2023 Hidden Gems List, Part I

<p>With the season winding down, it's time to take a look at some of the 2023 hidden gems in Georgia that you need to have on your radar. With early signing day under a month away, it's time to expose some of the best-kept seniors in Georgia.</p>   <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='400141' first='Jai'que' last='Hart']</em></strong> - QB - Lithia Springs</p>   <p>Hart has been producing for the last few years, yet he is still a low-key prospect on the recruiting trail. Hart is a gunslinger-style QB that has thrown for over 7000 yards in his career with over 70 total TDs. Hart has good size at 6'2 180 with plenty of room to fill out. He is a very mobile QB that poses a run threat but usually uses his legs to extend the play and push the ball downfield. Hart's most impressive attribute is his arm strength. He is able to throw the ball with great spin and velocity even while throwing on the run or off-balanced. He has an uncanny ability to layer the ball over defenders and find soft spots in the defense. Hart loves to take shots and show off his arm, resulting in numerous momentum-swinging plays for his squad. Hart has good size, is mobile, and has a big arm. For those reasons alone, he is a very underrated signal caller with a high ceiling. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JaiQueHart1/status/1594748575187099649?s=20&t=Zi6ijZU_bwvtO5wyXi8zaQ </div></figure>   <p><strong><em>Kaden Beard</em></strong> - RB - Lanier</p>   <p>Beard is a late bloomer on the Georgia high school football scene that exploded for over 1000 rushing yards on the year, solidifying himself as the centerpiece for the Lanier offense. Beard is a crappy runner that fights for extra yards. He has good burst and acceleration, but his most impressive attribute is his twitchiness. He has short-area quickness and explosiveness which allows him to create space between himself and defenders. Beard is a big back with speed and had a productive senior year, those are qualities that should give him a chance to play at the next level. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/sykadenn/status/1586898410593992704?s=20&t=Zi6ijZU_bwvtO5wyXi8zaQ </div></figure>   <p><em><strong>Aiden Ruckh </strong></em>- TE - North Forsyth</p>   <p>Ruckh shows plenty of promise on tape and was quietly one of the best tight ends in the state over the course of the year. With his physicality and versatility, Ruckh helped to lead North Forsyth to another playoff birth. At 6'3 215, Ruckh has good size and shows more than enough physicality and aggression to hold his own as a blocker. He is a competitive blocker that shows some pop against defenders and the ability to get to the second level as a lead blocker. As a receiver, he shows some short-range explosiveness and light on his feet, allowing him to create separation as a route runner without having great speed. On the outside, he is a true mismatch problem, often winning 50/50 balls over defenders. Ruckh is a complete tight end and has some small school offers, but more could be on the way as signing day approaches. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NFHS_FB_Recruit/status/1596509370661085185?s=20&t=Zi6ijZU_bwvtO5wyXi8zaQ </div></figure>   <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='320364' first='Joshua' last='Horton']</em></strong> - WR - Osborne</p>   <p>Horton was a more than critical part in the turnaround of the Osborne football program, which is coming off one of its best seasons in years. Horton finished the year with 667 receiving yards and 14 TDs, turning himself into one of the most productive late bloomers on the season. Horton has great size at 6'3 200 pounds and is also a freak athlete with great speed and leaping ability. He is a crisp route runner with quick feet. He is also able to accelerate exceptionally quickly and maintain his speed as he separates from defenders. He shows off some impressive ball skills on film, frequently rising over defenders to highpoint the ball. Horton has a rare combination of size and athletic ability, which makes him one of the most slept-on talents in the entire state. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/J_horton18/status/1589308607644176385?s=20&t=Zi6ijZU_bwvtO5wyXi8zaQ </div></figure>   <p></p>

With the season winding down, it's time to take a look at some of the 2023 hidden gems in Georgia that you need to have on your radar. With early signing day under a month away, it's time to expose some of the best-kept seniors in Georgia.