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NWGA Small School Rising Junior Breakouts

NWGA Small School Rising Junior Breakouts
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Lawrence Morgan
Lawrence Morgan January 10, 2024 @ 11:06 PM
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Benji Michmerhuizen
Benji Michmerhuizen 6'4" | 205 lbs | TE | 2027
GA
Carter Triplett
Carter Triplett 6'4" | 220 lbs | QB | 2025
GA
Sam Ross
Sam Ross 5'8" | 170 lbs | LB | 2026
GA
Antonio Heath
Antonio Heath 5'8" | 200 lbs | LB | 2026
GA
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PRZ takes a look at a few rising Juniors in the NW/W Georgia area that have the potential to have a breakout season in 2024. A few of these names have already broken out locally but we have the feeling they could be known Statewide by the end of next season.

Antonio Heath

Antonio Heath

GA
LB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2026
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Heath LB
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Weight
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Heard County
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GA
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