Prospect Finder: Evaluating New Prospects On My Radar, Part II
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Georgia has hundreds and hundreds of high school football prospects each year that end up going on to play college football. This means that we can always find new prospects to evaluate and provide exposure for. Here are a few…
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Continue ReadingGeorgia has hundreds and hundreds of high school football prospects each year that end up going on to play college football. This means that we can always find new prospects to evaluate and provide exposure for. Here are a few more player evaluations for some newcomers on my radar.
Leroy Jackson Leroy Jackson 6'1" | 280 lbs | DL Lee County | 2024 State GA – 2024 – DL – Lee County
Jackson is an absolute game-breaker on the Lee County defensive front that looks like a major P5 defensive line prospect. His next-level readiness is evident. He is already well-built at 6’2 275 and plays even bigger than listed. He has the size to play over the center and create instant penetration up front and also has the power-speed combination to play on the end of the line and collapse the pocket. Jackson isn’t a one-trick pony when it comes to getting off blockers. He can bend and finesse his way around blockers just as easy as he can bull-rush right over them. When given a path to the QB, Jackson’s presence is enough to stress out the QB and force errant throws, which shows up several times on film. Jackson is elite against the run. Not only can he set the edge and clog up running lanes, but he also has fantastic lateral movement and can run and chase better than most players with his size. Jackson’s high motor and intensity elevate his attributes even more. On any given play, Jackson can outwork blockers and exhaust the offense with his ability to fly around the field at his size. Jackson has major P5 upside and is a nationally underrated player.
Jarred Turner Jr Jarred Turner Jr 5'8" | 150 lbs | ATH Brookwood | 2025 State GA – 2025 – ATH – Brookwood
Turner is a speedy prospect set to break onto the scene in a big way this fall. He has already made a name for himself on the recruiting trail as he has a few D1 offers under his belt. Turner has reportedly run sub-4.4 speed on the camp circuit this offseason. There isn’t a whole lot of film out there on Turner, but you can see his athleticism pop off the charts in the clips you can see. He can play on both sides of the ball, but he has the makings of a big-time playmaker on the offensive side of the ball. Keep an eye on Turner this fall. If the light comes on, I think he could emerge as a national recruit.
Kentrell White – 2026 – WR – Midtown
White has the clear athletic framework to develop into a nationally known prospect. White towered over his competition, playing at 6’4 as a freshman. White can accelerate quickly for a bigger guy. Once he picks up enough steam trucking downfield, he can separate from the rest of the defense and race to the endzone. He is a natural runner that doesn’t drag when he finds green grass. As you could expect for a receiver of his size, he creates a natural mismatch. Midtown often tosses it up to White in the endzone where he can go up and get it. He shows natural hands and the ability to high-point the ball away from the defender. He also uses his frame to box out defenders and present a large target in the middle of the field for his QB. White is raw, but he is a gifted enough athlete to line up all over the field and do some danger when the ball is thrown in his direction. He shows some positive signs for future development and I would bank on White raising his stock even more over the next few seasons.
Kobe Lewis – WR – 2026 – Kennesaw Mountain
Lewis is yet another 2026 WR prospect that should make some noise this fall. This past fall, Lewis showed some polished route running skills. He has the speed off the snap to completely evaporate cushions and create separation. He showed good ankle flexion at the top of his routes and makes strong, controlled cuts to free himself up and put himself in position to catch the football. He isn’t a one-trick pony as a route runner, showing that he can slow-play defenders just as easily as he can break down a defender with his quick footwork. As you could imagine with his speed and suddenness, Lewis is dangerous with the ball in his hands. His short area quickness allows him to deceive defenders and find open grass. He doesn’t shy away from contact and shows the ability to fight through tacklers and stay upright for as long as possible. Lewis has the potential to be a handful on 1 v 1’s as he can explode and separate at a high level.