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Alabama’s Middle School Home Grown

Alabama’s Middle School Home Grown
Austin Butler
Austin Butler March 10, 2026 @ 08:00 AM
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Eli Hamm
Eli Hamm RB | 2030
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Brantley Fiore
Brantley Fiore 5'4" | 130 lbs | DL | 2030
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Rider Johnson
Rider Johnson 5'7" | 120 lbs | TE/LB | 2030
AL
Landon Donnor
Landon Donnor 6'0" | 165 lbs | EDGE/TE | 2030
AL
Colt Smith
Colt Smith 5'10" | 180 lbs | LB | 2030
AL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best things to have in your state is pure home-grown talent that is born, raised and thrives. In the state of Alabama, there are a lot of home-grown talents that know exactly how to play the game from an early age all th way up. Let's take a look at some of what we are speaking about!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1688512"],"_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-69ab1c6e5f38d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When you look at one of the most important positions on the gridiron, it's defensive line. Games are often won and lost in the trenches, and this is where future stud player [player_tooltip player_id='1688512' first='Brantley' last='Fiore'] comes in. He is currently developing but is developing into a really nice player. He has been a strong player on defense in his middle school years, and I expect him to be a really, really good player for years ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1688526"],"_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-69ab1c6e5f400"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1688526' first='Eli' last='Hamm'] is an ultra-talented running back in the 2030 class out Elkmont in Alabama. Hamm has great vision and natural running style to be able and make important runs. He has the speed, the agility and can give some physicality to you. He is a running back that can break a game wide open on any carry he gets. He is a go-to type of player and someone you obviously want to get the ball to as much as you possibly can. He is one to really watch for. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685961"],"_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-69ab1c6e5f451"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1685961' first='Landon' last='Donnor'] is one of the best of the best at the edge position. He has length, strength and quickness off the edge along with some power. He is developing really well in his game, and I expect a lot of great things from him moving forward because he has shown a lot of promise in his game. He's a spectacular talent with a very high IQ as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1594383"],"_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-69ab1c6e5f4ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1594383' first='Colt' last='Smith'] is one of the best linebackers and home-grown types of talents. The physicality he brings, and the IQ is certainly things that stand out in his game along with many other things. Smith is a special defensive talent on the rise, and you can expect a ton of great things in his future!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1688454"],"_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-69ab1c6e5f4f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1688454' first='Rider' last='Johnson'] is an excellent tight end and linebacker. Johnson is a talent that plays with the home-grown style and is an exciting player to watch currently in his development stage. He is going to really develop into a great player in the years to come. He is a must watch out of the home sweet home state of Alabama!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

One of the best things to have in your state is pure home-grown talent that is born, raised and thrives. In the state of Alabama, there are a lot of home-grown talents that know exactly how to play the game from an early age all th way up. Let's take a look at some of what we are speaking about!

Brantley Fiore

Brantley Fiore

HEIGHT 5'4"
WEIGHT 130
POS DL
CLASS 2030
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Brantley
Fiore DL
Class
2030
Height
5'4"
Weight
130
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Alabama’s Middle School Home Grown
When you look at one of the most important positions on the gridiron, it’s defensive line. Games are...
Written by Austin Butler
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Brantley Fiore

State: Alabama
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Eli Hamm

Eli Hamm

POS RB
CLASS 2030
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Eli
Hamm RB
Class
2030
HS
Elkmont
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Alabama’s Middle School Home Grown
Eli Hamm is an ultra-talented running back in the 2030 class out Elkmont in Alabama. Hamm has great...
Written by Austin Butler
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Eli Hamm

State: Alabama
School: Elkmont
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Landon Donnor

Landon Donnor

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 165
POS EDGE/TE
CLASS 2030
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Landon
Donnor EDGE/TE
Class
2030
Height
6'0"
Weight
165
HS
Hewitt-Trussville
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Alabama’s Middle School Home Grown
Landon Donnor is one of the best of the best at the edge position. He has length, strength...
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Landon Donnor

State: Alabama
School: Hewitt-Trussville
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Colt Smith

Colt Smith

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 180
POS LB
CLASS 2030
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Colt
Smith LB
Class
2030
Height
5'10"
Weight
180
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Alabama’s Middle School Home Grown
Colt Smith is one of the best linebackers and home-grown types of talents. The physicality he brings, and...
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Colt Smith

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State: Alabama
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Rider Johnson

Rider Johnson

HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 120
POS TE/LB
CLASS 2030
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Rider
Johnson TE/LB
Class
2030
Height
5'7"
Weight
120
HS
New Brockton Middle
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Alabama’s Middle School Home Grown
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Rider Johnson

State: Alabama
School: New Brockton Middle
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