The week beginning Monday, Sept. 29 will showcase these former Athens Metro area high school standouts.
Aaronn Blackmon
Centre Colonels
Freshman
6′2″ 195
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Millsaps Majors, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Adorain Favors
Morgan State Bears
Junior
6′7″ 300
Cedar Shoals High School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Georgetown Hoyas, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Adorian Favors
Morgan State Bears
Junior
6′7″ 300
Cedar Shoals High School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Georgetown Hoyas, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Anthony German
NC Wesleyan Battling Bishops
Senior
5′11″ 200
Elbert County High School
Hometown: Elberton
Next Game: vs. LaGrange Panthers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Austin McGee
Georgia State Panthers
Freshman
5′8″ 160
Athens Academy
Hometown: Watkinsville
Next Game: vs. James Madison Dukes, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3:30 p.m.
Billy Lewis
Furman Paladins
Safety
Sophomore
6′0″ 188
Oconee County High School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m.
Bo Gaines
Georgia State Panthers
Junior
5′11″ 188
Oconee County High School
Hometown: Watkinsville
Next Game: vs. James Madison Dukes, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3:30 p.m.
Brooks Thompson
Berry Vikings
Sophomore
5′9″ 185
North Oconee High School
Hometown: Statham
Next Game: vs. Rhodes Lynx, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Bryce Dickerson
West Georgia Wolves
Senior
6′4″ 235
Elbert County High School
Hometown: Bowman
Next Game: vs. Austin Peay Governors, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3 p.m.
Bryce Hudson
Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers
Freshman
6′3″ 330
Oconee County High School
Hometown: Loganville
Next Game: vs. Ashland Eagles, Saturday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m.
Bryson Hill
Berry Vikings
Junior
6′2″ 300
Jefferson High School
Hometown: Jefferson
Next Game: vs. Rhodes Lynx, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Caden Daniels
Berry Vikings
Freshman
6′0″ 185
Jackson County High School
Hometown: Jefferson
Next Game: vs. Rhodes Lynx, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Caleb Peevy
Berry Vikings
Quarterback
Junior
6′2″ 187
North Oconee High School
Hometown: Statham
Next Game: vs. Rhodes Lynx, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Carson Odom
LaGrange Panthers
Freshman
6′4″ 205
Jackson County High School
Next Game: vs. NC Wesleyan Battling Bishops, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Chandler Wilson
Kentucky State Thorobreds
Freshman
6′3″
Clarke Central High School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Miles Golden Bears, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m.
Colby Sikes
Berry Vikings
Senior
5′9″ 186
Apalachee High School
Hometown: Dacula
Next Game: vs. Rhodes Lynx, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Colin Oates
William Jewell Cardinals
Freshman
Bethlehem Christian Academy, Llc
Hometown: Bethlehem
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Greyhounds, Saturday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m.
Cooper Evans
Northwestern State Demons
Freshman
6′2″ 210
Clarke Central High School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. East Texas A&M Lions, Saturday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m.
Corvin Gillespie
Centre Colonels
Sophomore
5′11″ 180
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
Hometown: Commerce
Next Game: vs. Millsaps Majors, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
DJ Walker
Shorter Hawks
Junior
5′11″
Athens Christian School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Ferrum Panthers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Dailen Howard
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Junior
6′1″ 260
Clarke Central High School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Furman Paladins, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m.
Darius Johnson Jr.
Gardner–Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs
Junior
6′0″ 180
Oconee County High School
Hometown: Watkinsville
Next Game: vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1:30 p.m.
Deion Colzie
Miami RedHawks
Senior
6′4″ 208
Athens Academy
Hometown: McDonough
Next Game: vs. Northern Illinois Huskies, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2:30 p.m.
Devin Hester, Jr.
Furman Paladins
Wide receiver
Sophomore
5′9″ 172
Cedar Shoals High School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m.
Donsha Gaither
Benedict Tigers
Senior
6′2″ 200
Jefferson High School
Hometown: Jefferson
Next Game: vs. Allen Yellow Jackets, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m.
Dylan Manders
Gardner–Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs
Sophomore
6′2″ 230
Oconee County High School
Hometown: Watkinsville
Next Game: vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1:30 p.m.
Eli Warrington
Berry Vikings
Senior
5′11″ 168
Clarke Central High School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Rhodes Lynx, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Isaiah Copeland
Sewanee Tigers
Junior
5′10″ 225
Jefferson High School
Hometown: Jefferson
Next Game: vs. Maryville Scots, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Isaiah Maxey
Southern Virginia Knights
Senior
Jackson County High School
Hometown: Jefferson
Next Game: vs. Greensboro Pride, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Jaavan Mack
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Senior
5′10″ 183
Clarke Central High School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, Friday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m.
Jacob Atkinson
Berry Vikings
Senior
6′2″ 284
Winder-Barrow High School
Hometown: Winder
Next Game: vs. Rhodes Lynx, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Jacob Coombs
Berry Vikings
Freshman
6′3″ 175
Jackson County High School
Hometown: Jefferson
Next Game: vs. Rhodes Lynx, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Jacob King
West Georgia Wolves
Offensive lineman
Junior
6′4″ 290
Winder-Barrow High School
Hometown: Winder
Next Game: vs. Austin Peay Governors, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3 p.m.
Jacob Merrifield
South Florida Bulls
Graduate
6′2″ 285
Winder-Barrow High School
Hometown: Winder
Next Game: vs. Charlotte 49ers, Friday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m.
Jaden Cofer
Gardner–Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs
Sophomore
5′9″ 190
Clarke Central High School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1:30 p.m.
Jaiden Daniels
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Freshman
5′8″ 165
Commerce High School
Hometown: Commerce
Next Game: vs. Furman Paladins, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m.
Jairus Mack
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Senior
5′10″ 178
Clarke Central High School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, Friday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m.
Jake Turner
Berry Vikings
Running back
Sophomore
6′2″ 203
Oglethorpe County High School
Hometown: Lexington
Next Game: vs. Rhodes Lynx, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Jalen Gary
Concord Mountain Lions
Graduate
5′11″ 180
Clarke Central High School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Frostburg State Bobcats, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Jamarcus Hill
Kent State Golden Flashes
Junior
6′5″ 297
Jefferson High School
Hometown: Jefferson
Next Game: vs. Oklahoma Sooners, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3 p.m.
Jordan Perry
Troy Trojans
Safety, cornerback and linebacker
Junior
6′2″ 214
Jefferson High School
Hometown: Jefferson
Next Game: vs. South Alabama Jaguars, Saturday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m.
Jose Balver-Mendoza
Montana Grizzlies
Freshman
6′5″ 290
Cedar Shoals High School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Idaho State Bengals, Saturday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m.
KB Bonds
Shorter Hawks
Junior
6′3″
Oglethorpe County High School
Hometown: Lexington
Next Game: vs. Ferrum Panthers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Kadin Bailey
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Linebacker
Senior
6′1″ 228
Jefferson High School
Hometown: Jefferson
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bulls, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3:30 p.m.
Kelan Butler
Georgia State Panthers
Freshman
6′3″ 235
Jefferson High School
Hometown: Jefferson
Next Game: vs. James Madison Dukes, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3:30 p.m.
Kendrick Curry
Kentucky State Thorobreds
Sophomore
5′10″
Clarke Central High School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Miles Golden Bears, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m.
Kenny Rodriquez
LaGrange Panthers
Sophomore
6′3″ 210
Apalachee High School
Hometown: Winder
Next Game: vs. NC Wesleyan Battling Bishops, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Michael Fabris
William Jewell Cardinals
Freshman
North Oconee High School
Hometown: Bogart
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Greyhounds, Saturday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m.
Navy Curry
Kentucky State Thorobreds
Junior
6′0″
Athens Christian School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Miles Golden Bears, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m.
Ness Davis
Duquesne Dukes
Sophomore
5′11″ 200
Athens Christian School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Stonehill Skyhawks, Saturday, Oct. 4, 12 p.m.
Nick Paul
Chattanooga Mocs
Sophomore
6′2″ 315
Clarke Central High School
Hometown: Decatur
Next Game: vs. VMI Keydets, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1:30 p.m.
Rett Hemphill
Murray State Racers
Freshman
6′0″ 200
Jefferson High School
Hometown: Jefferson
Next Game: vs. South Dakota Coyotes, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m.
Ryan McNally
Mercer Bears
Freshman
5′9″ 170
Winder-Barrow High School
Hometown: Winder
Next Game: vs. Samford Bulldogs, Saturday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m.
Tanorie Bonds
Beloit Buccaneers
Sophomore
5′10″ 318
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
Hometown: Jefferson
Next Game: vs. Cornell Rams, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Trey Lenhardt
Samford Bulldogs
Freshman
6′1″ 195
North Oconee High School
Hometown: Watkinsville
Next Game: vs. Mercer Bears, Saturday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m.
Zac Chapeau
Central Michigan Chippewas
Freshman
6′2″ 215
Athens Academy
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Akron Zips, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3:30 p.m.
Zahmerius Shiflet
LaGrange Panthers
Junior
6′4″ 260
Madison County High School
Hometown: Danielsville
Next Game: vs. NC Wesleyan Battling Bishops, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Zeke Clanton
Shorter Hawks
Freshman
5′7″
Bethlehem Christian Academy, Llc
Hometown: Winder
Next Game: vs. Ferrum Panthers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
