Region IDs: 9 of My Favorite Prospects from Metro Atlanta

The Metro Atlanta area is some of the most fertile and accessible recruiting territory in the country. Here are some of my favorite players from the area.    [player_tooltip player_id='401475' first='Brayden' last='Rouse'] was the biggest eye-catcher of the offseason for me. Rouse was a WR projection in his younger years, but it looks like he has grown out of that spot, already up to 6'3 205 and looking to transition to LB, while still taking some reps on offense. Rouse is an impressive specimen when it comes to his traits. His blend of length and speed gives him plenty of range and the ability to cloud passing windows over the MOF. He has plenty of room to fill out and get to 225+, and when he does, he should be able to impose his will physically even more than he does now. Rouse is hard to miss, He is a huge athlete that runs like a deer in space. He is a P4 LB projection and still has another year of growth in the tank.     [player_tooltip player_id='1186928' first='Andrew' last='Stargel'] has emerged as one of my favorite prospects in the 2025 class. Here is a recent eval:   "[player_tooltip player_id='1186928' first='Andrew' last='Stargel'] is a mean-natured OL prospect who will provide quality depth across the board for UCF. Hovering around 6'4 300, Stargel has a frame that can project well to each position on the offensive line. However, he will likely play as a guard, or at right tackle. Stargel is a bruiser, locking in on his target and bullying them until the whistle blows or until they're on the turf. Sometimes, a knockdown isn't enough, and he'll drive defenders through the turf or sit on them. His speed to contact is put on full display on tape. For a big guy, he quickly finds contact and hits a top gear that will make defenders look like deer in headlights. In pass protection, he isn't passive. He catches rushers and will often just launch them away from his frame with his strong arms. Stargel will have to harness some of his violent nature to prevent overpursuing and missing blocks. However, the energy he provides should allow him to make his mark early in his career."     [player_tooltip player_id='1201825' first='Jorden' last='Edmonds'] is an avatar. He is listed at 6'3 175 with extremely impressive athletic traits and body control. He is getting plenty of buzz as a DB prospect, but I believe there is a lot to like about him at WR. He reminds me of Cam Coleman, flashing incredible body control and the ability to catch the ball in nearly impossible positions. Regardless of where he ends up position-wise, Edmonds is an elite athlete with fantastic ball skills. I think he is one of the best players in the country.     [player_tooltip player_id='588469' first='Ian' last='Reynolds'] has steadily improved at the helm for North Atlanta and is due for a breakout senior season. His ability to run the ball has always been present, moving well for his frame and proving difficult to bring down in the open field. However, he has plenty of arm strength and flashes it on tape. He frequently drives the ball into the intermediate area of the field, and often while on the move. He will need to continue refining his touch, but he can put some air under the ball and can turn the ball over. Reynolds is plenty capable, it's just about tying everything together. His running ability should help him at the next level as his arm comes along. Now, Reynolds just needs a shot. He is a big QB with a big arm and can run.     [player_tooltip player_id='338715' first='Cameron' last='Bland'] has emerged recently as a bonafide FBS prospect. After watching him in spring, I was very impressed with his movement skills with the ball in his hand. Here is my recent eval:   "[player_tooltip player_id='338715' first='Cameron' last='Bland']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/cameron-bland/"></a> is the top playmaker for Lambert. Last season, he eclipsed 1000 total yards with 566 of those on the ground. He also turned around and played some defense. He is a versatile player and can roam around the field offensively. He is listed at 5'11 180 with a low center of gravity, which projects him as an RB. Bland plays with an extra gear. Once he explodes through the front and gets into the open field, he possesses the speed to outrun angles and steadily build away from defenders. When he has to shake defenders, he makes quick, powerful cuts which allows him to jump across faces. He is more of a scat-back, but he does run with good balance and can recover well from contact. His ability to run explosive routes at WR and catch the football downfield only makes him more intriguing. He holds several FBS offers and could find the field early thanks to his versatility."     [player_tooltip player_id='1007556' first='Christian' last='Smith'] has become a favorite amongst our PRZ scouts, and for good reason. He is a long, extremely athletic edge rusher with plenty of physical upside left in the tank. However, he is still massively under the radar. Here is one of my recent evals:   "With every watch, [player_tooltip player_id='1007556' first='Christian' last='Smith'] gets better and better. He is one of the more underappreciated athletes in GA's 2025 class, coming in at 6'3 225 with long arms and impressive speed. He will project as an OLB, winning against tackles when rushing the passer thanks to his speed and bend alone. When he has to eventually develop more secondary moves, it should come easier for him thanks to his long arms. He drops back into coverage as a second-level defender as well, and flashes some downhill striking ability.”     Chris Carbin is easily a P4 OLB eval, and he has picked up some of those offers this offseason. He is listed as 6'4 210 with plenty of length and strength. As you could expect, he is dangerous coming off the edge and has the speed profile to threaten the edge. What sets him apart is that he can drop back and play off the ball, moving around the field well for his size and coming downhill to strike. Carbin will add weight to his 210 frame and project as a pass rusher, but he is more than capable of wearing several different hats and sliding back to play off the ball, which is what sets him apart from other LBs in this class.     [player_tooltip player_id='908915' first='Evan' last='Haynes'] isn't often mentioned among the best WRs in the country, but he is a good prospect in his own right. He comes in at 6'3 185, offering plenty of size and enough length to play above the rim and offer a wide catch radius for QBs. He is dangerous after the catch and as a returner, where he patiently paces himself and finds openings well. He maintains his top speed and balance while cutting and weaving, allowing him to lift away from defenses, even without the most elite speed. Haynes also plays as a DB, but projects as a WR. Once he fully makes that transition to the next level and adjusts to the speed of the game, he will start reaching his high ceiling.     [player_tooltip player_id='681166' first='Jonathan' last='Granby'] isn't frequently mentioned among the best QBs in Georgia, but I believe he is massively underrated. He is an impressive athlete, clocking 4.47 speed at camps this offseason and also performing well on the diamond. As is typical with baseball prospects playing QB, there is plenty of juice present in his arm and he can operate off-platform. He evades pressure exceptionally well and can turn a sack into a massive gain on any snap with his legs. He has a quick release and frequently attacks the underneath part of the field. However, when he steps into his throws, he has surprising arm strength, bombing the ball behind safeties with a high trajectory. Granby has plenty of arm talent, but he can create and evade when under pressure which separates him from some other QBs in the state. He has a D1 grade from me and has yet to receive major recruiting attention.

The Metro Atlanta area is some of the most fertile and accessible recruiting territory in the country. Here are some of my favorite players from the area.