David Sanders from Providence Day School has been named the top player in the most recent 2025 Rivals 250 rankings.

David Sanders from Providence Day School has been named the top player in the most recent 2025 Rivals 250 rankings.


The most recent Rivals 250 national prospect ranking includes six high school football players from North Carolina who are entering their senior year.

David Sanders Jr., a 6-foot-6, 265-pound offensive tackle at Providence Day School, has been ranked as the top prospect in the country in the most recent update. With his impressive athleticism and size, Sanders has a lot of potential as a football player. He also plays a crucial role as a pass rusher for the Chargers’ defense, and this season, he recorded 10 tackles for a loss and seven sacks.

Bryce Davis, a defensive end from Grimsley, is the next highest-ranked player from North Carolina. Despite missing a significant portion of the season due to a lower body injury, Davis maintained his position at No. 45 in the country. His absence was felt during the playoffs as Grimsley was defeated by Weddington, who went on to become the 4A state champions.

Isaiah Campbell, a defensive lineman for Southern Durham, maintained his rank at No. 98 in the Rivals rankings. During his debut season with Southern Durham this autumn, Campbell recorded 16 sacks. He joined the team after transferring from Greene Central High School in the summer.

Bryce Baker, who has committed to play quarterback for UNC, dropped seven places to No. 148 in the rankings. He currently attends East Forsyth High School after transferring from Walkertown during the 2023 offseason. In his debut season with the Eagles, Baker threw for 3,082 yards, 39 touchdowns, and only three interceptions.

Jordan Young of Monroe. Monroe scored early and often in a 70-0 win at East Mecklenburg on September 8, 2023 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)

Jordan Young from Monroe led his team to a dominant 70-0 victory over East Mecklenburg on September 8, 2023, as captured in a photo by Evan Moesta for HighSchoolOT.

Jordan Young, a defensive back for Monroe, made a significant jump of 33 positions in the rankings and is now ranked at No. 190 in the nation. Young stands at 6 feet tall and weighs 165 pounds. As a two-way player for the Redhawks, he has accumulated over 2,000 receiving yards and 12 interceptions in his career. He has also scored a total of 24 touchdowns.

In the most recent update from Rivals, Shamarius Peterkin, a wide receiver from Mount Tabor, is the top player from North Carolina. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches, he has moved up 14 spots to No. 202 in the rankings. This season, Peterkin recorded 824 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, setting a new personal best.

Source: highschoolot.com