Tom Lemming’s Peach State Prospect Report

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state of Georgia has been one of the top producers of high-level talent in the last decade and is only getting better. Along my travels in the United States, I met some of the top Peach State talents, some of whom are already in the national spotlight while some are well on their way. Let's take a look at some of Georgia's top 2025 and 2026 prospects below, with a massive Mississippi OT thrown in as a bonus. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283818' first='Christian' last='Ward'] </strong>- 6‘3“ 185 lbs. is a fast rising wide receiver from <em>Carrollton High School</em> in Georgia. Class of 2026. Runs in 11.1 100m, gets good separation after the catch, runs precise routes, and is a physical receiver. On defense, he can play corner and strong safety. Shows big-time skills on both sides of the ball . I was impressed with his downfield blocking at wide receiver. Certainly shows All-American potential. Wins most jump ball situations. @ward_chris1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1313954' first='Osiris' last='Gilbert']</strong> - 5‘10“ 167 lbs. from <em>Duluth Peachtree Ridge High School</em> can run a 4.4 and is considered one of the top corners in the state. Class of 2025. He is physical, loose-hipped, and shows quick twitch athletic ability. Runs at 10.6 100m. Dynamic ball player who can also return kicks. @osirisgilbertx</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='321492' first='Jordan' last='Allen']</strong> - 5‘8“ 170 is a premier slot receiver from<em> Buford High School</em>. Plays for one of the premier programs nationally, averaged 17 yards per catch, and is considered one of the area's top punt returners. Excellent speed, shiftiness, and sure hands. Runs at 10.9 100m. All-Region. Led his team to state title in 2021. Class of 2025 and is becoming a national name. @jordanallen_12</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='259916' first='Andre' last='Fuller'] - 6‘2“ 221 lb. linebacker from Loganville's <em>Grayson HS</em> is another premier defender from the Atlanta area. Shows terrific speed to the ball, great range, and a hard hitting style of play. Never takes a play off, plays downhill, and does a great job of fighting through traffic and finding the ball . Class of 2025, he has already become a national recruit. 3.8 GPA. First Team All-County as a junior. @andrefullerjr2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='682106' first='Chad' last='Fairchild'] - 6'1” 215 lb. linebacker from Hampton <em>Lovejoy</em> class of 2026 is one of the top defensive players in the state of Georgia. Totaled 112 tackles as a sophomore. Also plays basketball. 2x All-Region selection at linebacker. Rising star will be one of the most heavily recruited Georgia defenders in the class of 2026. 3.5 GPA. Love his range and ability to stay on his feet and find the ball. @ChadFair01</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='418494' first='Ryan' last='Mosley'] - 6‘3“ 198 lb. wide receiver from <em>Carrollton HS</em>. Class of 2026, he is a strong route runner, explosive, fast, with excellent hand eye coordination. Terrific ball skills, catches everything within his frame, and displays his 4.5 speed when gaining separation after the catch. Averaged 15 yards per catch as a sophomore. Plays for a prolific <em>Carrollton </em>offense. @ryanMosley0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Matthew Parker </strong>- 6‘8“ 295 tackle prospect from <em>Jackson Preparatory School</em> in Mississippi really impressed me with his great length, long arms, quick feet, and footwork. Smart and hard-working, I believe he has what it takes to someday play on Sundays. Not heavily recruited yet but will be. Great potential and with his attitude he'll go a long way. 3.4 GPA. @matthewparkerot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1201786' first='Blake' last='Stewart'] &nbsp;- 6', 165 lb. defensive back class of 2026 from College Park <em>Woodward Academy </em>has the length and frame you look for in a corner. He is a fluid mover, can change directions in a flash, and shows outstanding ball skills. Love his footwork, change of direction, and ability to stay in the hip pocket of the receiver. Rising star. Second team All-Region. @blakestewart_26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->