Top Peach State Prospects To Play in 2021 Corky Kell Classic
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The 2020 season has come and gone, but the 2021 high school football season will be here before you know it. The season always starts with the annual Corky Kell Classic, and the schedule to start the 2021 season will…
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Continue ReadingThe 2020 season has come and gone, but the 2021 high school football season will be here before you know it. The season always starts with the annual Corky Kell Classic, and the schedule to start the 2021 season will showcase some of the top teams and players from across the state.
Here are some top peach-state prospects who will be playing in the Corky Kell Classic to start off the 2021 season.
West Forsyth vs. Carver-Atlanta (Wednesday, Aug. 18 – 8:30 PM)
The big target to know here is of course elite tight end Oscar Delp Oscar Delp 6'5" | 220 lbs | TE West Forsyth | 2022 State GA . The 6-foot-5 225-pounder saw his recruitment take off after a big performance in the Corky Kell Classic last year, and now he has a chance to prove that he’s the best tight end prospect in the nation. Delp owns offers from Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama, Clemson, Oklahoma, and many more. He caught two TDS last year and could easily have another big game to get the season started.
Archer vs. Westlake (Thursday, Aug. 19 – 5:30 PM)
The Westlake Lions will be one of the more talented teams heading into the 2021 season. Some prospects to know include 2022 DL Horace Lockett Horace Lockett 6'3" | 265 lbs | DL Westlake | 2022 State GA and 2023 QB RJ Johnson. Johnson is coming off an excellent sophomore season where he threw for 3,197 yards and 26 TDs to go along with 305 rushing yards. His recruitment will likely take off this offseason. Another prospect to know is 2023 DB Avieon Terrell Avieon Terrell 5'10" | 155 lbs | DB Westlake | 2023 State GA , the younger brother of Atlanta Falcons CB A.J Terrell.
Buford at North Cobb (Friday, Aug. 20 – 8:30 PM)
Maybe the biggest matchup to open the season, the state-champion Buford Wolves hope to get redemption after losing to North Cobb in 2020.
At Buford, the top prospect to know is ATH Jake Pope Jake Pope 6'2" | 195 lbs | ATH Buford | 2022 State GA , arguably the top prospect in the country right now. The 6-foot-2 190-pound WR/DB has recently earned offers from Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama, and many more. He’s a big-time playmaker who forced a turnover to win the 2020 state title.
The other target is North Cobb QB Malachi Singleton Malachi Singleton 6'2" | 210 lbs | QB North Cobb | 2023 State GA . The sensational sophomore is coming off a big 2020 season where he looked like a young Justin Fields. He has a strong arm but he’s also an excellent runner who can hurt defenses in a number of ways. He is expected to have a monster junior season after scoring a combined 32 touchdowns.
Kell vs. McEachern (Saturday, Aug. 21 – 9:00 AM)
The prospect to know in this Cobb County matchup is UGA commit Seven Cloud Seven Cloud 6'3" | 325 lbs | DL McEachern | 2023 State GA . The massive defensive tackle committed to the Bulldogs early in the process and need to keep developing and perfecting his craft. This will be a big test to see how much he’s improved and how hard he worked in the offseason. Kell RB David Mbadinga David Mbadinga 5'8" | 195 lbs | RB North Cobb | 2023 State GA is another prospect to keep an eye on.
Mill Creek vs. Parkview (Saturday, Aug. 21 – 11:45 AM)
The key prospect in this Gwinnett County matchup is elite defensive back Caleb Downs Caleb Downs 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB Mill Creek | 2023 State GA . One of the top overall defensive backs in the state, Downs has 5-star potential with offers from some of the top programs in the country. Look for Downs to have a really impressive junior season this fall.
Lowndes vs. Walton (Saturday, Aug. 21 – 2:45 PM)
In a big South vs. North Georgia battle, the big defensive back prospect to keep an eye on is 2022 DB Marcus Allen Marcus Allen 6'2" | 165 lbs | DB Walton | 2022 State GA . He’s held a ton of major offers for a while and has become one of the top defensive backs in the peach state over the last 12 months. The physical cover corner is a solid four-star prospect and one of the top overall defenders in Cobb County.
At Lowndes, all eyes will be on 4-star QB Jacurri Brown Jacurri Brown 6'4" | 205 lbs | QB Lowndes | 2022 State GA . The impressive dual-threat QB is still developing as a passer, but he’s dangerous on the ground and holds offers from Florida, Auburn, among others.
Brookwood vs. Collins Hill (Saturday, Aug. 21 – 8:45 PM)
In the final Corky Kell matchup is where you’ll find some of the state’s top prospects. Collins Hill is loaded with talent led by 5-star ATH Travis Hunter Travis Hunter 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH Collins Hill | 2022 State GA . He’s currently committed to Florida State but holds offers from UGA and other major programs across the country.
Brookwood of course is home to 2022 UGA DB commit Marquis Groves-Killebrew Marquis Groves-Killebrew 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Brookwood | 2022 State GA . The Broncos are also home to 4-star WR De’Nylon Morrissette De’Nylon Morrissette 6'1" | 200 lbs | WR Brookwood | 2022 State GA , arguably the top receiver prospect in the state. Other prospects to know are 4-star WR Sam Mbake Sam Mbake 6'3" | 205 lbs | WR Brookwood | 2022 State GA and 2023 QB Dylan Lonergan Dylan Lonergan 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB Brookwood | 2023 State GA .