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Georgia’s 2028 Grinders: Off-Season Work That Will Show Come Fall

Georgia’s 2028 Grinders: Off-Season Work That Will Show Come Fall
Austin Butler
Austin Butler May 29, 2025 @ 07:18 AM
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Malakhi Dudley
Malakhi Dudley 6'5" | 305 lbs | OL/DL | 2028
GA
Ezequiel Carter
Ezequiel Carter 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB | 2028
GA
Braylon Lewis
Braylon Lewis 6'4" | 205 lbs | DL | 2028
GA
Tripp Chatmon
Tripp Chatmon 5'8" | 174 lbs | RB | 2028
GA
Trace Hawkins
Trace Hawkins 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB | 2028
GA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are a ton talented 2028 players in the Peach State and I am about to touch on the games of some guys who grind hard in the off-season and these grinders working behind the scenes will certainly show this fall on Friday nights. Let's take a look!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1091376"],"_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-68365effce6ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I have watched this young man train with his father alongside his super athletic siblings putting in the work for a long time now and nothing has changed! This grinder has put in the work and has showcased his abilities at camps and practices. Carter is a guy who I expect to have a great high school career and I believe this season will be a major season for him and he will put on display all of the hard work he has put in. We got to see what he can do before, but this is the year he really puts people on notice with what he's capable of. His vision, patience and running style is something that is hard not to notice. He's an all-around back in my book and that's a great asset to have on the team. He's a next level talent that everyone needs to know about if they already do not. I am a huge Carter guy, and I know what he's got, and this fall it'll be revealed to the State of Georgia. An excellent talent here! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["952354"],"_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-68365effce747"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I just seen and covered [player_tooltip player_id='952354' first='Tripp' last='Chatmon'] over the weekend at the PRZGA Combine and his ability to do what he does shows his grind. He's a hard worker and you can definitely see it when he's putting reps out there. He doesn't take reps off, nor does he go at them halfway. He's full throttle. I expect big things from Chatmon this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1031713"],"_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-68365effce791"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">All this impressive young man does is work! He works on his craft at all times, and it shows on the gridiron every time he plays. He had a strong spring, and I believe in Lewis, he's going to have a big year for Dutchtown this fall for sure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["409989"],"_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-68365effce7de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='409989' first='Trace' last='Hawkins'] is someone I have covered since he was in Middle School, and nothing has changed with him. Hard working, humble and obviously talented. He's been a hard worker since way before the offers and the state championship win as a starting quarterback. Obviously, he's got a skillset that's special but it's the grind that sets him apart. Hawkins holds several D1 offers from the likes of Auburn, Florida, Georgia Tech and more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1199936"],"_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-68365effce824"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">the 6'5 305 monster out of Conyers Georgia is someone who holds many big time offers but it's his hard work and dedication to the game that helps him be great on Friday nights. His ability to be even better will show this season and I believe it'll be his best year yet. You will then see his off-season work will reveal its self come this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

There are a ton talented 2028 players in the Peach State and I am about to touch on the games of some guys who grind hard in the off-season and these grinders working behind the scenes will certainly show this fall on Friday nights. Let's take a look!

Ezequiel Carter

Ezequiel Carter

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Ezequiel
Carter RB
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
180
HS
Adairsville
|
GA
Georgia’s 2028 Grinders: Off-Season Work That Will Show Come Fall
I have watched this young man train with his father alongside his super athletic siblings putting in the...
Written by Austin Butler
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State: Georgia
School: Adairsville
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Tripp Chatmon

Tripp Chatmon

GA
RB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 174
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Tripp
Chatmon RB
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
Weight
174
HS
Cartersville
|
GA
Georgia’s 2028 Grinders: Off-Season Work That Will Show Come Fall
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State: Georgia
School: Cartersville
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Braylon Lewis

Braylon Lewis

GA
DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 205
POS DL
CLASS 2028
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Braylon
Lewis DL
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
Weight
205
HS
Dutchtown
|
GA
Georgia’s 2028 Grinders: Off-Season Work That Will Show Come Fall
All this impressive young man does is work! He works on his craft at all times, and it...
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Braylon Lewis

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State: Georgia
School: Dutchtown
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Trace Hawkins

Trace Hawkins

GA
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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Trace
Hawkins QB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
Calhoun
|
GA
Georgia’s 2028 Grinders: Off-Season Work That Will Show Come Fall
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School: Calhoun
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Malakhi Dudley

Malakhi Dudley

GA
OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 305
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2028
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Malakhi
Dudley OL/DL
Class
2028
Height
6'5"
Weight
305
HS
Heritage
|
GA
Georgia’s 2028 Grinders: Off-Season Work That Will Show Come Fall
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