2023 Breakout Candidates in 3A

<p>The 2023 season is on the horizon. Here, we continue to take a look at which prospects in GA are due for breakout seasons. Up next, the 3A regions.</p>   <p><strong><em>Cameron Foley</em></strong> - 2025 - DL - Cedar Grove</p>   <p>Foley is an athletic defensive lineman who is expected to play a bigger role this fall for Cedar Grove this fall. Foley has impressed on the camp scene for the last two seasons, showing excellent explosiveness and a well-built, stout frame. He is still waiting to break onto the varsity scene, but his game tape from last season shows outstanding explosiveness off the snap. He also does an excellent job of firing his hands with violence to free himself up and create separation. He also plays with good pad level and is able to generate jarring impact to knock offensive linemen off-balance. Foley checks all the physical boxes. Now, look for him to add more experience this fall and continue to grow his game. He is still creeping onto the radar, but a big fall could launch him into consideration for some D1 offers. </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/Cameron88815767/status/1645897901439086593?s=20 </div></figure>   <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1187000' first='Gerritt' last='Kemp']</em></strong> - 2025 - WR - Hebron Christian </p>   <p>Having seen Kemp in person, I can say that he is one of the most athletic pass catchers I have laid my eyes on, and he is still well under the radar. While he is still raw and becoming a more refined mover, his natural mismatch ability as a size and speed threat makes him an eye-opening prospect with high upside. He is more of a strider-type mover, but he does show the ability to chop his feet and break over the middle of the field. However, he is at his best when he can go up and make acrobatic catches in the vertical passing game. He has good ball skills and body control, showing the ability to twist and adjust his body to the ball path in order to make a play. He does a good job of reaching out and high-pointing the ball, keeping it out of reach of defenders. His 6'2 frame with long arms and next-level leaping ability makes him a prime jump ball candidate. Kemp still has room to grow, which gives him the ability to become an even more dominant physical threat downfield. As he continues to hone in on his football-specific movements and continues to develop, he will start to reach his upside and generate some buzz as a result. At his best, I think Kemp could play at the P5 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/gerritt_kemp/status/1660477427783548929?s=20 </div></figure>   <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='670311' first='Cal' last='Faulkner']</em></strong> - 2025 - WR - Lumpkin County </p>   <p>Like Kemp, Faulkner is an exceptionally gifted athlete that should be on the radar for FBS programs. Faulkner is a two-sport athlete who also excels on the basketball court. He brings over some athleticism from the hardwood and is on pace to become one of the most productive players in Lumpkin County history. Faulkner is a multi-level playmaker who can make plays all over the field. He is a true YAC threat with outstanding elusiveness, effortless acceleration, and the ability to take on tacklers. He has the vision to pinpoint running lanes downfield and has the fluidity to weave in order to create separation. Faulkner has naturally good hands, sticking the ball away from his body. He is able to make catches in tight coverage as well. Faulkner has outstanding leaping ability which flashes on tape at times. He can rise way over defenders and stick the ball out of the air. He is best suited as a YAC and middle-of-field threat, but he shows the acceleration in the downfield passing game to flag down the ball and take the top off the defense. Faulkner is a clear FBS-caliber prospect who still has plenty of time to creep onto the recruiting radar. </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/LumpkinFB/status/1653557447531929600?s=20 </div></figure>   <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1313934' first='Evan' last='Ward']</em></strong> - 2025 - ATH - Sandy Creek</p>   <p>Ward is a physically impressive prospect who could turn some heads this fall with a big season at Sandy Creek. Pinpointing exactly where Ward will stick is a challenge, however, his athletic upside is worth a look. Ward is a multi-sport 6'4 210 athlete with some noticeable game speed. He isn't super explosive, but he has the physical growth ahead of him in his lower body to develop that part of his game. However, Ward is a long strider who can really eat up some grass once he hits his top speed. On tape, Ward looks like he could project as an EDGE/OLB-type prospect. He has the length and bend to play at the edge spot, where he could bend around blockers and use his length to create space. He has pretty good spatial awareness and poses as a large presence in space once he drops back into space. Ward could also flip around on the offensive side of the ball as well. He shows some blocking ability on tape, which could make him an intriguing candidate to play TE. Regardless, Ward could do wonders for his recruitment with a big junior season. He is hard to miss and is a prime candidate to make a name for himself this fall. </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/mr_evanward/status/1617272154105708544?s=20 </div></figure>   <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='681170' first='Joshua' last='Washington']</em></strong> - 2026 - ATH - Savannah Country Day</p>   <p>Washington is an extremely impressive athlete who generated some buzz this past fall after producing at a very high level as a freshman. Still, he is waiting to see his recruitment tick up to that next level. I believe he's on the verge of some major offers coming his way, and another big season should do the trick. As a receiver, Washington is as polished as it gets for younger guys. He is a threat all over the field and showcases some very impressive traits and body control. He is a deceptive athlete both as a route runner and with the ball in his hands. He is able to make defenders miss with quick moves and does a good job of getting vertical. He plays with good body control, making several diving catches and acrobatic grabs on tape. Washington also looks naturally at DB, where he can naturally come downhill and play in space well. Washington is going to receive P5 buzz, it's just a matter of time. </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/Joshgotnext1/status/1678814143460016143?s=20 </div></figure>

The 2023 season is on the horizon. Here, we continue to take a look at which prospects in GA are due for breakout seasons. Up next, the 3A regions.