive end Justus Boone (6-5,250) received his fifth offer today when the NC State Wolfpack verbaled him. The Wolfpack joins South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Virginia Tech, Florida and Charlotte in the bidding war for the junior defensive stalwart. He lists no favorites right now. Through …

Jahmad Barr-Williams is a 6-0,170bls linebacker for the Panthers who has started two seasons. Last year, as  sophomore, he finished with 69 Tackles (28 solo) 4 sacks 8 TFL 3 PBU. He has started off 2019 with solid play and has made his way onto Jim Baxter’s SCVarsity Watch List …

THEY ARE WHO WE THOUGHT THEY WERE Dutch Fork’s Jalin Hyatt DUTCH FORK – They have not disappointed. This team is strong at every position and with the exception of their tie to Mallard Creek, has dismantled each opponent with little effort. Where will Dutch Fork be challenged? It won’t …

The evaluation of the next recruiting cycle of talent is long underway and here is a very early glimpse of the Midlands area Top 25 Players for the Class of 2021. Keep in mind, this list could look a lot different as we near season’s end, with players moving up …

As we head into the 2019 football season, I want to take a look at who I believe are the most dominating players in the Midlands area. Obviously, this is subjective to my evaluations so simply my opinion. In referencing a dominant player, I mean that player can take over …

The Sumter Gamecocks are loaded with next level talent, including four players in the 2020 Class with Division I offers. DB Odonnell Fortune (6-2, 180) is my top DB in the state and has committed to USC. WR Tylee Craft (6-4,180) is one is committed to UNC. LB Donte Coleman …

The Lexington Wildcats have a few prospects on their roster who have captured the attention of college coaches. 2020 CLASS DB Tristan Allen (5-10, 175) – Committed to Davidson OL Walker Anderson (6-1, 260) Interest from Limestone, Erskine, Charleston Southern 2021 CLASS QB Cal Herndon (6-0,185) – Interest from Old …

The Gators of River Bluff had success in 2018 and it is evident that they have a multitude of next level players on the roster. Coach Blair Hardin took some time to chat with me about their prospects. RB Braden Walker, 2020 (6-0, 205) – Currently has offers from The …

RANK PLAYER POS SCHOOL YEAR 1 JALIN HYATT WR DUTCH FORK 2020 2 TYSHAWN WANNAMAKER OL CALHOUN COUNTY 2020 3 OD DOLLISON WR GRAY COLLEGIATE 2020 4 JOSHUA BURRELL WR BLTYEWOOD 2021 5 BRADEN WALKER RB RIVER BLUFF 2020 6 PARKER CLEMENTS OL LUGOFF-ELGIN 2020 7 TY OLENCHUK QB DUTCH …