Tom Lemming’s Peach State Prospect Report Part II
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There are simply too many high-level Peach State Prospects to fit into one report. Recently, my nationwide travels led me to Georgia, one of America’s top producers of talent, and met some of the state’s top 2025, 2026, and 2027…
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Continue ReadingThere are simply too many high-level Peach State Prospects to fit into one report. Recently, my nationwide travels led me to Georgia, one of America’s top producers of talent, and met some of the state’s top 2025, 2026, and 2027 recruits. Get to know them below, as well as a standout South Carolina sophomore.
Malachi Fannin-Render – 5’8” 185 lb. running back from Lagrange High School plays with a high football IQ, excellent vision, with quick burst and big-time balance. Runs hard and does a great job of breaking initial tackles. Also runs a 4.4, which allows him to cause damage on the perimeter. 3.3 GPA. Malachi also stars in basketball and track. class of 2025. @malachifannin2
Patrique Priolew – 5‘9“, 160 lbs. plays cornerback for Meadow Creek High School in Norcross, Georgia. Class of 2027, the coaching staff loves his potential. Strong hands, quick feet, and a willingness to tackle at the snap of a finger. Great attitude. Second Team All-Region as a freshman. A rising star who also plays running back. Dad played at Virginia Tech and in the NFL. 3.0 GPA. @patdagoat4
Amare McBride – 5‘10“ 205 lbs. comes highly recommended by his coach Todd Wofford at Norcross’ Meadow Creek HS. Can play running back and linebacker. Shows good footwork, great first step, and a nose for the ball. On defense, he dominates the point of attack. I believe best suited to play safety at the next level. 2.7 GPA and runs the sprints and throws the shotput in track.
Ethan Ervin – 5‘11“ 186 lbs. is a talented running back/defensive back from Buford High School. Class of 2025, runs at 10.9 100 m and is known for his ability to break the long one. Very good at running behind his blockers and finding the open seam. Excellent open field runner with a good pair of hands. 3.5 GPA. No doubt has power five ability. @ethanervin3_
Quatorius Walker – 6‘1“ 210 lb. linebacker from East Paulding High School is another rising star from the Atlanta area. Class of 2025, totaled four defensive touchdowns this past fall. Over 100 tackles. He can run and hit. Plays well in space. Team leader with big-time skills. Also plays running back on offense. 3.7 GPA. First Team All-Region. @quatoriuswalker
Darnell Kelly Darnell Kelly 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Peachtree Ridge | 2026 State GA – 6‘3“ 180 lbs. Suwannee Peachtree Ridge High School is fast becoming one of the more talked about quarterbacks in Georgia. Love his arm, mechanics, foot speed, and ability to thread the needle. He’s athletic enough to extend plays and move the chains. He threw for over 3100 yards and 37 TDs as a sophomore. 3.6 GPA. Terrific talent. @tcreatedplayer
Rody Barnett – 6‘2“ 225 lbs. plays tackle on both sides of the ball for Christ Church Episcopal in Greenville, South Carolina. 6‘7“ wingspan, very coachable, can dominate as a run and pass blocker. Has a relentless style of play that endears him to college coaches. 3.5 GPA. Has played on two state championship teams. 3.5 GPA. Also stars in wrestling as a two time state champ at 195 pounds.
Tyler Redmond Tyler Redmond 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Milton | 2025 State GA – 6‘2“ 180 lbs. from Milton High School is a talented 2025 defensive back with length who plays the game with a physical edge and consistently attacks the ball. Great range and attitude. Rising star among the top DBs in the Atlanta area. @tyler_redmond23
DeMarcus Gardner – 6′, 170 lbs. is another rising star from the Atlanta area and Cedartown High School. Averaged over 20 yards per catch at wide receiver and totaled eight picks at cornerback. Very productive, very fast, runs a 4.34 40, and plays the game with a whole lot of confidence. Class of 2025, I was impressed with his junior film and believe he has what it takes to play at the highest level. 10.9 100m. Possesses all the tools. @demarcusgardne3