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Georgia Middle School: Notes On Defensive Talent

Georgia Middle School: Notes On Defensive Talent
Austin Butler
Austin Butler March 6, 2026 @ 04:45 PM
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Briceson Benton
Briceson Benton 5'6" | 130 lbs | ATH/DB | 2030
GA
Preston Bonner
Preston Bonner 5'3" | 110 lbs | DB | 2030
GA
Elijah Bryant
Elijah Bryant ATH/EDGE | 2030
GA
Jackson Patrick
Jackson Patrick 5'8" | 150 lbs | LB | 2030
GA
Jonathan Lord Reid
Jonathan Lord Reid 5'7" | 140 lbs | DB | 2030
GA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In Georgia, there are a ton of great defensive talents, and these are guys who make consistent plays time and time again. Here we are going to look at what they bring to the table and how they will translate each year!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1655292"],"_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-69a8bb460689e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the most impressive players out of the 2030 class to me is Jonathan Reid. Reid has the motor, the skillset, the ability, the physicality and the ball skills. He is really an all-around type of talent and a young man who knows the game. He has a strong work ethic and really everything you want in a player. He is a baller at the defensive back spot!</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-69a8bb4606937"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wow, this is an article full of strong work ethic players who can absolutely ball on the gridiron! You can't mention hard work and great God-given talent together without mentioning the name [player_tooltip player_id='1692474' first='Briceson' last='Benton']. Benton is an outstanding talent who works hard and what he can do on the field is as impressive as it gets. He is a young man that is on his way to being a household name once he reaches the next level. Benton is a name to jot down and follow; you will not be disappointed!</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-69a8bb46069a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1664677' first='Elijah' last='Bryant'] is a complete baller out of the 2030 class, and he showcased live in person to me when seeing those guys play a few times last season that he can really play and has the motor to play. He is a big playmaker and a guy who tackles and hits with authority. He will be a name and a big name to follow for years ahead!</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-69a8bb4606a13"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Let's spotlight [player_tooltip player_id='1664532' first='Jackson' last='Patrick'] here. He has one of the strongest work ethics that I have seen in the 2030 class. Patrick is a guy who knows how to play the linebacker position with the best of them. Patrick is a guy who plays physical, he tackles well and has good ball skills in coverage. He is explosive to the ball carrier and has a great change of direction, especially sideline to sideline. Be on the lookout for Patrick, he's a special talent on the rise in Georgia!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685097"],"_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-69a8bb4606a7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1685097' first='Preston' last='Bonner'] is a terrific defensive back and someone who is an automatic game changer. Bonner has the ability to change the game and make it to where teams offenses are on edge. Bonner has outstanding ball skills, and IQ of the game. He is going to be a household name in the Peach State for years to come and he already shows that he is a household name now, just on the rise!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

In Georgia, there are a ton of great defensive talents, and these are guys who make consistent plays time and time again. Here we are going to look at what they bring to the table and how they will translate each year!

Jonathan Lord Reid

Jonathan Lord Reid

HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 140
POS DB
CLASS 2030
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Jonathan
Lord Reid DB
Class
2030
Height
5'7"
Weight
140
HS
Carrollton
|
GA
Georgia Middle School: Notes On Defensive Talent
One of the most impressive players out of the 2030 class to me is Jonathan Reid. Reid has...
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State: Georgia
School: Carrollton
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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 Middle School: Notes On Defensive Talent
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Briceson Benton

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State: Georgia
School: Hebron Christian Academy
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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
Georgia Middle School: Notes On Defensive Talent
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Elijah Bryant

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State: Georgia
School: Rome
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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
|
GA
Georgia Middle School: Notes On Defensive Talent
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Jackson Patrick

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State: Georgia
School: Rome
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Preston Bonner

Preston Bonner

HEIGHT 5'3"
WEIGHT 110
POS DB
CLASS 2030
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Preston
Bonner DB
Class
2030
Height
5'3"
Weight
110
GA
Georgia Middle School: Notes On Defensive Talent
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