Flowery Branch is in great hands when Ryland Garrison Ryland Garrison 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB Flowery Branch | 2028 State GA is on the field. He is someone who could find himself in the captain spot on this team come next season, as he finished with one of the highest tackle totals in the state for both a 2028 prospect and a high school player in general. He is by far one of the more aggressive defenders, but is patient when he needs to be. He doesn’t second-guess himself, which is what has led to him being involved in almost every big play this season. Garrison is a dominant high school football player, and he will only get better as time goes.

The 6’0 180 LB is starting to get noticed. A natural physical LB that has had an impressive start to the 2025 season. He is averaging close to 13 TT a game with 6 sacks thru the Falcons 1st 4 games. Good tape, he has nose for the football and gets downhill fast. Physical at the point of contact and has good technique.

Garrison will be a 4-yr starter, recorded 97 TT last season as a Freshman, and is just now getting some Statewide “Pub”. An impact player at the high school with next level potential.

A Gainesville-area linebacker with quickness and above-average athleticism, Garrison is a max-effort style of defender who plays hard and knows how to tackle. He’s been really impressive to start his sophomore season as he’s made 26 tackles through his first two games. Garrison made 13 tackles and one fumble recovery in week one against Jackson County and then made 13 tackles, two TFLs and one sack in game two against Habersham Central. He’s one of the top linebackers in the area and has a chance to see some real college interest come his way at the end of the year. Look for Garrison to be added to the next 2028 Prep Redzone rankings.