Welcome to another edition of the Recruiting Recap! Thanks for stopping by. If you are new here, this feature covers offers/commitments from Thursday through the weekend, 3 trending topics, and our sleeper of the day.
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Sleeper of the Day
Noble Butler
2025 Dunwoody
Defensive End
The 6’2″ 235 lbs. edge rusher has some impressive metrics, such as a 33.2″ vertical jump and a max squat at 535 lbs. Notably, the vertical jump has improved by 7″ in the last year, which indicates an improvement in explosiveness. That is eye-catching, but more importantly, does his film do the same? Looking at junior year, the 6’2″ Butler is a tweener defensive end, but shows a nice quick-first step and above-average arm length to get off blocks. Out of his stance, Butler is fast and has good pad level. He’s aggressive, showing good motor after the football. Several chase-down tackles from the backside. Great leg drive while engaged and getting nice leverage on the offensive lineman. The senior can bull rush, and looks strong at the point of attack, but would like to see quicker hands coming off blocks. Doesn’t show much with swim moves. That said, his energy and explosiveness are undeniable, and his frame suggests more length than your normal 6’2″ defensive end. Butler is around 235 lbs., and he might be around 260 at the college level. His motor truly is a shining aspect to his game, and although his senior film is just one game, Butler looks noticeably more athletic.
Commitments
Dayton Raiola
2026 Buford
Nebraska
Raiola follows his older brother, and pops, over to Nebraska. The junior has looked great for Buford spreading the football around and showing elite accuracy when passing in the red zone. Raiola has Buford as one of the top teams in the state and does a great job of spreading the football around the Wolves’ various playmakers.
Jeremia Collier
2026 Jonesboro
Cincinnati
The active hybrid linebacker flows to the football and creates havoc. At 6’2″, Collier has the length and agility to be extremely effective against the pass while having the speed to get downhill and disrupt the run. The early commit is great for the Bearcats; now time to hold on.
Jake Atha
2025 Prince Avenue
West Georgia
Atha has been in the OL rotation at Prince Avenue since his freshman year. The 2025 lineman is tough as nails, playing both ways for the state champions, and honestly, an underrated defensive tackle. Atha is a really solid prospect for West Georgia.
Offers
Corey Hadley Jr.
2027 Sandy Creek
Wisconsin
Andrew Beard II
2027 Prince Ave
Ole Miss
Antonio Cromartie
2025 Carrollton
UT-Martin
Chase Jordan
2025 Westlake
Culver-Stockton
Zack Harden
2025 Newton
Mizzou
Gideon Garland
2025 Prince Ave
Culver-Stockton
Christian Ingram
2025 Newton
Kentucky & Clemson
Christopher Arroyo
2025 Harlem
Culver-Stockton
Traeviss Stevenson
2026 Brooks Co.
Liberty
KJ Green
2027 Stephenson
South Carolina & EKU
Carter Myers
2025 Ridgeland
Bluffton
Camden Coleman
2025 Westlake
Culver-Stockton
Chayden Barber
2025 Perry
Ohio Dominican
Aiden Wright
2025 Rockmart
Bluffton
Livingstone Jenkins
2025 Madison Co.
Culver-Stockton
Enrique Negron
2025 Peachtree Ridge
Culver-Stockton
Jacob Wilson
2025 Turner Co.
Culver-Stockton
Jomar Roberts
2025 Miller Grove
Culver-Stockton
Silas Cowan
2025 Piedmont Acd.
Culver-Stockton
Camaal Williams
2025 Rockmart
Bluffton
Christian Lawrence
2026 Thomas Co. Central
Coastal Carolina
Joseph Polite
2025 Effingham Co.
NC Central
Roland Grimmett
2025 Westlake
Tuskegee
BJ Robinson
2026 Locust Grove
Auburn
Peyton Dyer
2026 Duluth
Louisville & NC State
Jalen Williams
2026 Kell
Coastal Carolina
Jeremiah Hart
2025 New Hampstead
Culver-Stockton
Germiah Humbert
2025 Thomasville
Culver-Stockton
Brandon McDonald
2025 Richmond Hill
Culver-Stockton
Westen Ard
2026 Houston Co.
Coastal Carolina
Tony Forney
2026 Kell
Coastal Carolina
Terrell Gasaway
2025 Rutland
Andrew College
Katrell Webb
2026 Collins Hill
Kansas
Amerre Williams
2025 Burke Co.
NC Pempbroke
Casey Barner
2028 Douglass
UCF
Keymon Jefferson
2025 Thomasville
Andrew College
Ja’Narious Barner
2028 Douglass
UCF
Dereon Pearson
2025 Heard Co.
Bluffton
Marquis Williams
2025 Brooks Co.
West Georgia
Donovan Quary
2025 Dacula
Millsaps
Artem Korchagin
2026 Thomas Co. Central
California
Darion Newton
2028 Locust Grove
West Virginia
Naeem Odeniyi
2025 Westlake
Millsaps
DJ McLendon
2026 Tucker
Kansas
Xevien Brinson
2028 Arabia Mt.
LSU
Jamyrian Vinson
2025 Jasper Co.
Bluffton
Graham Houston
2026 Buford
South Carolina
Tim Sims
2026 Lovejoy
Kansas
Keymon Jefferson
2025 Thomasville
Dean College
Lucas Smalls-Allen
2026 Blessed Trinity
Georgia Southern
Chris Haertel
2025 Marist
Bates College
Charles Maxell III
2025 Bowdon
Western New England
Breedjy Guerrier
2025 North Cobb Christian
Anderson
Hudson Taylor
2025 St. Pius
New Mexico
Mike Polke
2025 Toombs Co.
EKU
Micah Calhoun
2025 Groves
Puget Sound
Three ‘n Out
Easterling was a sleeper of the day recently, but his senior year needs to be highlighted again. The do-it-all athlete has 847 all-purpose yards and 7 total touchdowns with some impressive film at defensive back including a pick-six. Easterling ran a top speed of 20.9 MPH last weekend, the game before 21.43, and the times continue each week bouncing between 21-22 MPH. Point being, Easterling is almost always the fastest athlete on the field, and his production so far will put him in consideration for All-State. He remains an under-the-radar recruit that D1 programs need to reconsider.
Mid Season Highlights ‼️
-847 All Purpose Yards
-400 Rushing Yards ( Only 20 Carries)
-6 Rushing Touchdowns
– 6 Receptions for 60 yards
-1 Receiving Touchdown
– 1 Pick 6 (70 yard Return)
– 5 PBU
-193 Kick Return Yards
-124 Punt Return Yards
🎥: https://t.co/YnrJYGVNnp pic.twitter.com/SPPcrsCroW— Caleb Easterling (@C_easterling_) September 22, 2024
Sophomore standout Jayce Johnson has been rock solid to start the 2024 season. Lowndes is 5-0, and among the top teams in the state while the young passer has a total of 700 yards and 9 touchdowns. At 6’4″ and 205 lbs., Johnson showcases some impressive arm talent and looks extremely elusive moving around the pocket. Johnson is a likely FBS prospect and someone to monitor as a passer over the next 12 months. Considering his athleticism and size, you would expect to see Lowndes ‘unleash’ Johnson’s running as we enter region play.
5-0 headed into Region play over 700 yards 9 Total TDs
🎥 Mid Season: https://t.co/aDX5MafwZd@Coach_FredM @lhsvikingsfbrec @CarterVikingsFB @LHSvikingsFB @adamgorney @JeremyO_Johnson @RustyMansell_ @BrooksAustinBA @Andrew_Ivins @MrTNT21 @CoachKornDawg @RecruitGeorgia pic.twitter.com/5o4Pt4G22n
— Jayce “Ju7ce” Johnson (@JayceJohnson09) September 22, 2024
JR Harris had another great game in a blowout 70-6 win over Mundy’s Mill. In perhaps his most efficient game to date, Harris had 305 total yards completing 9 of 10 passes for 241 yards and 4 touchdowns. Central’s head coach, Umbrah Brown, makes a great point in comparing the talented sophomore passer to Tommy Castellanos. There is an uncanny similarity to their playstyles, and Harris’ impact as an underclassman has been equal to Castellanos’ first few years at Ware County. Some guys just see the field better, even spotting the opposition a few inches, and Harris has that ability to exploit defenses at a P4 level.
I watch @Tommy_casto tear it up in the ACC each week, standing at 5’10. And I can’t help but think of the schools who slept on him in HS. Check the tape! 2027 QB @JRobHarris2 is the real deal. @ChadSimmons_ @RustyMansell_ https://t.co/G77nAOuCVH
— Umbrah Brown (@CoachUBrown) September 23, 2024
