SIGNING CLASS OF 2021 NAME         POS.   HT.   WT.   HOMETOWN            HIGH SCHOOL Cade Anders          TE     6-3     235     Hahira, Ga.  Tift County/Army Prep (USMAPS)
Vincent Anthony Jr.  DE    6-6   235   Durham, N.C.             Jordan
Travis Bates       RB     5-11  195   Tampa, Fla.          Berkeley Prep
Henry Belin IV      QB     6-3   210     New York, N.Y.        Cardinal Hayes
Matt Craycraft      OL     6-4   275   Dallas, Texas            Jesuit
Jeremiah Hasley      LB     6-3     220     Gibsonia, Pa.         Pine-Richland
Terry Moore          ATH     6-1    185   Washington, N.C.         Washington
Steven Nahmias      OL     6-3   285   Dunwoody, Ga.         Marist School
Brian Parker       OL     6-5   285   Cincinnati,Ohio         St. Xavier
Kenzy Paul          DB     6-1     190   La Prairie, Canada     McCallie (Tenn.)
Chandler Rivers      DB   5-10  175   Beaumont, Texas       Beaumont United
Jake Taylor          TE     6-5     220   Apex, N.C.         Cardinal Gibbons
Nathan Vail          DB     6-2   185   Kennesaw, Ga.           Harrison
Mehki Wall          WR     5-10  165   Greensboro, N.C.           Dudley
Jaden Watkins       WR     6-3   185   Asheville, N.C.      Asheville School
Eric Weatherly      RB     5-8     175     St. John's, Fla.       Bartram Trail Wesley Williams    DE     6-5   245   Gainesville, Va.        Battlefield
Carter Wyatt       LB     6-2     220     Shallotte, N.C.       West Brunswick
Player Bios Cade Anders       TE | 6-3 | 235 | Hahira, Ga. (Tift County/Army Prep [USMAPS])              Twitter | InstagramÂ
Spent the 2021 season at the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS)
Started all nine games, leading USMAPS to its first undefeated season
Lettered three years at Tift County under head coach Ashley Anders
Tabbed a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com
Started in 33 consecutive games to close career
Recorded four receptions for 55 yards and 11 tackles with two sacks during shorted senior year due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Two-time all-state and three-time all-region honoree
Named to the Blue-Gray All-American bowl as a senior
Selected the region 1-7A utility player of the year as a junior
Lettered three years at Jordan under coaches Anthony Barbour and Justin Allred
Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.comÂ
Listed as the No. 74 defensive end in the country by ESPN.comÂ
Ranked as the No. 24 and No. 26 prospect from the state of North Carolina according to ESPN.com and 247Sports.com, respectively
Compiled 127 tackles, 39 tackles for loss, 19 sacks, 54 quarterback pressures, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries during final two seasons and added seven blocked field goals
Two-time team captain and all-conference selection, as well as defensive player of the year recipient
Born April 26, 2004
Son of Vincent and Bonnye Anthony
Travis Bates       RB | 5-11 | 195 | Tampa, Fla. (Berkeley Prep)              Twitter | InstagramÂ
Lettered four years at Berkeley Prep under head coach Dominic Ciao
Tabbed as a three-star recruit by 247sports.com and Rivals.com
Listed as the No. 36 running back in the country by Rivals.com
Amassed 3,845 rushing yards in 44 career games
Rushed for 2,045 yards as a senior, the second-most rushing yards in school history
Led Berkeley Prep to a 35-9 record, including a 12-1 mark as a senior
Helped the Buccaneers to an appearance in the 2021 Florida state championship game
All-conference selection and offensive player of the year as a senior
Lettered four years at Beaumont United under coach Marcus Graham
Tabbed a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Ranked as the No. 51 cornerback in the nation and the No. 78 prospect from the state of Texas according to ESPN.com
Totaled 307-plus tackles, 25 interceptions, 40 pass breakups, two sacks, six forced fumbles and 11 fumbles recoveries
Recorded 85 receptions for 1,715-plus yards, 20 rushes for 600-plus yards and added 31 total touchdowns during career
Helped lead Beaumont United to three state playoff appearances
Named two-time first team all-district as a defensive back, first team Super Gold as a defensive back and second team Super Gold as a wide receiver
Selected the 9-5A district unanimous multi-purpose player of the year during junior season
Born October 17, 2003
Son of Derrick and Cheryl Rivers
Jake Taylor             TE | 6-5 | 220 | Apex, N.C. (Cardinal Gibbons)                 Twitter | Instagram | Highlights
Lettered three seasons at Cardinal Gibbons under head coach Steven WrightÂ
Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.comÂ
Listed as the No. 30 tight end in the country by ESPN.com
Ranked as the No. 31 and No. 34 prospect from the state of North Carolina by ESPN.com and 247Sports.comÂ
Recorded 35 receptions for 577 yards with eight touchdowns in 22 gamesÂ
Helped Cardinal Gibbons to a 35-6 record, including the 2021 4A state championship
Named a Cap 6 all-conference team selection and an honorary captain
Lettered three seasons at ÂHarrison under coaches Matt Dickman and Josh Cassidy
Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.comÂ
Charted as the No. 59 safety in the nation by ESPN.com
Registered over 180 tackles and recorded two touchdowns off of a fumble recovery (56 yards) and an interception (79 yards)
Added 10 kickoffs for 181 yards (18.1 avg.) and 23 carries for 128 yards during senior season
Helped lead Harrison to a 23-14 mark, including a 6A state championship as a sophomore
Tabbed a 2021 7A all-region honoree as a defensive back, while also garnering Marietta Daily Journal Dynamite Dozen nods
Also lettered in track & field
Born January 29, 2004
Son of Eddie and Adrienna Vail
Mehki Wall             WR | 5-10 | 165 | Greensboro, N.C. (Dudley)          Twitter | Highlights
Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2022
Lettered four seasons at Dudley under coach Steven Davis Sr.
Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.comÂ
Listed as the No. 75 wide receiver in the country by 247Sports.comÂ
Ranked as the No. 13 and No. 16 prospect from the state of North Carolina by 247Sports.com and ESPN.com, respectively
Led Dudley to a 43-10 record and four consecutive state playoff appearances, including the NCHSAA 3A state championship as a senior
Recorded 6,939 career all-purpose yards, including 2,589 receiving yards, and 47 career touchdowns
Added 3,552 return yards and 12 touchdowns
Invited to the 2021 N.C. Shrine Bowl and Carolina Bowl
Ranked among the top in NCHSAA history in numerous special teams categories: first in single-season punt return average (33.2), tied for first in career punt returns for touchdowns (nine) and second in career total returns for touchdowns (12)
Three-time all-conference and all-area special teams player of the year and two-time all-state selection
Lettered four seasons at Bartram Trail under coach Chad Parker
Tabbed a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 54 running back in the nation and the No. 99 prospect in the state of Florida by ESPN.com
In first three seasons, accumulated 4,437 all-purpose yards with 38 touchdowns, and helped Bartram Trail to an overall record of 38-9, including three state regional appearancesÂ
Named first team all-state as a junior and honorable mention all-state as a sophomore
Also a three-year letterwinner in track & field for the 100 meters