Georgia’s Signing Day Haul with Bio
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown High School
Joenel Aguero DB 5-11 205 Lynn, Mass. St. John’s Prep
C.J. Allen ILB 6-1 225 Barnesville, Ga. Lamar County
Troy Bowles ILB 6-0 205 Tampa, Fla. Jesuit
Anthony Evans III WR 5-11 165 Converse, Texas Judson
Monroe Freeling OL 6-7 300 Isle of Palms, S.C. Oceanside Collegiate
Jordan Hall DL 6-4 310 Jacksonville, Fla. Westside
A.J. Harris DB 6-1 190 Phenix City, Ala. Central
Daniel Harris DB 6-2 175 Miami, Fla. Gulliver Prep
Gabe Harris OLB 6-4 250 Thomasville, Ga. IMG Academy
Yazeed Haynes WR 6-1 170 Philadelphia, Pa. North Penn
Jonathan “Bo” Hughley OL 6-7 290 Fairburn, Ga. Langston Hughes
Jamaal Jarrett DL 6-5 350 Greensboro, N.C. Grimsley
Kyron Jones ATH 6-0 200 Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Christian
Lawson Luckie TE 6-3 240 Norcross, Ga. Norcross
Joshua Miller OL 6-4 310 Chesterfield, Va. Life Christian Academy
Samuel M’Pemba OLB 6-3 245 Olivette, Mo. IMG Academy
Chris Peal DB 6-1 190 Charlotte, N.C. Providence Day School
Justyn Rhett DB 6-0 190 Las Vegas, Nev. Bishop Gorman
Roderick Robinson II RB 6-0 235 Imperial, Calif. Lincoln
Kelton Smith, Jr. OL 6-4 330 Columbus, Ga. Carver
Pearce Spurlin III TE 6-7 240 Rosemary Beach, Fla. South Walton
Tyler Williams WR 6-3 205 Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland
Damon Wilson, Jr. OLB 6-4 235 Nokomis, Fla. Venice
Raylen Wilson ILB 6-1 225 Tallahassee, Fla. Lincoln
Peyton Woodring PK 5-10 175 Lafayette, La. Ascension Episcopal
JOENEL AGUERO, DB, 6-0, 205
Danvers, Mass., St, John’s Prep
High School: St. John’s Prep, coached by Brian St. Pierre… 247Sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #46 prospect nationally, #4 safety prospect and #2 prospect in Massachusetts…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect and #22 prospect nationally, #3 safety prospect and #1 prospect in Massachusetts …ESPN.com four-star prospect, #23 prospect nationally, #3 S prospect and #2 prospect in Massachusetts… rivals.com four-star prospect, #118 prospect nationally, #6 S prospect and #2 prospect in Massachusetts…DawgPost four-star prospect…as a senior, helped lead St. Johns Prep to an 11-2 record and MIAA state championship…named 2022 MaxPreps Massachusetts High School Football Player of the Year…prior to St. John’s, played for IMG Academy, helping Ascenders post 9-1 record in 2021 junior season.
CJ ALLEN, LB, 6-1, 220
Barnesville, Ga., Lamar County HS
High School: Lamar County HS, coached by Travis Ellington…selected to All-American Bowl…247sports.com four-star prospect…ranked as the #78 prospect nationally, #5 linebacker prospect and #4 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect and #103 prospect nationally, #9 linebacker prospect and #8 prospect in Georgia …ESPN.com four-star prospect, #96 prospect nationally, #1 LB prospect and #6 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #190 prospect nationally, #8 LB prospect and #52 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect and #6 prospect in Georgia…named to 2022 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia Super 11…as a senior, helped lead Lamar County to 10-2 record and GHSA Class A second round finish, playing at both linebacker and running back…tallied 84 tackles (36 solo) and one sack, along with 1,628 yards rushing, 99 yards receiving and 26 touchdowns…led Trojans in rushing yards per game (135.7), touchdowns and tackles per game…as a junior, led team to 10-2 record and GHSA Class A second round finish…accumulated 84 tackles (36 solo), two tackles for loss and a sack…tallied 1,628 yards rushing and 25 touchdowns on 162 carries, along with a receiving touchdown…named 2021 Region 3-AA Player of the Year…also participated in basketball and track and field at Lamar County…averaged 7.7 points per game during junior season on basketball team…qualified for GHSA State Championships in shot put where he recorded a personal record of 45-6…posted track PRs of 11.16 in 100m and 23.58 in 200m.
TROY BOWLES, ILB, 6-0, 205
Tampa, Fla., Jesuit HS
High School: Jesuit HS, coached by Matt Thompson… selected to play in Under Armour All-America Game…247Sports.com composite four-star prospect… ranked as the #63 prospect nationally, #4 linebacker nationally and #13 prospect in Florida… PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #52 prospect nationally, #4 linebacker nationally and #13 prospect in Florida…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #37 prospect nationally, #3 LB prospect and #10 prospect in Florida… rivals.com four-star prospect, #81 prospect nationally, #3 LB prospect and #16 prospect in Florida… as a senior, helped lead Jesuit to 9-5 record … finished his senior season with 65 total tackles, 46 solo tackles, four tackles for loss and two quarterback hurries… as a junior, registered 103 tackles, 71 solo, with nine QB hurries, six tackles for loss and three sacks en route to winning the Tigers first state title in over 50 years… as a sophomore, notched 98 total tackles, 52 assists and 46 solo, with 12 QB hurries, nine tackles for loss and three sacks… as a freshman, tallied 70 total tackles, 44 solo and 26 assists, with 14 tackles for loss and six sacks… father, Todd Bowles, is the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, having played in the NFL from 1986-1993 before beginning his coaching career in 1995.
ANTHONY EVANS III, WR, 5-11, 165
Converse, Texas, Judson HS
High School: Judson HS, coached by Mark Soto… 247Sports.com composite four-star prospect… ranked as the #265 prospect nationally, #35 wide receiver prospect and #47 prospect in Texas…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #252 prospect nationally, #34 WR prospect and #44 prospect in Texas… ESPN.com four-star prospect, #49 WR prospect and #71 prospect in Texas…rivals.com four-star prospect, #151 prospect nationally, #28 WR prospect and #26 prospect in Texas…as a senior, helped lead Judson to Texas UIL Class 6A DII second round finish, registering 880 yards and eight touchdowns on 66 receptions…as a junior, tallied 35 catches for 491 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries…as a sophomore, logged 270 yards on 10 receptions and a pair of touchdowns… as a return specialist, totaled 252 yards on seven kickoff return throughout his career and 115 yards on 10 punt returns.
MONROE FREELING, OL, 6-7, 300
Isle of Palms, S.C., Oceanside Collegiate
High School: Oceanside Collegiate Academy, coached by Chad Wilkes…selected to play in All-American Bowl…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #57 prospect nationally, #7 offensive tackle prospect, and #1 prospect in South Carolina…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #33 prospect nationally, #2 offensive tackle prospect, and #1 prospect in South Carolina…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #91 prospect nationally, #8 OT prospect, and #1 prospect in South Carolina…rivals.com four-star prospect, #117 prospect nationally, #8 OT prospect, and #1 prospect in South Carolina…DawgPost four-star prospect…as a senior, led Landsharks to 12-2 record and SCHSL Class 2A championship game…paved the way for 2,998 yards rushing and 52 touchdowns on 444 carries, averaging 6.8 yards per carry and 214.1 yards per game…as a junior, led Landsharks to 8-4 record and SCHSL Class 3A state quarterfinals…allowed for team to tally 2,295 yards rushing and 28 touchdowns on 359 carries, averaging 6.4 yards per carry and 191.3 yards per game…on defense, tallied 22 career tackles, seven tackles for loss, and six sacks…also played basketball for Oceanside, appearing in 56 career games and averaging 2.3 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.
JORDAN HALL, DL, 6-4, 310
Jacksonville, Fla., Westside HS
High School: Westside HS, coached by Randy Randall Jr…247Sports.com composite four-star prospect… ranked as the #73 prospect nationally, #9 defensive line prospect and #16 prospect in Florida… PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #146 prospect nationally, #17 DL prospect and #28 prospect in Florida…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #253 prospect nationally, #16 DL prospect and #57 prospect in Florida… rivals.com four-star prospect, #61 prospect nationally, #4 DL prospect and #13 prospect in Florida… finished his senior season with 106 total tackles, 70 solo tackles, nine sacks, 31 tackles for loss and 29 quarterback hurries… as a junior, registered 34 tackles, 20 solo, with one QB hurry, 15 tackles for loss and five sacks… as a sophomore, notched 40 total tackles, 20 assists and 20 solo, with 17 QB hurries, 12 tackles for loss and three sacks… as a freshman, tallied 22 total tackles, 10 solo and 12 assists, with two tackles for loss and two sacks.
A.J. HARRIS, DB, 6-1, 190
Phenix City, Ala., Central HS
High School: Central HS, coached by Patrick Nix…selected to play in All-American Bowl…247sports.com composite five-star prospect…ranked as the #32 prospect nationally, #3 cornerback prospect, and #3 prospect in Alabama…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #18 prospect nationally, #2 CB prospect, and #1 prospect in Alabama …ESPN.com four-star prospect, #33 prospect nationally, #4 CB prospect, and #6 prospect in Alabama…rivals.com four-star prospect, #31 prospect nationally, #4 CB prospect, and #1 prospect in Alabama…DawgPost four-star prospect…as a senior, led Red Devils to 10-3 record and AHSAA Class 7A semifinals…tallied 52 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, one sack, three interception, forced two fumbles, and recovered one fumble…as a junior, led Red Devils to 13-1 record and AHSAA Class 7A state championship…tallied 31 tackles, three pass breakups, and forced two fumbles, while rushing for 172 yards and five touchdowns on 13 carries…also caught two touchdowns and returned three punts and two kickoffs for touchdowns.
DANIEL HARRIS, DB, 6-2, 175
Miami, Fla., Gulliver Prep
High School: Gulliver Preparatory School, coached by Earl Sims… 247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #155 prospect nationally, #19 cornerback prospect and #37 prospect in Florida…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #333 prospect nationally, #25 edge prospect and #67 prospect in Florida … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #157 prospect nationally, #16 CB prospect and #37 prospect in Florida…rivals.com four-star prospect, #230 prospect nationally, #29 CB prospect and #40 prospect in Florida…as a senior, helped lead the Raiders to a 5-5 record and FHSA playoff berth…tallied 49 tackles with 1 tackle for loss, 2 interceptions, and a pass break-up… also tallied 93 kickoff return yards… as a junior, helped lead the Raiders to an 11-2 record and FHSA Class 4A second round…credited with 37 tackles with 2 tackles for loss, an interception, and two pass breakups…named to Miami Herald All-Dade 5A-IND third-team… clocked a verified 10.74 100-meter in spring 2021… took sixth in the 200m and eighth in the 100m at the FHSA Class 2A state track meet as a sophomore… brother, Donell Harris, played defensive end for Texas A&M.
GABE HARRIS, OLB, 6-4, 250
Thomasville, Ga., IMG Academy
High School: IMG Academy, coached by Ben Bartlett…selected to Under Armour All-America Game…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #88 prospect nationally, #15 edge prospect and #19 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #75 prospect nationally, #8 edge prospect and #5 prospect in Georgia … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #100 prospect nationally, #12 DL prospect and #25 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #42 prospect nationally, #5 defensive lineman prospect and #11 prospect in Georgia… DawgPost four-star prospect…transferred to IMG Academy from Valdosta HS for senior season… featured in 7-on-7 workouts with Team DOMO in the winter circuit… as a senior, played in three games for the IMG Crusaders… credited 11 tackles with three tackles for loss, three quarterback hurries, and an interception…as a junior, tallied 45 tackles with 11.5 tackles for loss at Thomas County Central HS…also credited seven sacks and 4 quarterback hurries… blocked a field goal… as a sophomore, registered 31 tackles with 4.5 tackles for loss and two sacks.
YAZEED HAYNES, WR, 6-1, 170
Philadelphia, Pa., North Penn HS
High School: North Penn HS, coached by Dick Beck…247Sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #295 prospect nationally, #40 wide receiver prospect and #5 prospect in Pennsylvania…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #257 prospect nationally, #35 WR prospect and #5 prospect in Pennsylvania …ESPN.com three-star prospect, #70 WR prospect and #14 prospect in Pennsylvania…rivals.com four-star prospect, #219 prospect nationally, #32 WR prospect and #3 prospect in Pennsylvania…DawgPost three-star prospect…as a senior, helped lead North Penn to a 6-6 record…prior to North Penn, played at Neumann-Goretti HS in 2021 junior season and helped lead Saints to 12-2 record and PIAA Class 3A state semifinals…also played for Germantown Academy (Pa.).
JONATHAN “BO” HUGHLEY, OL, 6-7, 290
Fairburn, Ga., Langston Hughes HS
High School: Langston Hughes HS, coached by Daniel Williams…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #127 prospect nationally, #11 offensive tackle prospect and #8 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #65 prospect nationally, #9 OT prospect and #4 prospect in Georgia …ESPN.com four-star prospect, #108 prospect nationally, #10 OT prospect and #8 prospect in Georgia… rivals.com four-star prospect, #172 prospect nationally, #14 OT prospect and #12 prospect in Georgia… DawgPost four-star prospect and #9 prospect in Georgia…named to 2022 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia Super 11, the first honoree in Langston Hughes history…as a senior, helped lead the Mustangs to a 15-0 record and GHSA Class 6A state championship…paved the way for a Panthers offense that tallied 3,191 yards rushing and 4,141 yards rushing…named to Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Class 6A first team offensive team as a sophomore, junior and senior…as a junior, led Panthers to 13-2 record and GHSA Class 6A state championship game…helped offense tally 2,833 yards rushing and 2,668 yards passing…also played basketball for Langston Hughes.
JAMAAL JARRETT, DL, 6-5, 350
Greensboro, N.C., Grimsley HS
High School: Grimsley HS, coached by Darryl Brown… selected to play in All-American Bowl…247Sports.com composite four-star prospect… ranked as the #172 prospect nationally, #23 defensive lineman prospect and #4 prospect in North Carolina…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #397 prospect nationally, #55 DL prospect and #13 prospect in North Carolina … ESPN.com three-star prospect, #29 DT prospect and #16 prospect in North Carolina… rivals.com four-star prospect, #66 prospect nationally, #5 DL prospect and #2 prospect in North Carolina… as a senior, helped lead Grimsley to 15-1 record and NCHSAA state runner-up finish… finished his senior season with 63 total tackles (all solo), 18 tackles for loss, three quarterback hurries, an interception and a sack… as a junior, registered 30 total tackles, with nine tackles for loss and a QB hurry.
KYRON JONES, ATH, 6-0, 200
Charlotte, N.C., Charlotte Christian
High School: Charlotte Christian, coached by Jason Estep…247Sports.com composite three-star recruit…ranked as the #647 prospect nationally, #46 running back prospect and #21 prospect in North Carolina…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #42 RB prospect and #18 prospect in North Carolina…rivals.com three-star prospect…as a senior, helped the Knights to a 10-3 record and a NCISAA State Runner Up title…led the Knights in rushing yards (112.2), touchdowns (19) and rushing touchdowns (16)…two-time NCISAA State Champion…won 2021 NCISAA 4×200 Track and Field state championship…won 2022 Track and Field State Champion in the 100m and 200m…set school and state record in the 100m (10.60)…set school record in 200m (21.60).
LAWSON LUCKIE, TE, 6-3, 240
Norcross, Ga., Norcross HS
High School: Norcross HS, coached by Keith Maloof…selected to All-American Bowl…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #147 prospect nationally, #8 tight end prospect and #11 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #230 prospect nationally, #13 TE prospect and #23 prospect in Georgia …ESPN.com four-star prospect, #249 prospect nationally, #8 TE prospect and #21 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #222 prospect nationally, #11 TE prospect and #44 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect and #30 prospect in Georgia…finished career with 14 receiving touchdowns and five rushing touchdowns…as a senior, helped lead Norcross to 8-4 record and GHSA Class 7A second round finish…tallied 728 all-purpose yards as tight end and kick returner for Blue Devils…as a junior, helped Blue Devils post 8-4 record and GHSA Class 7A second round finish…posted 390 all-purpose yards, including 33 receptions for 358 yards and three touchdowns…as a sophomore, helped Norcross finish 13-1 and reach GHSA Class 7A semifinals…also played at defensive end during freshman and sophomore seasons…father, Mike Luckie, lettered for Georgia at linebacker from 1996-98…triplet uncles, Dustin and Miles, also lettered at linebacker and offensive lineman.
JOSHUA MILLER, OL, 6-4, 310
Chesterfield, Va., Life Christian Academy
High School: Life Christian Academy, coached by Charles Scott…247sports.com composite three-star prospect…ranked as the #638 prospect nationally, #48 interior offensive line prospect and #14 prospect in Virginia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #488 prospect nationally, #76 IOL prospect and #11 prospect in Virginia … ESPN.com three-star prospect, #19 IOL prospect and #8 prospect in Virginia…rivals.com three-star prospect, #42 IOL prospect and #6 prospect in Virginia… DawgPost three-star prospect…captain of high school team…named to 2020 MaxPreps High School Sophomore All-America Team.
SAMUEL M’PEMBA, OLB, 6-3, 245
Olivette, Mo., IMG Academy
High School: IMG Academy, coached by Billy Miller…selected to Under Armour All-America Game…247Sports.com composite five-star prospect…ranked as the #36 prospect nationally, #6 edge prospect and #9 prospect in Florida… PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #12 prospect nationally, #2 edge prospect and #5 prospect in Florida … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #29 prospect nationally, #2 edge prospect and #7 prospect in Florida… rivals.com five-star prospect, #8 nationally, #1 edge prospect and #2 prospect in Florida…as a senior, helped lead IMG to an 8-1 record…registered 36 tackles, 24 solo and 12 assists, with 14 TFLs and 4.5 sacks during senior season.
CHRIS PEAL, DB, 6-1, 190
Charlotte, N.C., Providence Day School
High School: Providence Day School, coached by Chad Grier…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #199 prospect nationally, #24 cornerback prospect and #6 prospect in North Carolina…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #446 prospect nationally, #51 CB prospect and #16 prospect in North Carolina …ESPN.com four-star prospect, #211 prospect nationally, #29 CB prospect and #6 prospect in North Carolina…rivals.com four-star prospect, #16 CB prospect and #8 prospect in North Carolina…tallied 123 career tackles, three interceptions, 40 passes defended and recovered three fumbles…on offense, rushed 246 times for 1,919 yards and caught 48 passes for 556 yards, while accumulating 36 touchdowns…as a senior, led Chargers to 12-1 record and second-consecutive NCISA DI state championship…posted 37 tackles, two tackles for loss, and blocked field goal, rushed for 1,092 yards on 121 yards and 16 touchdowns and caught 24 passes for 365 yards and four touchdowns…as a junior, led Chargers to 8-3 record and NCISA DI state championship…tallied 56 tackles, two interceptions, recovered three fumbles and blocked punt…rushed for 682 yards and nine touchdowns on 111 carries, while catching 22 passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns…also played competed in track and junior varsity basketball for Providence Day…finished third in long jump at 2021 and 2022 NCISA state championships.
JUSTYN RHETT, DB, 6-0, 190
Las Vegas, Nev., Bishop Gorman
High School: Bishop Gorman, coached by Brent Browner…selected to play in Under Armour All-America Game…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #271 prospect nationally, #30 cornerback prospect and #2 prospect in Nevada…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #70 prospect nationally, #7 CB prospect and #2 prospect in Nevada …ESPN.com four-star prospect, #187 prospect nationally, #22 CB prospect and #2 prospect in Nevada…rivals.com four-star prospect, #210 prospect nationally, #25 CB prospect and #2 prospect in Nevada…DawgPost four-star prospect…as a senior, helped the Gaels to a 13-1 season and NIAA Class 5A state championship…helped Bishop Gorman to tally 611 tackles and 57 sacks for the season…notched 14 tackles for the Gaels in his senior season.
RODERICK ROBINSON II, RB, 6-0, 235
Imperial, Calif., Lincoln HS
High School: Lincoln HS, coached by David Dunn…247sports composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #204 prospect nationally, #13 running back prospect and #14 prospect in California…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #420 prospect nationally, #30 RB prospect and #27 prospect in California …ESPN.com four-star prospect, #292 prospect nationally, #21 RB prospect and #22 prospect in California…rivals.com four-star prospect, #56 prospect nationally, #3 RB prospect and #5 prospect in California… named 2022 SBLive Sports National All-Star…as a senior, helped lead Lincoln to a 13-1 record, Western League Title, San Diego Section Open Division Title, CIF DI-AA Southern California Regional Title, and CIF DI-AA State Title…tied the CIF State Championship record with four touchdowns against De La Salle…finished his senior season with 2,378 yards and 39 touchdowns on 217 carries…led the Hornets in total points, total touchdowns, and rushing yards…named 2022 MaxPreps California High School Football Player of the Year…named the MaxPreps “Stat Freak of the Week” after rushing for 476 yards and 8 touchdowns on 32 carries against Mater Dei Catholic…invited to the 2022 Rivals Camp Series in Los Angeles where he earned running back MVP…invited to the 2022 SoCal Under Armour Next All-America Camp where he was named a top performer by On3.com and 247sports.com…first player from Lincoln to be named the Prep Pigskin Report 2022 San Diego Offensive Player of the Year and the Silver Pigskin Player of the Year Award Winner…as a junior, rushed for 1273 yards and 17 touchdowns on 185 carries across 11 games…also competed in track, where he competed in 400-meter.
KELTON SMITH, JR., OL, 6-4, 330
Columbus, Ga., Carver HS
High School: Carver HS, coached by Darren Miles…selected to All-American Bowl…247Sports.com composite four-star prospect….ranked as the #224 prospect nationally, #11 interior offensive line prospect and #19 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #254 prospect nationally, #33 IOL prospect and #26 prospect in Georgia … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #255 prospect nationally, #23 IOL prospect and #22 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com three-star prospect, #56 IOL prospect and #60 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect and #23 prospect in Georgia…as a senior, helped lead the Tigers to a 9-4 record and GHSA Class 3A semifinals…paved the way for Carver offense that tallied 2,403 yards rushing and averaged 200.3 yard per game…as a junior, led Tigers to 12-2 record and GHSA Class 4A state championship game…helped rushing attack post 4,044 yards and average 288.9 yards per game…also competed in shot put and discus on Carver track and field team…finished second in shot put at 2021 GHSA Class 4A state championships.
PEARCE SPURLIN III, TE, 6-7, 240
Rosemary Beach, Fla., South Walton HS
High School: South Walton HS, coached by Phil Tisa…selected to All-American Bowl…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #104 prospect nationally, #3 tight end prospect and #25 prospect in Florida…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #63 prospect nationally, #3 TE prospect and #15 prospect in Florida… ESPN.com four-star prospect, #163 prospect nationally, #5 TE prospect and #41 prospect in Florida…rivals.com four-star prospect, #72 prospect nationally, #2 TE prospect and #15 prospect in Florida…DawgPost four-star prospect…as a senior, helped lead South Walton to a 6-5 record and FHSAA Class 2S playoffs…as a senior, registered 6 receptions for 132 yards and three touchdowns in two games…as a junior, tallied 74 catches for 1,404 yards, and 20 touchdowns…also played basketball and lacrosse…as a senior, is currently averaging 10 points and seven rebounds for basketball team…as a junior, scored 26 goals in 15 games for varsity lacrosse team.
TYLER WILLIAMS, WR, 6-3, 205
Lakeland, Fla., Lakeland HS
High School: Lakeland HS, coached by Bill Castle…selected to Under Armour All-America Game…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #85 prospect nationally, #14 wide receiver prospect, and #18 prospect in Florida…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #96 prospect nationally, #18 WR prospect, and #20 prospect in Florida …ESPN.com four-star prospect, #161 prospect nationally, #22 WR prospect, and #39 prospect in Florida…rivals.com four-star prospect, #130 prospect nationally, #20 WR prospect, and #24 prospect in Florida…as a senior, led Dreadnaughts to 13-0 record and FHSA Class 4S state championship game…caught 28 passes for 399 yards and six touchdowns, while rushing nine times for 115 yards and a touchdown…also went 5-for-5 on PATs as place kicker…transitioned from quarterback to wide receiver during junior season, catching 20 passes…as a sophomore, led Dreadnaughts to 6-4 record and FHSA Class 7A regional semifinals…finished 47-for-93 passing for 784 yards and five touchdowns…also played three season of varsity basketball…as a junior, led Dreadnaughts to FHSA Class 6A regional final, averaging 15.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, and three assists per game.
DAMON WILSON, JR., OLB, 6-4, 235
Nokomis, Fla., Venice HS
High School: Venice HS, coached by John Peacock…selected to All-American Bowl…247sports.com five-star prospect…ranked as the #13 prospect nationally, #2 edge prospect and #4 prospect in Florida…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #49 prospect nationally, #5 edge prospect and #12 prospect in Florida…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #31 prospect nationally, #3 defensive end prospect and #9 prospect in Florida…rivals.com five-star prospect, #9 prospect nationally, #2 DE prospect and #3 prospect in Florida…as a senior, helped lead Venice to 9-4 record … finished his senior season with 82 total tackles, 47 solo tackles, eight sacks, eight tackles for loss and seven QB hurries… as a junior, registered 90 tackles, 55 solo, with 25 QB hurries, 23 tackles for loss and 15 sacks… as a sophomore, notched 79 total tackles, 35 assists and 44 solo, with 2 QB hurries, 4 tackles for loss and six sacks… as a freshman, tallied six total tackles: five solo and one assist.
RAYLEN WILSON, ILB, 6-1, 225
Tallahassee, Fla., Lincoln HS
High School: Lincoln HS, coached by Jimmie Tyson…selected to play in Under Armour All-America Game…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #53 prospect nationally, #3 linebacker prospect and #11 prospect in Florida…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #32 prospect nationally, #2 LB prospect and #8 prospect in Florida …ESPN.com four-star prospect, #68 prospect nationally, #5 LB prospect and #15 prospect in Florida…rivals.com four-star prospect, #116 prospect nationally, #6 LB prospect and #23 prospect in Florida…DawgPost four-star prospect…as a senior, helped lead the Trojans to FHSA Class 3S state playoffs…credited a team-high 117 tackles with 18 tackles for loss during his senior season…tallied eleven sacks and forced one fumble, while recovering another…also had 13 carries for 25 yards and 3 touchdowns… returned punts and kickoffs for the Trojans…helped lead the Trojans to a 9-3 record during his junior season and FHSA Class 6A second round…139 tackles with 16 tackles for loss, five sacks, and 2 forced fumbles… accounted for 379 yards kickoff return yards and 96 punt returns yards… named 2021 Tallahassee Democrat All-Big Bend Defensive Player of the Year…clocked a 10.91 100-meters and 22.07 200-meters in the spring 2022…father, Robert Wilson, played wide receiver at Florida A&M before a brief stint with the New Orleans Saints… brothers, Trevor and Robert, also play collegiate football.
PEYTON WOODRING, PK, 5-10, 175
Lafayette, La., Ascension Episcopal School
High School: Ascension Episcopal School, coached by Matt Desormeaux…247sports.com composite three-star prospect…ranked as the #1 kicker prospect nationally and #51 prospect in Louisiana… ESPN.com three-star prospect, #1 K prospect and #29 prospect in Louisiana… rivals.com three-star prospect…KohlsKicking.com five-star prospect and #4 K prospect…helped lead Ascension Episcopal to district championship and LHSAA second round…hit a state record 60-yard field goal, besting the previous record which stood for over 20 years…also hit field goals from 56 and 54 yards…ranked as the top kickoff performer in his class by KohlsKicking.com…was invited to 2020 Kohl’s Kicking Regional Showcase, where he posted kicks with an average distance of 52.7 yards with a hangtime of 3.51 seconds…named as a MaxPreps First Team Junior All-American and Second Team Kohl’s All-American in 2021…earned a spot on the First Team All-Acadiana and Second Team All-State in 2020…finished the 2021 season connecting on 13 field goals and 43 of 44 point after attempts.
WGOLF: Dawgs add to top-ranked class
The Georgia women’s golf team’s recruiting class, already ranked as the best in the nation on the Golf Channel, has added three more signees. Graduate transfers Bernice Olivarez Ilas and Napat “Jenny” Lertsadwattana and prep prospect Grace Frei have signed letters of intent to join the Bulldogs in the fall of 2023, head coach Josh Brewer announced on Thursday.
“With the team we have being older and us losing a large nucleus from that group, we felt like we needed to add to our roster,” Brewer said. “Jenny and Bernice are graduate transfers who have competed at an elite level and been among the best golfers in their conference throughout their careers, and Grace is someone we feel like can develop and help us throughout our program during her college career.”
Ilas, who is from Ayala Alabang, Philippines, will arrive in Athens after playing the previous four seasons at San Diego State. She earned second-team All-Mountain West honors last season and has participated in NCAA Regionals each of the past two years, with the Aztecs as a team in 2021 and individually in 2022. In her first three and half seasons at San Diego State, Ilas has competed in 27 tournaments, notching a pair of top-5, five top-10 and nine top-20 individual finishes. That list includes sixth and 12th place finishes at the Mountain West Championships in 2022 and 2021, respectively. She recorded a career-best tie for third at the Julie Inkster at Meadow Club Invitational in 2021.
Lertsadwattana (pronounced Lert-sahd-wuh-tah-nah), who is a native of Bangkok, Thailand, enjoyed a stellar fall season at New Mexico that featured medalist honors at the Ron Moore Intercollegiate. She will enter the spring ranked No. 53 nationally according to Golfstat, as well as No. 64 by Golfstat. Lertsadwattana was named second-team All-Mountain West in 2021 after being tabbed as the league’s Freshman of the Year in 2020. She has participated in 30 tournaments for the Lobos during her collegiate career, posting 11 top-10 and 18 top-20 individual finishes. Lertsadwattana participated in both 2021 and 2022 NCAA Regionals, including an 11th-place showing at the Albuquerque Regional last spring.
Frei, who hails from The Colony, Texas, enjoyed a strong 2022 campaign on the American Junior Golf Tour. She recorded top-5 finishes in all four tournaments she played, placing third at both the Huntsville.org Junior Championship and the Vaughn Taylor Championhship presented by Jamie Hardie and fifth at both the Bass Pro Shops / Payne Stewart Junior Championship and the Gateway First Bank Tulsa Junior hosted by Bo Van Pelt. She also has competed in 22 tournaments on the North Texas PGA Junior Tour from 2019-22, with 13 top-10 finishes and a pair or victories at the 2019 Metro Medalist: M457 and the 2021 AAT: Girls Series No. 10.
Earlier this fall, Georgia signed a trio of freshman to join the Bulldogs in 2023 – Savannah de Bock, Celine Sanne and Natachanok “Drive” Tunwannarux (pronounced Nuh-tah-nuh-chah-nook Ton-wanna-rux). Both de Bock and Sanne were listed among the top-25 signees in the Class of 2023 according to Golf Channel analyst Brentley Romine, with de Bock at No. 6 and Sanne at No.
UGA athletes record best-ever GPA
University of Georgia Athletic Association student-athletes recorded a best-ever 3.22 Fall semester GPA. This comes on the heels of a strong semester of competition for the Bulldogs.
“We are proud of our student-athletes for their academic and athletic performances this Fall,” said J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Josh Brooks. “Our coaches are committed to recruiting the best and brightest to represent Georgia. The academic strength of our institution and these stellar data points reinforce that we are an academic and athletic powerhouse.”
The women’s soccer and volleyball programs made history as both teams made respective NCAA Tournaments in the same year for the first time ever. Additionally, Georgia football recorded an undefeated regular season on the way to an SEC Championship and will make its second-straight College Football Playoff appearance.
Nineteen of Georgia’s 21 programs recorded semester GPAs of 3.0 or better. Baseball, men’s basketball, football, men’s tennis, softball, soccer, women’s swimming and diving, women’s cross country, and volleyball recorded program-high Fall term GPAs.
Of Georgia’s 523 student-athletes, 194 recorded a 3.5 or better in the Fall and 354 (67.6%) earned a 3.0 or better.
Cross country (3.7) led all women’s programs in the classroom followed by swimming and diving (3.577) and volleyball (3.576). In all, 31 women’s student-athletes earned a 4.0 GPA in the Fall while 90 were in the 3.5-3.99 range. Overall, 197 (80.4%) women’s student-athletes recorded a 3.0 or better.
Tennis (3.68) put together the best team GPA on the men’s side followed by cross country (3.346) and golf (3.340). 11 men’s student-athletes concluded the semester with a 4.0 GPA while 62 fell earned a 3.5-3.99 average. In all, 157 (56.4%) men’s student-athletes recorded a 3.0 or better.
Women’s team averages include cross country (3.7), swimming and diving (3.577), volleyball (3.576), soccer (3.55), softball (3.49), tennis (3.47), track and field (3.44), golf (3.36), equestrian (3.32), gymnastics (3.25), and basketball (3.02).
Men’s team averages were tennis (3.68), cross country (3.346), golf (3.340), swimming and diving (3.24), track and field (3.21), baseball (3.11), basketball (2.97), and football (2.83).
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