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Welcome to the USA TODAY Network’s recruiting ladder, a statewide feature from reporter Joe Hughes highlighting 10 prospects on the rise each week of the 2024 high school football season.
Anyone is eligible for consideration, whether it be an unranked player who had a career game, a recruit with mid-level offers, or four- and five-star standouts adding to their personal highlight reel.
Have a player to recommend? Feel free to submit their name, position and graduation class, in addition to other relevant information, statistics or scholarship offers via email to jhughes@gastongazette.com or Twitter (@JoeLHughesII) by each Tuesday morning.
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Bryce Baker
East Forsyth | Sr., QB
The UNC football recruit is off to a hot start, following a strong Week 1 performance by throwing for 301 yards and two touchdowns in a 56-12 win over Jack Britt. He also rushed for two more.
Through two games, Baker has completed 75% of passes for 593 yards and five touchdowns.
Faizon Brandon
Grimsley | Sr., QB
In a Week 2 showdown against Rolesville, the 5-star quarterback completed 6-of-12 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-20 win. Of his output, four of Brandon’s completions went to junior receiver Hudson Cooper for 200 yards and both touchdowns.
Brandon committed to the University of Tennessee last month.
Faizon Brandon, from Greensboro, North Carolina, is one of the top rated quarterbacks in the 2026 class.
Jariel Cobb
Reidsville | Sr., RB
The 5-foot-10, 190-pound back was a difference-maker in Week 2, rushing for 196 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries…
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Author : The Gaston Gazette
Publish date : 2024-09-05 08:03:24
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