Welcome to another edition of the Recruiting Recap! Thanks for stopping by. If you are new here, this feature covers offers/commitments from Thursday and Friday until 5 pm, 3 trending topics, and our sleeper of the day.
For more stories on the website be sure to follow the LINK.
*If we missed your offer/commitment contact our X page @RecruitGeorgia to update ASAP.
Sleeper of the Day
Romando Craddock
2025 Stephenson
Linebacker
During the 2023 season, Craddock was among the best players in 4A but was playing primarily off the edge. The ultra-aggressive defender is now at linebacker, which is a better fit for the 6’2″ 220 lbs. athlete. So let’s take a look at senior film, and how Craddock plays in space. The Stephenson senior quickly shows that he can stick in man coverage, picking up a slot receiver on the first play, sticking stride for stride, and then making an interception. He is explosive tracking the football. Shows good acceleration out of his cuts, and does a great job of dropping his hips, and making a fundamentally sound tackle. Craddock strikes low and puts a cheek on a cheek, which has led to a few fumbles. He is a powerful hitter though, and that’s the hallmark skill on film. As a pass-rusher, Craddock still does a great job of shooting the gaps and just plays super low. As of now, Craddock is one of the biggest sleepers in this recruiting class. Maybe over a 40-yard difference, he is not going to outrun peers, but from 10 and 20 yards there is no discernible difference in speed. He is more flexible in the hips, looking good at rotating over in space, especially given his wider frame, and midseason film shows an athlete who is equally fluid yet powerful in pass coverage. Plus, we love the fact that Craddock can line up on the edge, and be an effective pass-rusher. That kind of versatility is great. FBS programs need to be all over him. Craddock reminds me of Kevin Swint out of Carrollton, who is an All-Conference performer for Georgia State.
COMMITMENTS
Sam Turner
2025 SW DeKalb
Auburn
Decommitments
Sam Turner
2025 SW DeKalb
Georgia Tech
Zion Lawson
2025 Maynard-Jackson
Vanderbilt
OFFERS
Waylon Wooten
2027 Grayson
Michigan
Blake Stewart
2026 Woodward Acd.
Auburn
Joshua Sam Epelle
2027 Douglas Co.
Florida State
Xevien Brinson
2028 Arabia Mt.
Florida State
Nate Stephens
2025 Walnut Grove
Culver-Stockton
Eli Harris
2027 Grayson
South Florida
Christian Ingram
2025 Newton
Florida State
JD Thomason
2025 Lovett
Washington & Lee
Jaylen Walden
2025 Thomasville
Minnesota West
Mason Bryant
2025 Paulding Co.
Hudson Valley CC & Univ. of Saint Mary
Alex Ward
2027 Walton
Florida State
Ethan Mang
2025 Northview
Culver-Stockton
Reshod Curtis
2025 Newton
Culver-Stockton
D’Lante Overstreet
2025 Walnut Grove
Andrew College
Jake Richardson
2025 East Paulding
Culver-Stockton
Dennis Uzochukwu
2025 Peachtree Ridge
Charlotte
Kaleb Aker
2025 Villa Rica
Georgia Military
Dy’lon Womack
2025 North Cobb
Georgia Military
Justis Lester
2025 Alexander
Culver-Stockton
Terron Carswell
2025 Chapel Hill
Culver-Stockton
Prince Jean
2026 Valdosta
Virginia
Braylon Pritchett
2025 Ridgeland
Bluffton
Carter Triplett
2025 Christian-Heritage
Culver-Stockton
Thomas Zimbalatti
2025 Richmond Hill
Andrew College
Aaron Black
2027 Grayson
South Florida
Quentin Lewis
2025 South Gwinnett
Georgia Military
Nate Rivera
2025 North Murray
Bluffton
Kevin Hartsfield
2028 Newton
Mizzou & Tennessee
Brayden Rouse
2026 Kell
Mizzou
Jersharius Lawrence
2025 Decatur
Culver-Stockton
Jesus Escalera
2025 Hephzibah
Culver-Stockton
Stanley Shephard
2025 Miller Co.
Dean College
Asher Harrelson
2025 Troup
Point
Kameron Cody
2026 Benedictine
Georgia State
Markel Aguirre
2026 Luella
Eastern Kentucky
Johnathan Ashley
2025 Georgia Military
Allen Univ.
Three ‘n Out
As reported at the top of the article, Zion Lawson decommitted from Vanderbilt, and Score’s Najeh Wilkins was all over it. Lawson talks about how Auburn and Georgia State stand out and why he no longer considers Vanderbilt.
3 ⭐️ EDGE Zion Lawson decommitted from Vanderbilt late last night. Lawson talks the latest in his recruitment and a few schools he has his eyes on after opening up his recruitment
Latest: https://t.co/tShjegVffX@DellMcGee @SoutheastElite_ @GeorgiaStateFB @AuburnFootball pic.twitter.com/KhqdT8rMhA
— Najeh Wilkins (@najehwilk) October 11, 2024
Every week Malachi Fannin-Render seems to go over 200 yards, and the senior back did it again last night with 240 yards according to his trainer, Brad Lester. Fannin-Render seems like a certain lock to be All-State in 3A at this point. The LaGrange senior has 1250 yards on the year and is averaging 10 yards per carry. Marshall offered a month back, and we feel like more FBS programs need to jump on board. His account is @MalachiFannin2, which his trainer tagged an older inactive one.
Keep trying to tell them , Malachi Render out of Lagrange HS can go🤞🏾‼️ 240 Plus yard night
@MalachiRender @RecruitGeorgia @RustyMansell_ @DukestheScoop @CoachJMont @ErikRichardsUSA pic.twitter.com/NsBLsEYfzT— Brad Lester (@BradLester1) October 11, 2024
Greene County senior Laryous Burt was covered earlier this season after a great performance that earned him weekly honors. That level of production has continued, and through 6 games Burt has 11 sacks. The 6’2″ edge rusher is an All-Region basketball performer. His length and agility are major factors in getting off and around blockers. The senior should grow into his frame and be around 220-230, which considering his speed, that will make him an impact player at the next level.
2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ 𝔻𝔼/𝕆𝕃𝔹 𝕃𝕒𝕣𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕤 𝔹𝕦𝕣𝕥
📏𝟞’𝟚
⚖️𝟙𝟡𝟝
🏈𝟙𝟙 𝕊𝕒𝕔𝕜𝕤 𝕋𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝟞 𝔾𝕒𝕞𝕖𝕤!
𝔸𝕝𝕝-ℝ𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝔹𝕒𝕤𝕜𝕖𝕥𝕓𝕒𝕝𝕝
x @Laryousburt4 @AKing_Evals@RecruitGeorgia @NEGARecruits @my_time96@Coach_Birt @coachhowardg @Coach_Springer1 pic.twitter.com/H03NHnTebd— Greene County Tigers Football/Recruiting (@gchstigersfb) October 11, 2024
