Midlands Top 10: D-lineman to keep an eye on this high school football season
The top defensive players to pay attention to in Midlands high school football for the 2021 season, listed alphabetically:
Karrington Charles, Lugoff-Elgin: Had 19 tackles and team-high 4½ sacks last season for the Demons.
Jonathan Chavis, Camden: Senior had 36 tackles and four sacks last season for the Bulldogs.
Max Drag, Chapin: Transfer from Ben Lippen had 76 tackles and three sacks last year for the Falcons.
Antonio Gaines, Ridge View: 6-foot-4, 335-pound defensive lineman is a Charlotte commit and had 14 tackles and 3 three tackles for loss last season.
Xzavier McLeod, Camden: No. 1 prospect for Class of 2023, according to 247Sports, and has offers from South Carolina, Florida State and Georgia, among others. Had 48 tackles and four sacks as a sophomore last season.
Rondarius Porter, Gray Collegiate: A transfer from Heathwood Hall and led the Highlanders with 100 tackles and six sacks last season.
Finn Qualls, Irmo: Had 25 tackles, three tackles for loss and two sacks last year.
Ky Tayo, Spring Valley: Georgia Southern commit had 32 tackles and forced two fumbles last season
Micciah Settles, A.C. Flora: Transfer from Dreher had 21 tackles, 9½ for loss, and two sacks last season for Blue Devils.
Chris Whitt Batesburg-Leesville: Led Panthers with 26 tackles and four sacks last season.
Others to Watch
Talinnian Byrd, Hammond
- Cannon Dorsey, Hammond
- Sterling Goodwin, Ridge View
- Jaiquan Jackson. Richland Northeast
- Shymeik Jones, Camden
- Daniel Rowson, Lugoff-Elgin
This story was originally published August 14, 2021 at 8:10 AM.
