The recruiting Class of 2015 in South Carolina looks to be deeper than the 2014 class.
That’s saying something, because all the top 100 players in 2014 on the scvarsity.com list signed to play college football on Wednesday.
The Class of 2015 will be deep on the defensive line, with as many as five players who could end up with four stars in the recruiting ratings. Here’s a look at the top players in the Class of 2015 (listed in alphabetical order):
Markeyvious Adams
WR
6-3
176
Greenwood
A rangy wide receiver who could be one of the top targets in the state.
J.J. Arcega-Whiteside
WR
6-2
190
Dorman
Two-sport prospect (basketball) who is elusive after the catch.
Zack Bailey
OL
6-5
300
Summerville
Big, strong offensive tackle will anchor a strong line.
Michael Barnette
DE
6-4
239
Woodland
Will challenge for the state-s No. 1 prospect. Strong, aggressive defender.
Shameik Blackshear
DE
6-4
245
Bluffton
Long thought to be best in this class, but could change; committed to USC.
Kelly Bryant
QB
6-4
205
Wren
The most improved player in this class, could grab the top spot in the rankings.
Cage Cervenka
DL
6-3
280
Emerald
Sleeper prospect might be the top defensive tackle prospect in the state.
Rasool Clemons
DE
6-5
200
South Aiken
Strong edge rusher with a big upside; must fill out and get stronger.
Matt Colburn
RB
5-8
175
Dutch Fork
One of the most exciting offensive players in the state.
LaSamuel Davis
DE
6-4
215
Bamberg-Ehrhardt
Solid athlete who could play wide receiver.
Rion Davis
DB
6-0
179
A.C. Flora
One of the most physical DBs in the state. Prospect at S or OLB.
Dorian Dickey
CB
5-8
160
Christ Church
Small in stature but excellent coverage skills.
Noah Green
OL
6-5
275
Boiling Springs
Wide wing span, aggressive lineman; committed to Clemson.
T.J. Hane
OL
6-6
315
Gaffney
On radar since his freshman year. Needs to get stronger.
Dupree Hart
WR
5-6
185
Northwestern
The most lethal offensive threat in the state.
Isaiah Hill
RB
5-11
200
Byrnes
Strong, slashing running back; dangerous out of backfield.
Albert Huggins
DE
6-2
278
Orangeburg-Wilkinson
Another monster DL prospect – will challenge for top spot.
Lyrics Klugh
CB
5-10
175
Byrnes
Strong coverage skills; great breaking speed.
Freddie Phillips
DB
6-2
185
Pelion
Versatile two-way player; WR prospect but likely a college safety.
Tavin Richardson
WR
6-3
205
Byrnes
Big bodied possession receiver – solid FBS prospect.
Johnathan Sutton
LB
5-11
215
Swansea
Injured most of 2013, still one of the top prospects of the class.
That’s saying something, because all the top 100 players in 2014 on the scvarsity.com list signed to play college football on Wednesday.
The Class of 2015 will be deep on the defensive line, with as many as five players who could end up with four stars in the recruiting ratings. Here’s a look at the top players in the Class of 2015 (listed in alphabetical order):
Markeyvious Adams
WR
6-3
176
Greenwood
A rangy wide receiver who could be one of the top targets in the state.
J.J. Arcega-Whiteside
WR
6-2
190
Dorman
Two-sport prospect (basketball) who is elusive after the catch.
Zack Bailey
OL
6-5
300
Summerville
Big, strong offensive tackle will anchor a strong line.
Michael Barnette
DE
6-4
239
Woodland
Will challenge for the state-s No. 1 prospect. Strong, aggressive defender.
Shameik Blackshear
DE
6-4
245
Bluffton
Long thought to be best in this class, but could change; committed to USC.
Kelly Bryant
QB
6-4
205
Wren
The most improved player in this class, could grab the top spot in the rankings.
Cage Cervenka
DL
6-3
280
Emerald
Sleeper prospect might be the top defensive tackle prospect in the state.
Rasool Clemons
DE
6-5
200
South Aiken
Strong edge rusher with a big upside; must fill out and get stronger.
Matt Colburn
RB
5-8
175
Dutch Fork
One of the most exciting offensive players in the state.
LaSamuel Davis
DE
6-4
215
Bamberg-Ehrhardt
Solid athlete who could play wide receiver.
Rion Davis
DB
6-0
179
A.C. Flora
One of the most physical DBs in the state. Prospect at S or OLB.
Dorian Dickey
CB
5-8
160
Christ Church
Small in stature but excellent coverage skills.
Noah Green
OL
6-5
275
Boiling Springs
Wide wing span, aggressive lineman; committed to Clemson.
T.J. Hane
OL
6-6
315
Gaffney
On radar since his freshman year. Needs to get stronger.
Dupree Hart
WR
5-6
185
Northwestern
The most lethal offensive threat in the state.
Isaiah Hill
RB
5-11
200
Byrnes
Strong, slashing running back; dangerous out of backfield.
Albert Huggins
DE
6-2
278
Orangeburg-Wilkinson
Another monster DL prospect – will challenge for top spot.
Lyrics Klugh
CB
5-10
175
Byrnes
Strong coverage skills; great breaking speed.
Freddie Phillips
DB
6-2
185
Pelion
Versatile two-way player; WR prospect but likely a college safety.
Tavin Richardson
WR
6-3
205
Byrnes
Big bodied possession receiver – solid FBS prospect.
Johnathan Sutton
LB
5-11
215
Swansea
Injured most of 2013, still one of the top prospects of the class.
