John Stanley John Stanley 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL/LS Christian Heritage | 2027 GA took a huge step up during the 2025 season, and I believe he is bound to take another step up with the Christian Heritage Lions. Stanley is one of the more gifted players in the state when it comes to being able to slide both inside and outside, and his footwork is one of the best in the area. This is thanks to training with former Tennessee Vols running back Gerald Riggs, who brags about Stanley quite often. I believe Stanley is bound to have a huge season in 2026 if he can continue to improve, as it wouldn’t shock me if he pushes close to double-digit sacks.

A sleeper defensive lineman to know at Dalton High School, John Stanley John Stanley 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL/LS Christian Heritage | 2027 GA is a max-effort North Georgia defensive end who consistent found his way into the backfield last season. He brings above-average size at 6-foot-4 250 pounds, brings quick, strong hands, and made play after play in the behind the line of scrimmage as a junior. He ended the 2025 season with 49 tackles, 8 tackles for a loss, and three sacks to go along with three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. He’s an active defender who could have a gigantic senior season this fall if he continues to work hard and progress over the next five months.

NWGA was well represented over the weekend. Stanley was a physical outlier, and he has room and space to fill out and get bigger/better. He is a tall, lean, long player who is still developing at the point of attack, but I like how he moves. He has solid bend and can change direction well for a big guy. Stanley is tall, athletic, and thin. He should develop nicely.

Top performer at our PRZ Stock Up Showcase was John Stanley John Stanley 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL/LS Christian Heritage | 2027 GA . Stanley has great size, moves extremely well and uses his hands and feet in top tier fashion. I was really impressed with Stanley; however, it comes to no surprise, no surprise that he ended up being one of our top performers. Stanley is the real deal, huge off-season and season ahead!

Stanley is someone with whom I am very familiar, and a player I believe will be a top performer on the defensive side of things. He is getting better and better on a daily basis, and he works for one of my favorite trainers. He works under Gerald Riggs, who is getting Stanley right with conditioning, along with the strength that comes with playing on the front line. Stanley is ready to show he is one of those “North Georgia Exceptions” on February 7th, and I’m here for it.

Stanley is one of the players that I have had the chance to see in person, and he is someone who plays both ways for the Christian Heritage Lions. He has done a fantastic job in the recent season compared to others, and is one of the better players in the area. He has made it a point to dominate, but his high-IQ plays off the edge have him as one of my more underrated guys at the position. Stanley is someone I believe will do a great job at the event, and this could be the light he needs, as the area he is from doesn’t get a lot of college attention.

The Christian Heritage ball player is one of the better offensive linemen on this team; however, he is undersized tremendously at the position. I much prefer him setting the edge, and he did just that in this game. He is one of the better players at this time when it comes to setting the edge in the area. I would love to see him get home to the QB more, but he did a solid job at stopping the run in this one.