High school football is popping in North Carolina, with future college stars setting the tone in another competitive postseason as we head into the early signing period for college football.
With college football's early signing period spanning Dec. 4-6, USA TODAY Sports Network reporters in the state have produced a ranking of top prospects.
USA TODAY Sports Network top high football prospects in NC
1 Faizon Brandon — Grimsley (Senior QB)
ESPN: 1
Rivals: 1
247Sports: 1
Height/weight: 6-foot-4, 205 pounds
Offers: Alabama, Boston College , Charlotte, Duke, East Carolina, Florida State , Georgia, Louisville, LSU, Miami (Florida), Michigan, NC State, North Carolina, North Carolina A&T, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, Syracuse, TCU, Texas A&M, Virginia Tech, West Vir

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