The T.J. Thorpe Show Coverage

HighSchoolOT football analyst T.J. Thorpe talks with former high school football players from North Carolina who have succeeded in the sport about their journeys and to current high school football players in the state who are trying to realize their dreams.

Thorpe played high school football at Jordan High School in Durham where he set (and still holds) the school record for career receiving yards and the state single-season record for kick returns for touchdowns. He played college football at UNC, then played one season at UVA as a graduate student, before playing in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles and the then-Washington Redskins. He also played in the Canadian Football League.

The T.J. Thorpe Show can be seen on HighSchoolOT.com, the HighSchoolOT app, the WRAL app on connected TVs, YouTube, and WRAL Sports+. It is also available on all podcast platforms.

New episodes of The T.J. Thorpe Show drop each Wednesday during the summer.

Grimsley's Jah Jarrett, New Bern's KJ Sampson look ahead to 4A state championship

Two of the top defensive linemen in the country will square off in the 4A state championship game when Grimsley's Jah Jarrett and New Bern's KJ Sampson take the field. The two players sit down with Nick Stevens and T.J. Thorpe to discuss the game.

The T.J. Thorpe Show S1, E12: Jah Jarrett & Barry Tate

In the season finale of The T.J. Thorpe Show, T.J. heads to Guilford County to talk to Grimsley 4-star DL and Georgia commit Jah Jarrett and Northeast Guilford 3-star WR Barry Tate.

The T.J. Thorpe Show S1, E11: Amari Odom

Panther Creek quarterback Amari Odom won't be able to play this season after tearing his ACL. He spoke to TJ Thorpe about his injury, his future in football, and goals he has. Then they hit the field so Odom can show colleges he still has the arm they want in a quarterback.

The T.J. Thorpe Show S1, E10: Tamarcus Cooley

NC State commit and 3-star Rolesville athlete Tamarcus Cooley joins The TJ Thorpe Show this week to talk about his football career, why he chose NC State, his approach to playing defensive back, and much more. Come for the insight into Cooley, stay for the trash talk between Cooley and UNC alum TJ Thorpe.

The T.J. Thorpe Show S1, E9: K.J. Sampson & Kevin Reddick

This week's show is all about New Bern High School. Current New Bern 4-star DL and Florida State recruit K.J. Sampson joins the show, then T.J. talks to New Bern & UNC alum Kevin Reddick who spent multiple seasons in the NFL.

The T.J. Thorpe Show S1, E8: Javonte Vereen & Eric Ebron

It's a show featuring tight ends this week as Havelock 4-star TE Javonte Vereen, a NC State commit, talks to T.J. about picking the Pack, football IQ, and playing in a small town. Then former UNC TE and NFL vet Eric Ebron shares his football journey and gives advice to kids who want to make it to college and the pros.

The T.J. Thorpe Show S1, E7: Shaun Draughn

Tarboro native and UNC alum Shaun Draughn talks to T.J. about his football career, which got started in a small town in eastern North Carolina. He played high school football for the Tarboro Vikings, a dynasty in North Carolina, before accepting one of just two college offers -- from UNC. After seven years in the NFL and 21 different moves, Draughn has learned a lot about the sport, and many of the lessons he learned has helped him become a better father and husband, and impacts his decisions he now makes as a business man who is focused on real estate in the Triangle area of North Carolina.

The T.J. Thorpe Show S1, E6: Lex Thomas & Tyler Thompson

It's a NC State vs. UNC episode of "The TJ Thorpe Show" as TJ interviews NC State commit and Heritage quarterback Lex Thomas and UNC commit and Panther Creek edge rusher Tyler Thompson. The show includes TJ, a former UNC wide receiver, running routes for Thomas.

TJ Thorpe: UNC landing several top in-state prospects a good sign for the program

HighSchoolOT Football Analyst TJ Thorpe explains why the recent flurry of in-state commitments for UNC is a sign of good things happening for the Tar Heels.

TJ Thorpe Show: Christian Hamilton says UNC is 'best in the state'

During an interivew in May, Hickory Ridge wide receiver Christian Hamilton told T.J. Thorpe that the Tar Heels had the best team in the state as they were discussing his recruitment.

The T.J. Thorpe Show S1, E5: Tye Smith & Noah Rogers

Wakefield alum and Minnesota Vikings CB Tye Smith talks about going from a high school senior with no stars and one offer to a NFL veteran, while Rolesville WR Noah Rogers discusses his recent commitment to Ohio State as the top player in North Carolina.

The T.J. Thorpe Show S1, E4: Russell Dudley puts T.J. through a football workout

In this special edition of The T.J. Thorpe Show, T.J. visits his old trainer -- Russell Dudley -- and goes through a football workout while talking to Dudley about what separates the great athletes.

The T.J. Thorpe Show S1, E3: Nick Drew, Jaybron Harvey

T.J. Thorpe talks with his former teammate Nick Drew, who went from an undersized corner in high school to a key contributor at Campbell University, now he's found a passion for coaching and has won a state title at Cardinal Gibbons. He also speaks with 4-star Southern Durham edge Jaybron Harvey about his recruitment, what separates him from the rest, and more.

The T.J. Thorpe Show S1, E2: Kendall Hinton, Connor Clark

Former Southern Durham QB Kendall Hinton joins T.J. to talk about his path from Wake Forest to the Denver Broncos and from QB to WR, including his emergency QB appearance that landed him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He also talks to Cardinal Gibbons QB Connor Clark about his state championship win and the company he started that made him and his brother a lot of money.

The T.J. Thorpe Show S1, E1: Anthony Boone, Maurice Harris, Christian Hamilton

On the debut episode of The T.J. Thorpe Show, T.J. talks with former Weddington & Duke quarterback Anthony Boone and former Northern Guilford, Cal, and Redskins receiver Maurice Harris about the things kids need to know if they want to play football at the highest levels. He also checks in with Hickory Ridge wide receiver Christian Hamilton, the No. 3 player in North Carolina from the Class of 2023, and learns Hamilton's celebration dance.