SLEEPER ALERT: Fast-Rising 2026 Prospects See Recruitment Pick Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These fast-rising prospects are seeing new offers come their way...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1558794"],"_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-678a8246c0d77"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A dynamic athlete who shined as a speedy dual-threat quarterback for South Gwinnett this fall as a junior, Butler brought impressive agility, change of direction, and breakaway speed down the field. He's an explosive runner with the ability to elude defenders in the open field. As a passer, Butler threw for 1,100 yards and 8 touchdowns, but most of his damage was done on the ground. The speedy back ran for 933 yards and an impressive 14 touchdowns. Now, he's earned his first D1 offer from the in-state Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and will be added to the 2026 Prep Redzone rankings this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1603801"],"_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-678a83b15366a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the many talented defenders on the Buford Wolves defense, Simmons is a strong, dependable run defender who plays with good leverage and brings above-average size at 6-foot-2 230-pounds. He can explode off the snap and does a good job or corraling and slinging the ball-carrier to the ground. He flashes big-play ability and helped make plays for an impressive Wolves defense. His stock is on the rise, and now the Buford defensive lineman holds a new offer from Southern Miss. Look for him to make a bigger impact next fall as a senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1603803"],"_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-678a8979cdf38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A lean, lean Atlanta native who thrived at the left tackle spot last year as a junior for Creekside, Perry moves well for his size and brings a promising 6-foot-4 270-pound frame to the table. He does a great job of engaging early and uses his long wingspan and impressive lower-body strength to drive opposing defenders backwards. He plays with aggression and does a good job of blocking all the way through untill the whistle. He's a mauler in the run game and is mobile enough to consistently protect the quarterback in the passing game. Perry earned a new offer from Troy and more are likely on the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1603812"],"_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-678abec74d1b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An instinctual, strong-tackling defensive back who reads the quarterback and has no problem coming up to make a big tackle, McDowell is a promising cornerback in coverage and was a dependable cover-corner throughout the season last fall as a junior. He's one of the top defensive backs in the Snellville area and should be even better next fall if he continues to grow and develop over the next eight months. The 6-foot-1 170-pounder earned an offer from Delaware and will be added to the next 2026 Prep Redzone rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1604121"],"_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-678ac097b14c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile back in the Atlanta who knows how to deliver a big hit, Greenhow can roam the back end at safety or lock down receivers on the outside at cornerback. He can run with receivers, changes directions quickly, and has enough size to cover bigger receivers. He covers a lot of ground in coverage and showed all year long that he knows how to wrap up and make a sound, secure tackle on the ball carrier. He's earned recent offers this month from West Virginia and Bowling Green with more likely coming his way. He's still a sleeper defensive back on the rise bound for a big senior season later this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->