Gregory Batson Jr. Gregory Batson Jr. 6'1" | 205 lbs | LB Lee County | 2027 State GA is one of the names many will recognize sooner or later, as he has all the talent one could want. Batson has all the traits a linebacker needs and has one of the better frames. He is someone who could find himself going to a solid college, as many will want the tough prospect from the Peach State. Batson Jr. will give Lee Country their best chance to win a state championship. If he is at his best, there will be little to no defeats in their book.

A versatile South Georgia linebacker with quickness, length, and big-play ability, Batson Jr. is a disruptive defender who was one of the more productive linebackers in his region last fall as a sophomore. The 6-foot-1 210-pounder plays the run extremely well and has the ability to rush the quarterback and make plays in the backfield. The promising linebacker made 100 tackles, 32 TFLs and 12 sacks to go along with two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He’s now ranked as the No. 4 linebacker and the No. 33 overall prospect in the state for the 2027 class.

A versatile, hard-hitting South Georgia linebacker who loves to hunt and chase down the ball-carrier, Batson brings above-average size, great pursuit, and knows how to run and take good angles to the ball. He consistently finds his way to the play and is a sure-tackling defender who can absolutely play at the next level. The Lee County standout made 100 tackles, 32 TFLs and 12 sacks. Look for him to be even better for the mighty Trojans as a junior next fall. He’s currently ranked as the No. 8 LB and the No. 85 overall prospect in the state for the 2027 class.

Natural LB with great explosion, high football IQ and a violent tackler. Was ranked as the #8 overall LB by Prep Redzone last Spring. Starts as a sophomore on one of the Top teams in the State.

Update: He recorded 100 TT to lead Lee County in total tackles. Had an impressive 32 TFL with 12 sacks and 2 FF. He has received interest from Florida, Florida State and Georgia State. With Lee County potentially making a deep run in the playoffs this guy will be known on the National stage.

An instinctive, quick-reacting sophomore from South Georgia having a tremendous 2024 season, Batson Jr. has shown all season long that he’s one of the top young linebackers in the state with the potential to see some big offers come his way this offseason. The 6-foot-1 215-pound defender brings a versatile skillset and has the ability to make plays all over the field. He’s been dependable all season long as he’s made 100 tackles, 32 TFLs and 12 sacks. He’s one of the top pass-rushers across South Georgia regardless of class and should see his ranking improve in the next Prep Redzone update.

Batson make you go wow when you look at his stat sheet. The 6’1 205 LB leads the #3 team in the State with 47 solo tackles, 73 TT, with an eye popping 28 TFL with 11 sacks and 2 forced fumbles.

If you like LB play you will love Batson’s film. Quick, powerful, and has a nose for the football. Fearless tackler that will out to make the stop. Great pursuit angles and is unstoppable coming off the edge.

He has proven himself against some of the top competition with a season high 16 TT in a win over highly touted Warner Robins and 12 TT with 5 TFL in a win over powerhouse Colquitt County. Carries a 4.1 GPA off the field.

Batson is a diamond in the rough tucked away down in the SW corner of the State. He will turn some heads come playoff time.

A smart, max-effort South Georgia linebacker to know about in the 2027 class, Batson has flashed D1-potential this season as a sophomore and is quickly becoming the next big-time prospect to come out of Lee County. Just a sophomore, this 6-foot-1 210-pound defender can make plays all over the field and can line up at multiple positions on defense. He’s been extremely active this fall, making 66 total tackles, 21 TFLs and six sacks. He’s lived in the backfield this year and should see some impressive offers come his way down the line. He’s another linebacker who should see a boost in his Prep Redzone ranking in the next update.