Vote here for your choice of 910Preps Preseason Offensive Player of the Year

The 2024-25 football season is set to begin for the NCHSAA and NCISAA.

Beginning Friday, Aug. 16, Trinity Christian will kick off the NCISAA season on the road at Providence Day, while Cumberland County public schools will hold their annual football jamboree's at Gray's Creek and Pine Forest High Schools.

Previously, The Fayetteville Observer named the top 20 offensive players in the area to watch before the start of practice. Now, it's your turn to vote for your 910Preps Preseason Offensive Player of the Year.

Here are 11 Preseason Offensive Player of the Year nominees.

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Voting will conclude on Sunday, Aug. 18, and a winner will be announced on Monday, Aug. 19.

Javonte Brooks, WR, Jack Britt

Brooks landed on the all-conference honorable mentions list in the United 8 after leading the Bucs in receiving touchdowns with four in his sophomore season.

Tyriq Clarida, QB, South View

The first-team United 8 quarterback threw 15 touchdowns last season and put up 1,754 total yards in his junior year.

King Faison, RB, Cape Fear

The junior back rushed for a team-high eight touchdowns and averaged 49.8 rushing yards per game for the Colts.

Jayson Franklin, RB, Seventy-First

Franklin was a key component to the Falcons' success last season. As a sophomore, Franklin found himself on second team United 8 and rushed for 1,460 yards with 16 touchdowns. He holds several DI offers from UConn, Harvard, Memphis, Ole Miss, South Carolina and more.

Donavan Frederick, RB/FB, Seventy-First

The reigning United 8 Defensive Player of the Year made his mark on the offensive side as well. Frederick accounted for 1,634 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns in his junior year.

Jamari Jones, RB, Pine Forest

As a junior, Jones led the Trojans in rushing yards last season with 1,010 yards and 13 touchdowns.

DeAndre Nance, QB, Seventy-First

The reigning United 8 Offensive Player of the Year was unstoppable last season and put the country on notice with his talent. Nance put up 38 total touchdowns and racked up 3,330 total yards in leading the Falcons to a state championship appearance. His 242 points ranked fourth in the state among all classifications and he swept the Best of 910Preps fan's choice and staff Athlete of the Year awards .

Elijiah Oehkle, QB, Trinity Christian

As a junior, Oehkle put up 1,715 total yards and threw 26 touchdowns in leading the Crusaders to a state championship appearance . He has committed to Wake Forest .

Geronimo Sanchez, QB, Cape Fear

Sanchez came in as a starter just halfway through the season and solidified his place behind center. In his sophomore year, Sanchez threw for 14 touchdowns and 1,157 yards.

Karlfonza Smith, WR, Trinity Christian

Smith caught nine touchdown passes in his junior campaign and he had 615 total receiving yards. He is committed to UNC Charlotte.

Xayden Watson, ATH, Trinity Christian

Watson, the do-everything athlete, was essential for the Crusaders. He accounted for 448 total yards in his junior year.

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