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2031’s who will shine this fall

2031’s who will shine this fall
Austin Butler
Austin Butler August 14, 2026 @ 01:37 PM
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Derrick Tatum Jr.
Derrick Tatum Jr. 6'0" | ATH | 2031
GA
Ayden Alfaro
Ayden Alfaro 5'9" | 235 lbs | OL | 2031
GA
Kingston Smith
Kingston Smith DL | 2032
GA
Landon Connally
Landon Connally 5'9" | 180 lbs | QB | 2031
GA
Arjay Blackwell
Arjay Blackwell 6'1" | 225 lbs | DL | 2031
GA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are super talented players in the middle school ranks, and they are primed to have massive seasons this fall. When looking at the middle school players in the state of Georgia, you can guarantee there will be a show put on each and every single game they touch the football field. Let's take a strong look at these ultimate ballers on the gridiron!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a7e134ed982d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1303992"],"_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-6a7e134ed9dc3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arjay Blackwell is one of the top defensive linemen in the 2031 class not just in Georgia but in the Country for the 2031 class in middle school football. Blackwell has the strength, the arm movement and foot work, he uses his hands well and is a great tackler. He is one of the most disruptive defensive linemen in the 2031 class to watch!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2110663"],"_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-6a7e134ed9e2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ayden Alfaro is a special talent on the offensive line, and he has the ability to pass block and run block at a very high level. Alfaro can help make a ton of plays for his team in crucial situations and he has proven time and time again that he is one of those names to watch for because he has a huge year ahead of him this football season so keep up with Ayden Alfaro!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1595558"],"_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-6a7e134ed9e81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Landon Connally is one of those talents at the quarterback position that can really lead a team and win games. He is poised, talented and knows the game very, very well. He can sling the rock, run it and has the high IQ to go along with it, so keep eyes locked on him and his game this football season, he will not disappoint!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2241168"],"_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-6a7e134ed9ec7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Derrick Tatum Jr. is one gamer, and he is one you can lean on as teammates and coaches. He is the real deal as an athlete and will showcase that once again in the middle school ranks before stepping into the high school level where I believe he will be great for years to come!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1704424"],"_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-6a7e134ed9f0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the most imposing and impressive defensive linemen in all of the 2032 class not just in the state of Georgia but in the Country. Smith has such an amazing talent and all-around talent at that. Smith is one of the real deal type players who tear up the middle school playing fields this season. He is such a spectacular defensive lineman and someone I believe will be a household name in the high school level just as he is in the middle school level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

These are super talented players in the middle school ranks, and they are primed to have massive seasons this fall. When looking at the middle school players in the state of Georgia, you can guarantee there will be a show put on each and every single game they touch the football field. Let's take a strong look at these ultimate ballers on the gridiron!

Arjay Blackwell

Arjay Blackwell

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 225
POS DL
CLASS 2031
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Arjay
Blackwell DL
Class
2031
Height
6'1"
Weight
225
GA
2031’s who will shine this fall
Arjay Blackwell is one of the top defensive linemen in the 2031 class not just in Georgia but...
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Arjay Blackwell

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State: Georgia

Arjay Blackwell is one of the top defensive linemen in the 2031 class not just in Georgia but in the Country for the 2031 class in middle school football. Blackwell has the strength, the arm movement and foot work, he uses his hands well and is a great tackler. He is one of the most disruptive defensive linemen in the 2031 class to watch!

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Ayden Alfaro

Ayden Alfaro

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 235
POS OL
CLASS 2031
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Ayden Alfaro

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State: Georgia

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Ayden Alfaro is a special talent on the offensive line, and he has the ability to pass block and run block at a very high level. Alfaro can help make a ton of plays for his team in crucial situations…

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Landon Connally

Landon Connally

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2031
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Landon
Connally QB
Class
2031
Height
5'9"
Weight
180
GA
2031’s who will shine this fall
Landon Connally is one of those talents at the quarterback position that can really lead a team and...
Written by Austin Butler
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Landon Connally

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State: Georgia

Landon Connally is one of those talents at the quarterback position that can really lead a team and win games. He is poised, talented and knows the game very, very well. He can sling the rock, run it and has the high IQ to go along with it, so keep eyes locked on him and his game this football season, he will not disappoint!

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Derrick Tatum Jr.

Derrick Tatum Jr.

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS ATH
CLASS 2031
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Derrick Tatum Jr.

State: Georgia
School: Grayson

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Derrick Tatum Jr. is one gamer, and he is one you can lean on as teammates and coaches. He is the real deal as an athlete and will showcase that once again in the middle school ranks before stepping into…

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Kingston Smith

Kingston Smith

POS DL
CLASS 2032
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Kingston Smith

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State: Georgia

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One of the most imposing and impressive defensive linemen in all of the 2032 class not just in the state of Georgia but in the Country. Smith has such an amazing talent and all-around talent at that. Smith is one…

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