From Calvin Johnson to Trevor Lawrence to Elijah Griffin, here are the highest-rated recruits this century by Georgia team, according to GHSF Daily’s research of the 247Sports Composite rankings.
If there are a few more recent players, it’s because Georgia’s reputation for developing major Division I and NFL talent continues to rise. In the first decade of this century, Georgia averaged 17.3 players in the consensus top 250 nationally. That improved to 22.1 the next decade. This decade, it’s up to 26.0.
Twenty-seven Georgia teams have their best college prospect this century on their current roster.
There are some surprises. Deshaun Watson is no longer Gainesville’s most highly rated prospect. That honor goes to current Red Elephants linebacker Xavier Griffin, a five-star recruit committed to Alabama. Current player ratings aren’t final, however. That doesn’t happen until high school careers are finished and 247Sports does the final tally.
Another interesting school runner-up is Georgia All-America safety Malaki Starks at Jefferson, edged out by his former teammate, Clemson freshman Sammy Brown. Those two former five-star recruits have a reunion Saturday when Georgia opens against Clemson in Atlanta.
Many are no surprises at all. Who else but Travis Hunter at Collins Hill, Roquan Smith at Macon County or Nick Chubb at Cedartown?
Not every Georgia school is included. There are 40 GHSA schools, mostly smaller or newer ones, that have no players assigned state rankings on the 247Sports Composite this century. Getting a 247 composite ranking historically entails being rated on all major recruiting sites (ESPN, Rivals, 247, On3).
The players are listed with the year of their senior season.
Adairsville: Vic Beasley (2009)
Albany: Juwon Young (2013)
Alcovy: MJ Stroud (2021)
Alexander: Mikell Lands-Davis (2014)
Allatoona: Bennett Christian (2021)
Alpharetta: Joshua Dobbs (2012)
Americus: Leonard Pope (2001)
Apalachee: Chaun Gresham (2008)
Appling Co.: Darris Smith (2021)
Aquinas: John Douglas (2006)
Arabia Mountain: Brandon Adams (2020)
Archer: Andrew Booth (2018)
Athens Academy: Deion Colzie (2020)
Athens Christian: Richard Jibunor (2017)
Atlanta Sports Academy: Khalil Smith (2014)
Avondale: Kendall Roberson (2009)
B.E.S.T. Academy: Rashad Whitehead (2019)
Bacon Co.: Drell Green (2014)
Bainbridge: Smoke Bouie (2021)
Baker Co.: Nick Hunter (2006)
Baldwin: Jatavious Harris (2017)
Banneker: Carlos Thomas (2004)
Beach: Antario Brown (2020)
Benedictine: Luke Kromenhoek (2023)
Berkmar: Troy Davis (2008)
Berrien: Josiah Davis (2023)
Bible Baptist: Keynard Campbell (2013)
Bleckley Co.: Amarius Mims (2020)
Blessed Trinity: Steele Chambers (2018)
Bowdon: Kaiden Prothro (2025)
Bradwell Institute: Elyjah Thurmon (2023)
Bremen: Cayden Sweatt (2022)
Brooks Co.: Malkom Parrish (2013)
Brookstone: Brian Vogler (2009)
Brookwood: Matthew Hill (2017)
Brunswick: Heze Kent (2025)
Buford: K.J. Bolden (2023)
Bulloch Academy: Rodney Hill (2021)
Burke Co.: Cornelius Washington (2007)
Cairo: Walter Grant (2016)
Calhoun: Da’Rick Rogers (2009)
Callaway: Terry Godwin (2014)
Calvary Baptist: Alex Herndon (2015)
Calvary Christian: Canon Rooker (2012)
Calvary Day: Michael Smith (2023)
Cambridge: Gabe Smith (2024)
Camden Co.: Elyiss Williams (2024)
Campbell: Mike Rogers (2013)
Carrollton: Julian Lewis (2024)
Cartersville: Trevor Lawrence (2017)
Carver (Atlanta): Darren Myles (2008)
Carver (Columbus): Isaiah Crowell (2010)
Cass: Richard Samuel (2007)
Cedar Grove: Jadon Haselwood (2018)
Cedar Shoals: Quentin Moses (2001)
Cedartown: Nick Chubb (2013)
Centennial: Julian Nixon (2020)
Central (Carrollton): Jonaz Walton (2025)
Central (Macon): Nigel Bowden (2012)
Central Fellowship: Cedric Haywood (2001)
Central Gwinnett: Jarren Williams (2017)
Chamblee: Omoregie Uzzi (2007)
Chapel Hill: Bradyn Swinson (2019)
Charlton Co.: Marquis Elmore (2000)
Chattahoochee Co.: Carlos Dunovant (2020)
Chattahoochee: Justin Smith (2007)
Chattooga: Luis Medina (2019)
Cherokee Bluff: Mateo Guevara (2021)
Cherokee: A.J. Swann (2021)
Chestatee: Chase Vasser (2008)
Christian Heritage: Evan Lester (2020)
Christian Prep: Dylan McMahon (2018)
Clarke Central: JaQua Daniels (2015)
Clarkston: Marcel Home (2002)
Claxton: Shakari Denson (2020)
Clinch Co.: Trezmen Marshall (2018)
Coffee: Jalen Wilkerson (2014)
Collins Hill: Travis Hunter (2021)
Colquitt Co.: J.J. Peterson (2017)
Columbia: Nazir Stackhouse (2019)
Columbus: Tank Sessions (2009)
Commerce: Antonio Patman (2013)
Community Christian: Marcell Gleaton (2016)
Cook: Shannon Brown (2010)
Coosa: Sean Brown (2018)
Creekside: Eric Berry (2006)
Creekview: John Williams (2019)
Crim: Inky Johnson (2003)
Crisp Co.: Quay Walker (2017)
Dacula: Des Williams (2002)
Dalton: Jahmyr Gibbs (2019)
Darlington: Tate Ratledge (2019)
Dawson Co.: Logan Walls (2006)
Decatur: Corey Moon (2004)
Deerfield-Windsor: Tony Zenon (2009)
Denmark: Ze’Vian Capers (2019)
Discovery: J.J. Hawkins (2020)
Dodge Co.: Darrell Johnson (2024)
Dominion Christian: Luke Lewallen (2013)
Dooly Co.: Montravius Adams (2012)
Dougherty: Kam Davis (2023)
Douglas Co.: Jordan Carter (2025)
Douglass: Ahmad Carroll (2000)
Drew: Jahari Medlock (2024)
Druid Hills: Hakeem Enis (2015)
Dublin: Nasir Johnson (2023)
Duluth: Damola Ajidahun (2024)
Dunwoody: Justin King (2011)
Dutchtown: Will Anderson (2019)
Eagle’s Landing Christian: Isaac Rochell (2012)
Eagle’s Landing: Amari Jackson (2021)
Early Co.: Dan Foster (2004)
East Coweta: Derrion Horsley (2024)
East Hall: Sterling Bailey (2010)
East Paulding: Justin Williams-Thomas (2021)
Eastside: Christian Gass (2024)
Elbert Co.: Mecole Hardman (2015)
Emanuel Co. Institute: Washaun Ealey (2008)
Etowah: Reid Webster (2009)
Evans: Mason Short (2024)
Faith Baptist: Chidi Okeke (2014)
Fannin Co.: Mason Bundy (2020)
Fayette Co.: Brandon Boykin (2007)
Fellowship Christian: Josh Petty (2024)
First Presbyterian Day: Jakhari Williams (2023)
Fitzgerald: James Graham (2017)
Flowery Branch: Connor Shaw (2009)
Forest Park: Justin Eboigbe (2018)
Forsyth Central: Braden Carter (2023)
Franklin Co.: Will Bryan (2014)
Frederica Academy: Jashawn Sheffield (2018)
Fullington Academy: Collin Infante (2017)
Gainesville: Xavier Griffin (2025)
Gatewood: Evan Bennett (2023)
George Walton Academy: Boom Williams (2013)
Georgia Knights Prep Academy: Trey Miles (2021)
Georgia Prep Sports Academy: Nick Bucciarelli (2014)
Gilmer: Levi Seabolt (2016)
Glenn Hills: Santo Nina (2013)
Glynn Academy: DeeJay Dallas (2016)
GMC Prep: Keimar Richardson (2022)
Gordon Central: Dorian Porch (2004)
Grayson: Robert Nkemdiche (2012)
Greater Atlanta Adventist: Ben Wooster (2004)
Greater Atlanta Christian: Davis Mills (2016)
Greenbrier: Malik Leverett (2022)
Greene Co.: Kevin Wynn (2024)
Greenville: Kenarious Gates (2009)
Griffin: Xzavier Dickson (2010)
Groves: Tony Clark (2004)
Grovetown: Marcus Washington (2021)
Habersham Central: Tavarres King (2007)
Hancock Central: Derrian Meminger (2013)
Hapeville Charter: Arden Key (2014)
Haralson Co.: Brandon Wood (2005)
Hardaway: Mykel Williams (2021)
Harlem: Cameron Garnett (2020)
Harris Co.: Jordan Jenkins (2011)
Harrison: Justin Fields (2017)
Hart Co.: Jae Thaxton (2003)
Hawkinsville: Charles Johnson (2003)
Heard Co.: Carlos Brown (2005)
Hebron Christian: Carrington Coombs (2024)
Hephzibah: Telly Johnson Jr. (2023)
Heritage (Conyers): Garry Peters (2009)
Heritage (Newnan): Kyle Wilborn (2007)
Heritage (Ringgold): Kobe McAllister (2019)
Hillgrove: Myles Murphy (2019)
Hiram: Walter Matthews (2023)
Holy Innocents’: Jacobi Murray (2023)
Houston Co.: Jake Fromm (2016)
Howard: Zavion Hardy (2022)
Hughes: Air Noland (2023)
Irwin Co.: Justin Anderson (2005)
Islands: Kalen DeLoach (2018)
Jackson (Atlanta): Dequan Watts (2018)
Jackson Co.: Tyrik Mitchell (2016)
Jackson: Michail Carter (2015)
Jasper Co.: Kaidon Whidby (2023)
Jeff Davis: Miyon Conaway (2021)
Jefferson Co.: A.J. Harmon (2007)
Jefferson: Sammy Brown (2023)
Jenkins Co.: Jonathan Taylor (2011)
Jenkins: Chaz Sutton (2007)
John Milledge Academy: Amaad Foston (2020)
Johns Creek: Tyler Gibson (2021)
Johnson Co.: Brad Jefferson (2006)
Jones Co.: Zion Ragins (2023)
Jonesboro: Jontavius Wyman (2025)
Jordan: Emmanuel Mann (2018)
Josey: Vontrez Jackson (2021)
Kell: Jonathan Dwyer (2006)
Kendrick: Jermaine Richardson (2006)
Kennesaw Mountain: Ryland Goede (2018)
King’s Ridge Christian: Penny Hart (2014)
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate: Geronda Hall (2016)
LaFayette: Evan Swindall (2008)
LaGrange Academy: Qua Huzzie (2008)
LaGrange: Tray Blackmon (2004)
Lakeside (Atlanta): Makhi Williams-Lee (2024)
Lakeside (Evans): Rashad Roundtree (2014)
Lamar Co.: C.J. Allen (2022)
Lambert: Kojo Antwi (2021)
Landmark Christian: Sam Dobbs (2014)
Laney: Tyrone Truesdell (2016)
Lanier Co.: Junior Gnonkonde (2011)
Lanier: Derrick Brown (2015)
Lassiter: Derrik Allen (2017)
Lee Co.: Aubrey Solomon (2016)
Liberty Co.: Raekwon McMillan (2013)
Lincoln Co.: Brandon Barden (2006)
Lithia Christian: Kevin Steed (2008)
Lithia Springs: Kebba Secka (2022)
Lithonia: Broderick Jones (2019)
Locust Grove: Cortez McDowell (2013)
Loganville Christian: Bariate Kara (2024)
Loganville: Storm Johnson (2009)
Long Co.: Darvis Holmes (2015)
Lovejoy: Preston Williams (2014)
Lovett: K.J. Wallace (2018)
Lowndes: Josh Harvey-Clemons (2011)
Luella: Roderick Sweeting (2008)
Lumpkin Co.: Cal Faulkner (2024)
M.L. King: Mack Brown (2009)
Macon Co.: Roquan Smith (2014)
Madison Co.: Connor Boyett (2009)
Manchester: Justus Terry (2024)
Marietta: Arik Gilbert (2019)
Marion Co.: A.J. Wells (2013)
Marist: Kyle Hamilton (2018)
Mary Persons: Malik Herring (2016)
Mays: Natrez Patrick (2014)
McDonough: Markeith Ambles (2009)
McEachern: Chuma Edoga (2014)
McIntosh Co. Academy: Allen Bailey (2006)
McIntosh: Hollis Davidson (2024)
McNair: Fonterrian Ingram (2006)
Meadowcreek: Champ Thompson (2023)
Memorial Day: Winston Wright Jr. (2018)
Metter: T.J. Davis (2019)
Midtown: Damian Swann (2010)
Mill Creek: Caleb Downs (2022)
Miller Co.: Brandon Miller (2003)
Miller Grove: Caleb Tannor (2017)
Milton: L.T. Overton (2021)
Mitchell Co.: Justin Scott-Wesley (2010)
Model: Jeremias Heard (2023)
Monroe Area: Stephon Tuitt (2010)
Monroe: Brentavious Glanton (2014)
Montgomery Co.: Cameron Wallace (2022)
Morgan Co.: MJ Webb (2016)
Morrow: Jimmy Calloway (2019)
Mount de Sales: Dexter Williams II (2019)
Mount Paran Christian: Dorian Walker (2014)
Mount Pisgah Christian: Cole Spence (2021)
Mount Vernon: Marquez Bembry (2016)
Mount Zion (Carroll): Jared Morrow (2020)
Mount Zion (Jonesboro): Trenilyas Tatum (2020)
Mountain View: Justin Greene (2023)
Mundy’s Mill: Joshua Ofor (2023)
Murray Co.: Joel Statham (2001)
New Creation Christian: Gavan George (2017)
New Hampstead: Sam Brown (2019)
New Manchester: Tyree Weathersby (2022)
Newnan: Alec Ogletree (2009)
Newton: Nyland Green (2020)
Norcross: Lorenzo Carter (2013)
North Atlanta: Chase Linton (2024)
North Clayton: D.J. Shockley (2000)
North Cobb Christian: Gabe Fortson (2022)
North Cobb: Marquis Groves-Killebrew (2021)
North Forsyth: Jeremy James (2018)
North Gwinnett: Mitch Hyatt (2014)
North Hall: Imani Cross (2011)
North Murray: Luke Griffin (2018)
North Oconee: Khalil Barnes (2022)
North Paulding: Chris Conley (2010)
North Springs: Channing Crowder (2001)
Northeast: Johnny Williams IV (2022)
Northgate: Brandon Facyson (2012)
Northside (Columbus): John Drew (2008)
Northside (Warner Robins): Abry Jones (2008)
Northview: Denzel McCoy (2009)
Northwest Whitfield: Nermin Delic (2009)
Oconee Co.: Jake Johnson (2021)
Ola: Devin Lee (2020)
Old Suwanee Christian: Zach Smith (2003)
Osborne: Tumbo Abanikanda (2004)
Our Lady of Mercy: Rashard Fant (2012)
Pace Academy: Jamaree Salyer (2017)
Parkview: Mike Matthews (2023)
Paulding Co.: Smael Mondon (2020)
Peach Co.: A.J. Bryant (2003)
Peachtree Ridge: Nigel Warrior (2015)
Pebblebrook: Dwight Phillips Jr. (2023)
Pelham: Darrell Starling (2019)
Pepperell: Justin Bruce (2001)
Perry: Johnnie Farms (2008)
Pickens: Shannon Brooks (2014)
Pierce Co.: Avery Jernigan (2019)
Pike Co.: C’Bo Flemister (2017)
Pinecrest Academy: Bryce Haynes (2010)
Pope: Thomas O’Reilly (2010)
Portal: Amir Jackson (2023)
Prince Avenue Christian: Brock Vandagriff (2020)
Providence Christian: Oyeka Alexander (2023)
Putnam Co.: Jalon Kilgore (2022)
Rabun Co.: Gunner Stockton (2021)
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee: Justin Hasenhuetl (2024)
Randolph-Clay: Gary McCrae (2014)
Redan: LaMarcus Thompson (2005)
Richmond Academy: Will Jones (2012)
Richmond Hill: Sam James (2017)
Ridgeland: Vonn Bell (2012)
Ringgold: Martez Eastland (2009)
River Ridge: Matthew Yuschak (2021)
Riverdale: Cordy Glenn (2007)
Riverside Military: Khalid Duke (2018)
Riverwood: Jaden Harris (2021)
Rockdale Co.: Irvin Brisker (2001)
Rockmart: Juke Boozer (2019)
Rome: Adam Anderson (2017)
Roswell: Xavier McKinney (2016)
Rutland: Shakenneth Williams (2013)
Salem: Sam Watts (2008)
Sandy Creek: Calvin Johnson (2003)
Savannah Christian: Elijah Griffin (2024)
Savannah Country Day: Andre Miller (2019)
Schley Co.: Zayden Walker (2024)
Screven Co.: Tyquan Johnson (2017)
Seminole Co.: Nick Cull (2021)
Sequoyah: Jackson Hancock (2023)
Shaw: Brandon Williams (2001)
Shiloh: Brice Pollock (2022)
Social Circle: Phillip Baynes (2022)
Sonoraville: Cayman Reynolds (2024)
South Atlanta: Keyjuan Brown (2022)
South Cobb: Justin Jones (2013)
South Effingham: Austin Blaske (2019)
South Forsyth: Nathan Efobi (2022)
South Gwinnett: Robert Cooper (2017)
South Paulding: Madden Sanker (2022)
Southeast Bulloch: Tyler Griffin (2021)
Southeast Whitfield: Marcus Jones (2004)
Southwest DeKalb: T.J. Stripling (2009)
Southwest: B.J. Sharpe (2016)
Spalding: Zion Puckett (2018)
Spencer: Giovannia Moore (2016)
Sprayberry: Jorden Edmonds (2025)
St. Anne-Pacelli: Matt Dunham (2004)
St. Francis: Branden Strozier (2022)
St. Pius: Geno Smith (2011)
Starr’s Mill: Cole Bishop (2020)
Statesboro: DeAngelo Tyson (2007)
Stephens Co.: Ben Cleveland (2015)
Stephenson: Kregg Lumpkin (2002)
Stockbridge: Brenton Cox (2017)
Stone Mountain: Ukeme Eligwe (2011)
Stratford Academy: Tobe Umerah (2017)
Strong Rock Christian: Demetrius Knight Jr. (2018)
Sumter Co.: Tyler Clark (2015)
Swainsboro: Demello Jones (2023)
Tattnall Square: DeAndre Smelter (2009)
Taylor Co.: Lyn-J Dixon (2017)
Telfair Co.: Devin McRae (2022)
Temple: Justin Isler (2020)
Terrell Co.: Tray Bishop (2016)
Thomas Co. Central: Ray Drew (2010)
Thomasville: Brandon Thompson (2007)
Thomson: Christian Tutt (2017)
Tift Co.: Israel Troupe (2006)
Toombs Co.: Thez Robinson (2000)
Towers: Devonte Wyatt (2016)
Tri-Cities: Shamire DeVine (2012)
Trinity Catholic: Spencer McManes (2012)
Trinity Christian: Aaron Gates (2022)
Troup: Chris Burnette (2008)
Tucker: Jabari Davis (2000)
Turner Co.: Tamorrion Terry (2016)
Twiggs Co.: Antonio Clay (2004)
Union Co.: Blake Gowder (2009)
Union Grove: Anthony Williams (2009)
Unity Christian: Evan Roden (2013)
Upson-Lee: Travon Walker (2018)
Valdosta: Malcolm Mitchell (2010)
Valwood: Aulden Bynum (2012)
Veterans: Logan Byrd (2015)
Vidalia: Eric McLendon (2003)
Villa Rica: Jatavius Shivers (2022)
Walker: Mike Ramsay (2012)
Walnut Grove: Nicholas Smith (2024)
Walton: Dominick Blaylock (2018)
Ware Co.: Fred Gibson (2000)
Warner Robins: Isaiah Gibson (2024)
Warren Co.: Torrez Wentz (2013)
Washington Co.: Djay Braswell (2022)
Washington: Reshad Jones (2005)
Washington-Wilkes: Richard Cook (2002)
Wayne Co.: Tavion Wallace (2024)
Wesleyan: Jamie Tremble (2023)
West Forsyth: Dylan Fairchild (2020)
West Hall: Tyquan Statham (2015)
West Laurens: Johnny O’Neal (2012)
Westlake: Cam Newton (2006)
Westminster Christian: Andrew Bridges (2009)
Westminster: Holden Staes (2021)
Westover: Trenton Thompson (2014)
Westside (Augusta): Sanders Commings (2007)
Westside (Macon): D.J. Green (2009)
Wheeler: Richie Rich (2004)
White Co.: Ashely Lowery (2010)
Whitefield Academy: Caleb LaVallee (2022)
Whitewater: Raul Aguirre (2022)
Wilcox Co.: Desmond Tisdol (2019)
Wilkinson Co.: Bud Dupree (2010)
Winder-Barrow: Logan Cash (2018)
Windsor Academy: Tavis Malakius (2015)
Windsor Forest: Eron Riley (2004)
Woodland (Cartersville): John Miller (2005)
Woodland (Stockbridge): Yusuf Corker (2016)
Woodstock: David Daniel (2020)
Woodward Academy: Julian Jenkins (2001)
Worth Co.: D’ontae Fulton (2024)
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