article contributed by football analyst Barry Every

South Georgia is known for producing some of the most talented players in the country. Players such as Champ Bailey, Mel Blount, Thomas Davis, Charles Grant, Charles Johnson, Leodis McKelvin, Raekwon McMillan, Marcus Stroud and Demaryius Thomas all hail from South of the gnat-line.

Below are some of the top athletes on the hoof I have evaluated this year. Some of these prospects are household names on the recruiting trail like BigCat Bryant, Nate McBride and Aubrey Solomon. While others such as Keelan Crosby, Meaty Davis, Mark Robinson and Tramel Walthour have yet to breakthrough on the recruiting front.

I challenge college recruiters at the FBS and FCS level to physically evaluate some of these athletes whether they are committed or have yet to receive their first offer. Also take a look at what they have accomplished on the gridiron for their respective schools this season.
Players are listed in alphabetical order by last name & their HUDL profiles are linked to their name.

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Markaviest “BigCat” Bryant, DE, 6-5/235, Crisp County (2017)
College Choice: 27-plus FBS offers (Undecided)
2016 Stats: Through 11 games 77 tackles, 30 TFL’s, 12.5 sacks, 56 QBH’s, 3 FR, 2 FF, 2 Blk Kicks

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Keelan Crosby, RB, 5-10/205, Appling County (2017)
College Choice: Unknown
2016 Stats: Through 9 games 136 carries 1,075 yds (7.7 ypc) 18 TD’s; 64 of 118 for 850 yds 12 TD’s

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Demeterius “Meaty” Davis, APB, 5-9/180, Coffee (2017)
College Choice: Unknown
2016 Stats: Through 11 games 163 carries 1,287 yds (7.9 ypc) 14 TD’s; 20 catches 179 yds 1 TD

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Zalontae Hillery, OT, 6-6/280, Glynn Academy (2017)
College Choice: Miami Commit
2016 Stats: Through 11 games has helped team rush for 3,702 yds (8.6ypc) 46 TD’s; team averages 37 ppg

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JD King, RB, 5-10/205, Fitzgerald (2017)
College Choice: Oklahoma State
2016 Stats: Through 11 games 166 carries 1,283 yds (7.7ypc) 17 TD’s; 15 catches 362 yds 6 TD’s

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Nate McBride, LB, 6-2/225, Vidalia (2017)
College Choice: Undecided 18-plus FBS offers
2016 Stats: Through 11 games 112 tackles; 57 carries 565 yds (9.9 ypc) 8 TD’s

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Christian Meadows, OG, 6-3/330, Macon County (2018)
College Choice: FSU Commit
2016 Stats: Through 10 games has helped team average 494 ypg and 48 ppg

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Otis Reese, S/LB, 6-2/195, Lee County (2018)
College Choice: Michigan Commit
2016 Stats: Through 10 games 72 tackles, 11 TFL’s, 4 sacks, 3 PBU’s, 2 INT’s, 15 Big Hits

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Mark Robinson, RB, 6-0/210, Lee County (2017)
College Choice: Unknown
2016 Stats: Through 10 games 1,183 yards rushing 15 TD’s

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Aubrey Solomon, DT, 6-4/295, Lee County (2017)
College Choice: Undecided 12-plus FBS offers
2016 Stats: Through 10 games 75 tackles, 16 TFL’s, 11 sacks, 15 QBH’s, three FF, 18 Big Hits

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Quay Walker, OLB, 6-4/210, Crisp County (2018)
College Choice: Undecided 11-plus FBS offers
2016 Stats: Through 10 games 77 tackles, 15 TFL’s, 5 sacks, 20 QBH’s, 1 INT, 2 FR; 10 catches 142 yds

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Tramel Walthour, DT, 6-3/290, Liberty County (2018)
College Choice: Unknown
2016 Stats: Through 11 games 49 tackles, 8 TFL’s, 1 sack, 2 FR

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