Championship Week: Day 1 Top 11 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first 2 of the 8 Georgia High School State Championships are in the books. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class A D2: Bowdon 34 Brooks Co 14 F</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 4A: North Oconee 14 Marist 7 F</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are the the Top 10 guys that caught my attention on opening night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1323161"],"_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-67610a3fc4549"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The #3 overall Edge rusher in the 2026 Class put on a show on both sides of the ball in North Oconee's Championship win. The 6'4 Junior led the team with 8 TT 2 sacks and 2.5 TFL and added 4 catches for 52 yards and a TD on offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooks has great length, size and explosiveness and is hard to block and hard to tackle. Rated a 4-Star by the national services, he has offers that include UGA, Ga Tech and Alabama.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["908935"],"_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-67610a3fc45a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another 2026 prospect that had a big Championship game. The #1 rated TE prospect in the '26 Class showed why tonight making a couple of spectacular grabs in traffic,. He scored on an 18 yard TD catch midway through the 2nd Q, leaping over several defenders then fighting his way through tackles to the endzone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A National prospect with great size has that has the soft hands of a basketball player. Prothro will be one of the most sought after TE/WR prospects this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1544930"],"_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-67610a3fc45ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lamons was a new name for me this Week. He isn't ranked in our rankings but the National services have him listed as the #8 overall WR prospect and I can see why after tonight's performance. Strong kid at 6'4 210 that breaks tackles with ease. Has good quickness and that "twitch" for a big bodied guy. He lined up and took a few snaps in the "Wildcat" and returned kickoffs as well and finished the game with 120 yards on 8 touches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A National recruit with 30+ offers with a huge upside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1302930"],"_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-67610a3fc4630"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Roldan showed why the fans in Athens are so excited about getting this on campus next Fall. A 6'1 playmaker with great speed that is dangerous with the ball in his hands. North Oconee found anyway they could to get the ball in his hands tonight. He totaled 133 yards on 13 touches receiving, rushing and return yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The #4 overall WR prospect will be a future Star "Between the Hedges"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283847"],"_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-67610a3fc4674"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'4 205 TE/DE is the #1 Ranked 3B prospect in the State but based on his performance tonight he could have a future on the football field. A good frame that still has plenty of room to add weight, Richerson is athletic and plays the game with a competitive chip on his shoulder. He recorded 7 TT with a sack and added 1 catch for 23 yards on offense. He had a 4 sack performance in an earlier playoff game and watching him tonight it is easy to see why. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Odds are he takes the baseball route but I believe before his Senior season is done he will have a few football options on the table. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1563121"],"_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-67610a3fc46b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I love defense so it was easy to get excited about this guy. The recent West Georgia commit wrecked havoc in the Bowdon backfield. He finished the game with 9 tackles, a sack and have several QBP. Williams moves well for a big guy and plays with a high motor. Tough competitor that got banged up a few times from physical play but dusted himself off and got back in game. </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":"Nate Bhony","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bowdon","_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-67610a3fc475a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 5'7 175 RB took home MVP honors in the Class A D2 game after rushing for 130 yards on 19 carries to propel the Red Devils to their 3rd consecutive State Title. Bhony has above average speed and if he hits the corner untouched he is hard to catch up to. Shorter in statue than some of your normal RB's but has the physical toughness to be an effective North South runner as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 1000 yard rusher this season for the Champs and is worth an evaluation at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialGHSA/status/1868824060739960894">https://twitter.com/OfficialGHSA/status/1868824060739960894</a></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":"Jack Euhart","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"170","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Marist","_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-67610a3fc47f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A great game manager in the Marist option offense. He had 153 total yards on 23 touches with no turnovers. The Touchdown Club of Atl Player of the Year finalist is a Wofford baseball commit. A quick decision maker in a complex offense that has a nice touch on the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["683018"],"_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-67610a3fc4842"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The #4 ranked QB prospect in the 2026 class was very impressive live. The 6'1 QB has a good presence in the pocket and does a good job with his feet. Throws a good ball on the run and is accurate downfield. He went 16 of 22 for 203 yards and a TD. I heard he was compared to a Brett Favre type player and that makes since with his 2 INTs, he is not scared to throw into any coverage. He threw for over 2300 yards with 29 TDs to only 3 INTs during the regular season and has already garnered the attention of several D1 programs. With State Champ added to his resume, Faulkner will get a lot more attention this off season. </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":"Dawson Batemon","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"182","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Marist","_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-67610a3fc48d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm a fan of the "Under the Radar" guys and Batemon fits that bill. Good size at 6'2 182, Batemon stepped into the starting role back in October and showed that he wants to keep it next Fall. A good coverage DB that showed his hands with a couple of PBUs against future D1 WRs. He had a clutch INT in the endzone midway through the 3rd Q that ended a long drive for North Oconee. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good upside and is a player we will have on our Watch list this off season. </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":"Maddox Brice","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"200","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"North Oconee","_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-67610a3fc4961"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'1 Junior LB caught my early in the 4A Final. He blocked a FG on Marist's 1st drive and had several solid tackles on the War Eagles next drive. A high motor kid with a nose for the football and is a "Under the Radar" prospect on a Titan defense that is loaded with talent. Brice will for sure be on our Watch List headed into the offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->