An impressive, under-the-radar defender down in McDonough, Hogg may not be the biggest or fastest linebacker south of Atlanta, but he was certainly one of the most productive. The smart, quick-reacting linebacker knows how to tackle and did it all season long for the Ola Mustangs. The max-effort linebacker made an eye-opening 136 total tackles, three TFLs and three fumble recoveries. He’s an active defender who consistently finds his way to the ball. He was an All-Region selection after lighting up the stat sheet during his impressive junior season. He’s now ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 40 LB prospect in the state for the 2027 class.

A sleeper linebacker to know south of Atlanta, Hogg may not have elite speed or size, but he plays fast, shows strong instincts, and knows how to deliver a sound tackle on the ball-carrier. The dependable defender has made 70 tackles through his first five games for an average of 12 tackles per game. He gets downhill in a hurry against the run and brings above-average athleticism to the table. He competes, gives great effort, and has enough speed to chase down the ball-carrier. He’s a productive 2027 linebacker on the rise who will be added to the next rankings update this winter.