Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is no stranger to recruiting at an elite level. He has consistently brought in top-five recruiting classes, which is a huge reason for Georgia making the College Football Playoff for the second time under Smart.
Wednesday was early signing day, which marked the first day that recruits could sign their letter of intent with their respective schools. Again, Georgia pulled in another solid class, currently ranked third nationally by both 247Sports and Rivals.
“I’m excited about this group. It’s been one of the funnest to recruit here,” said Smart on Wednesday. “It’s really a well-rounded class in terms of multiple-sport athletes, high academic achievers, top-ranked guys, which I don’t really care about what they’re ranked. I care a whole lot more about how they play, and we’ve seen evidence of the guys that have played a big role on our team, some of those guys were not the guys we talked about on this day during their career and I think we know a lot about those guys. It’s a lot more about what’s inside you that matters the most.”
The stud of this class does not come very far from Athens. Jefferson High School’s Malaki Starks is considered a five-star recruit by most and could potentially play multiple positions for Georgia.
“I think Malaki has a bright future,” said Smart. “He’s fast. Number one, he’s very intelligent. He’s high-character and you’re going to hear me repeat that over and over because that matters way more than what reputation they’re coming in with.”
The SEC continues to remain the premier conference in college football with Texas A&M and Alabama currently being the only two teams with their 2022 recruting class ranked above Georgia. This year’s class for Georgia was not stacked with offensive or defensive lineman, but defensive backs.
Georgia dipped into the transfer portal before this season to get Derion Kendrick and Tykee Smith to help out after the Bulldogs lost multiple key players at the position heading into the season. Even with the additions, Smart made it clear that you can never have too many defensive backs, especially with the way most offenses have revolutionized their passing games.
“The length and the speed is what stood out the most,” said Smart on the defensive backs signed in this class. “We missed some size in recent years. We like to have length; we like to have toughness. I like intelligence; I like ball skills. I think a lot of these qualities and traits show up. Your ability to play man-to-man—more in college football now than ever before, if you have a liability in coverage, it’s easier to find it.”
Some of the defensive backs that signed with UGA on Wednesday include five-star cornerbacks Jaheim Singletary and Daylen Everette, a former Clemson commit. The Bulldogs also got four-star cornerback Julian Humphrey and four-star safety JaCorey Thomas.
The quarterback situation for 2022 should be interesting with Rabun County’s Gunner Stockton also coming in. This year, Stockton broke Deshaun Watson’s record for most passing yards in Georgia high school football history. He also has thrown for the most touchdowns in GHSA history.
Georgia’s 2022 quarterback room could include JT Daniels, Stetson Bennett, Carson Beck, Brock Vandagriff and Stockton. Or it could include only a few of them. With the amount of talent in that room and the now vast use of the transfer portal, it would not be surprising to see one or two of those names look to play elsewhere.
Overall, it is a very solid 2022 class so far for Georgia, who signed 23 total players on Wednesday. National signing day is February 2, 2022, so the Bulldogs’ coaching staff will have until then to continue to sway recruits to Athens.
KEITHIAN “BEAR” ALEXANDER, DL, 6-3, 315
Terrell, Texas, Brewer HS
High School: IMG Academy, coached by Pepper Johnson…selected to play in 2022 Under Armour All-America Game…247Sports.com four-star prospect…ranked as the #13 defensive lineman prospect nationally, the #15 prospect in Texas and the #94 prospect nationally…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #6 DL nationally, #5 prospect in Florida and #29 prospect nationally…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #9 DL nationally, #9 prospect in Texas and #61 prospect nationally…rivals.com five-star prospect, #3 DL nationally, #3 prospect in Texas, and #8 prospect nationally…helped lead IMG Academy to 9-1 record in 2021 senior season…helped lead Denton Ryan HS to Texas 5A Division I state championship after joining team late in season…posted seven tackles in three games for Raiders…started career at Terrell (Texas) HS in 2018 freshman season…amassed 58 tackles, one sack, forced one fumble and recovered two, earning Texas District 8-5A Defensive Newcomer of the Year honors.
ALIOU BAH, OL, 6-5, 330
Memphis, Tenn., IMG Academy
High School: IMG Academy, coached by Pepper Johnson…247sports.com three-star prospect…ranked as the #36 offensive tackle prospect nationally and the #50 prospect in Florida …PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #37 OT prospect, #43 prospect in Florida, and #339 prospect nationally…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #49 OT prospect and #80 prospect in Florida…rivals.com four-star prospect, #22 OT prospect, #30 prospect in Florida and #199 prospect nationally…helped lead IMG Academy to 9-1 record in 2021 senior season… helped lead Ascenders to 8-0 record in 2020 junior season, paving way for 1,319 yards rushing during season…played for Whitehaven HS (Memphis, Tenn.) in 2019 sophomore season…helped lead Tigers to 10-2 record and to second round of TSSAA Class 6A playoffs…helped Tigers rush for 1,702 yards during season.
DREW BOBO, OL, 6-5, 290
Auburn Ala., Auburn HS
High School: Auburn HS, coached by Keith Etheredge…247Sports.com three-star prospect…ranked as the #97 offensive tackle prospect nationally and the #39 prospect in Alabama…PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #60 OT prospect and #32 prospect in Alabama…rivals.com three-star prospect…helped lead Auburn to 10-3 record and to semifinals of AHSAA Class 7A playoffs…selected to play in Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game…helped lead Hammond HS (Columbia, S.C.) to 13-0 record and SCISA Class 3A state championship…son of former Georgia quarterback and offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, who also served as head coach at Colorado State.
OSCAR DELP, TE, 6-5, 225
Cumming, Ga., West Forsyth HS
High School: West Forsyth HS, coached by Dave Svehla…247sports.com four-star prospect…ranked as the #1 tight end prospect nationally, the #4 prospect in Georgia and the #41 prospect nationally…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #2 TE prospect, #8 prospect in Georgia and #87 prospect nationally…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #3 TE prospect, #17 prospect in Georgia and #162 prospect nationally…rivals.com four-star prospect, #2 TE prospect, #10 prospect in Georgia and #100 prospect nationally…DawgPost four-star prospect and #4 prospect in Georgia…helped lead West Forsyth to a 6-3 record and 968 all-purpose yards and nine total touchdowns in 2021 senior season, including 59 receptions for 923 receiving yards and eight touchdowns, as well as 14 carries for 45 yards and one touchdown…reached GHSA Class 7A playoffs with Wolverines, posting 10 receptions for 120 yards and one touchdown in first round loss… honored as a 247sports.com All-American…named 2021 Forsyth County Offensive Player of the Year…named to the 2020 MaxPreps All-Georgia second-team selection on offense as a junior after working at TE, but spent considerable time in the slot, and seeing limited defensive snaps as a junior for West Forsyth team that made it to third round of Class 7A playoffs…also plays lacrosse.
DAYLEN EVERETTE, 6-1, 190
Norfolk, Va., IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)
High School: IMG Academy, coached by Pepper Johnson…selected to play in 2022 Under Armour All-American Game…247Sports.com four-star prospect…ranked as the #3 cornerback prospect nationally, the #5 prospect in Florida and the #26 prospect nationally…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #7 CB prospect, #6 prospect in Florida and #39 prospect nationally…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #7 CB prospect, #8 prospect in Florida and #43 prospect nationally…rivals.com four-star prospect, #7 CB prospect, #7 prospect in Florida and #47 prospect nationally… helped lead IMG Academy to 9-1 record in 2021 senior season…helped lead Ascenders to 8-0 record in 2020 junior season…tallied eight tackles and recovered a fumble in junior season…played first seasons at Norview HS (Norfolk, Va.)…helped lead Pilots to 5-5 record in 2019 sophomore season and VHSL Class 5A playoffs, recording 11 interceptions.
JACOB HOOD, OL, 6-8, 350
Nashville, Tenn., Hillsboro HS
High School: Hillsboro HS, coached by Anthony Brown…247Sports.com three-star prospect…ranked as the #59 offensive tackle prospect nationally and the #20 prospect in Tennessee…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #35 OT prospect, #12 prospect in Tennessee and #323 prospect nationally…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #53 OT prospect and #17 prospect in Tennesseee…rivals.com four-star prospect, #23 OT prospect, #5 prospect in Tennessee and #210 prospect nationally…helped lead Hillsboro HS to 3-7 record in 2021 senior season…paved the way for a Burros offense that averaged 86.9 yards of offense per game in 2021.
JULIAN HUMPHREY, DB, 6-0, 190
Webster, Texas, Clear Lake HS
High School: Clear Lake HS, coached by Larry McRae…selected to play in 2022 All-American Bowl…247Sports.com four-star prospect…ranked as the #13 cornerback prospect nationally, the #17 prospect in Texas and the #87 prospect nationally…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #11 CB prospect, #18 prospect in Texas and #95 prospect nationally…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #19 CB prospect, #32 prospect in Texas and #177 prospect nationally…rivals.com four-star prospect, #6 CB prospect, #8 prospect in Texas and #44 prospect nationally…helped lead Clear Lake HS to a 4-6 record in his 2021 senior season…finished his senior season with 27 total tackles, 23 solo tackles, with 8 pass deflections… registered 24 tackles, 18 solo, with 8 passes defended and one interception in 2020 junior season…notched 27 total tackles, 20 solo, with seven passes defended and one interception in 2019 sophomore season.
MARVIN JONES, JR., OLB, 6-5, 250
Sunrise, Fla., American Heritage HS
High School: American Heritage HS, coached by Pat Surtain…selected to play in 2022 All-American Bowl…247Sports.com five-star prospect…ranked as the #1 edge prospect nationally, #3 prospect in Florida and #19 prospect nationally…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #2 defensive end prospect, #7 prospect in Florida and #40 prospect nationally…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #6 edge prospect, #10 prospect in Florida and #62 prospect nationally…rivals.com five-star prospect, #2 edge prospect, #3 prospect in Florida and #14 prospect nationally…helped lead American Heritage HS to 6-4 record and to FHSAA Class 5A regional semifinals…tallied 46 tackles, six tackles for loss and five sacks for Patriots in 2021 senior season…also caught three passes for 63 yards and one touchdown on offense…helped lead Patriots to 11-2 record and Class 5A state championship in 2020 junior season…posted 55 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 13 sacks and recovered a fumble in junior season…named to Florida HS Football Class 5A First Team Defense…father, Marvin, Sr., was a two-time All-American linebacker at Florida State and winner of 1992 Butkus and Lombardi Awards before playing 11 seasons for New York Jets.
C.J. MADDEN, LB, 6-4, 240
Ellenwood, Ga., Cedar Grove HS
High School: Cedar Grove HS, coached by John Adams…247Sports.com four-star prospect…ranked as the #13 linebacker prospect nationally, #16 prospect in Georgia and #153 prospect nationally…PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect, #27 edge prospect, #44 prospect in Georgia and #425 prospect nationally…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #63 LB prospect and #83 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com three-star prospect and #32 LB prospect…DawgPost three-star prospect and #29 prospect in Georgia…led Cedar Grove to 12-3 record in 2021 senior season and GHSA Class 3A state championship…played in one JV game at Cedar Grove in 2020 junior season…played at Arabia Mountain HS (Lithonia, Ga.) in 2019 sophomore season…posted 20 tackles, two tackles for loss and forced two fumbles for Rams.
DE’NYLON MORRISSETTE, WR, 6-1, 200
Stone Mountain, Ga., North Cobb HS
High School: North Cobb HS, coached by Shane Queen….247Sports.com four-star prospect…ranked as the #32 wide receiver prospect nationally, the #19 prospect in Georgia and the #182 prospect nationally…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #31 WR prospect, #18 prospect in Georgia and #202 prospect nationally…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #45 WR prospect and #29 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #30 WR prospect, #19 prospect in Georgia and #199 prospect nationally…DawgPost four-star prospect and #11 prospect in Georgia… helped lead North Cobb to a 10-2 record and to second round of GHSA 7A state playoffs in 2021 senior season…helped lead Brookwood HS to 8-3 record and GHSA 7A state playoffs in 2020 junior season…led Mustangs with seven touchdowns, 824 yards receiving, 63 receptions and receiving yards per game with 91.6…2020 Gwinnett Prep Sports All-County Second Team…attended St. Frances Academy in Baltimore for his sophomore and freshman years, coached by Chuck Bailey…was teammates with current Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson…named to MaxPreps High School Sophomore All-American Second Team Offense…also ran track.
BRANSON ROBINSON, RB, 5-10, 220
Canton, Miss., Germantown HS
High School: Germantown HS, coached by Dan Chris…selected to play in the 2022 Under Armour All-America Game…247Sports.com four-star prospect…ranked as the #9 running back prospect nationally, the #3 prospect in Mississippi and the #126 prospect nationally…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #4 RB prospect, #1 prospect in Mississippi and #47 prospect nationally…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #2 RB prospect, #1 prospect in Mississippi and #21 prospect nationally…rivals.com four-star prospect, #9 RB prospect, #3 prospect in Mississippi and #126 prospect nationally…helped lead Germantown HS to a 5-7 record in 2021 senior season…carried the ball 121 times for 1,179 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2020 junior season…rushed 33 times for 174 yards and two touchdowns in 2019 sophomore season…tallied 119 carries for 873 yards and 12 rushing touchdowns in 2018 freshman season.
GRIFFIN SCROGGS, OL, 6-3, 315
Grayson, Ga., Grayson HS
High School: Grayson HS, coached by Adam Carter…247Sports.com three-star prospect…ranked as the #62 interior offensive lineman nationally and the #110 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect, #69 offensive tackle prospect and the #84 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #5 center prospect and #95 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com three-star prospect, #42 offensive guard prospect and #74 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost three-star prospect and #42 prospect in Georgia…helped lead Grayson to 10-4 record and GHSA Class 7A semifinals…named to 247Sports.com All-America Team…helped lead Rams to 2020 GHSA Class 7A state championship…named to 2020 MaxPreps All-State Second Team…played first two seasons at Buford HS.
JAHEIM “SLIM” SINGLETARY, DB, 6-1, 175
Jacksonville, Fla., Riverside HS
High School: Riverside HS, coached by O.J. Small…247Sports.com four-star prospect…ranked as the #7 cornerback prospect nationally, the #8 prospect in Florida and the #57 prospect nationally…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #5 CB prospect, #3 prospect in Florida and #18 prospect nationally…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #3 CB prospect, #5 prospect in Florida and #16 prospect nationally…rivals.com five-star prospect, #1 CB prospect, #2 prospect in Florida and #7 prospect nationally…helped lead Riverside HS to a 10-2 record and FHSAA Class 6A regional semifinals in his 2021 senior season…finished his senior season with Generals with 28 total tackles, 21 solo tackles, with seven passes defended and four interceptions…registered 18 tackles, 15 solo stops, with six passes defended and three interceptions in 2020 junior season…notched 47 total tackles, 37 solo and 11 assists in 2019 sophomore season…posted 27 tackles, 24 solo, with six passes defended and seven interceptions in 2018 freshman season.
C.J. SMITH, WR, 6-3, 175
Apopka, Fla., Mount Dora HS
High School: Bishop Moore HS, coached by Matt Hendrick…247Sports.com three-star prospect…ranked as the #65 wide receiver prospect and #49 prospect in Florida…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #36 WR prospect, #27 prospect in Florida and #230 prospect nationally…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #16 WR prospect, #14 prospect in Florida and #125 prospect nationally…rivals.com four-star prospect, #46 WR prospect and #44 prospect in Florida…helped lead Bishop Moore HS to a 5-7 record in 2021 senior season…finished his senior season with eight receptions and 126 yards before injuring his meniscus and undergoing surgery…registered 23 receptions for 362 yards and four touchdowns as a junior…notched three receptions and 57 yards as a sophomore…won FHSAA Class 2A state championships in 100-meter and 200-meter as junior, was also runner-up in 4×100-meter relay…led state of Florida and ranked fourth nationally in 100-meter with 10.5 time in 2020-21 season.
COLE SPEER, WR, 5-11, 185
Calhoun, Ga., Calhoun HS
High School: Calhoun HS, coached by Clay Stephenson…247Sports.com three-star prospect…ranked as the #62 wide receiver prospect nationally and the #38 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect, #82 WR prospect, #47 prospect in Georgia and #488 prospect nationally…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #85 WR prospect and #49 prospect in Georgia… rivals.com three-star prospect…DawgPost three-star prospect and #31 prospect in Georgia…helped lead Calhoun to 12-3 record and to GHSA Class 5A championship game…registered 59 receptions for 1,159 yards and 11 touchdowns for Yellow Jackets in 2020 junior season, reaching Class 5A quarterfinals.
MALAKI STARKS, DB, 6-1, 205
Jefferson, Ga., Jefferson HS
High School: Jefferson HS, coached by Gene Cathcart…selected to play in 2022 Under Armour All-American Game…247Sports.com five-star prospect…ranked as the #1 athlete prospect nationally, the #2 prospect in Georgia and the #4 prospect nationally…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #1 athlete prospect, #2 prospect in Georgia and #15 prospect nationally…ESPN.com five-star prospect, #1 athlete prospect, #2 prospect in Georgia and #10 prospect nationally…rivals.com four-star prospect, #2 athlete prospect, #5 prospect in Georgia and #44 prospect nationally…DawgPost five-star prospect and #2 prospect in Georgia…named to 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11…helped lead Jefferson to 9-2 record and GHSA Class 4A playoffs in 2021 senior season…finished senior season with Dragons with 13 tackles, 11 solo stops and two interceptions…also completed four passes for 62 yards and rushed for 303 yards and five touchdowns…helped lead Dragons to 14-1 record and GHSA Class 4A state championship game…named to 2020 Georgia All-State Second Team Defense…registered 81 career tackles and nine interceptions during career…also notched 2,384 yards on 259 carries for 34 touchdowns and caught eight passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns in career…also competed for Jefferson in track and field, helping Dragons win GHSA Class 4A state championship in 2019 freshman season…won 4A individual state title in long jump with 23-7 effort…also set personal best marks of 10.55 in 100-meter dash and 24-9 long jump.
GUNNER STOCKTON, QB, 6-1, 210
Tiger, Ga., Rabun County HS
High School: Rabun County HS, coached by Jaybo Shaw…selected to play in 2022 All-American Bowl…247Sports.com four-star prospect…ranked as the #7 quarterback prospect nationally, the #12 prospect in Georgia and the #102 prospect nationally…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #5 QB prospect, #5 prospect in Georgia and #63 prospect nationally…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #4 dual-threat QB prospect, #7 prospect in Georgia and #90 prospect nationally…rivals.com four-star prospect, #2 dual-threat QB prospect, #4 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect and #4 prospect in Georgia…selected as the 2021 Georgia Gatorade Football Player of the Year… named to 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11… led Rabun County to 11-2 record and GHSA Class 2A quarterfinals in 2021 senior season…completed 71.3 percent of passes for 4,134 yards and 55 touchdowns with only one interception for Wildcats in senior season…also rushed for 956 yards and 15 touchdowns on 137 carries…led Wildcats to 12-2 record and GHSA Class 2A semifinals in 2020 junior season…amassed 13,652 career passing yards, 177 passing touchdowns, 4,372 rushing yards and 77 rushing touchdowns in four-year career…holds state records in career passing touchdowns, passing yards and rushing touchdowns…helped Wildcats reach Class 2A quarterfinals in first two seasons…named to MaxPreps All-America First Team for baseball in sophomore season and named to Second Team in junior season.
JACOREY THOMAS, DB, 6-0, 200
Orlando, Fla., Boone HS
High School: Boone HS, coached by Andy Johnson…247Sports.com four-star prospect…ranked as the #23 safety prospect nationally and the #33 prospect in Florida…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #26 safety prospect, #41 prospect in Florida and #312 prospect in Florida…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #29 safety prospect and #59 prospect in Florida…rivals.com four-star prospect, #32 safety prospect and #51 prospect in Florida…helped lead Boone HS to 8-4 record in his 2021 senior season…finished his senior season with 77 total tackles, 37 solo tackles, two interceptions, one sack and 13.0 tackles for loss, along with 36 catches for 601 yards and five touchdowns…registered 37 carries for 215 yards and four touchdowns as in 2020 junior season, along with 19 catches for 349 yards and three touchdowns.
BRETT THORSON, P, 6-2, 210
Dumbalk North, Aus., ProKick Australia
High School: Coached by Nathan Chapman and John Smith at ProKick Australia, an organization that has developed 17 All-American punters and kickers, with has 75 athletes on scholarship or contract in the United States…247Sports.com three-star prospect…ranked as the #1 punter prospect nationally…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect and #1 punter prospect…rivals.com two-star prospect…started kicking in Australian Rules Football or “footy” and was noticed by Prokick coaches in an amateur recreation league…studied osteology for two years in Melbourne.
JALON WALKER, ILB, 6-2, 225
Salisbury, NC., Salisbury HS
High School: Salisbury HS, coached by Brian Hinson…selected to play in 2022 Under Armour All-American Game…247Sports.com four-star prospect…ranked as the #3 linebacker prospect nationally, the #2 prospect in North Carolina and the #44 prospect nationally…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #5 LB prospect, #2 prospect in North Carolina and #41 prospect nationally…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #3 LB prospect, #2 prospect in North Carolina and #38 prospect nationally…rivals.com four-star prospect, #3 LB prospect, #2 prospect in North Carolina and #79 prospect nationally…selected as the 2020 North Carolina Gatorade Football Player of the Year…helped lead Salisbury to 11-1 record and third round of NCHSAA Class 2A playoffs…notched 39 tackles, including 24 solo stops and one sack, while also playing offensive snaps at tight end…named finalist for 2021 High School Butkus Award…named the Central Carolina Conference Defensive Player of the Year during his junior and senior seasons…named Big 22 Player of the Year for best player in Charlotte area…also competed in basketball and track and field for Salisbury.
C.J. WASHINGTON, ILB, 6-1, 220
Cedartown, Ga., Cedartown HS
High School: Cedartown HS, coached by Jamie Abrams…selected to play in 2022 Under Armour All-America Game…247Sports.com four-star prospect…ranked as the #7 linebacker prospect nationally, #9 prospect in Georgia and #95 prospect nationally…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #14 LB prospect, #15 prospect in Georgia and #133 prospect nationally…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #2 LB prospect, #6 prospect in Georgia and #78 prospect nationally…rivals.com four-star prospect, #26 prospect nationally and #26 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect and #18 prospect in Georgia…helped lead Cedartown to 11-2 record and GHSA Class 4A semifinals…posted 42 tackles, seven sacks and three tackles for loss for Bulldogs…also rushed for 1,032 yards on 137 carries with 14 touchdowns, while also catching one score as well…helped lead Bulldogs to 8-3 record and GHSA Class 4A quarterfinals in 2020 junior season…tallied 35 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, six sacks, forced two fumbles and recovered one for Bulldogs…also rushed for 698 yards on 73 carries with 15 touchdowns…named to Georgia Coaches Association Class 4A North All-State Defensive Team…helped lead Bulldogs to 7-4 record and GHSA Class 4A playoffs in 2019 sophomore season…named to Georgia Coaches Association Class 4A North All-State Defensive Team…also played varsity basketball for Cedartown.
SHONE WASHINGTON, DL, 6-4, 300
New Orleans, La., Life of Christ Academy
High School: Warren Easton HS, coached by Jerry Phillips…247Sports.com three-star prospect…ranked as the #74 defensive lineman prospect nationally and the #26 prospect in Louisiana… PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect, #51 DL prospect, #16 prospect in Louisiana and #390 prospect nationally…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #28 DL prospect and #19 prospect in Louisiana…rivals.com three-star prospect…helped lead Warren Easton HS to 9-2 record and LHSAA Class 4A runner-up.
MYKEL WILLIAMS, OLB, 6-5, 260
Columbus, Ga., Hardaway HS
High School: Hardaway HS, coached by Corey Thompson…selected to play in 2022 All-American Bowl…247Sports.com four-star prospect…ranked as the #6 defensive lineman prospect nationally, the #3 prospect in Georgia and #32 prospect nationally…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #5 DL prospect, #3 prospect in Georgia and #21 prospect nationally…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #5 DL prospect, #3 prospect in Georgia and #50 prospect nationally…rivals.com five-star prospect, #2 DL prospect, #2 prospect in Georgia and #29 prospect nationally…DawgPost five-star prospect and #3 prospect in Georgia…named to 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11…helped lead Hardaway to 6-5 record and GHSA Class 4A playoffs in 2021 senior season…finished his senior season with Hawks with 81 total tackles, 57 solo tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks… helped lead Hawks to 7-4 record and GHSA Class 4A playoff, registering 69 tackles, 26 solo, with 19 tackles for loss and 17 sacks in 2020 junior season…notched 57 total tackles, 18 solo and 39 assists, with 18 TFLs and 10 sacks in 2019 sophomore season.