Which underclassman football players in the Athens area have offers to play at the next level?
The 2021 season saw three Athens-area football teams reach the state quarterfinals, at least six seniors sign with Division 1 programs and there was a ton of talent on full display from August to December. Fans, media members and college recruiters took notice.
Here’s a list of where the top underclassmen high school football players in and around Athens have gotten college offers from and also where they’ve committed to play football at the next level.
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This list will be updated as more players get recruited. If you are a coach, player or parent who knows of an offer or player getting recruited that isn’t on the list, please email reporter McClain Baxley at mbaxley@onlineathens.com or direct message on Twitter at @mcclainbaxley.
Jake Atha, Prince Avenue, LT, 2025
Offer from UCF
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Sammy Brown, Jefferson, RB/LB, 2024
Offers from Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Southern, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Mississippi, Mississippi State, North Carolina State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, USC, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin.
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Kelan Butler, Jefferson, ATH, 2025
Offers from Kentucky, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia Tech
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Jaiden Daniels, Commerce, RB, 2026
Offer from Webber University
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Christian Garrett, Prince Avenue, DT, 2025
Offers from Central Florida and Georgia Southern
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Austin McGee, Athens Academy, ATH, 2024
Offer from Middle Tennessee State
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Aaron Philo, Prince Avenue, QB, 2024
Offers from Arkansas State, Central Florida and Toledo
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KJ Whitehead, Athens Academy, ATH, 2025
Offer from Middle Tennessee State
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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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