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In this feature, PalmettoPreps.com takes a very early look at several prospects we have been monitoring in the class of 2023 for South Carolina high school football. There are already some prospects hitting the radar of college coaches and causing waves in the high school community. Who are they?
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DJ Barksdale - DB - South Pointe - Multiple folks in the Rock Hill area rave about the potential of this rising sophomore. One described him as possibly the "next Derion Kendrick", which would mean he's a national-level recruit.
Monroe Freeling - OL - Oceanside Collegiate - This growing offensive tackle prospect has an excellent frame at 6-foot-6, 240-pounds and already carries an offer from South Carolina. More will be on the way.
Devin Hyatt - WR - Dutch Fork - The next wide receiver from this great program who's going to put up big numbers in Tom Knotts' offense. Hyatt's the younger brother of Tennessee signee Jalin Hyatt, and is already a hot commodity among colleges.
Raheim Jeter - QB - Spartanburg - The most well-known of any of these names, Jeter has been on the scene since 8th grade. He has size, an arm, and multiple Power 5 offers already.
Jordan Knox - OL - Northwestern - During a school visit earlier this year, Trojans head coach Page Wofford singled out Knox as a young player that had a chance to develop into the next excellent Northwestern lineman. He's 6-foot-2, 270-pounds, growing, and does a very good job in the weight room.
Grayson Loftis - QB - Blue Ridge - Another quarterback that's already garnered significant name traction with early offers, such as an scholarship from Georgia. Loftis has size and arm talent.
Xzavier Mcleod - DT - Camden - This young defensive lineman hit the radar this spring with an offer from South Carolina and is already a good-looking prospect on the hoof. He'll surely pick up more in the coming months.
Zolten Osborne - QB - Fort Dorchester - Folks around the program rave about Osborne's abilities and believe he has a chance to be a big-time player as a passer. Even as a 14 year old, he was doing some things that turned heads.
DJ Porter - ATH - Dorman - Arkansas jumped in recently and extended Porter his first Division I scholarship offer, a sign of things to come for the Upstate product. Porter is capable of playing quarterback or wide receiver. He has some electric ability in the open field.
Jesse Ross - White Knoll - Another prospect we saw in person during a recent school visit, Ross is a player that could start at safety for the Timberwolves this season and could develop into a big-time player.
Eamon Smalls - DT - Beaufort - He has size and moves very well, and could develop into a heavily recruited player sooner than later. Opposing coaches have certainly taken notice of Smalls, and it will not be long before he hits the radar in a big way.
Will White - QB - Dorman - This 6-foot-1, 170-pounder is a dual threat that may not have the name recognition of the other quarterbacks on this list yet, but more will know about him soon. He picked up an offer last year from Kent State and has ability.
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DJ Barksdale - DB - South Pointe - Multiple folks in the Rock Hill area rave about the potential of this rising sophomore. One described him as possibly the "next Derion Kendrick", which would mean he's a national-level recruit.
Monroe Freeling - OL - Oceanside Collegiate - This growing offensive tackle prospect has an excellent frame at 6-foot-6, 240-pounds and already carries an offer from South Carolina. More will be on the way.
Devin Hyatt - WR - Dutch Fork - The next wide receiver from this great program who's going to put up big numbers in Tom Knotts' offense. Hyatt's the younger brother of Tennessee signee Jalin Hyatt, and is already a hot commodity among colleges.
Raheim Jeter - QB - Spartanburg - The most well-known of any of these names, Jeter has been on the scene since 8th grade. He has size, an arm, and multiple Power 5 offers already.
Jordan Knox - OL - Northwestern - During a school visit earlier this year, Trojans head coach Page Wofford singled out Knox as a young player that had a chance to develop into the next excellent Northwestern lineman. He's 6-foot-2, 270-pounds, growing, and does a very good job in the weight room.
Grayson Loftis - QB - Blue Ridge - Another quarterback that's already garnered significant name traction with early offers, such as an scholarship from Georgia. Loftis has size and arm talent.
Xzavier Mcleod - DT - Camden - This young defensive lineman hit the radar this spring with an offer from South Carolina and is already a good-looking prospect on the hoof. He'll surely pick up more in the coming months.
Zolten Osborne - QB - Fort Dorchester - Folks around the program rave about Osborne's abilities and believe he has a chance to be a big-time player as a passer. Even as a 14 year old, he was doing some things that turned heads.
DJ Porter - ATH - Dorman - Arkansas jumped in recently and extended Porter his first Division I scholarship offer, a sign of things to come for the Upstate product. Porter is capable of playing quarterback or wide receiver. He has some electric ability in the open field.
Jesse Ross - White Knoll - Another prospect we saw in person during a recent school visit, Ross is a player that could start at safety for the Timberwolves this season and could develop into a big-time player.
Eamon Smalls - DT - Beaufort - He has size and moves very well, and could develop into a heavily recruited player sooner than later. Opposing coaches have certainly taken notice of Smalls, and it will not be long before he hits the radar in a big way.
Will White - QB - Dorman - This 6-foot-1, 170-pounder is a dual threat that may not have the name recognition of the other quarterbacks on this list yet, but more will know about him soon. He picked up an offer last year from Kent State and has ability.
