GPB Sports is looking for Georgia high school football players who are having a great season and/or career but who may need a little help getting noticed by recruiters. If you, or someone you know, doesn’t have an offer or may just be looking for a bigger offer, tell us your story. Send the details on what you've done over your career, along with your video highlights to GPBSports@gpb.org. If you’re selected we may feature you on our Football Fridays in Georgia Halftime Show Fridays at 7:30 pm on GPB.

Here are our nominees for the week of August 12, 2024.

Gavin Fletcher, Toombs County, WR, JR

Gavin Fletcher is a 5'11 178 LBS junior wide receiver at Toombs County. Fletcher is relatively new to the Peach State, having relocated from Roseau, MN to Georgia in 2021. A lover of sports, the multi-talented athlete, placed 2nd in the Class 2A High Jump during his freshman year and was given an Honorable Mention in Region 3-2A for basketball as a sophomore. During his sophomore year on the Bulldogs football team, he was awarded First-Team WR in Region 3-2A, participated in the GACA All-Star game and finished the season with 21 receptions for 494 yards and five touchdowns. To kick off the 2024 season, he took his first catch to the house with a 98-yard TD run. Fletcher has participated in a slew of football camps and training opportunities including Mercer University's Mega Camp, US Army Bowl Combine, and the Coastal Carolina Prospect Camp.

He currently has a 3.3 GPA and takes AP courses. His short-term goal is to be a top 10 WR in the state and earn a scholarship to further his education, where he hopes to major in Engineering.

Check out Fletcher's highlights.

Twitter: @GFletch25

 

Bryson Hughley, Peach County, DB, JR

Bryson Hughley is 6'3 175 LBS junior defensive back for Peach County. Captain of the 2024 football team, he has offers from Western Kentucky and Liberty University, with Georgia Tech and Virginia showing high interest. Last week, the Trojans beat powerhouse Warner Robins, in a scrimmage, 23-10. Hughley had six tackles, one interception, and one pass break up. The multi-sport athlete runs track and plays basketball, where he helped lead the team to a region championship for the first time in 10 years.

Described as a kid with excellent character, he not only excels on the field but also in classroom, where he takes AP Honors Courses and holds a 3.9 GPA. In college, he hopes to major in Cyber Security. He loves gaming and traveling in his free time.

Check out Hughley's highlights.

Twitter: @BrysonHughley

 

Blake Battle, Whitewater, RB/CB, SR

Blake Battle is a 5'10 175 LBS senior running back and cornerback at Whitewater. With 472 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, the highly awarded athlete was a part of the pre-season Super 12 nominee list by Fayette County Sports, 2023 Region 4-4A All Region Team (Offense 2nd Team), Defensive Player of the Game and Fayette County Player of the Month, among other accomplishments.

Battle holds a 3.5 GPA and has hopes of majoring in Computer Science while playing football at the next level.

Check out Battle's highlights.

Twitter: @BlakeBattle06

 

Christopher Francis, Jonesboro, DB, SR

Christopher Francis is a 5'10 150 LBS senior defensive back at Jonesboro. He has 30 tackles, three tackles for loss, one interception and 10 pass break ups. Here are a few words from his position coach: "Chris has great speed that can run with the best of them. His play on the ball is underrated. Given a chance, Chris will be great on the college level."

Francis holds a 3.05 GPA and hopes to play at the next level.

Check out Francis' highlights.

Twitter: @Chris_Francis__

 

Jersharius Lawrence, Decatur, ATH, SR

Jersharius Lawrence is a 5'9 170 LBS senior athlete at Decatur. Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Lawrence has played football since he was about four years old. Colleges began showing interest in his skills during his sophomore year, and he ended his junior season as one of the top returners in the state. According to Max Preps, he finished his junior season with two touchdowns and 696 all-purpose yards, 244 of those yards rushing.

He has a 3.0 GPA, and plans to graduate early in December with hopes of enrolling in college by January.

Check out Lawrence's highlights.

Twitter: @JershariusLawr1

 

Favian Williford, Apalachee, RB, SR

Favian Williford is a 5'8 160 LBS senior running back at Apalachee High. According to Max Preps, he has a total of 1,206 All-Purpose yards - 576 rushing and 368 receiving - with three touchdowns.

Just a few of the accomplished RB's accolades include: First Team All-Region, Apalachee High School Top Offensive Player of the Year for the 2023-2024 season, GA Varsity Running Backs to watch this season and Athens Area Top 11 Running Backs. Williford had a phenomenal track season, where he competed in the 100 Meters, 4x200 Relay and 4x100 Relay. Running the anchor leg for both relay teams, he broke the 4x100 school record this year and competed at the state level. The scholar-athlete was able to pull off these accomplishments while taking dual enrollment classes and maintain a 3.3 GPA.

Off the field, he is known for his infectious smile, great personality, and his willingness to help others.

Check out Williford's highlights.

Twitter: @FavianWilliford

 

Max Walraven, West Forsyth, QB, JR

Max Walraven is a 6'5 175 LBS junior quarterback at West Forsyth.  He's entering his second year as a starter, after leading the Wolverines to the playoffs and 8-3 record last year as sophomore. He was named 7A Region 6 First Team and Forsyth County First Team, after finishing his sophomore season with: 

106 - 179 for 59.2%, 1,318 yards - averaging 131.8 yards per game,15 TD's, seven interceptions and two rushing TD's. During college camp this summer, he ran a 4.55 40.

Here's what Coach Dave Svehla had to say: "There is no possible reason why Max doesn’t have an offer right now.  It’s beyond me with his measurables and ability to run like that. He's smart and a leader. Big time football player."

He holds a 3.6 GPA.

Check out Walraven's highlights.

Twitter: @MaxWalraven