We wrap this year's sessions of Shane Beamer Football Camp with a look at the best prospect I saw roll through camp at each position.
BEST BY POSITION
QB:
Dylan Lonergan, 2023, Brookwood (GA) - There were several quarterbacks that could have picked up the designation, but my personal nod goes to this talented rising junior out of the Peach State. Lonergan, also a standout baseball pitcher, showed arm strength, accuracy, and an easy throwing motion throughout his camp workout early in the month.
RB -
Traevon Dunbar, 2024, Silver Bluff (SC) - This young in-state back tested well and appeared to move around very well during drills. He's a potential early offer candidate for the Gamecock staff as he continues to develop and progress. There will be plenty to see this coming season; Dunbar already had a big year for Silver Bluff in 2020 as a freshman.
WR -
Kylic Horton, 2022, Clarendon Hall (SC) - While there were some other wideouts that rolled through camp this season and put on strong performances, it seems fitting to slot Horton here. He's an in-state guy that earned his offer at camp after two days of quality testing, drill, and one-on-one work. His size, length, natural ability, and testing (4.47 40 yard dash, 39 inch vertical) are quite intriguing.
TE -
Jack Larsen, 2024, Charlotte Catholic (NC) - We had heard a lot about this North Carolina youngster coming in, and he didn't disappoint. While he'll continue improving in testing metrics, there's already a lot to like here. He was a natural catching the football and running routes. He likewise earned an offer from the staff, the first in a line of several.
OL:
Monroe Freeling, 2023, Oceanside Collegiate (SC) - Freeling would have a strong argument for the best prospect we saw work out in camp last month, regardless of class or position. He was that good moving in drills and in one-on-ones. Freeling looks to be the total package as an offensive tackle prospect.
DL:
Will Norman, 2023, St. Thomas More (CT) - Another rising junior standout, Norman did plenty of talking during his workout session but backed it up with his play. He won every rep that we saw in one-on-ones, most in dominant fashion. He picked up an offer at the conclusion of the day, and has many top programs around the country now after him.
LB -
Nick Emmanwori, 2022, Irmo (SC) - There were not many guys that came through camp that were more physically impressive than Emmanwori, a local product that picked up an offer (and recently committed) after his camp day in Columbia. He was a legitimate 6-foot-3 and over 200 pounds, with safety movement skills but potential linebacker size. The testing numbers were quite good, and his work during one-on-ones - finalized by a leaping interception - sealed the deal for his offer.
DB -
Anthony Rose, 2022, Miami Central (FL) - There was a buzz within South Carolina's indoor facility when it was discovered that Rose was in town and set to work out, simply because there was so much intrigue to his game and his recruitment at the time. Now back in the fold as a Gamecock pledge, Rose didn't disappoint. He turned in a 4.47 forty-yard dash despite a subpar start, the size checked out, and he performed very well in one-on-ones. Rose had at least a couple interceptions in one-on-ones on the day. His length, coverage skills, and speed make him a quality prospect.