The “Rock” is coming to Orangeburg today for a visit. Shrine Bowl All-State running back Rockarius King of Timberland, who rushed for 2,056 yards and 31 touchdowns this season, highlights a group of 15 prospects slated to visit South Carolina State University today. This is the first of two recruiting weekends taking place on the Orangeburg campus as the Bulldogs look to replenish their roster on the heels of last year’s Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship and Football Championship Subdivision playoff appearance.The 5-7, 170-pound King is among the leading rushers in state history. He emerged for the Wolves as a sophomore, amassing over 2,700 total yards of offense. As a junior, King surpassed the 1,000-yard plateau in his first five games and finished with close to 1,700 rushing yards. King finished his career with 6,343 rushing yards, good for fifth all-time among South Carolina High School League running backs, using his speed (4.36 seconds in the 40-yard dash) and strength (has bench-pressed 350 pounds) to his advantage. For all his success, Timberland head coach Art Craig said King’s work ethic and strong humility are among his greatest traits.
“I’ve had kids before that were high-caliber players that sometimes wouldn’t do the things that it took to be successful,” he said. “They made the least amount of workouts and he was always a leader on that part and that’s what made him unique and that was the thing that I think South Carolina State is going to get out of him. They’re going to get a hard worker. He’s probably going to play with a little chip on his shoulder because some of the bigger schools didn’t give him a chance because he’s five-foot seven. “I think (South Carolina State) is going to get him and he’s going to be a superstar for them.”
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