Spring Tour Preview: Prospects I Want to See, Part I

We are just a few weeks away from spring ball getting started in Georgia. Here are a few prospects I am excited to see in person in my first phase of stops during my spring tour.    Underrated prospect in Forsyth County who raised his stock this offseason by PR'ing at 10.96 in the 100M. Holds Ivy League offers and interest. Cut, broad-shouldered 6'0 205. He is tough to bring down on offense and pairs that with breakaway speed. Keeps his feet active to bounce outside and find new running lanes. On defense, shows ability to fly downhill violently. Still trying to figure out what spot he projects best at, which is part of the reason I want to see him at some point before his senior season starts.     McGill is a three-sport athlete who is a thrower and plays basketball. Has tacked on several D1 offers this offseason. He is listed around 6'5 270. Skinny lower body, plenty of room to tack on weight. He can really run for his size. Impressive foot speed. Gets out of his stance and climbs to the second level seamlessly. Brings his feet at contact and drives defenders through the whistle. Clean and quick into his pass set. I am looking forward to seeing him in person and getting a better feel for his frame. He is an impressive athlete for his size. A lot of upside here.     The 2027 TE class in GA has a few top guys, but there is plenty of room for other prospects at this position to blossom. Gray catches my eye. He is listed at 6'4 225. Well-developed, big frame. Has been impressive on the 7v7 circuit this offseason. Not a lot of film out there, but looks to be a natural pass catcher with the mass to hold his own as a blocker. A full season of film will be huge for him.     Parodi exploded this offseason with several FBS and P4 offers added to his name. PR'd at 10.98 in the 100M and 7.11 in the 60M this spring at around 6'2 200. Is best in coverage when breaking on the ball, but has the range to play centerfield when needed. Has the mass to play closer to the line of scrimmage and was highly productive as a tackler in 2024. Handled some kick return duties and flashed his breakaway speed. Parodi has some impressive horsepower for his frame and is a dynamic size/speed prospect.     [player_tooltip player_id='1577134' first='Jamarcus' last='Harrison'] competed at the elite 11 regional, but I am excited to see him in a more exclusive setting. I am expecting several college programs to check in on him, too. Harrison is a tall, athletic QB with a basketball background. Harrison is a crafty prospect who is slippery in space and tough to tackle. He is plenty equipped when it comes to arm talent. Harrison is one of the best QBs and athletes in northeast Georgia, making it even more important for me to watch him throw the ball and move in person.     Newkirk is one of the top 2027 RBs in GA and will play his junior season at Gainesville. He was clocked at 11.05 in the 100M this spring at 5'11 195. Newkirk is a big RB with long strides and impressive foot speed. He finds his top speed in a hurry and maintains it to break the tape against defenders. He is tough to bring down in the open field and is not hesitant to drop his shoulder and drive through contact. Newkirk holds several P4 offers and it will be my first time seeing him play in person this spring.     Sean Smith is coming off a massive growth spurt and is in position to be a noteworthy prospect in the 2028 class. From a young age, he won reps against bigger guys in camp settings. Now, the size is coming around for him. It will be interesting to see what position he settles into this fall. Regardless, he is a dynamic size/speed threat already generating some attention.

We are just a few weeks away from spring ball getting started in Georgia. Here are a few prospects I am excited to see in person in my first phase of stops during my spring tour.