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Top Returning Defensive Players – 5A, Region 6

Top Returning Defensive Players – 5A, Region 6
CJ Marable
CJ Marable April 12, 2023 @ 06:01 PM
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Brennan Counts
Brennan Counts 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB | 2025
GA
Caleb Ellis
Caleb Ellis 6'3" | 260 lbs | DL | 2025
GA
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Adam Carroll

Adam Carroll

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS DL
CLASS 2024

Adam Carroll

School: Centennial High school
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Antwon Barnett

Antwon Barnett

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS DL
CLASS 2024

Antwon Barnett

School: North Spring High School
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Brennan Counts Brennan Counts 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Cambridge | 2025 State GA

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Brennan Counts Brennan Counts 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Cambridge | 2025 State GA

School: Cambridge High School
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Caleb Ellis

Caleb Ellis

GA
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 260
POS DL
CLASS 2025
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Caleb
Ellis DL
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2025
Height
6'3"
Weight
260
HS
Milton
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Top Returning Defensive Players – 5A, Region 6
Typically wins the leverage battle. Impressive contact balance for a smaller defensive lineman. Gets good extension with his...
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Cedric Franklin II

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CLASS 2025

Cedric Franklin II

School: Kell High School
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