Rion is relentless in pursuit of the ball. He's a real physical presence at Defensive End. He plays hard on each and every down, and always plays through the whistle. His use of sound technique is evident on his film. It allows him to gain the advantage on his opposition. Gordon is quick off the snap of the ball and uses his foot speed and leverage to keep opposing lineman off balance.
He enjoys being a disrupter. Once the ball is snapped he's in his opponents grill looking for a way to make play for his team. Whether it's making a tough tackle or forcing a fumble, Rion will make his presence felt.
On offense, Gordon is now playing Center where he impacts the play on each down. His sound technique translates to this side of the ball as well. Being physical and leading the way for his team's O-Line.
Gordon has put on some muscle of late as well, allowing him to be even more of a physical presence in the trenches. Most impressive, is that Gordon excels at doing the little things right. He prides himself on learning his craft, which leads to having a big impact on game day.
Starting Center and Defensive End for Team SC at the FUTURE STARS GAME in Jacksonville, FL
2021
Invited to US National Football Team Training Camp
2021
Invited to FBU TOP GUN
2021
No Sweat FBU Middle School All-Camp team
2021
FBU CHARLOTTE REGIONAL CAMP
2021
Attended NextGen Atlanta Showcase
2021
Invited to Recruit Nation College Prospect Showcase
2021
Attended US National Football Team tryouts
2020
Student-Athlete Special Recognition @ The Show by NextGen
2020
Attended The Show by NextGen
2020
UC Report Elite Showcase Ranked 187 of 459
2020
Made FBU Team South Carolina
2020
Invited to The Show by NextGen
2020
NextGen Elite South Showcase Atlanta
2020
Attended NUC Top Prospect Camp
2020
NextGen Mid-South Elite Showcase Nashville
2020
Invited to NUC Sports ALL- World Game
2020
Invited to NUC Sports Top Prospect Camp
2020
Invited to evaluations for All-American Bowl hosted by Offense-Defense Football
2020
Selected to participate in the Youth Armed Forces Bowl, Rice University Houston, TX (rescheduled to July 2021)
2019
Attended Dabo Swinney Football Camp
2019
Invited to NUC SPORTS All - American game
2019
Invited to NUC Sports Top Prospect Camp
2018
All-Saban Team Defensive Line
2018
Attended Nick Saban Football Camp
2018
Attended Dabo Swinney Football Camp
2017
Defensive Player of the Year
2017
Attended Kirby Smart Football Camp
2017
Attended Dabo Swinney Football Camp
2016
Attended Dabo Swinney Football Camp
Badges of accomplishment
Schools
School Name
HS Graduation
GPA
Academic Advantage Association (Homeschool)
4.0
SC Preparatory Academy
2025
College of Interest
Goals and about me
My Dream Goal
My dream is to play Defense for Coach Venables and the Clemson Tigers. However, I will not rule out playing college football at any level. I would also like to play in the NFL then come back to my hometown and put back into the community by creating a competitive football platform to give others the opportunity to excel.
My Individual Season Goal
I guess I’d have to say my season goal would be to play to my best ability at any position needed to help my team and teammates have a successful season. Once I get to the high school level my goal is to reach All-Conference and All-State status as an individual and help my team reach State Championship level.
About me
My name is Rion (pronounced Ryan). I’m 14 years old and live in Gray Court, SC. I am homeschooled with a 4.0 GPA, however I will be playing Jr. Varsity football at Clinton High School, Clinton, SC. I am primarily a defensive lineman, however; this past season I have played more at the center and long snapper positions in order to best serve my team. I also was the starting center for South Carolina's first FBU team and Team Carolina 13U for the Texas Youth All-Star tournament even though we did not get to attend due to weather. I was the starting center and defensive end for TEAM SC Future Stars team in Jacksonville, FL in June. I also participated in NextGen The Show at IMG Academy, as well as FBU TOP GUN in Naples, FL.
I have played football since age 4 even though I was legally blind until the age of 8. I started out as a running back and defensive lineman, having to memorize all the plays because I could not see the play card. After 4 eye surgeries I eventually converted to center and defensive lineman my current positions at age 10. In 2017, I really started coming into my own. After attending Dabo Swinney’s and Nick Saban’s football camps that summer, and being named to the All Saban team I hit the season at full force. After a shortened 8 game season, I finished with 14 sacks, 24 tackles, 6 forced fumbles recovering 3 and was awarded Defensive player of the year. When I started playing in middle school last season they didn’t keep stats for some reason so I’m not exactly sure what my performance was number wise. My parents tried to keep them up as my dad was most of my teammates and mine recreational football coach for many years. On top of football I am also a competitive dancer in tap, clogging (2020 Mr. America's Clogging Hall of Fame) and hip hop and I also take classes in ballet and contemporary. Dance has really helped me improve my footwork, speed, balance and grace on the football field.
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