GPB Sports' search for overlooked Georgia high school football players continues, and we want to help shine the light on player who are having a great season and career but may need a little help getting noticed by recruiters.

Here are our nominees for the week of October 7, 2024.

 

Caden McGatha, Pierce County, QB, SR

McGatha is a 6'0 190 LBS senior quarterback for the Pierce County Bears. He finished his junior season not only as a state champion but with an impressive set of stats - he was responsible for over 4200 rushing and passing yards and 55 TD's. This year, he has 785 rushing yards for nine TD's and 1163 passing yards for 18 TD's. McGatha was named the 2023 2A Player of the Year and was a key member of the 2023 2A championship winning team. He has a 3.8 GPA.

Check out McGatha's highlights.

Twitter: @caden_mcgatha

 

Elliot Mullins, Dade County, DE/LG/DT, SR

The 6'3 245 LBS senior defensive end, left guard and defensive tackle for the Dade County Wolverines is a two-way player on the line for the team. Mullins is second on the team in DL tackles and grading on the O-Line- even as he's missed one game this season for HC Jeff Poston. "He has a tremendous up-side to go with his God-given size and quickness," Poston says. "I think he could play guard on the offensive line or defensive end at the next level. He's currently at 245 pounds and has, I think, a 260-pound frame to build in to. I think Elliot could turn into exactly what a coach at the next level wants..."

Mullins has visits planned at the NAIA level to date.

Check out Mullins' highlights.

Twitter: @MullinsEll5645

 

Chad Rafe, Morrow, ATH, SR

At just the mid-point of the season, the 5'11 165 LBS senior athlete for the Morrow Mustangs has four TDs with 14 catches for 200+ receiving yards, 215 kick return yards, five tackles and three pass breakups. Rafe can play at both wide receiver and cornerback, showcasing his versatility on the field. The two-sport athlete also runs track and has a 3.0 GPA.

Check out Rafe's highlights.

Twitter: @Chadjustraning

 

Tyler Harrison, Roswell, ILB/OLB, SR

Harrison is a 6'2 217 LBS senior inside and outside linebacker for the Roswell Hornets. He finished his junior season with 120 total tackles, 18 tackles for loss and five QB hurries- earning him All-State and placing him in the top two for tackles on the team and top five in the region. Harrison runs a 4.69 40-yard dash and has a power clean of 315. According to his Strength and Training coach, he is in the top four of all major lift areas. Due to his years playing as a QB, he has a strong understanding of offensives and how they work, allowing him to be more affective on the field.

He has a 3.7 GPA and several D3 offers, but none from D1 schools, which is his goal.

Check out Harrison's highlights.

Twitter: @TylerHarrison33

 

Brett Fitzgerald, Colquitt County, K, SR

Fitzgerald is a 5'11 185 LBS senior 5-star kicker and two-time All-American for the Colquitt County Packers. As a sophomore, he was 13-14 on field goals with a long of 44. Last year he was 15-17 on field goals with a long of 48 yards and 67-68 on extra points. So far in his senior season, he is 28-28 on extra points and is 7-8 on field goals with a long of 50 yards. This past Friday, he kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired to beat Lowndes County, and earlier in that game he broke the state career kicking points record, making that his second record-breaking kick of the season, where he broke the state record in career extra points.

Check out Fitzgerald's highlights.

Twitter: @BrettFitz88

 

Tremell Edwards, Dunwoody, OLB/MLB, SR

A former M.L. King Lion, Edwards is 6'0 185 LBS senior outside and middle linebacker that recently got settled in with the Dunwoody Wildcats. He played football and wrestled for the Lions, where he earned 2nd in the region for his weight class. It took some adjusting after he made to move to Dunwoody, but after help from his coach, he was able to gain back his eligibility and earn a spot on the team as an outside linebacker. In just three games, he's accumulated over 20 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks and one forced fumble. Edwards wishes to wrestle after the football season for the Wildcats. He holds a 3.9 GPA and hopes to play at the next level. After football, he wants to study to be a neurosurgeon.

Check out Edwards' highlights.

Twitter: @Tremell_Edwards