Meet ‘Snook,’ the explosive Mount Tabor High School wide receiver getting interest from top colleges

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — An explosive playmaker at Mount Tabor High School made a big name for himself this most recent high school football season and is drawing interest from some of the nation’s premier colleges.

Shamarius “Snook” Peterkin, a 6-foot-2-inches-tall 172-pound wide receiver, is one the best playmakers at his position in the nation.

Ranked by 247Sports as a four-star recruit , Peterkin is ranked as the 19th-best wide receiver in the country and the sixth-best player in the state of North Carolina for the Class of 2025. He is also ranked as the 197th-best player in the country.

Peterkin emerged as a star during his junior season at Mount Tabor, flashing elite playmaking skills and instincts whenever he touched the field.

During the 2023-24 season, Peterkin recorded 824 yards receiving and 12 touchdown receptions on just 42 catches in 13 games, according to MaxPreps . Not only did Peterkin average a staggering 19.6 yards per catch, but he also reached the endzone over 28% of the time that he caught the ball.

Peterkin also made major plays for Mount Tabor on special teams this season. He flashed speed and strength while returning a kickoff for a touchdown against East Forsyth High School.

During his junior season, Peterkin gained 210 yards on kick returns and 122 yards on punt returns.

Peterkin also displayed a knack for clutch plays on special teams when he blocked an extra point late to secure a Mount Tabor win over Davie County High School.

While being an explosive playmaker with the ball in his hands, Peterkin also showed great hands and ability to high point the football.

Peterkin consistently displays a nose for the endzone and the ability to create yards after the catch.

During his sophomore season, Peterkin was used as a versatile gadget player who saw playing time at quarterback, running back and wide receiver.

He completed 17 of 27 passing attempts during the 2022-23 season for 239 yards and one touchdown , according to MaxPreps . He also ran the ball 61 times for 322 yards and three touchdowns and caught 15 passes for 310 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Prospects

As a result of his successes on the field, many of the top collegiate football programs in the nation have taken notice of Peterkin.

He is currently scheduled to visit North Carolina State University on June 21 and has already been offered a scholarship to the school, according to 247Sports . He is being recruited by former University of Kentucky head coach Joker Phillips.

Peterkin is also scheduled to visit Virginia Tech on May 31 and has already been offered a scholarship.

An official visit to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has yet to be scheduled. However, he has been offered a scholarship to UNC, and 247Sports lists the Tar Heels’ interest in Peterkin as “warm.”

Peterkin has also been offered scholarships to the following schools:

• Temple University
• Duke University
• Florida State University
• University of Georgia
• University of Louisville
• University of Maryland
• Pennsylvania State University (Penn State)
• University of South Carolina
• University of Tennessee
• West Virginia University
• Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (Alabama A&M)
• Appalachian State University
• Campbell University
• University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• Coastal Carolina University
• James Madison University

Peterkin has yet to commit to any school and could climb even further up the recruiting rankings and gain more offers with a strong senior season.

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