Former Scotland RB Zamir White Ranked Among Top NC Football Players

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Zamir White, a former running back at Scotland High School in Laurinburg, North Carolina, has been ranked as the 10th best football player from the state since 2000 by NCSportsPage. White rushed for over 7,100 yards and 119 touchdowns in his high school career, earning numerous accolades including the National High School Player of the Year award. He went on to star at the University of Georgia, winning a national championship, before being drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Why it matters

Zamir White's inclusion on this list of top North Carolina football players since 2000 highlights the incredible talent that has come out of the state, especially from smaller high school programs like Scotland High. His success at the high school, college, and now professional levels showcases the pipeline of elite football players that North Carolina has produced in recent decades.

The details

During his standout high school career at Scotland High from 2014-2018, Zamir White rushed for 7,169 yards and 119 touchdowns. In his senior season, he posted 2,086 yards and 34 touchdowns on 148 carries, earning him the prestigious Sam B. Nicola Award as the National High School Player of the Year. White was a two-time Conference Player of the Year, the 2016 Gatorade Player of the Year, and the 2017 NCPreps Player of the Year, in addition to being named an Army All-American. He finished his high school career as Scotland's all-time leader in rushing yards and touchdowns.

• Zamir White played at Scotland High School from 2014 to 2018.
• In his senior season of 2017-18, White had 2,086 yards and 34 touchdowns.
• White won the Sam B. Nicola Award as the National High School Player of the Year in 2017-18.
• After high school, White played college football at the University of Georgia from 2018 to 2021.
• White was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 4th round of the 2022 NFL Draft.