Round 3 Preview: Buford Wolves vs. Lee County Trojans

One of the best gamed across the state this weekend will happen in 6A this weekend as the Buford Wolves take on the Lee County Trojans, a matchup of last season’s state-championship. Lee County came away with a tough overtime loss to the Wolves last year, and they’re hoping to come out on top instead this weekend. There’s plenty of D1 talent playing in this one, and Prep Redzone has the latest on some top prospects in the game. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="33896" first="Jake" last="Pope"] - ATH - Buford</strong> One of the top two-way players in the state, the three-star ATH is committed to Alabama for a reason. The 6-foot-1 190-pounder is instinctive at defensive back with the ability to both cover and help against the run. He’s a turnover machine and force the game winning fumble in the championship game last season. He shows great ball skills, playmaking ability, an impressive frame, and overall toughness. He’s an excellent player who can make plays in every aspect of the game. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="95146" first="Jaron" last="Willis"] - Linebacker - Lee County</strong> Willis is one of the best linebacker prospects in the state and can be physically imposing at 6-foot-2 230-pounds. He’s a tough defender, hits with authority, and moves really well for his size. He can cover in the back end, but what he does best is coming downhill and helping against the run. It will be a great matchup to watch him flying around to help stop the high-powered Warner Robins offense. He can hold his own in coverage, but he’s one of the more physically imposing defenders in the area. He plays hard and can be lined up in a number of positions on defense. His strength, experience, and versatility should help him have a big game against the Demons. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="95444" first="Isaiah" last="Bond"] - ATH - Buford</strong> One of the fastest and most explosive players across the country, Bond is another guy who is expected to make plays on both sides of the ball for the rest of the playoffs.. He had a great state-championship performance last year and it helped him reel off lots of D1 offers. He’s not the biggest wide-out in the region, but his speed tough to handle for just about every DB he goes up against. At 6-foot-0 175-pounds, Bond ran the nation’s fastest 100-meter dash earlier this summer when he ran it in 10.73 seconds. Bond also placed 2nd in the 200-meter dash with a posted time of 21.57 seconds. He’s a dangerous deep-ball threat for any offense at the next level due to his straight-line speed and ball skills. As good as he is as a receiver, Bond can also turn around and hold his own at cornerback. Bond is a former Florida Gator commitment who is still open in his recruitment. &nbsp; <strong>Ousmane Kromah – RB – Lee County</strong> One of the biggest breakout running backs across the state, the big, powerful freshman already stands at 5-foot-11 180-pounds and runs like a deer. The 2025 prospect is a tough back who is running like one of the state’s best. He’s built well, strong, and he’s becoming more and more of a true back by the week. He breaks tackles with ease already and has all the makings of a possible 5-star down the road. He’s big, strong, and has his best football ahead of him. He’s already had multiple monster games as a freshman and is expected to have a fantastic career. Look for him to get plenty of opportunities to make plays on Friday night. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="224867" first="Ashton" last="Daniels"] – QB - Buford </strong> One of the top QBs in Gwinnett County, Daniels is a poised, strong-armed QB who continues to improve as a passer. He’s a dynamic, play-making QB with a live arm, and he has no problem making big throws under pressure. Stanford liked what the saw from Daniels in 2020, and they were able to land his commitment this spring. He’s only going to get better as he enters his senior season. He can make plays in a lot of different ways and already has a state title under his belt. He’ll be going up against a tough defense, so even with a lot of weapons at his disposal, he’ll have to play lights out in order to get the victory. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="33958" first="Tyrus" last="Washington"] - TE - Lee County</strong> One of the top senior TEs in the state, Washington has a great frame and vertical, allowing him to be a major threat in the passing game. He’s also an impact blocker as well in the run game. His physical nature and length allow him to dominate at times on the edge and did a great job of opening up holes for talented running back Ousmane Kromah. Washington already looks like an SEC tight end physically and is coming from a winning program that does things the right way. If the Trojans are looking to bounce back and win a state title in 2021, they’ll need another big season from Washington as both a blocker and a receiver. &nbsp;