Akram Elnagmi OL – A product of the NFL Academy in England. A project, but worth the risk. OL is the hardest to evaluate. He’s huge, with a 7-foot wingspan. With continued progression and collegiate coaching, he could develop into a massive mismatch for defensive ends as a tackle.
Max Hunt TE - A position of need considering the Panthers haven’t landed many tight ends over the last couple of classes. Hunt showcased his offensive ability as a junior at Plant last season, hauling in 36 receptions for 424 yards (11.8 yards per reception) and six touchdowns. He’s long and lean, and it shouldn’t be hard to pack on some additional mass, but he’s coming in as a field-stretching tight end. In his last two seasons, he has caught 53 passes for 716 yards and seven touchdowns. His size and versatility make him a valuable target in the Panthers’ future passing game.
Bryce Yates WR: 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Metro, Chesterfield County Offensive Player of The Year - Yates caught 79 passes for 1,193 yards and 18 touchdowns as a junior, then stepped under center and threw for 1,919 yards, 23 touchdowns and just five interceptions while rushing for another 385 yards and seven scores during his senior year. He’ll get to return to his natural position as a pass-catcher.
Torian Chester OL - Pittsburgh earns the commitment of one of the top blockers in the class of ’25 in the state. Chester has long arms, is a functional athlete with excellent body control and proficiencies as both a pass and run blocker. Chester has the build of an offensive tackle at his size, with the potential to still grow at his young age. - Had a solid junior season, making the Georgia Coaches All-State First Team and the Georgia High School Football Daily First Team All-Region in 2023 & 2024. Standing at 6-foot-5 and 320 pounds, Chester is a force on the offensive line and overpowers almost all defensive ends, as he normally plays at tackle. Also competes in track and field. Posted a 39-9 shot put rep as a junior, per Athletic.net.
Denim Cook DE - Earned acclaim as one of the top defensive players and pass rushers in Ohio…selected All-Ohio Division IV by Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association…All-Central District…rated one of Ohio’s top 35 overall prospects by Rivals (No. 31) and 247Sports (No. 34) Cook represents a bigger build at linebacker in high school but will play defensive end for the Panthers. The three-star commit has the look of a big hitter who boasts a wide wingspan with long arms. If he could prove to have quick feet off the line and learn how to use those hands more off the edge than as a linebacker, he could be a unique threat as an edge rusher. 2023: Had 116 tackles (22 tackles for loss), 15 sacks and 17 hurries. Was 1st team All-Metro and All-Conference as a junior.
Jordan Fields OL - Fields is a big, athletic offensive tackle who played primarily on the right side of the line as a junior at North Shore. His large frame — equipped with a long reach — should be able to pack on additional mass while maintaining his speed and athleticism. He has solid football instincts and shows good use of hands to engage defenders with a solid punch to win at the all-important line of scrimmage. He plays with a high motor. Ranked among the nation's top 50 offensive tackle prospects by On3…Also ranked among the top 100 overall prospects in Texas by On3. Also competes in track and field. Recorded junior shot-put reps of 49-8.5 and 44-10, per Athletic.net.
Cole Woodson DB – A 4-Star prospect per On3 - He had a good junior season in 2023, making seven pass breakups, four interceptions, returning three for touchdowns, while also making 13 catches for 127 yards and four touchdowns at wide receiver. Also runs track. He ran an impressive 10.73-second time in the 100-meter dash as a track athlete for Battlefield High School. Shows good ball instincts when in deep coverage to create interceptions.
