Earlier this week, Walton senior wide receiver Chandler Smith won the vote for Week 5’s top play. The senior has a sticky set of hands, and they were never more on display than last weekend against Wheeler high school. An errant pass made by the Walton quarterback bounced off a defender’s hands, and as
Elusive Lucas is a Playmaker
Chattahoochee County tailback Ty Lucas was Week 4’s top play winner. The fleet-footed senior took the winning vote on an amazing play where he spun off two tackles almost simultaneously then capped off the run with +10 yard stiff arm into the endzone. No doubt, Lucas is a hard back to tackle. He can
Humble Huzzie Flying Under the Radar
Article was submitted by site writer Gabriel Stovall DULUTH, Ga. — Will Huzzie fully understands why he’s currently flying under the college recruiting radar, despite all of the measurables seemingly in his favor. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound Duluth High senior has the height and the size of an elite prospect. He’s got the high school success
JT Rice Smashing Thomasville Records
Photo Credit: Riley Martin – Thomasville Times Enterprise JT Rice broke the Thomasville school record last weekend throwing for 428 yards in route to a blowout victory over a talented Monroe squad. The game ended 45-7, and was the 3rd game in a row that Thomasville has won over a higher classification opponent; every
Newton’s Butler Back at Home on the Gridiron
Article first appeared on covnews.com & was submitted by site writer Gabriel Stovall If you’re Dre Butler’s doctor and you happen to be reading this story, don’t be upset with what you’re about to read. Butler, your former patient, disobeyed doctor’s orders. He meant no malice behind it. He wasn’t being purposefully contrary, and it
Tim Allen: “New School, Same Goals”
Tim Allen is a southwest Georgia recruit who has certainly seen the ups and downs during his high school career. The last few years he’s been at Albany High School, but after last semester, the school closed down, which led the soon-to-be senior looking for a new high school this summer. Allen talked about
Tommy Rogers: “The Tackling Machine”
Featured Photo Credit: Paul Thomas – Gwinnett Prep Sports One of the best individual tacklers in the state of Georgia is Parkview senior safety Tommy Rogers. The class of 2018 recruit was a state leader among defensive backs last year, and out of his 121 tackles, 85 were of the solo variety. Truly an
Trojan Star Making All the Wright Moves
Carrollton senior Mark Wright has been through the fire the last few years. The starting quarterback has shown flashes, and this season he’s hoping that his experience will culminate into a special season for his Trojans squad. Wright was a Preseason All-State selection on our website, which might surprise some Georgia football experts. Last
Bailey Ottaway: “New Season, New Attitude”
Flowery Branch lineman Bailey Ottaway has been on a mission this offseason. Last year as a junior he had a solid season, but he knew his potential was not even close to being met, and this offseason he was determined to get his game to the next level. So how did Ottaway go about
Jefferson Hoping Hardwork Pays Off
Very few defensive backs in the state of Georgia have added weight like Jalen Jefferson out of Tucker. This 2018 safety dedicated his offseason in the weight room and it has paid off big time with an additional 20-25 pounds of muscle. Jefferson spoke about the 2017 offseason and the camp he attended this
Warner Robin’s Braunstein a Powerhouse
Warner Robins senior Dillon Braunstein has made his hay the last few years on the offensive line, but this season he has made the switch to defense, and will be anchoring the middle at nose guard. The class of 2018 lineman talked about that new opportunity and how his versatility might be utilized. “I
Hunter Hall: “Sleeper in Savannah”
Hunter Hall has been one of the most reliable players over the last few years at Glynn Academy. Taking over the starting linebacker role halfway into the 2014 season as a freshman was no easy task, but the instinctive linebacker jumped into the starting spot and never let go. Hall is a tough football
McEachern’s Speedy Hart Commits to Columbia
Last night, Devin Hart made one of the best decisions in his life by committing to prestigious Columbia University. The 2018 McEachern linebacker also held offers from Pennsylvania, Cornell, Davidson, and Stetson. Hart said that the academics played a major role in his decision. “That (academics) was one of the reasons for committing. An
Lanky Lakeside QB Leaving It All on the Field
Lakeside High School in Atlanta made major strides last season under first year head coach Cam Jones, and one reason why was 2018 signal-caller Matthew Holt. The 6’5″ QB had a productive season and grabbed much needed experience after his first year as a varsity starter. The offseason has been rather busy for Holt,
McIntosh’s Speedy Ector Electrifies
Featured Image Photo Credit: Gabriel Stovall Bradley Ector out of McIntosh High School had a strong showing his junior year, where he was the focal point of their offensive attack. The 2018 running back has legit speed, and can stride out and run away from almost every defender in the state of Georgia. This
Broughton Brings Swagger on Defense
In a blink of an eye, Marquel Broughton can change the fortunes of a game. The senior safety is a smart player, who sees the field exceptionally well, and once he has a beat on the pass, it is his for the taking. His Mountain View team emerged as a surprise program last year
Coffee’s Gaskin Gameready
Coffee senior linebacker Jameon Gaskin was one of the state leaders in tackles last season with 166, which earned him All-State honors on our website. Perhaps his most amazing statistic is the 112 solo tackles he amassed on the season. Collecting a total that high can only be attributed to a relentless work ethic,
Tant a North GA Diamond in the Rough
Featured Photo Credit: Doug Strickland – Times Free Press Settled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains is Northwest Whitifeld High School, the home of quite possibly the most underrated defensive lineman in the state of Georgia, Jon Tant. The All-State lineman plays with a fiery passion out there on the field that very
Thompson Looking to Emerge in Grayson Backfield
Camron Thompson waited his turn last year, he saw a star running back transfer over during the summer of 2016, but unlike so many players in Georgia, he didn’t run away from the competition, and remained at Grayson. The 2018 recruit (5’10” 200 lbs) still earned snaps, just like he had during his sophomore
Custis Ready to Battle 2.0
One of the toughest players in the state of Georgia has to be Zion Custis. The 5’7″, 180-pound senior running back takes and delivers more punishment than almost any other athlete in the state of Georgia. His motor just never seems to stop, and last season the Lovejoy running back rushed for 1467 yards
Kalil Brawner: “A Peach State Secret”
Manchester senior athlete Kalil Brawner might just be the best player in Georgia you have not heard of. His Manchester squad was one of the best in Class A Public last year, and the versatile 6’1″ 185-pound athlete was a major reason. Brawner plays both wide receiver and safety for Manchester. He is an
Randolph Looks to Highlight Alexander’s Offense
Rae Rae Randolph showed a lot of flashes last season in Alexander’s offense. There is no doubt about it, he has legit speed, and on any given play he can fly by the defensive back on his release for a momentum swinging play. There will be ample opportunities to do just that this fall,
Augustine Commits to Army and 40-Year Decision
Army received major news last night when Collins Hill senior linebacker Jomier Augustine committed. The 2018 linebacker, who made Gwinnett County Honorable Mention, was a leading tackler in the county last year with right under 100 tackles. He chose the Black Knights over offers from several FCS colleges including schools like The Citadel, Gardner-Webb
Catoe’s New Color Is Crimson
Peachtree Ridge inside linebacker Wilson Catoe announced last night his commitment to Harvard. His decision came rather quickly after his August 3rd offer from the Ivy League school, but after an arduous recruiting process, and with the season looming, he was ready to make a decision. His commitment is a major haul for Harvard,
Tannor Commits to UGA
Georgia picked up one of the elite pass-rushers in the state of Georgia today with the commitment of Miller Grove rising senior defensive end Caleb Tannor. The 2018 star had a breakout season last fall after a very promising sophomore year. Colleges soon took notice, especially after our position rankings were published at the beginning