Fast-Rising 2026 Prospects See Recruitment Pick Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These 2026 prospects in Georgia saw new offers come their way...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623209"],"_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-67b07026acc71"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A small-town offensive tackle on the rise who recently earned his first D1 offer from Florida Atlantic, Howell is a mean, physical tackle with plenty of size at 6-foot-5 285-pounds. He swallows up defenders with ease and is tough to beat for opposing defenders in the area. He brings strong hands, a mean streak, and was one of the best players on the field on a weekly basis last fall.The West Laurens lineman delivered pancakes on a consistent basis and does a good job on the move, finding linebackers to level at the second level. His best football is way ahead of him and more offers could come his way sooner than later.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1614802"],"_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-67b07026accce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An Atlanta-area defensive back with promising ball skills and impressive versatility, Knight is a natural in coverage who reads the quarterback and knows how to play a play on the ball. He's a rangy safety who can also be a reliable cornerback on the outside. He brings a lengthy 6-foot-3 175-pound frame and is one of the top returning defensive backs in the region after a strong junior season where he made 38 tackles and picked off three passes. He recently earned an offer from Memphis and it likely won't be his last. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623441"],"_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-67b07026acd15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A mean, nasty bully of an offensive tackle up in North Georgia who is seeing his recruitment take off, Zierer move well for his size and does a great job of finding defender to bury into the ground. He's a mauler in the run game who opens up plenty of holes in the run game. He's a promising pass protector who earned major offers recently from Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, among others. His size, toughness, and physicality should allow him to see a major boost in the next Prep Redzone rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623443"],"_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-67b07026acd56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A West Georgia defensive tackle on the rise out of Callaway High, Fitten is a thick defender who can fight off blocks and clog running lanes in the trenches. He's quick off the snap, plays with good leverage, and does a good job of finding his way into the backfield. He's tough to move backwards and was a consistent run-clogging lineman all season long as a junior last year. His recruitment is picking up and offers have come his way this month from Colorado State and Samford. Look for more to follow</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401526"],"_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-67b07026acd94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An outstanding versatile defender from West Georgia with a nose for the football, Spratling is a proven pass-rusher who can get after the quarterback and jar the ball loose. He shows strong instincts in coverage as well and is a sure-tackler in the open field. Playing for one of the best programs in the state, Spratling showed that he has a knack for forcing turnovers and making plays in the backfield. His stock is on the rise after a strong junior season last fall and saw a new offer come his way recently from Kansas State. Look for this playmaking defender who lead the Trojans defense once again as a senior in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->