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North Georgia’s Game Changers

North Georgia’s Game Changers
Austin Butler
Austin Butler January 12, 2026 @ 04:10 PM
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Deacon Fleury
Deacon Fleury 6'3" | 185 lbs | TE/EDGE | 2030
GA
Jax Howard
Jax Howard 6'0" | 175 lbs | RB/ATH | 2030
GA
Wyatt McCastle Jr.
Wyatt McCastle Jr. WR/ATH | 2032
GA
Jackson Patrick
Jackson Patrick 5'8" | 150 lbs | LB | 2030
GA
Ronnie Pope Jr.
Ronnie Pope Jr. 5'8" | 160 lbs | ATH | 2030
GA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>North Georgia is a really hot spot in the state of Georgia for game changing talent. All of Georgia is but North Georgia has really taken a "Go-To" spot for what it produces year in and year out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1664532"],"_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-696571423fb91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1664532' first='Jackson' last='Patrick'] is a stud player in the 2030 class in Georgia out of powerhouse Rome. Patrick is a tackling machine at the linebacker position and even on offense he gets to run the ball from time to time which is very successful for him. He is the real deal and will be a developing star within the years to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1693191"],"_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-696571423fbfd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1693191' first='Wyatt' last='McCastle Jr.'] is a standout wide out and athlete. A young man who can do a lot of great things on the football field and a high IQ player who just lets the game come to him while he also plays the game naturally. He's the real deal!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1693201"],"_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-696571423fc4d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1693201' first='Jax' last='Howard'] is one-of-a-kind type of running back and athlete in the 2030 class and he has playmaking ability written all over him. He is a stud and will be a player that makes consistent plays over and over for years down the road!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1303947"],"_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-696571423fc99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1303947' first='Ronnie' last='Pope Jr.'] is a special athlete out of the state of Georgia's 2030 class, and he is a player you can put anywhere to make a big play. He is an excellent talent to keep up with for the near future because he just makes things happen with a high level of excitement!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1693810"],"_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-696571423fce4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1693810' first='Deacon' last='Fleury'] is one of my favorite players to cover and one of those reasons are, he's a beast at the tight end and edge positions. He brings tremendous size at this age and will develop into a big-time player in this 2030 class in the Peach State. Can't wait to see what he does for seasons and years to come!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

North Georgia is a really hot spot in the state of Georgia for game changing talent. All of Georgia is but North Georgia has really taken a "Go-To" spot for what it produces year in and year out.

Jackson Patrick

Jackson Patrick

HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 150
POS LB
CLASS 2030
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Weight
150
HS
Rome
|
GA
North Georgia’s Game Changers
Jackson Patrick is a stud player in the 2030 class in Georgia out of powerhouse Rome. Patrick is...
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Wyatt McCastle Jr.

Wyatt McCastle Jr.

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CLASS 2032
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Wyatt
McCastle Jr. WR/ATH
Class
2032
HS
Lassiter
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North Georgia’s Game Changers
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Jax Howard

Jax Howard

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS RB/ATH
CLASS 2030
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Jax
Howard RB/ATH
Class
2030
Height
6'0"
Weight
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HS
Creekview
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GA
North Georgia’s Game Changers
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Ronnie Pope Jr.

Ronnie Pope Jr.

HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 160
POS ATH
CLASS 2030
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Ronnie
Pope Jr. ATH
Class
2030
Height
5'8"
Weight
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North Georgia’s Game Changers
Ronnie Pope Jr. is a special athlete out of the state of Georgia’s 2030 class, and he is...
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Deacon Fleury

Deacon Fleury

HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 185
POS TE/EDGE
CLASS 2030
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Deacon
Fleury TE/EDGE
Class
2030
Height
6'3"
Weight
185
HS
Walton
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GA
North Georgia’s Game Changers
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