Small-Town Breakout Offensive Prospects in 2A

No matter what classification it is, there’s always plenty of talent across the peach state. From small-town single A programs all the way up to the big 7A schools, there is talent all across Georgia every year. There are plenty of prospects in 2A who sometimes get overlooked, so here are a few breakout candidates to know about in the small-town 2A programs this fall... &nbsp; <strong>Chip Cooper - QB - Worth County</strong> An impressive dual-threat QB from the Albany area, Cooper is one of the top South Georgia QBs in the 2023 class without an offer. An excellent athlete who can make plays with his feet, Cooper is mobile in the pocket and can keep plays alive with his mobility and athleticism in the pocket. He shows a strong arm, and he’s only getting better and better as a passer. The 2A Region 1 Player of the Year last year, Cooper is a true weapon with his legs who rushed for over 1,000 yards as a junior last year and scored 7 touchdowns on the ground. He also rushed for over 100 yards in 8 games last fall, zig-zagging his way for big gains on a consistent basis. As a passer, Cooper threw for just under 2,000 yards and 21 touchdowns. He throws with zip, timing, and has one of the best arms in that part of Georgia. Look for him to have a breakout season as a senior and possibly see some smaller schools show some interest. He’s certainly deserving of a chance to play somewhere at the next level. &nbsp; <strong>Bryson Wilson - OL - Cook</strong> One of the breakout 2A offensive linemen to know about, Wilson is a big, nasty lineman at 6-foot-5 325-pounds who moves really well for someone his size. He’s a multi-year starter for Cook and will hold down the left tackle position once again this fall. He’s a punishing run blocker who knows how to flatten opposing defenders and put them on their back. He’s one of the largest and strongest linemen in the area and he played like a bully last fall as a junior. He pulls well from the guard position, and when he gets a head of steam going, he’s going to leave a bruise when he delivers a big block. He was a pancake machine last year and absolutely has a chance to play at the next level. He’s one of the more underrated offensive linemen in all of South Georgia and bound for a breakout season as a senior. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="340533" first="Duke" last="Johnson"] - QB - Dodge County</strong> One of the top young quarterbacks across Georgia, the small-town gunslinger was excellent as a freshman last season, showing off his big arm and ability to run each Friday night. It’s always tough to find playing time as a freshman, but in small downs like Dodge County, if you’re the best athlete on the team, it doesn’t matter how young you are. The Eastman native was a true dual-threat weapon last year and showed D1 potential. A multi-sport star, Johnson is one of the top overall athletes in the 2025 class across Georgia and proved that he can make big throws in the passing game. He’s still developing as a passer, but he showed a strong arm and the ability to throw it accurately deep down the field. He didn’t throw for a ton of yards last season, but that will likely change as a sophomore. He did throw for 12 touchdowns while also torching defenses with his legs. Johnson rushed for 604 yards on the ground and found the end-zone 10 more times. Look for him to have a gigantic sophomore season this year. <div></div> &nbsp; <div><strong>Amarion Truitt - RB - Callaway</strong></div> <div></div> <div>Another two-way player in 2A, Truitt made play after play as a running back last fall, showing toughness, shiftiness, and the ability to stay on his feet. He can out-run defenders in the 2nd level and shows good balance when making contact with defenders and the ability to spin out of tackles. He had a very productive season last year, rushing for 1,028 yards on 131 carries and 9 touchdowns. He doesn’t have a giant offer list this second, but he could be bound for a major breakout season this fall, and he has enough talent to make one school very happy if they were to give him an opportunity. He has enough speed to take it to the house on any particular carry, and when he gets to the outside, he has no problem racing down the sideline for a big gain. He stays on his feet, he shows good burst through the line of scrimmage, and he’ll look to lead another talented Callaway team to a state championship in 2022.</div>