Rivals.com features a reminds us of comparison for some of the nations top high school prospects that suggests a similar NFL player. Here are the four players in this years South Carolina signing class who Rivals offers an NFL counterpart.
Brock Stadnik
OT, 6-5/287, Greensboro, N.C. (Western Guilford)
Reminds Rivals of: Jeff Backus, OT, 6-5/305, Detroit Lions
Analyst comments: Hes one of the top players in the state of North Carolina. His dad played in the NFL. He knows the game. He understands the game. Hes as mentally read as anybody in this class. Chad Simmons, Scout.com
Mike Davis
RB, 5-9/216, Stone Mountain, Ga. (Stephenson)
Reminds Rivals of: Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, 5-9/198, New York Giants
Analyst comments: Mike Davis might be the most complete back in the country. He has the size to be an every-down back. Hes a tough north-south runner. He can catch the ball. Hes very comfortable and enthusiastic about the blocking game. Hes a three-down back who you dont have to take out of the game who can carry the workload and really be the horse. Barton Simmons, 247Sports
Jody Fuller
WR, 5-11/201, Monroe, N.C. (Sun Valley)
Reminds Rivals of: Hines Ward, WR, 5-10/205, Pittsburgh Steelers
Analyst comments: He catches the ball out in front and does a good job catching most of what has been thrown his way and using his wide frame to box out defenders. Fuller is also good at getting upfield after the catch and you can tell defensive backs will bounce off him at times at the next level. He can play inside or outside so he has versatility. Mike Farrell, Rivals.com
Shaq Roland
WR, 6-1/173, Lexington, S.C. (Lexington)
Reminds Rivals of: T.J. Houshmandzadeh, WR, 6-2/203, Baltimore Ravens
Analyst comments: Roland is better than I thought he was. I thought he was good, a top 100 player for sure. I initially was the type of guy who thought he would be a better defensive player. Theres no doubt he has a chance to be a special wide receiver. Shaq Roland isnt Alshon Jeffery as far as size, but he could be that dynamic pass catcher that can make big plays and catch 80 balls. Mike Farrell, Rivals.com
Compiled by Dwayne McLemore


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