GPB Sports is looking for Georgia high school football players who are having a great season and 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. You can also watch it on demand here.

Here are our nominees for the week of October 16, 2023.

 

 

Grady Howell, West Laurens, OT, SO

Grady Howell is a 6'5 270 LBS Sophomore Offensive Tackle at West Laurens High School. Howell has started every game as left tackle so far this season and has learned so much in the position. He benches 285, squats 425 and a power clean of 275. Outside of football, Howell has a 4.0 GPA and is ranked 20/340 in his class. Even as a sophomore, he has begun to explore his college options and says he is very interested in attending college and playing football at the next level. The scholar athlete is in the Spanish club, FFA, beta club, and National Honors Society. He loves to fish, hunt, and be outside in nature. Howell says he also enjoys serving in his community and helping in the best way possible.

Twitter: @Gradywhowell

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Jordan "Bam" Bride, Walton, CB/WR, SR

Jordan "Bam" Bride is a 5"10 165 LBS Senior Corner Back and Wide Receiver at Walton High School. The impressive ball-handler has 17 receptions for 250 yards, five touchdowns, 20 tackles, 15 PBU's and four interceptions. Check out his impressive performance on GPB, where the Raiders defeated North Paulding 44-24. He has a 3.2 GPA and enjoys training and playing video games if he has extra time. Bride is Committed to Navy.

TWITTER: @BamBride

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Myles Wilkes, Jonesboro, DL, SR

Myles Wilkes is a 5'10 240 LBS Senior Defensive Lineman at Jonesboro High School. He has 40 tackles, two sacks and one fumble recovery. His lineman coach says that he can play both ends and tackle, with an explosive first step. He enjoys art and music.

Twitter: @myleswilkeslob

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Mason Townsend, Prince Avenue Christian, LG, SO

Mason Townsend is a 6'2 265 LBS Sophomore Left Guard at Prince Avenue Christian School. Townsend was named an Under Armour All-American in 8th grade, Adidas Freshman All-American, Athens Best Freshman All-American and a part of the 2022 GHSA State Champion team. The two-year starter says that he plays with technique and with a chip on his shoulder. Townsend has a 3.5 GPA, plays baseball, has plans to join the track this year to participate in shot put. In his off time, he loves to hunt and train.

TWITTER: @iblock4funmt

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Wayne Lucas, East Paulding, OLB/DB, JR

Wayne Lucas is a 5'9 175 LBS Junior Outside Linebacker and Defensive Back at East Paulding High School. So far on the season, he has 41 total tackles (17 solo) with four tackles for loss and eight pass breakups. In the weight room, Lucas has a 210 bench, 355 squat and 235 power clean. Lucas has a 3.0 GPA. Some of his hobbies include playing video games, cooking, and learning another language.

Twitter: @Wayn3Lucas

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Caleb Eichner, Hiram, DE/LS, SR

Caleb Eichner is a 6'0 215 LBS Senior Defensive End and Long Snapper at Hiram High School. The four-year Hornets starter has 55 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, 10 QB pressures, two sacks, one interception, one pass break up, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries as a defensive end. As a long snapper, the senior has been a starter since freshman year and has all perfect snaps. Eichner is a team captain for the Hornets football team. Not only is he dominant on the football field, but also as a wrestler, where he's been named a state qualifier and team captain. Outside of sports, he has a 4.0 GPA, placing 8th academically in his class and takes Honors/AP, Dual-Enrollment courses. He is a Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader. Eichner currently holds two offers (best from Shorter) but is looking to gain more. Check out his game against Cartersville here.

Twitter: @CalebEichner

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Zion Johnson, Druid Hills, ATH, SR

Zion Johnson is a 6’2 186 LBS Senior Athlete at Druid Hills High School. Johnson plays multiple positions for the Red Devils with his primary focus being Wide Receiver, Corner Back, and Special Teams. Running a 4.5 40-yard dash, he says that his speed combined with his height and jumping ability makes him a strong offensive threat for his team. Johnson says he prides himself on making every catch count and ensuring that all his catches result in a 1st down for his team. He currently has the longest catch this season for the team, with an 87-yard touchdown reception. Off the field, he works hard in the classroom and even harder on the field in hopes of achieving his goal of playing college football.

Twitter: @Zion_Jjohnson

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Brody Hannah, Loganville, QB, SO

Brody Hannah is a 6'2 205 LBS Sophomore Quarterback at Loganville High School. He is currently the #1 QB in Georgia for passing yards. He is 153/269, has 2,264 yards with 21 passing TD’s and 22 total TD’s. In his October 6, 2023, game he passed for 553 yards to place him at #5 on GHSA All-Time passing yards in a single game. The dual-sport athlete is a catcher and was a part of the 2023 5A State Title Baseball Team. 

Hannah has a 3.75 GPA and is a member of the Beta Club and Gentleman’s Club at LHS. When he has down time, he enjoys listening to music, watching movies, reading, fishing, and playing golf with friends. 

TWITTER: @BrodyHannahQB11

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