Another big, impressive linebacker in the state, Culpepper is a West Georgia defender coming off a breakout junior season where he made 59 tackles, 16 TFLs and an eye-opening 12 sacks. He’s terrific against the run but also showed last year he can attack the quarterback as well as any linebacker in the state. He’s one of the best defenders in Georgia for a reason and this weekend he committed to play for the Ole Miss Rebels over schools like Tennessee, Auburn, and many more. The SEC commitment is currently ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 4 LB and the No. 20 overall prospect in Georgia for the 2027 class.

A fast-rising West Georgia linebacker seeing his recruitment take off, Culpepper is a physical, hard-hitting defender who shined on a weekly basis for the Troup Tigers in 2025. After a productive junior season where he made 59 tackles, 16 TFLs and 12 sacks, the impressive-looking defender earned a big offer from the Michigan Wolverines this week. The 6-foot-3 210-pounder is one of the hardest-hitting defenders in the 2027 class with outstanding length and explosiveness off the snap. He was a nightmare to block all season and should see a major bump in the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings this spring.

One of the top 2027 prospects across West Georgia, Culpepper is one of the fastest-rising prospects across the state and is starting to see his recruitment really take off. After a strong regular season for Troup County where he recorded 46 tackles, 12 TFLs and nine sacks, The promising linebacker saw new offers come his way from Georgia Tech and Auburn with more likely coming his way. He’s quick, reacts quickly, and plays with max-effort. His best football is way ahead of him and he should see a solid bump in the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings.

A versatile defender who can play in the middle of the field or out on the edge, Culpepper is a physically gifted prospect with a promising 6-foot-3 210-pound frame who is quickly becoming one of the top pass-rushers in the Lagrange area. He’s quick of the snap and closes well on the ball-carrier, showing that he can deliver a big hit along the way. The productive West Georgia defender has made 21 tackles so far this season with 10 TFLs and seven sacks through his first five games. He’s playing at a high level and is living in the backfield so far this season. Look for a new Prep Redzone ranking to come his way in the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings.