Looking Ahead: 2026 Prospects Generating Buzz, Vol. II

In the 1st part of this list, we took a look at some 2026 prospects in Georgia that you should keep tabs on. That list included some elite QBs and linemen, as well as one of the best defensive prospects in the entire country. Here, we look again at the 2026 class and find some prospects you need to have on your radar. QB - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="205701" first="Brodie" last="McWhorter"]</strong> - Cass I first got eyes on McWhorter earlier in the spring at the PRZ Next showcase in Atlanta, and he shined. When it came time to compete, he was undoubtedly the most accurate passer and might have been the top performer at the event. As he makes his stops at college campuses for camps, it sounds like he is continuing to draw some attention. McWhorter has a cool confidence about him. When the pressure is on, it almost seems like he becomes a calmer player. Already standing at around 6’2, McWhorter has great size for a QB, and he is only going to get bigger from here. He might not have a missile for an arm, but he is one of the more accurate passers I have seen. He has a beautiful deep ball and puts plenty of trust in his receivers to make plays for him. After camping and showing out at schools like Tennessee, Auburn, Alabama, LSU, and South Carolina... McWhorter has put himself on the map and is a player that will demand your attention over the next several seasons. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">great camp today <a href="https://twitter.com/LSUfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LSUfootball</a> ! appreciate the work <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJoeSloan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJoeSloan</a> ! thank you for the invite to a game this fall, can’t wait to be in death valley ! <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeDenbrock?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeDenbrock</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Hankton?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Hankton</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/lsu_dailynews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lsu_dailynews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CassFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CassFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/georgiadawg77?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@georgiadawg77</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NwGaFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NwGaFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JeremyO_Johnson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JeremyO_Johnson</a> <a href="https://t.co/Gxyni8WxCQ">pic.twitter.com/Gxyni8WxCQ</a></p> — [player_tooltip player_id="205701" first="Brodie" last="McWhorter"] (@BrodieMcwhorter) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrodieMcwhorter/status/1533552230032351234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> WR - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="283774" first="Aaron" last="Gregory"]</strong> - Augusta Christian Gregory is a name that is new to me, but he has been making noise on the trail for a while now. In fact, he recently received his first offer from Kentucky. With SEC interest already attached to his name, Gregory is certainly a prospect ready to make some noise at the high school level. On film, Gregory is a fast runner with some really good twitchiness. He can run by defenders with his track-level speed, but he isn’t limited to just his speed. He also happens to be an excellent route runner that can change directions with ease and can be seen making physical plays in tight coverage as well. Standing at around 6’2 160, Gregory has the potential to be an even more dominant player once he grows into his size. Thanks to his potential and overall playmaking ability, Gregory has caught my eye and is someone I will be tracking closely. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">After a great conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachC_Collins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachC_Collins</a>, I am blessed, and thankful to receive an offer from <a href="https://twitter.com/UKFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UKFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UKCoachStoops?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UKCoachStoops</a> !! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/co26?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#co26</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DAWGHZERECRUITS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DAWGHZERECRUITS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SWiltfong247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SWiltfong247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianDohn247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrianDohn247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneGA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneGA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AlPopsFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlPopsFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsFriedman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsFriedman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Rayblinkie1906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Rayblinkie1906</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Will_Avery5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Will_Avery5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/brandofachamp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@brandofachamp</a> <a href="https://t.co/LTOsXJi2NZ">pic.twitter.com/LTOsXJi2NZ</a></p> — [player_tooltip player_id="283774" first="Aaron" last="Gregory"] (@AaronGregory_07) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronGregory_07/status/1528546750453121024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> OL - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="212303" first="Mason" last="Townsend"]</strong> - Prince Avenue Christian Townsend has already made himself a household name in a 2026 OL class in Georgia that looks loaded, and he still has yet to reach his full potential. Standing at 6’2 and hovering around 230 pounds, Townsend has been a top performer at practically every camp and showcase he has been to. He does a great job of using his lower body to anchor himself and is extremely fundamentally sound. As a result, getting past him is a tall task for any defender. Townsend is also another prospect that has a cool confidence about him and seems to stand out when the pressure is on as he gets the most of every rep. Once he starts to grow and add some more strength, Townsend should develop into a blue-chipper on the recruiting trail. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">A few 1v1’s today <a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgiaTechFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GeorgiaTechFB</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LEAVENODOUBT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LEAVENODOUBT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/4THE404?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#4THE404</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ryanspiers71?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ryanspiers71</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBrentKey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBrentKey</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBrock50?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBrock50</a> thank you for a great camp! <a href="https://twitter.com/therealkwat?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@therealkwat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachCollins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachCollins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PatienceVeitch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PatienceVeitch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachHeej?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachHeej</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Mansell247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mansell247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bigka54?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bigka54</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GTRecruitBuzz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GTRecruitBuzz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ConnorC_Jackson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ConnorC_Jackson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JeremyO_Johnson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JeremyO_Johnson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GTRecruitBuzz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GTRecruitBuzz</a> <a href="https://t.co/uTfY3oJLW6">pic.twitter.com/uTfY3oJLW6</a></p> — [player_tooltip player_id="212303" first="Mason" last="Townsend"] (@Iblock4funMT) <a href="https://twitter.com/Iblock4funMT/status/1535093237559566338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> RB - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="283859" first="Jayreon" last="Campbell"]</strong> - McEachern Campbell is yet another prospect that I have gotten eyes on in person. I was also told by someone that Campbell is one of the most explosive prospects that they’ve ever seen, and I definitely understand why. At just around 5’11 180 pounds, Campbell has a strong muscular build anchored by an even stronger lower body. As a result, he uses his legs to drive off the ground and get downfield in a hurry. He also has some quick feet, which allows him to pick apart defenders with his elusiveness as well. While I have not seen any of his game film, I would guess that his explosiveness paired with his strong, low-to-the-ground build makes him a very physically demanding player to bring down. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Chasing dreams <a href="https://twitter.com/Alex_B2C?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Alex_B2C</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachstephens56?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachstephens56</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_MC18?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_MC18</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachruss23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachruss23</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UNCFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UNCFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLPorter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLPorter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMackBrown?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMackBrown</a> <a href="https://t.co/SvBYeVhLGo">pic.twitter.com/SvBYeVhLGo</a></p> — [player_tooltip player_id="283859" first="Jayreon" last="Campbell"] (@JayreonC) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayreonC/status/1518268001254060033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> EDGE -<strong> TK Cunningham</strong> - Johns Creek If his name sounds familiar, that is because you have probably heard of his older brother, [player_tooltip player_id="220728" first="TA" last="Cunningham"]. His older brother happens to be one of the nation’s top recruits in the 2024 class, also out of Johns Creek. Still, TK has made a name for himself as he has numerous offers from schools like Michigan, UCF, Grambling State, Georgia Tech, and Vandy, among others. Sitting at around 6’3 200 pounds, Cunningham has the frame to grow into a very impressive player either on the edge or the defensive line. With his long arms paired with his explosiveness off the line, Cunningham has a very intriguing skill set that should only be refined over the next few seasons. With multiple PO5 offers under his belt, Cunningham has already cemented himself as one of the best in-state prospects in the 2026 class. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Blessed to EARN an offer to the University of Michigan! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoBlue?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoBlue</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoBlue?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoBlue</a>〽️ <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Minter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Minter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CraigHaubert?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CraigHaubert</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsFriedman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsFriedman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mfarrellsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mfarrellsports</a><a href="https://twitter.com/JohnGarcia_Jr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JohnGarcia_Jr</a><a href="https://twitter.com/fbscout_florida?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fbscout_florida</a><a href="https://twitter.com/Zack_Poff_MP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Zack_Poff_MP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JeremyO_Johnson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JeremyO_Johnson</a><a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SWiltfong247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SWiltfong247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/slmandel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@slmandel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OSGNelson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OSGNelson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MattStewartTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MattStewartTV</a> <a href="https://t.co/9e2ExUcsjP">pic.twitter.com/9e2ExUcsjP</a></p> — [player_tooltip player_id="242769" first="T.K." last="Cunningham"]!¡ (@_thaxtonc) <a href="https://twitter.com/_thaxtonc/status/1534971154896756736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>