Get To Know: 2021 Milton Eagles

After winning a state championship in 2018, the mighty Milton Eagles are back in full force for the 2021 season and have more than enough talent on hand to make another state title run this fall. They’re loaded with D1 talent, they have full of multi-year starters of offense, and have one of the top players in the country on defense. Here are a few players to know at Milton this spring and into the 2021 season... &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="71313" first="Lebbeus" last="Overton"]</strong> He may be a junior, but the 6-foot-4 270-pound edge defender is an easy 5-star due to his size, explosiveness, and natural playmaking ability. As a sophomore last season, Overton made 21.5 sacks (leading the state) and proved to be one of the top pass-rushers in the country regardless of class. The young man has "SPECIAL" written all over him, and it’s led to offers from Georgia, Alabama, Texas &amp;M, Oklahoma, Stanford, Ohio State, and many more. He’s the top-ranked 2023 prospect not only in Georgia, but in the country as well. Look for the 5-star to have another monster season as a junior. &nbsp; <strong>Mo Clipper Jr</strong> On offense, Milton’s breakout recruit this spring has been the veteran offensive lineman, Mo Clipper Jr. The massive 6-foot-6 300+ pounder already looks like an SEC lineman from a physical standpoint and has reeled in offers from Georgia, Alabama, Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Mississippi State, and many more after a great junior season. He has good size, years of starting experience in 7A, and he moves well for someone his size. Look for Clipper Jr. to anchor one of the top offensives in North Georgia this year. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="95164" first="Jordan" last="McDonald"]</strong> One of the top running backs in the state, McDonald is a bowling ball of a running back who loves contact and shredding tackles. He’s so strong in the upper and lower body and does a great job of breaking tackles and wearing down defenses as the game goes along. The 6-foot-0 210-pounder holds offers from FSU, Georgia Tech, LSU, Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, among others. McDonald rushed for 1,338 yards and found the end-zone 22 times last fall. Expect him to be one of the state’s leading rushers again as a senior. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="33991" first="Devin" last="Farrell"]</strong> If the Eagles make a state championship run this fall, it might come down to the play of Farrell. One of the most athletic QBs in North Georgia, Farrell is a dual-threat quarterback who can take off and pick up big yards with his legs when he needs too. His arm continues to get better, and a bigger, stronger arm as a senior could lead to even more explosiveness for the Milton offense. As a junior last year, Farrell threw for 1,812 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also rushed for 553 yards and 5 touchdowns. Farrell is committed to play for Virginia Tech. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="33880" first="Jack" last="Nickel"] - TE/DE</strong> One of the top overall athletes on the team, Nickel is an experienced player who will bring size, physicality, and a veteran presence to the offense this fall. He’s an excellent blocker on the edge but he’s shown over the years that he’s a threat in the passing game as well. The 6-foot-4 230-pounder has caught 50 passes in his Milton career for 634 yards and 5 total touchdowns. The former Notre Dame commitment holds offers from Miami, LSU, FSU, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Kentucky, among others. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="137437" first="Debron" last="Gatling"] </strong> One of the top 2024 prospects in the state, the athletic receiver is coming off an impressive freshman season last year where he caught 21 passes for 333 yards and 2 touchdowns. The 6-foot-1 180-pounder shows great hands, knows how to get open, and makes the game look easy for someone his age. Look for his numbers to continue to increase this fall as a sophomore. He currently holds offers from Georgia, LSU, Tennessee. Texas &amp;M, FSU, Georgia Tech, among others. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34033" first="Bryce" last="Thornton"] </strong> One of the top 2023 defensive backs in the state, Thornton is an athletic defender at 5-foot-11 185-pounds who has done a great job of adding weight and muscle to his lean, athletic frame. He has great ball skills, changes direction well, and is consistently one of the fastest players on the field. As a junior, Thornton will play some running back too to go along with him starting in the secondary. He’s a good-looking prospect with two more years to develop and prove why he’s one of the best in his class. Thornton currently holds offers from Georgia, Tennessee, UCF, Oregon, and Miami. &nbsp; Other players to know include... WR/FS Robert Billings (2023) DB/RB Brayden Holmes (2023) WR/SS Zyere Horton (2022) OL/DL Gilles Tchio (2022)