South Carolina Top-30
Scott makes biggest jump
Scott makes biggest jump
ACC Recruiting Analyst
Posted Sep 29, 2003


After hours of reviewing camp notes and studying film, here is a pre-season look at the top thirty players in the state of South Carolina.

1. Leon Hart 6-5/285/5.10 OL  Spring Valley HS LM: 1
 

At 6-5 and 292 pounds, Hart has the perfect frame, strength and the quickness to play offensive tackle. He has a 350 pounds bench press and a 500 pound squat right now, but his best lift is the power clean. He's cleaning right at 350.  Was invited to the All-American combine before the All-American game in January, placing first in three of the six events they tested in. He won the forty, the vertical, and the broad jump.

 

 
 
2. Robert Ayers 6-4/227/4.50 LB  Marlboro County HS LM: 2
 

Robert Ayers is a big time prospect at linebacker and those that have seen him play know that he has unlimited potential. In only eight games he racked up a total of 89 tackles, 28 of those for loss, and six sacks.  He reads the offensive flow well and is a demon across the field.

 
 
3. Dorian Capers 6-6/275/5.00 DT  Battery Creek HS LM: 3
  Capers can shut down the middle of the field and when a running back gets to the outside, he has the speed (4.8 forty yard dash) to chase him down.  He racked up 77 tackles and six sacks from his defensive tackle position. The All-State performer works as hard off the field as he does on. He currently boasts a 320-pound bench press, 460-pound squat, and power cleans 240-pounds.  
 
4. Lawrence Timmons 6-1/220/4.50 LB  Wilson HS LM: 4
  Lawrence Timmons The athleticism for Timmons is very apparent on both sides of the ball. Projected as a linebacker or even a strong safety, Timmons also has great speed as a wide receiver for his Wilson team.  He finished last year with 95 tackles and four forced fumbles along with 42 catches for 690 yards and 14 touchdowns as a receiver."  At NIKE Camp in Miami and he was very impressive. During drills, he had excellent footwork, good explosion, he had passion in his eyes, and always wanted to be 1st in line, always wanted the best competition according to recruiting analyst Mike Bakas.  
5. Cory Lambert 6-7/306/5.08 OL  Greenville HS LM: 5
 

Potentially, Lambert could be the best player in the state of South Carolina.  The reason he is not is that the players ahead of him are instant impact players.  Lambert has a broad wingspan, good range, and good strength.  He graded out at 90-percent with 28 knockdown blocks from his right offensive tackle position.  
 
6. James Thompson 6-5/310/4.95 OL  Sumter HS LM: 6
 

James Thompson

Thompson shot up the rankings quickly after a very impressive summer of camps and growing into his frame.  He is now much more solidly built and has improved his weight room numbers.  James moves well and locks up defenders to roll them over or keep them off his quarterback.  
7. Dorrel Scott 6-4/315/5.00 DT  Ridge View HS LM: 10
 

Dorrel Scott

At his size, Dorrel Scott is the epitomy of run-stuffing defensive tackles.  Holes are quickly closed and offensive linemen are easily moved to get towards the backfield.  Scott has a 315 pound bench, 450 pound squat, and a powerful forearm shiver.

 

 
8. Mack Frost 6-5/230/4.70 DE  Spring Valley HS LM: 8
 

Frost has an excellent first step and good football instincts. He excels at rushing the passer and knocking down passes, which can be expected because of his great physical ability.  What was surprising was his ability to hold his ground at the line of scrimmage by shedding blocks through a variety of spin moves and arm extension. He uses his length to his advantage as he got his hands up quickly and was able to toss aside or spin around guards and tackles trying to block him.

Mack Frost Film

 
9. C.J. Barber 6-2/205/4.5 S  Northwestern HS LM: 9
  At one of the biggest schools in South Carolina, Barber plays against the best, and seemingly every game shows that he is the best player on the field.  A true playmaker, he could play any of three positions in college between running back, safety, and some college coaches even believe he could play linebacker.  
10. Kendrick Lynch 5-9/165/4.30 RB  Dorman HS LM: 11
 

Kendrick Lynch

While small in stature, Lynch is clearly the best high school player in the state with his vision, speed and great power for his size.  Lynch, committed to South Carolina, could become a great running back in the right system.

 

 
 
Best of the Rest:
11. Sidney Rice 6-3/185/4.50 WR  Gaffney HS LM: 12
12. Brooks Foster 6-3/180/4.50 WR  Boiling Springs HS

LM: 7

13. Tremel Kline 6-2/185/4.40 WR  Battery Creek HS LM: 16
14. Rafael Little 5-11/195/4.45 RB  TL Hannah HS LM: 13
15. Mike Hamlin 6-2/184/4.60  S  Lamar HS LM: 14
16. William Richardson 6-4/210/4.80 QB  Sumter HS LM: 17
17. Jeremy Burgess 6-5/265/5.00 OL  Loris HS LM: 21
18. Anthony Davis 6-6/235/4.70 DE  Spring Valley HS LM: 15
19. Jamon Meredith 6-6/265/4.70 DE  Hillcrest HS LM: 19
20. Sinclair Cannon 6-3/190/4.50 S  Greer HS LM: 22
21. Terence Brown 6-4/280/5.00 OL  Summerville HS LM: 23
22. Bryon Bishop 6-3/285/4.90 DT  Union HS LM: 18
23. Alonzo Middleton 6-2/230/4.60 LB  Orgeburg-Wilksn HS LM: 20
24. Matt Raysor 6-4/275/4.80 DT  Bamberg Ehrhardt HS LM: 25
25. Jomar Wright 6-1/185/4.55 WR  Byrnes HS LM: 26
26. Brandon Thomas 6-1/242/4.70 LB  North Augusta HS LM: 24
27. Courtney Vincent 6-1/220/4.70 LB  Allendale-Fairfax HS LM: 28
28. Phillip Morris 6-4/190/4.43 WR  Timmonsville HS LM: NR
29. L.J. Anderson 6-3/303/5.50 OL  Sumter HS LM: NR
30. Rashad Jackson 6-2/265/4.90 DT  Union HS LM: NR


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