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Georgia Middle School Linebackers and Running backs to Know

Georgia Middle School Linebackers and Running backs to Know
Austin Butler
Austin Butler February 11, 2026 @ 12:40 AM
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Jackson Patrick
Jackson Patrick 5'8" | 150 lbs | LB | 2030
GA
Xavier Cooper
Xavier Cooper 5'6" | 135 lbs | RB | 2030
GA
Phillip Hines
Phillip Hines 5'9" | 165 lbs | LB | 2030
GA
Bradford Joyner
Bradford Joyner 5'3" | 120 lbs | LB | 2030
GA
Amari Carlock
Amari Carlock 5'3" | 125 lbs | LB | 2030
GA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are some really tough players in the middle school ranks in Georgia and here we are going to spotlight some tough linebackers and running backs!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1303986"],"_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-698c245c97dcf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1303986' first='Phillip' last='Hines'] is a complete player and on defense, he is a major force at the linebacker position and is someone who can lay the hits, tackling machine and can play coverage in the passing game. He is a guy who can do a lot. He's a very valuable player to follow out of the middle school ranks going into the high school ranks. He's going to be a special player!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1634799"],"_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-698c245c97ec5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1634799' first='Xavier' last='Cooper'] is an electric running back in the 2030 class out of the state of Georgia. Cooper is a special talent and has great vision and explosiveness out of the backfield. He is a back that can help you not only in the running game but also in the passing game. Cooper is one of the best ball carriers in Georgia coming out of the middle school ranks! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1303975"],"_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-698c245c97f5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1303975' first='Amari' last='Carlock'] happens to be one of the best hitting and run stopping linebackers in all of the 2030 class in the Peach State. Carlock is a stud player who knows how to play the game. Carlock is a big-time player to follow from here on out!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1303985"],"_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-698c245c98021"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1303985' first='Bradford' last='Joyner'] is an excellent talent in the 2030 class. Joyner can tackle, has an IQ on another level, stops the run well and can defend the pass also. He is a great defensive standout as a linebacker and is someone to follow moving forward!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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-698c245c980bf"} --> <!-- 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 one of the most impressive linebackers in all of the 2030 class in the state of Georgia, Patrick is a really hard worker, and it shows during his game play. He's a tackling machine and has great pursuit. He is a guy who can do it all on the gridiron at a program heavily known for tough defense, he fits well! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

There are some really tough players in the middle school ranks in Georgia and here we are going to spotlight some tough linebackers and running backs!

Phillip Hines

Phillip Hines

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 165
POS LB
CLASS 2030
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Phillip
Hines LB
Class
2030
Height
5'9"
Weight
165
GA
Georgia Middle School Linebackers and Running backs to Know
Phillip Hines is a complete player and on defense, he is a major force at the linebacker position...
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Xavier Cooper

Xavier Cooper

HEIGHT 5'6"
WEIGHT 135
POS RB
CLASS 2030
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Xavier
Cooper RB
Class
2030
Height
5'6"
Weight
135
GA
Georgia Middle School Linebackers and Running backs to Know
Xavier Cooper is an electric running back in the 2030 class out of the state of Georgia. Cooper...
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Amari Carlock

Amari Carlock

HEIGHT 5'3"
WEIGHT 125
POS LB
CLASS 2030
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Amari
Carlock LB
Class
2030
Height
5'3"
Weight
125
GA
Georgia Middle School Linebackers and Running backs to Know
Amari Carlock happens to be one of the best hitting and run stopping linebackers in all of the...
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Bradford Joyner

Bradford Joyner

HEIGHT 5'3"
WEIGHT 120
POS LB
CLASS 2030
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Bradford
Joyner LB
Class
2030
Height
5'3"
Weight
120
GA
Georgia Middle School Linebackers and Running backs to Know
Bradford Joyner is an excellent talent in the 2030 class. Joyner can tackle, has an IQ on another...
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Jackson Patrick

Jackson Patrick

HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 150
POS LB
CLASS 2030
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Jackson
Patrick LB
Class
2030
Height
5'8"
Weight
150
HS
Rome
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GA
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School: Rome
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