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Top recruits give state inspection
Cary's Josh Adams, left, says his college pick will come down to the situation, not the state.
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By TIM STEVENS, Staff Writer
Cary running back Josh Adams believes the best high school football players in the state should attend North Carolina colleges.
He knows the advantages of staying in state. He would like for in-state schools to have nationally prominent teams.
He grew up a University of North Carolina fan.
But next February on the day he signs his national letter of intent, Adams says none of those things will be the primary factor in selecting a school.
He plans to sign with the school that offers the best situation for him -- in state or out of state.
"I've got to go to the place that is best for me," Adams said. "I think everybody would like for the best players to stay here, but every player has an individual choice."
PRESEASON NORTH CAROLINA TOP 20
The top preseason high school senior football prospects in North Carolina:
NAME POS. HT WT SCHOOL COMMITMENT
1. Carl Johnson OL 6-6 335 Southern Durham Florida
2. Deunta Williams S 6-3 185 Jacksonville White Oak UNC
3. Brandon Spikes LB 6-4 230 Shelby Crest
4. Aleric Mullins DT 6-2 290 East Wake
5. Josh Adams RB 5-11 171 Cary
6. Crezdon Butler CB 6-1 175 Asheville Clemson
7. Dennis Godfrey TE 6-3 255 Lee County Wake Forest
8. Shaun Draughn S 6-0 193 Tarboro UNC
9. Rico Bell CB 5-11 180 Charlotte Vance
10. Kendric Burney CB 5-9 170 Southwest Onslow UNC
11. Tavares Brown DE 6-2 250 Richmond County
12. Bruce Carter LB 6-3 205 Havelock UNC
13. Pierre Andrews OL 6-3 275 Char. Independence
14. Raeshon McNeil CB 6-0 175 Davie County
15. Hutch Eckerson OL 6-6 255 Lumberton
16. O.C. Wardlow CB 6-0 170 W-S Mount Tabor
17. Owen Spencer WR 6-2 165 North Brunswick
18. Johnny White RB 5-10 190 Asheville UNC
19. Norman Whitley RB 5-10 180 Richmond County
20. Gavin Smith OL 6-4 257 Wakefield N.C. State