Power Scores: X Factors, Grayson Rams

Grayson is our highest-rated team in the state, according to our recently launched power scores. Here is a look at the X-factor players who are helping Grayson stay at the top of the football landscape in Georgia this year.    Turner, listed at 5'8 200, is one part of a two-headed monster at RB that is making the gears turn for Grayson offensively. Turner is packed into his size well with a low center of gravity. His short-area quickness and explosiveness are elite, sticking his foot in the dirt and effortlessly directing his body upfield. He can break defenders down and create his own yards, too. His production as a receiver gives him third-down potential as well. Turner is one of the most explosive RB prospects in the state and is someone I'd monitor closely at a P4 school.     Here is what I wrote up on Gray earlier this season:   "[player_tooltip player_id='970537' first='Brandon' last='Gray']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/brandon-gray/"></a> squeezed the most out of 23 carries in his breakout game, finishing with 192 yards and 2 TDs. Comes in at 5'9 185 and has the look of a prospect with more physical refinement left in the tank. Decisive, one-cut runner that stays squared to running lanes, keeps his feet running hot, and dances around contact in the box. He is a nickel and dime runner who will improve as he adds more play strength and burst. If he continues performing this way against good competition, expect Gray to generate plenty of buzz later this season."     Quarterman moved into Grayson from Florida prior to the season, and he has quickly developed into the leading receiver for Grayson halfway through the season. Quarterman is big, fluid, and has big-play potential. He is explosive off the line, destroys cushion, and frequently gets DBs to bite downhill in his routes. I wouldn't consider him a technician as a route runner, but he steps on toes and is difficult to match strides with. To me, I see Quarterman as a field stretcher, and he will have some opportunities available back towards the QB if he can win over the top. He is committed to East Carolina, and that staff has to be excited about his blend of size and athleticism.     Stafford has been a popular name across Georgia for a few years now and is a reliable playmaker for Grayson. He makes plays at all three levels and doubles as a prolific returner. He is equipped with the athletic ability to run complex routes, firing his feet, shimmying his shoulders, and sinking his weight to explode. His body control and ball skills are excellent, especially for a slot receiver. Western Kentucky has had luck in the past with tough, dependable YAC options, and I think Stafford     Anything I say about Atkinson will just be a broken record at this point. He is regarded as one of the best players in the country, and for good reason. This is part of a recent story on Atkinson from PRZ Scout Elise Benton:   "When you talk about tone-setters on defense, [player_tooltip player_id='212311' first='Tyler' last='Atkinson']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/tyler-atkinson/"></a> is the name that echoes across the state — and the nation. The #7 linebacker in the country, #1 in Georgia, and a 5-star force according to 24/7 Sports, Atkinson was a nightmare for opposing offenses last season. With 77 solo tackles and 89 assisted, his production jumps off the stat sheet — but it's the intensity, speed, and football IQ he brings to the field that make him elite. Named MaxPreps National Junior of the Year, Atkinson isn't just returning as a leader — he's returning as a certified game-changer. The heart of the 6A champs' defense is back, and he's got one thing on his mind: finishing the mission again."     Harris might be slightly overlooked due to the nationally regarded prospects at LB for Grayson, but he is a good prospect in his own right and is one of the most productive players on the Grayson team so far this year. Harris is an athletic LB who quickly closes to the football and can efficiently drop into passing lanes in coverage. He leverages patiently as well, which rounds his game together. When engaging blocks, he has the bend and shoulder shimmy to keep his chest clean and penetrate. Harris is a clear FBS LB prospect with plenty of offers under his belt.     Drew is the most productive DB for Grayson and a bonafide P4 prospect as well. Drew is considered undersized for the CB position, but he compensates for it by being fantastic at just about every other category. He is fast enough to stay in stride, quick enough to mirror, and does a great job of being physical at the point of attack and attacking through the hands of receivers. Drew is an easy eval and one of the best 2027 DBs in the state.     Here is a summer eval on Agbanoma:   "Impressive length relative to height. Ample room for growth in lower body. Gets good depth on pass set, anchors well at bottom of set. Good pad-level. Clicks from one defender to another efficiently. Play strength developing, but works feet through whistle. Good fundamentals and upside.   I was on Agbanoma months before his first offer. Now, he has emerged as one of the premier 2027 OL prospects in the state."     Cameron Jones might not have the recruiting buzz that some of his fellow teammates have, but he is pound for pound arguably the most productive defender on the team. He is undersized for the LB position and would likely project more as a box nickel if he gets a shot at the college level. I think he is explosive enough to do so. He violently engages on ball carriers, strikes with good pad level, and generates hard contact.     Anthony Davis is one of the best LBs in the state and plays his part in what is the best HS LB unit in the entire country. Here is a snippet from a past write-up from PRZ Scout Elise Benton:   "What stands out most about [player_tooltip player_id='283779' first='Anthony' last='Davis Jr.']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/anthony-davis-jr/"></a> is his ability to impact the game in multiple ways. He has the speed to track down ball carriers from sideline to sideline and the strength to shed blocks and make tackles in the backfield. His explosiveness off the snap allows him to pressure quarterbacks effectively, while his awareness in coverage makes him a valuable asset in passing situations. "     This is my first look at McShan, an Arkansas State commit and one of the most productive pass rushers on the Grayson defense. You have to love the frame and the flashes here. He is all of 6'3 215 with long arms and space to get bigger. He plays hard, pursuing the football across the field and physically engaging blockers. Now, he just needs to turn his traits into production. Arkansas State would get a sneaky good pickup here if they can hold on through signing day.     TK Cunningham is a bonafide P4 prospect and leads the team in hurries, according to MaxPreps. He has a prototype frame and is built with good mass and room to get bigger. He might not be a speed rusher, but he wins with his physicality and functional athleticism. He reminds me of Auburn DL Keldric Faulk, and like Faulk, I am expecting Cunningham to play up and down the defensive front at the college level and hunt.     0 techniques don't typically rack up elite production, but their importance cannot be overstated. If you have a good nose, you consistently threaten the integrity of the offensive front and create dents in the middle of the defense. McGee, is one of the best at that in the country. He is all of 6'4 300, and should contribute for multiple years at the college level. McGee is headed to Arkansas and is plenty equipped to play in the SEC from a physical standpoint.

Grayson is our highest-rated team in the state, according to our recently launched power scores. Here is a look at the X-factor players who are helping Grayson stay at the top of the football landscape in Georgia this year.