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Georgia’s 2030-32 Defensive Weapons to Know

Georgia’s 2030-32 Defensive Weapons to Know
Austin Butler
Austin Butler January 11, 2026 @ 06:00 PM
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Spencer Wyche
Spencer Wyche 5'2" | 125 lbs | DB | 2031
GA
Ryan Edwards Jr.
Ryan Edwards Jr. 5'4" | 125 lbs | WR/DB | 2032
GA
Kingston Smith
Kingston Smith DL | 2032
GA
Briceson Benton
Briceson Benton 5'6" | 130 lbs | ATH/DB | 2030
GA
Elijah Bryant
Elijah Bryant ATH/EDGE | 2030
GA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state of Georgia is known for high powered offenses, but it's just as known if not more known for its tough, physical and fast defenses. Let's check some of these middle school defensive studs out!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1939410"],"_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-69642268d7021"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1939410' first='Ryan' last='Edwards Jr.'] is a special talent on both ends of the field but on the defensive side of the ball as we speak of right now is a tremendous talent in the secondary, playing the ball well, great ball skills and can come up and make hits and tackles. He is a complete player and is a stud out there on the gridiron!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1692474"],"_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-69642268d70f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1692474' first='Briceson' last='Benton'] is one of the best athletes in the middle school ranks and he has an uncanny ability to make plays. Benton is one name that everyone must know of and follow because he is a top tier talent as well as a top tier worker. he's a coach's dream and he adds to it all with a high IQ of the game. Benton is a special one to follow now!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2077542"],"_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-69642268d7183"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2077542' first='Spencer' last='Wyche'] is one of the best defensive backs I have seen in the 2031 class, not just in Georgia but all over covering the Nation. Wyche has a natural and God-given ability to know where the ball is going and is an all-around type of player. He is someone to know now because you will certainly hear about him for years to come!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1664677"],"_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-69642268d724d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A program known for its defensive lines in the past and looks to reload that in this near future is [player_tooltip player_id='1664677' first='Elijah' last='Bryant']. Bryant has the keen ability to make plays at the edge spot and be a dominant force on a consistent basis. He is a big-time player on the rise!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1704424"],"_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-69642268d72d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1704424' first='Kingston' last='Smith'] is an outstanidng defensive linemen in the 2032 class and I have said it many times, he is a guy who literally could play up in class due to his game play. He is an excellent talent and a beast on the gridiron!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The state of Georgia is known for high powered offenses, but it's just as known if not more known for its tough, physical and fast defenses. Let's check some of these middle school defensive studs out!

Ryan Edwards Jr.

Ryan Edwards Jr.

HEIGHT 5'4"
WEIGHT 125
POS WR/DB
CLASS 2032
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Ryan
Edwards Jr. WR/DB
Class
2032
Height
5'4"
Weight
125
HS
Buford
|
GA
Georgia’s 2030-32 Defensive Weapons to Know
Ryan Edwards Jr. is a special talent on both ends of the field but on the defensive side...
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School: Buford
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Briceson Benton

Briceson Benton

HEIGHT 5'6"
WEIGHT 130
POS ATH/DB
CLASS 2030
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Briceson
Benton ATH/DB
Class
2030
Height
5'6"
Weight
130
HS
Hebron Christian Academy
|
GA
Georgia’s 2030-32 Defensive Weapons to Know
Briceson Benton is one of the best athletes in the middle school ranks and he has an uncanny...
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School: Hebron Christian Academy
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Spencer Wyche

Spencer Wyche

HEIGHT 5'2"
WEIGHT 125
POS DB
CLASS 2031
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Spencer
Wyche DB
Class
2031
Height
5'2"
Weight
125
HS
Gainesville
|
GA
Georgia’s 2030-32 Defensive Weapons to Know
Spencer Wyche is one of the best defensive backs I have seen in the 2031 class, not just...
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School: Gainesville
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Elijah Bryant

Elijah Bryant

POS ATH/EDGE
CLASS 2030
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Elijah
Bryant ATH/EDGE
Class
2030
HS
Rome
|
GA
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Elijah Bryant

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State: Georgia
School: Rome
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Kingston Smith

Kingston Smith

POS DL
CLASS 2032
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Kingston
Smith DL
Class
2032
GA
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