Ga Elite Classic: A Look at Some 2027 Offense Invites

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Georgia Elite Classic has become one of the top postseason All Star Games in the State. This years games will take place at McEachern High on December 26-28. Prep Redzone takes a look at some of the invitees to this years game. If you subscribe to Prep Redzone you have heard about most of these players as "Players to Watch" in our previous articles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["941943"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670b49836e75b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The #2 overall QB in the 2027 Class by PRZ. Jarrad has been on our radar for several years now and has lived up to the expectations. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jarrad has next level height and is starting to fill out his frame. Has good velocity on the short passes and can put a soft touch on the deep throws. When I saw him in person earlier this season I was impressed with his poise in the pocket and he surprised me with his ability to get positive yards with his legs. Good upside with P4 potential as he grows over the next 2 seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1096368"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670b49836e7b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 5'9 155 WR has been on my radar since last Fall when he went over the 1000 yards receiving mark for the Wolverines as a Freshman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great route runner with a high football IQ that reads defenses well and finds the soft spots. Good hands and has deceptive top end speed. His 26 receptions lead the Wolverines this Fall through the first 7 games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["580115"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670b49836e7f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alan Popadines knew Standifer was going to be special after seeing him in Middle School a few years back. <em>"He changes directions quickly and is explosive out of breaks which are traits of elite cornerbacks."</em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The #5 overall ranked ATH by PRZ has made his mark on the offensive side of the ball this season for the Spartans. He has 33 receptions for 959 yards and 14 receiving TDs through 7 games. He will take the occasional pitch in the run game and is averaging over 24 yards per carry on 11 totes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standifer has a great first step off the LOS and has natural athletic ability to change directions on a dime. Great upside on both sides of the ball at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1214567"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670b49836e879"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Soph OL has grown to 6'7 290 and has a 83 1/2 inch wingspan. PRZ has him ranked as the #6 overall offensive line prospect in the 2027 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We saw him live this Spring at NEGA Classic 2027 All Star game and was impressed with his flexibility and movement for a big guy. A true "farm boy" that is a hard worker off the field as well as in the classroom where he carries a 4.0 Honors GPA. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mathis has already caught the attention of P4 programs all over the South and will be a National recruit before his high school career is over. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Gabe Prince","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"270","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Prince Avenue","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670b49836e91e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Played at RT as a freshman last season for the State Champs but can play anywhere across the OL. Quick and mobile and is an outstanding run blocker that once he engages with the defender they go backwards. Good footwork in pass blocking. I like him on the DL side as well where he has a quick get off and is quick to the ball carrier. He doesn't mind running downfield in pursuit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The interest in the Sophomore is just starting to pick up with the Elite Classic offering a spot and South Carolina extending a game day visit recently . </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["419329"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670b49836e961"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gipson is a recruit that has been on the PRZ radar since his middle school years. A Top 10 overall player and the #1 Ranked RB in the 2027 class, he is destined to be a National recruit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great size for a Soph at 5'10 200 and has above average "twitch" to avoid defenders. Has the leg strength and toughness to run threw defenders he can't avoid. He has been a workhorse for the Longhorns this season carrying the ball 111 times for 779 yards in the 6 games with reported stats. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It will be worth the price of admission at the GEC game to see Gipson run behind this huge OL. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"DJ Huggins","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"155","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"North Cobb Christian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670b49836e9d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 5'11 WR is having a breakout sophomore season on a team loaded with WR talent. He has 11 catches , 9 coming in the last 3 reported games, and is averaging over 24 yards per reception for the Eagles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We saw him in person back in September when he snagged 4 passes and 2 TDs in the 4 OT win vs Ringgold. Good route runner with the athleticism to go up and high point the football allowing him to make catches vs taller DBs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The GEC will be an opportunity for Huggins to show up on some radars as he will have his regular season QB throwing the ball to him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["571882"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670b49836ea16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'1 175 multisport standout is no stranger to the Elite Classic, earning MVP honors in 2022 at the middle school game. Tall, lean receiver that has a high football IQ with good hands that doesn't mind catching the ball in traffic. Athletic kid that can get you some YAC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leads the run heavy Tigers in receiving with 13 receptions for 189 yards and doesn't mind doing the little things like run blocking to make his team successful. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moncus will get a chance to showoff his receiving ability at the GEC with Jarrad behind center. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->