2022 GPB All-State All-Stars Team

2022 GPB All-State All-Stars Team

Once again, the GPB Sports Staff undertook the difficult and I might add, nearly impossible task, of choosing our All-State All-Stars Team from all the incredible high school football talent in the State.  Unlike most All-State Teams, this All-Star team encompasses all seven GHSA Classifications.  We acknowledge up front that we probably missed on some great players, but we did our best.

That said, here’s our GPB All-State Award Winners and All-Star Offense, Defense and Special Teams:

 

Most Outstanding Two-Way Player

Caleb Downs – Mill Creek 6-0, 190, Senior SAF/RB – Recruiting:  Signed with Alabama.  5-Star. No. 1 prospect in Georgia, No. 1 ranked Safety in the Country, No. 6 Overall National Prospect.

Stats:  Defense 83 total tackles, 1 TFL, 1 QB Sack, 5 INT, 2 Pick-Sixes (Finished career with program record 19 INT, 7 returned for TD). Offense 57-389 yards rushing, 20 TD (Used primarily as Wildcat QB in short yardage and goal line situations). 36-422 yards receiving, 3 TD. Scored 25 Total TD.

Team:  Named to GPB Sports All-Finals Team after leading Hawks to first-ever State Championship.

Notes:  Comes from football family.  Dad Gary starred at NC State, played in NFL and RB Coach at ETSU.  Brother Josh All-ACC WR at North Carolina.  Uncle Dre Bly NFL Pro Bowl CB. All-American at North Carolina and now the CB Coach for the Tar Heels.

 

Most Outstanding Offensive Player

Prentiss “Air’ Noland – Langston Hughes 6-2, 190, Junior QB – Recruiting:  4-Star – Highest Ranking:  No. 8 QB in the Country in On3 Recruiting Rankings. 28 offers including Auburn, Texas A&M, Arkansas, and Miami.

Stats:  236-323 Passing for 73.1% completion rate, 4,095 yards, 55 TD and just 4 TD.  Has already passed for 8,024 career yards, 104 TD and just 16 INT.

Team:  Named to GPB Sports All-Finals Team after leading Panthers to first-ever State Championship and the GHSA single-season team scoring record.

 

Most Outstanding Defensive Player

Kayden McDonald – North Gwinnett 6-3, 310, Senior DL – Recruiting:  Signed with Ohio State.  4-Star.  Highest Ranking:  No. 9 DL in the Country in Rivals Rankings.

Stats:  68 total tackles, 40 TFL and 13 QB Sacks.  Finished his career with 234 total tackles, 131 TFL and 46 QB Sacks.  Also scored 12 TD on offense this season.

Team:  Led Bulldogs to 10-3 record and State 7A Quarterfinal finish.

 

GPB Sports All-State All-Star Quarterbacks

Julian “JuJu” Lewis – Carrollton 6-1, 170, Freshman – Recruiting:  23 offers including Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. (NOTE:  Freshman are not ranked by the recruiting services) 

Stats:  283-432 passing, 65.5%, 4,118 yards, 48 TD, 12 INT as a 9th grader.

Team:  Named GPB Sports All-Finals Co-Most Outstanding Player on Offense leading Trojans to 14-1 record and 7A State Finals finish.

Antwann “AJ” Hill – Houston County 6-4, 195, Sophomore – Recruiting:  4-Star. Highest Ranking:  No. 5 sophomore QB in the Country in the 247 Sports Composite Rankings.  12 offers including Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee

Stats:  268-380 passing, 70.5%, 3,663 yards, 40 TD and just 3 INT.

Team:  Led the Bears to 10-3 record and State 6A Quarterfinal finish.

Aaron Philo – Prince Avenue 6-3, 200, Junior – Recruiting:  Offered by UCF, Arkansas State and Toledo.

Stats:  274-397 Passing, 69.0% Completion, 54 TD, 8 INT and 8 rushing TD.  Has already thrown for 9,326 yards in his career with 103 TT and 22 INT.

Team:  Named GPB Sports All-Finals Co-Most Outstanding Player on Offense leading the Wolverines to 15-0 record and program’s second ever State Championship all in the last three seasons.

Keegan Stover – Rabun County 6-4, 220, Senior – Recruiting:  Offered by Mars Hill, Bluefield State and Shorter.

Stats:  219-354 Passing, 61.9%, 3,605 yards, 41 TD just 3 INT. Career threw for 7.493 yards, 86 TD, 10 INT.

Team:  Led Wildcats to 12-1 record and State 1AD1 Quarterfinal finish.

Prentiss “Air’ Noland – Langston Hughes 6-2, 190, Junior QB – Recruiting:  4-Star – Highest Ranking:  No. 8 QB in the Country in On3 Recruiting Rankings. 28 offers including Auburn, Texas A&M, Arkansas, and Miami.

Stats:  236-323 Passing for 73.1% completion rate, 4,095 yards, 55 TD and just 4 TD.  Has already passed for 8,024 career yards, 104 TD and just 16 INT.

Team:  Named to GPB Sports All-Finals Team after leading Panthers to first-ever State Championship and the GHSA single-season team scoring record.

 

GPB Sports All-State All Star Running Backs

Justice Haynes – Buford 5-10, 200, Senior – Recruiting:  Signed with Alabama.  5-Star. Highest Ranking:  No. 1 RB in the Country in Rivals Rankings. 

Stats:  121-1,528 yards rushing. 9 100-plus yards rushing games with 19 TD.  Finished career with 7,407 yards rushing and 95 Total TD

Team:  Led Wolves to 11-1 record and State 7A Second Round finish.

Jamarion Wilcox – South Paulding 5-10, 190, Senior – Recruiting:  4-Star. Highest Ranking:  No. 9 RB in the Country in Rivals Rankings.  28 Offers including Ohio State, Clemson, Kentucky, and Auburn.

Stats:  229-2,059 yards rushing. 187.2 rushing ypg.  11 100-plus yards rushing games with 30 TD.  Finished career with 4,119 yards rushing and 58 Total TD

Team:  Led Spartans to 8-4 record and State 6A Second Round finish.

Kejuan Brown – South Atlanta 5-9, 205, Senior – Recruiting:  Signed with Louisville.  3-Star. Highest Ranking:  No. 28 RB in the Country in Rivals Rankings. 

Stats:  238-2,706 yards rushing. Averaged 225.5 rushing ypg. 11 100-plus yards rushing games with 31 TD.  Finished career with 7,476 yards rushing and 93 Total TD

Team:  Led Hornets to 11-1 record and State 2A Quarterfinal finish.

Nick Woodford – Northeast Macon 5-9, 210, Sophomore – Recruiting:  Offered by West Virginia.

Stats:  273-2,746 yards rushing.  228.8 ypg. 12 100-plus yards rushing games with 43 Total TD.

Team:  Led Raiders to 8-4 record and State 2A Second Round finish.

Malachi Holsey – Northside Columbus 5-10, 190, Senior – Recruiting:  Has taken official visits to South Dakota State and Penn.

Stats:  245-2,152 yards rushing.  179.3 ypg. 10 100-plus yards rushing games with 27 Total TD.  Career rushed for 4,346 yards and 54 Total TD

Team:  Led Patriots to 10-2 record, program’s first-ever region championship and State 5A Second Round finish.

Germivy Tucker – Johnson County 5-7, 163, Senior – Recruiting:  Offered by Clark Atlanta.

Stats:  284-2,916 yards rushing.  208.3 rushing ypg.  14 100-plus yards rushing games with 38 TD.  Finished career with 5,597 yards rushing and 64 Total TD.

Team:  Led Trojans to 13-1 record and State 1AD2 Semifinal finish.

Kyhair Spain – Parkview 5-9, 190, Junior – Recruiting:  Offered by East Tennessee State and Charlotte.

Stats:  273-2,383 yards rushing.  198.6 rushing ypg.  11 100-plus yards rushing games with 16 TD. 

Team:  Led Panthers to 8-4 record and State 7A Second Round finish.

 

GPB Sports All-State All Star Wide Receivers

Mike Matthews – Parkview 6-0, 180, Junior – Recruiting:  5-Star.  Consensus No. 1 junior WR/ATH in the Country.  No. 1 Junior Prospect in Georgia and No. 3 Overall National Prospect in the Country in the 247 Sports Composite.  29 Offers including Georgia, Clemson, and Notre Dame. 

Stats:  48-1,030 yards receiving. 85.8 ypg.  9 Total TD. 

Team:  Led Panthers to 8-4 record and State 7A Second Round finish.

Debron Gatling – Milton 6-2, 175, Junior – Recruiting: Committed to Texas A&M.  4-Star.  Highest Ranking:  No. 16 junior WR in the Country in the Rivals Rankings. 

Stats:  69-932 yards receiving and 9 TD.  Career:  127-1,924 yards and 22 Total TD.

Team:  Led Eagles to 10-4 record and State 7A Semifinal finish.

B.J. Gibson – Wilcox County 6-0, 170, Junior – Recruiting: Star OF Committed to Tennessee Baseball.  Football:  4-Star.  Highest Ranking:  No. 17 junior WR in the Country in the ESPN Rankings. 

Stats:  70-1,387 yards receiving and 16 TD.

Team:  Led Patriots to 9-4 record and State 1AD2 Quarterfinal finish.

Ny Carr – Colquitt County 6-0, 170, Junior – Recruiting: Committed to Georgia.  4-Star.  Highest Ranking:  No. 5 junior WR in the Country in the ESPN Rankings. 

Stats:  62-1,051 yards receiving.  87.1 ypg.  10 TD.  Career:  105-1,934 yards and 24 Total TD.

Team:  Led Packers to 13-1 record and State 7A Semifinal finish.

Cayden Lee – Kennesaw Mountain 5-11, 175, Senior – Recruiting:  Signed with Ole Miss.  4-Star.  Highest Ranking:  No. 36 senior WR in the Country in the Rivals Rankings. 

Stats:  74-1,101 yards receiving. 110.1 ypg.  13 Total TD.  Career:  162-2,640 receiving yards and 29 Total TD.

Team:  Led Mustangs to 7-3 record and were one of only two teams in the state to win 7 regular season games and not qualify for the playoffs.

Jaden Gibson – Rabun County 6-1, 185, Senior – Recruiting:  Signed with Virginia.  3-Star WR. 

Stats:  109-1,950 yards rushing. 150.0 receiving ypg.  30 Total TD.  Career:  Set the GHSA all-time receiving record and finished with 274-5,124 yards and 61 Total TD

Team:  Led Wildcats to 12-1 record and State 1AD1 Quarterfinal finish.

Bailey Stockton – Prince Avenue 5-10, 185, Senior – Recruiting:  Five offers including Arkansas State, Army, and New Hampshire. 

Stats:  75-1,425 yards receiving, 118.8 ypg and 23 Total TD.

Team:  Named GPB Sports All-Finals WR leading the Wolverines to 15-0 record and program’s second ever State Championship all in the last three seasons.  Heroic effort to return for State Championship game after breaking collarbone requiring surgery in second round of playoffs.

 

GPB Sports All-State All Star Tight Ends

Jelani Thurman – Langston Hughes 6-5, 230, Senior – Recruiting:  Signed with Ohio State.  4-Star.  Highest Ranking:  No. 1 TE in the Country in the ESPN Rankings.  No. 5 Prospect in Georgia in the 247 Sports Composite Rankings.

Stats:  39-624 yards receiving and 13 TD.  Career:  70-1,103 receiving yards and 20 TD.

Team:  Led Panthers to 15-0 record, first-ever State Championship and the GHSA single-season team scoring record.

Lawson Luckie – Norcross 6-3, 240, Senior – Recruiting:  Signed with Georgia.  4-Star.  Highest Ranking:  No. 2 TE in the Country in the 247 Sports Rankings.  No. 11 Prospect in Georgia in the 247 Sports Composite Rankings.

Stats:  48-633 yards receiving and 8 TD.  Career:  126-1,476 yards receiving and 19 Total TD.

Team:  Led Blue Devils to 8-4 record and State 7A Second Round finish.

Landon Thomas – Colquitt County 6-4, 230, Junior – Recruiting:  Committed to Georgia.  4-Star.  Highest Ranking:  No. 1 junior TE in the Country and No. 5 junior prospect in Georgia in the 247 Sports Composite Rankings. 

Stats:  44-753 yards receiving and 13 Total TD.  Career:  83-1,383 yards receiving and 21 Total TD.

Team:  Led Packers to 13-1 record and State 7A Semifinal finish.

 

GPB Sports All-State All-Star Athletes

T.J. Harvison – Bowdon 6-0, 189, Senior RB – Recruiting: Signed with Pittsburgh. 3-Star. Highest Ranking:  No. 64 RB in the Country in the On3 Recruiting Rankings.

Stats:  250-2,026 yards rushing. 168.8 rushing ypg. 10 100-plus yards rushing games. 25 Total TD. Defense 48 total tackles and 4 TFL.

Team:  Named GPB Sports All-Finals RB leading Red Devils to 14-1 record and State 1AD2 Championship.

Taeo Todd – Troup 5-9, 175, Junior QB – Recruiting:  Six offers including Georgia Tech, Troy and Georgia Southern

Stats:  150-236 passing, 63.6%, 175.3 passing ypg, 29 TD and 6 INT. 229-2000 yards rushing, 142.9 rushing ypg, 10 100-plus yards rushing games and 27 rushing TD.  Total Offense: 318.1 ypg and accounted for 56 Total TD.

Team:  Led Tigers to 12-2 record and State 4A Semifinal Finish.

D.J. Bell – Pierce County 6-0, 170, Senior RB – Recruiting:  Offered by Georgia Tech.

Stats:  156-1,361 rushing yards, 170.1 rushing ypg, 7 100-plus rushing games and 22 TD in 8 games according to Max Preps Stats.  Career:  Rushed for over 5,000 yards.

Team:  Led Bears to 11-2 record and State 2A Quarterfinal Finish.

Bryce Hicks – Carrollton 5-11, 175, Junior RB – Recruiting:  Offered by Coastal Carolina, Liberty, Eastern Michigan, and Bowling Green.

Stats:  276-1,623 yards rushing, 108.2 rushing ypg, eight 100-plus rushing yards games, 22 TD. 60-751 yards receiving, 10 TD. Total offense 158.9 ypg and 32 Total TD.

Team: Named GPB Sports All-Finals RB leading Trojans to 14-1 record and 7A State Finals finish.

Gavin Hall – Hebron Christian Junior QB – Recruiting:  Unofficial visits to Georgia Tech, Boston College, UAB and Georgia Southern.

Stats:  261-2,547 rushing yards. 212.3 rushing ypg, 11 100-plus rushing games. 32 rushing TD. 99-187 passing, 52.9%, 1,790 passing yards, 18 TD and 7 INT.  Total Offense: 361.4 ypg. Accounted for 50 Total TD.

Team:  Led Lions to 9-3 record and State 3A Second Round Finish.

Tyson Greenwade – Dalton 6-0, 198, Senior – Recruiting: Six-plus offers including Mississippi College, University of Charleston, and Wittenberg.

Stats: Over 2,100 yards rushing and 28 TD.

Team:  Led Catamounts to 6-6 record and State Second Round finish.

Aaron Gates – Trinity Christian 6-1, 195, Senior – Recruiting: Signed with Florida. 4-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 14 Safety in the Country in the ESPN Rankings.

Stats: Offense 17-191 yards receiving and 1 TD in 3 games.  Got off to a great start to his senior season before it was cut short by torn ACL.

Team:  Lions finished season 6-5 reaching the first round of the playoffs in 4A after winning 1A-Private State Championship in 2021.

 

GPB Sports All-State All Star Offensive Linemen

D.J. Chester – ELCA 6-5, 300, Senior – Recruiting: Signed with LSU. 4-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 8 OT in the Country in the 247 Sports Rankings.

Team:  Led Chargers 7-5 record and State 2A Second Round finish.

Bo Hughley – Langston Hughes 6-7, 290, Senior – Recruiting: Signed with Georgia. 4-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 10 OT in the Country in the ESPN Rankings.

Team:  Led Panthers to 15-0 record, first-ever State Championship and the GHSA single-season team scoring record.

Madden Sanker – South Paulding 6-4, 305, Senior – Recruiting: Signed with Louisville. 4-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 6 IOL in the Country in the ESPN Rankings.

Team:  Led Spartans to 8-4 record and State 6A Second Round finish.

Kelton Smith – Carver-Columbus 6-4, 330, Senior – Recruiting: Signed with Georgia. 4-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 8 IOL in the Country in the On3 Recruiting Rankings.

Team:  Led Tigers to 9-3 record and State 3A Quarterfinal finish.

Sham Umarov – Denmark 6-6, 337, Senior – Recruiting: Signed with Tennessee. 4-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 13 OT in the Country in the 247 Sports Rankings.

Team:  Led Danes to 6-5 record and State 7A First Round finish.

Trovon Baugh – Pace Academy 6-4, 315, Senior – Recruiting: Signed with South Carolina. 4-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 16 IOL in the Country in the ESPN Rankings.

Team:  Led Knights to 8-3 record and State 4A First Round finish.

Gabriel Fortson – North Cobb Christian 6-4, 300, Senior – Recruiting: Signed with Georgia Tech. 3-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 9 IOL in the Country in the ESPN Rankings.

Team:  Led Eagles to 10-2 record and State 2A Second Round finish.

 

GPB Sports All-State All-Star Defensive Linemen

Vic Burley – Warner Robins 6-5, 275, Senior – Recruiting: Signed with Clemson. 5-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 2 DL in the Country in the 247 Sports Rankings.

Stats:  62 total tackles, 13 TFL, 3 QB Sacks. Career 193 TT, 57 TFL, 22 QB Sacks, 140 QB Hurries.  

Team:  Led Demons to 10-5 record and 5A State Finals finish the program’s 6th State Championship Game appearance.

Elijah Griffin – Savannah Christian 6-5, 280, Sophomore – Recruiting: 5-Star. No. 1 Sophomore DL in the Country, No. 1 Sophomore Prospect in Georgia, and No. 2 Overall National Prospect in the 247 Sports Composite Rankings. 20 Offers including Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida State.

Stats:  82 total tackles, 30 TFL, 14.5 QB Sacks.

Team:  Led Raiders to 11-2 record and State 3A Quarterfinal finish.

Stephiylan Green – Rome 6-4, 267, Senior – Recruiting: Signed with Clemson. 4-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 6 DL in the Country in the Rivals Rankings.

Stats:  59 total tackles, 13 TFL, 10 QB Sacks.

Team:  Led Wolves to 12-2 record and State 6A Semifinal finish.

Omar White – Valdosta 6-2, 305, Junior – Recruiting: 4-Star. Highest Ranking:  No. 5 Junior DL in the Country in the Rivals Rankings. 27 Offers including Texas A&M, South Carolina, and Clemson.

Stats:  66 total tackles, 28 TFL, 7 QB Sacks.

Team:  Led Wildcats to 8-3 record and State 7A First Round finish.

A.J. Hoffler – Woodward Academy 6-4, 240, Senior – Recruiting: Signed with Clemson. 4-Star. No. 23 DL in the Country in the 247 Sports Rankings

Stats:  90 career total tackles, 13 TFL, 15 QB Sacks.

Team:  Led War Eagles to 11-2 record and State 6A Quarterfinal finish.

Owen Phillips – Milton 6-2, 215, Senior – Recruiting: Offered by Mercer, Presbyterian College, Anderson University and Washington & Lee.

Stats:  122 total tackles, 26.5 TFL, 15.5 QB Sacks and 39 QB Hurries.

Team:  Led Eagles to 10-4 record and State 7A Semifinal finish.

Joshua “Big Bear” Barker – Kell 5-10, 250, Senior – Recruiting: Double digit offers including Fairmont State, Marist College, and Berry College

Stats:  111 total tackles, 32 TFL, 19 QB Sacks. Career 264 TT, 85 TFL, 36.5 QB Sacks. Program’s all-time leader in TFL and Sacks.

Team:  Led Longhorns to 10-2 record and State 5A Second Round finish.

Kayden McDonald – North Gwinnett 6-3, 310, Senior DL – Recruiting:  Signed with Ohio State.  4-Star.  Highest Ranking:  No. 9 DL in the Country in Rivals Rankings.

Stats:  68 total tackles, 40 TFL and 13 QB Sacks.  Finished his career with 234 total tackles, 131 TFL and 46 QB Sacks.  Also scored 12 TD on offense this season.

Team:  Led Bulldogs to 10-3 record and State 7A Quarterfinal finish.

 

GPB Sports All-State All-Star Linebackers

Sammy Brown – Jefferson 6-2, 225, Junior – Recruiting: 5-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 1 Junior LB, No. 2 Junior Prospect in Georgia, and No. 6 Overall National Prospect in 247 Sports Rankings. 26 Offers including Georgia, Clemson, and Tennessee.

Stats:  113 total tackles, 1 TFL and 1 QB Sacks.  Offense 181-1,459 yards rushing, 132.6 rushing ypg, 24 Total TD.

Team:  Led Dragons to 8-3 record and State 5A First Round finish.

Raul “Po Po” Aguirre – Whitewater 6-2, 220, Senior – Recruiting: Signed with Miami. 4-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 4 Junior LB in the Country in the ESPN Rankings.

Stats:  96 total tackles, 1 TFL, 1 QB Sack, 1 INT. 

Team:  Led Wildcats to 8-3 record and State 4A First Round finish.

Jamal Anderson – Mill Creek 6-4, 202, Senior – Recruiting: Signed with Clemson. 4-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 11 LB in the Country in the On3 Recruiting Rankings.

Stats:  65 total tackles, 3 TFL, 5 QB Sacks, 4 FR. 

Team:  Named to GPB Sports All-Finals Team after leading Hawks to first-ever State Championship.

Jalen Smith – Grayson 6-2, 205, Senior – Recruiting: Signed with Tennessee. 4-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 15 LB in the Country in the Rivals Rankings.

Stats:  154 total tackles, 17 TFL, 7.5 QB Sacks, 1 INT. 

Team:  Led Rams to 10-3 record and State 7A Quarterfinal finish.

Caleb LaValee – Whitefield Academy 6-1, 215, Senior – Recruiting: Signed with North Carolina. 4-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 15 LB in the Country in the Rivals Rankings.

Stats:  172 total tackles, 24 TFL, 6 QB Sacks, 3 INT. 

Team:  Led Wolfpack to 6-5 record and State 1AD1 First Round finish.

Zayden Walker – Schley County 6-3, 220, Sophomore – Recruiting: 5-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 1 Sophomore LB in the Country, No. 2 Sophomore Prospect in Georgia, and No. 11 Overall National Prospect in 247 Sports Rankings.  17 Offers including Florida State, Florida, and Georgia.

Stats:  39 total tackles, 16 TFL, 4.5 QB Sacks, 7 PD, and 3 FF. Offense 133-1,001 yards rushing with 20 Total TD.

Team:  Led Wildcats to 12-3 record and 1AD2 State Finals finish.

Jalen Davis – Cairo 6-1, 215, Senior – Recruiting: Offered by Gordon State and Georgia Military College.

Stats:  53 total tackles, 10.5 TFL, 5.5 QB Sacks, 4 FF, 8 INT (Tied for State lead in interceptions) 

Team:  Led Syrupmakers to 8-4 record and State 4A Second Round finish.

 

GPB Sports All-State All-Star Defensive Backs

K.J. Bolden – Buford 6-1, 185, Junior – Recruiting: 5-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 1 Junior SAF in the Country, No. 1 Junior Prospect in Georgia, and No. 2 Overall Junior National Prospect in 247 Sports Rankings.  35 Offers including Georgia, Clemson, and Florida.

Stats:  Two-Way Starter. Offense 23-422 yards receiving with 2 TD.

Team:  Led Wolves to 11-1 record and State 7A Second Round finish.

Terrance Love – Langston Hughes 6-3, 195, Senior SAF – Recruiting: Signed with Auburn. 4-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 10 LB in the Country in the Rivals Rankings. Rated No. 24 SAF in the Country (the position he is projected to play in college) in the 247 Sports Composite Rankings.

Stats:  69 total tackles, 3 INT. 

Team:  Led Panthers to 15-0 record and first-ever State Championship.

Avieon Terrell – Westlake 6-0, 170, Senior CB – Recruiting: Signed with Clemson. 4-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 14 CB in the Country in the Rivals Rankings.

Stats:  33 total tackles, 4 TFL, 4 INT. 

Team:  Led Lions to 9-4 record and State 7A Quarterfinals finish.

Ethan Nation – Roswell 5-10, 162, Senior CB – Recruiting: 4-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 18 CB in the Country in the ESPN Rankings.  51 Offers including Nebraska.

Stats:  36 total tackles and 3 INT.  Finished career with 12 INT 

Team:  Led Hornets to 12-2 record and State 6A Semifinals finish.

Kayin Lee – Cedar Grove 5-11, 185, Senior CB – Recruiting: Signed with Auburn. 4-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 21 CB in the Country in the ESPN Rankings.

Stats:  31 total tackles, 24 TFL, 1 INT. 

Team:  Led Saints to 11-3 record and 3A State Finals finish.

Branden Strozier – St. Francis 6-2, 175, Senior CB – Recruiting: Signed with Clemson. 4-Star. Highest Ranking: No. 27 CB in the Country in the Rivals Rankings.

Stats:  41 total tackles, 3 TFL, 1 QB Sack, 3 INT. Offense 43-788 yards receiving and 4 TD 

Team:  Led Knights to 10-4 record and State 1AD1 Semifinals finish

Jake Lindsey – Camden County 5-11, 180, Senior SAF – Recruiting: Signed with Army.

Stats:  158 total tackles, 16 TFL, 3 QB Sacks, 1 INT. 

Team:  Led Wildcats to 8-4 record and State 7A Second Round finish.

Caleb Downs – Mill Creek 6-0, 190, Senior SAF/RB – Recruiting:  Signed with Alabama.  5-Star. No. 1 prospect in Georgia, No. 1 ranked Safety in the Country, No. 6 Overall National Prospect.

Stats:  Defense 83 total tackles, 1 TFL, 1 QB Sack, 5 INT, 2 Pick-Sixes (Finished career with program record 19 INT, 7 returned for TD). Offense 57-389 yards rushing, 20 TD (Used primarily as Wildcat QB in short yardage and goal line situations). 36-422 yards receiving, 3 TD. Scored 25 Total TD.

Team:  Named to GPB Sports All-Finals Team after leading Hawks to first-ever State Championship.

 

GPB Sports All-State All-Star Special Teams

Jacob Ulrich – Mill Creek 6-5, 180, Senior Kicker – Recruiting: Signed with Kennesaw State. Chris Sailer Kicking 4.5 Star.

Stats:  12-17 FG including 56-yarder vs. Walton in Corky Kell Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadum.  80-84 PAT. Kickoffs 74-110 TB including 11-11 in State Championship Game. Punter 42.8 average including 13 Inside-20.

Team:  Named to GPB Sports All-Finals Team after leading Hawks to first-ever State Championship.

Phillip Schiltz – Cartersville 6-3, 180, Senior Punter – Recruiting: Signed with Coastal Alabama College Baseball.

Stats:  Led the State with 47.1 punting average with 10 inside-20

Team:  Helped lead Purple Hurricanes to 12-2 record and State 5A Semifinal finish.

Drew Prieto – Marist 6-1, 217, Senior Long Snapper – Recruiting: Signed with Army.  Rubio 5-Star and ranked No. 5 LS in the Country

Team:  Helped Lead War Eagles to record and State 6A Quarterfinal finish.

T.J. Mitchell – Brunswick 5-8, 150, Junior Kick Returner – Recruiting: Offered by Eastern Kentucky

Stats:  1,400 All-Purpose Yards with 15 Total TD

Team:  Helped lead Pirates to 10-1 record and State 6A First Round finish. 

 

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