Sleeper 2027 Middle Georgia Defenders To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These under-the-radar Middle Georgia defenders are having giant junior seasons...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2004814"],"_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-690a5a789caa2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Don't let the quality of competition fool you here. Winters is a big, strong-tackling linebacker from Macon absolutely lighting up the stat sheet right now. He's the state's leading tackler in the 2027 class and brings an impressive combination is size, quickness, and physicality. He runs, hits with his pads, and has tackled everything in sight. The promising Middle Georgia linebacker has made 149 tackles so far this season with an eye-opening 17 TFLs and one sack. He's one of the top 2027 linebackers in the area and doesn't appear to be slowing down. He'll see a new ranking come his way in the next Prep Redzone update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2004834"],"_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-690a5a789cb17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another impressive junior linebacker to keep an eye on moving forward, Blunt is a physical defender who wraps up properly and consistently finds his way to the ball-carrier. The secure-tackling defender from Peach County is one of the best 2027 linebackers in the Warner Robins area and has been one of the more productive defenders across the state. The strong 6-foot-0 220-pounder has made an impressive 101 tackles so far this season with 10 TFLs and 2.5 sacks. He's also made 10+ tackles in every game but two this season. His best football is still way ahead of him and he's shown easy D1-caliber potential through the first two and a half months of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2005029"],"_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-690a5a789cb6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A hard-hitting defender from the small town of Eastman, Hughes plays with a relentless style of energy and loves to create chaos in the backfield. He has a nose for the football and knows how to deliver a sound, physical tackle on the ball-carrier. He's made 87 tackles this season to go along with 14 TFLs and seven sacks. He's also made 26 quarterback hurries. He's one of the most disruptive defenders in the region and has played at a high level all season long. His stock is on the rise and his best football is still way ahead of him. Look for Hughes to push for All-Region honors after his giant regular season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623445"],"_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-690a5a789cbc0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 2027 EDGE on the rise in Lamar County, Johnson is a strong, playmaking EDGE defender with a really impressive motor. He can slip through double-teams, fight off blocks, and knows how to make plays in the backfield. He's been one of the better defenders in the area and one of the more productive EDGE defenders across the region through the regular season. In total, Johnson has made 61 tackles, 14.5 TFLs, seven sacks, and two fumble recoveries. He's showed a lot of promise and productivity this year and has put up really strong numbers on a weekly basis. He'll be an easy addition to the upcoming 2027 Prep Redzone rankings this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1893385"],"_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-690a5a789cc11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A big defensive lineman with active hands and the ability to make plays in the trenches, McClinton brings a thick 6-foot-2 260-pound frame who reacts quickly against the run and can make a strong tackle on the ball-carrier. The Cochran native brings a promising frame and has really played well this fall as a junior. McClinton has made 33 tackles, 13 TFLs and seven sacks. He's a force and really tough to block in the run game. He shows strong hands and plays hard when chasing down the play. He's one of the more underrated defensive linemen in the area having a really strong 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->