Here are 10 recruits to watch in the 2022 Corky Kell Classic, other prospects in the showcase
The 2022 high school football season finally arrives this week with the annual Corky Kell Classic. From Wednesday to Saturday, 11 games will be played at four different venues.
Among the 22 North Georgia teams, there are plenty of top-rated prospects that will have the eyes of college coaches and recruiting media watching intently.
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Here are 10 recruits playing in the Corky Kell Classic:
LB Jamal Anderson, Mill Creek, 2023, Clemson commit
Coming off a 78-tackle junior season, Anderson committed to Clemson in June over Michigan State, Utah and USC. The 6-foot-4 linebacker is rated as a four-star and the No. 17 player in Georgia in the 2023 recruiting class.
ATH Martavious Collins, Rome, 2024, Alabama commit
Listed as an athlete, Collins committed to the Crimson Tide as a tight end over Georgia, LSU and Ohio State. He’s big and a huge versatile target for a Rome squad looking to make a deep playoff run.
S Caleb Downs, Mill Creek, 2023, Alabama commit
The top senior in Georgia, Downs plays like someone who could see serious time as a freshman, and he’ll do that for Alabama instead of Georgia, North Carolina or Ohio State. A year ago, he scored in every phase of the game and made an impact all over the field. Don’t expect that to change against Walton or anyone this year.
IOL Waltclaire Flynn Jr., Grayson, 2024, uncommitted
With just two seasons of high school football under his belt, Flynn already has offers from all over the country. He’s listed at 6-foot-1, 300 pounds and has been playing on the varsity offensive line since his freshman year.
DL Stephiylan Green, Rome, 2023, Clemson commit
Dabo Swinney has made a living in Georgia this class and Green rises to the top of that list. He’s 6-foot-4 with great jump off the ball. He went on official visits to Clemson, Georgia and Ohio State this summer before committing to the Tigers at the end of June.
QB Dylan Lonergan, Brookwood, 2023, Alabama commit
Lonergan plays quarterback and he also pitches for the baseball team and at Alabama he’ll continue to do both. A top 3 of Alabama, South Carolina and Stanford, the Crimson Tide’s success of developing quarterbacks led to him committing as a four-star and Top 10 QB in this class.
TE Lawson Luckie, Norcross, 2023, Georgia commit
The 6-foot-3 tight end doesn’t have the receiving stats of other top rated tight ends that UGA assistant Todd Hartley has signed, but his work as a pass blocker is elite. He committed to Georgia the day after they won the national championship and is headstrong on joining a deep tight end room in January.
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S Mike Matthews, Parkview, 2024, uncommitted
Matthews’ stock soared after his 2021 season where he Averaged 69.5 receiving yards, totalling 764 yards and seven touchdowns for the Panthers. On defense, he racked up 27 tackles and two interceptions in 10 games. He went on an unofficial visit to USC in July.
DL Kayden McDonald, North Gwinnett, 2023, uncommitted
One of the more interesting recruits in the 2023 class, McDonald has offers from everywhere and is coming off a 91-tackle, 20-sack junior season. He’s visited Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Michigan State, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and others this offseason.
ATH Joseph Stone, Grayson, 2024, LSU commit
The four-star athlete committed to LSU in June after a June 21 unofficial visit. He’s versatile, playing and excelling at all skill positions. In 2021, he finished second on teh Rams in rushing with 687 yards and nine touchdowns, he tacked on 102 receiving yards and threw two touchdown passes.
Other prospects rated on 247Sports Composite in 2023, 2024 classes:
Wednesday, Aug. 17 at Johns Creek
Kell vs. Cherokee Bluff at 5:30 p.m.
WR Max Eubanks, Cherokee Bluff, 2023, uncommitted
Johns Creek vs. Parkview at 8:30 p.m.
CB Jalyn Crawford, Parkview, 2024, uncommitted
CB Terrence Curtis, Parkview, 2024, uncommitted
OT Jordan Floyd-Davis, Parkview, 2024, uncommitted
QB Colin Houck, Parkview, 2023, Mississippi State baseball commit
Thursday, Aug. 18 at West Forsyth
North Atlanta vs. North Forsyth at 5:30 p.m.
LB Collin Miller, North Forsyth, 2023, Air Force commit
West Forsyth vs. Archer at 8:30 p.m.
RB Chad Alexander, Archer, 2023, uncommitted
RB Peyton Streko, West Forsyth, 2023, Air Force commit
Friday, Aug. 19 at Rome
Mt. Pisgah vs. Fellowship Christian at 2:30 p.m.
QB Caleb McMickle, Fellowship Christian, 2023, Houston commit
Cass vs. Kennesaw Mountain at 5:30 p.m.
ATH Devin Henderson, Cass, 2024, uncommitted
WR Cayden Lee, Kennesaw Mountain, 2023, uncommitted
IOL Connor Lew, Kennesaw Mountain, 2023, Miami
WR Sacovie White, Cass, 2024, uncommitted
Rome vs. Creekside at 8:30 p.m.
QB Reece Fountain, Rome, 2024, uncommitted
CB Kevon Gray, Creekside, 2024, uncommitted
CB Martel Hight, Rome, 2023, Vanderbilt commit
IOL Caleb Holmes, Creekside, 2024, uncommitted
WR Krishon Lett, Creekside, 2023, uncommitted
S Ricky McCrary, Creekside, 2024, uncommitted
ATH Roderick McCrary, Creekside, 2024, uncommitted
LB Javeon Miller, Creekside, 2023, uncommitted
LB Alto Moore, Rome, 2024, uncommitted
LB Khary Morrow, Creekside, 2023, uncommitted
DL Malik Tullis, Creekside, 2023, Eastern Michigan commit
OT BJ Williams, Creekside, 2023, Pitt commit
CB Daiquan White, Creekside,2023, uncommitted
Saturday, Aug. 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
McEachern vs. North Gwinnett at 10:00 a.m.
DL Seven Cloud, McEachern, 2023, Georgia commit
OT Ovie Dubre, McEachern, 2023, uncommitted
LB Grant Godfrey, North Gwinnett, 2023, uncommitted
CB Daniel James, McEachern, 2024, uncommitted
EDGE Tyler Walton, North Gwinnett, 2023, Wake Forest commit
LB Jace Ward, McEachern, 2023, Jackson State commit
QB Ethan Washington, North Gwinnett, 2023, uncommitted
Brookwood vs. Norcross at 1:00 p.m.
S Devin Hunter, Norcross, 2023, uncommitted
OL Miada Jones, Norcross, 2023, uncommitted
LB Malcolm McCain, Brookwood, 2023, Miami (OH) commit
WR Nakai Poole, Norcross, 2023, Mississippi State commit
CB Tywan Royal, Norcross, 2023, North Dakota State commit
WR Zion Taylor, Norcross, 2023, Georgia Tech commit
Walton vs. Mill Creek at 4:00 p.m.
IOL Phillip Eichelzer, Walton, 2023, uncommitted
OT Will Fitzpatrick, Walton, 2023, uncommitted
LB Wendell Gregory, Walton, 2024, uncommitted
QB Jeremy Hecklinski, Walton, 2024, uncommitted
WR Brendan Jenkins, Mill Creek, 2023, uncommitted
TE Hunter Teal, Walton, 2024, uncommitted
WR Makhail Wood, Mill Creek, 2023, Eastern Michigan commit
LB Ashton Woods, Walton, 2024, uncommitted
Marietta vs. Grayson at 7:00 p.m.
CB Jace Arnold, Marietta, 2023, Wisconsin commit
ATH Nacari Ashley, Marietta, 2023, uncommitted
WR John Cineas, Grayson, 2024, uncommitted
S Michael Daugherty, Grayson, 2023, LSU commit
CB Zion Ferguson, Grayson, 2024, uncommitted
ATH Kylan Fox, Grayson, 2024, uncommitted
WR Mason Humphrey, Grayson, 2023, uncommitted
EDGE Ravon Johnson, Grayson, 2023, uncommitted
WR Christian Mathis, Marietta, 2023, uncommitted
LB Jalen Smith, Grayson, 2023, Tennessee commit
DL Nasir Smith, Grayson, 2024, uncommitted
ATH Myles Woods, Grayson, 2024, uncommitted
McClain Baxley is a recruiting reporter for the Athens Banner-Herald and the USA TODAY Network. Reach him by email at mbaxley@onlineathens.com or on Twitter at @mcclainbaxley.
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