Blue-Grey All-American Combine: North Carolina Regional Scouting Report (2022)

American Athletic Conference target Zavian Oates was among the prospects in attendance at the Blue-Grey All-American Combine (North Carolina Regional).

Similar to year’s past, NFL veteran trainer Rodney Beasley was the lead instructor at the Blue-Grey All-American Combine (North Carolina Regional) and the turnout was better than expected.

Although there were many scholarship-worthy prospects in attendance, numerous others fit in that category. Below is a preview of some of the top performers, each who can now be considered as possible All-American Bowl candidates for one of the upcoming games later on this year.

Carson Tucker, QB, 2023, Woodruff (NC): The 6-0 and 175-pounder appears to be a target of teams in the Southern Conference. Monitor this situation.

Mason Cain, QB, 2023, West Stokes (NC): A big arm, with some athleticism, the pieces of the puzzle seem to be in place for the 6-foot and 185-pounder.

Elijah Farmer, RB, 2023, Clover (SC): Georgia Southern is on the bandwagon of the 5-10 and 190-pounder and more programs figures to soon follow suit.

Eric Rasheed, WR, 2023, Hendersonville (NC): The 5-9 and 170-pounder is on the firmly radar of East Carolina and South Florida, among other schools.

Tayshawn Thompkins, WR, 2023, Swansboro (NC): Appalachian State or Old Dominion could be a potential future destination for the 6-1 and 172-pounder.

Zavian Oates, WR, 2023, Eastern Wayne (NC): Air Force and Navy really liked what they’ve seen from the 5-9 and 160-pounder in recent months. Watch out.

Amare Caives, WR, 2024, Swansboro (NC): This time next year, the 6-1 and 185-pounder could be something special. In the meantime, sky’s the limit.

Steven Hamby, OL, 2023, Statesville (NC): Before all is said and done, the 6-5 and 285-pounder could land with a school in the American Athletic Conference.

James Spainhour, OL, 2023, West Stokes (NC): The 6-5 and 275-pounder has his sights set on the Colonial Athletic Association, namely James Madison.

Jason Creech, OL, 2023, South Guilford (NC): The 6-5 and 260-pounder has kept in consistent communication with the likes of Cornell and Murray State

Jackson Mires, OL 2023, Centerville (OH): A center, the 6-1 and 265-pounder would like nothing more than for Marshall and Navy to put an offer on the table.

Colebrin Brinkley, OL, 2023, White Oak (NC): The 6-4 and 280-pounder did well, with Donte Lipscomb from Eastern Guilford (NC) and Walter Turner from Northwest Guilford (NC).

Isreal Terry, DB, 2023, Vance (NC): Finding a home in the ACC could very well happen in the future for the 5-10 and 180-pounder. He’s been on campus at Duke, after all.

R.J. Brown, LB, 2023 East Forsyth (NC): Louisville and Miami Ohio have seen something the like in the 6-foot and 212-pounder. No surprise after his effort here.

Kade Kennedy, LB, 2023, East Duplin (NC): Davidson first expressed interest in the 6-1 and 187-pounder. Then, Navy went out and did the same thing. Who’s next?

C.J. Landrum, DL, 2024, Hendersonville (NC): Young, but only on paper, the 6-3 and 225-pounder has kept the lines of communication open with East Carolina.

Nick Martin, DL, 2023, East Forysth (NC): The 6-3 and 220-pounder was a force to be reckon with in the trenches, same goes for Nehemiah Hunter from South Granville (NC).

Editor’s Note: When it comes to statistics from the nationwide series of All-American Combines, such as the most recent one, we’ve got you covered. For the numbers, look no further (click here).

Worth mentioning, periodically and often within days, more information about the workout will be added in this space. That said, feel free to check back on a regular basis for the much-needed insight.

Also, most participants at the recent All-American Combine will soon be provided with plenty of additional details on a potential exclusive membership to the invite-only Red Zone Prospects (click here).

Additionally, likely late in the summer, invitations will be extended to one of the brand’s upcoming All-American Bowls held at NFL stadium and nationally broadcast on ESPN’s family of networks.

Games take place at Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium, Buccaneers’ Raymond James Stadium, Falcons’ Mercedes Benz Stadium, Texans’ NRG Stadium or Jaguars’ EverBank Field, among other venues. 

Moving forward, the Blue-Grey Football Selection Committee will consider a number of different factors before making any decision on potential invites to the All-American Bowl. Stay tuned.