Peach State Prospects Earn Big Southern Cal Offer

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Matt DeBary January 20, 2024 @ 11:41 AM

Which prospects in Georgia recently earned an offer from the Southern Cal Trojans?   Prep Redzone has the details...   [player_tooltip player_id='212311' first='Tyler' last='Atkinson'] - OLB - Grayson   One of the top overall prospects not only in Georgia, but across the country for the 2026 class, Atkinson is a truly elite prospect and one of the top pass-rushers you'll find anywhere in his class. Ranked as the No. 2 prospect in Georgia for his class by Prep Redzone, Atkinson has a chance to earn every major offer in the country, and this week he earned another big one from the Southern California Trojans. The 6-foot-3 205-pound linebacker has a long, athletic frame that will allow him to continue putting on good weight and muscle over the next several years. A stout run defender already, Atkinson's ability to get after the quarterback is what makes him so special. He was a quarterback's worst nightmare for the Rams last season, totaling 197 tackles, 25 TFLs and 10.5 sacks. He was incredibly productive and will likely stay a 5-star prospect for the long-term in the 2026 class.   [player_tooltip player_id='869036' first='Tae' last='Harris'] - DB - Cedartown   One of the top 2025 defensive backs in Georgia, this current Georgia Bulldog commit continues to reel in major offers. He's had a big week earning new offers from Oklahoma, Kentucky, and the Southern California Trojans. Of course, it's easy to see why. Harris is a speedy, explosive prospect who excels in coverage with the ability to make a big impact against the run. At 6-foot-0 180-pounds, Harris reads the quarterback, reacts quickly, and knows how to deliver a big blow to the ball-carrier. He's one of the fastest cornerbacks in the state and is coming off a giant junior season where he made 44 tackles and forced three fumbles. He's one of the top overall defenders in the state and it's easy to see why the offers keep flowing in.   [player_tooltip player_id='418080' first='Zelus' last='Hicks'] - DB - Carrollton   One of the state's top 2026 prospects, Hicks is a ball-hawk at safety who will take his talent to Carrollton for his junior season. At Parkview last fall, the 6-foot-3 175-pounder made 67 tackles, six TFLs, two sacks and one forced fumble. Hicks has natural playmaking ability and a frame that translates well to the next level. He already has a giant offer list, and now he holds an offer from the Southern Cal Trojans. A dependable run defender, Hicks is a rangy, athletic defensive back who covers a lot of ground in coverage. He shows good instincts, toughness, and big play ability. He's bound for a massive junior season for the Trojans in 2024 and has enough talent to push for 5-star status down the road.   [player_tooltip player_id='675043' first='Camron' last='Brooks'] - EDGE - Thomas County Central   One of the top pass rushers and overall defenders not only in South Georgia, but across the South in the 2026 class, Brooks has quickly become a national prospect and has the offers to back it up. The Thomas County Central standout already holds an impressive offer list, and this week he added another major offer from the Southern California Trojans. At 6-foot-4 225-pounds, Brooks already looks like a Power Five defender and is ranked as the No. 3 DL prospect and the eNo. 9 overall prospect in the state. As he continues to get bigger and stronger over the next two years, Brooks should be almost unstoppable for his last two seasons with the Yellow Jackets. As a sophomore last fall, Brooks made 8.5 sacks and 12 TFLs. More importantly, he led Thomas County Central to a 6A state championship.

Which prospects in Georgia recently earned an offer from the Southern Cal Trojans?