Ray Rose

A four-star prospect ranked as North Carolina’s No. 10 player and the nation’s 11th-ranked wide receiver according to Rivals • Listed as the No. 14 player in the state and the nation’s 66th-ranked wide receiver in the 247Sports Composite • Tabbed as the state’s No. 23 player according to ESPN • A versatile athlete who also played cornerback and returned kickoffs and punts • Posted 84 receptions for 1,654 yards and 22 TDs over his four-year prep career • Also added 736 rushing yards and 10 TDs and 394 punt-return yards including three TDs • Rushed for 521 yards and seven TDs, while catching 17 passes for 265 yards and two TDs in just seven games as a senior • Was a preseason all-state selection by NCPreps.com • A WSOC-TV Big 22 Player to Watch • Named a preseason All-Gaston County selection • A Gaston Gazette/Shelby Star Dandy Dozen preseason honoree • Tabbed All-Observer third team as a kick returner as a junior • Caught 27 passes for 541 yards and seven TDs to go along with 155 rushing yards, a rushing TD and three punt returns for scores • Caught 26 passes for 573 yards and 11 TDs as a sophomore • Added 14 receptions for 275 yards and two TDs as a freshman , helping South Point to the state championship • Also played basketball, ran the 100 meters and participated on the 4x100-meter relay team in track • Coached by Adam Hodge.