MaxPreps Preseason High School Football Top 25: No. 12 Lowndes

By Zack Poff Jun 15, 2020, 1:00pm

Jacurri Brown, great defensive line position Vikings for first state title since 2007.

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Head coach: Jamey DuBose

Last season: 14-1, No. 13 national ranking



Key Players
Quarterback Jacurri Brown
Quarterback Jacurri Brown
File photo by Kenny Grimes
Jacurri Brown
QB | 6-4 | 205 | Jr.
Was a first-team selection on the Sophomore All-American team after accounting for nearly 3,000 yards of total offense and 30 touchdowns.

DL | 6-2 | 225 | Sr.
The 3-star defensive end had 11.5 sacks and 16.5 tackles for loss in 2019.

DL | 6-3 | 210 | Sr.
One of the most talented defensive players in the Peach State already has 10 FBS offers led by South Carolina, Mississippi and Vanderbilt.

S | 6-1 | 200 | Sr.
The 3-star safety has nearly 30 FBS offers.

DL | 6-2 | 215 | Sr.
The 2021 Kent State commit had 60 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks as a junior.

Notable Games



Aug. 22 — vs. Hoover (Ala.) at Mercedes Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
*Corky Kell Classic

Sept. 11 — vs. Lee County (Leesburg)

Sept. 25 — at Valdosta

Oct. 23 — at Colquitt County (Moultrie)
File photo by Kenny Grimes
Summary

Jamey DuBose turned Central (Phenix City, Ala.) into an Alabama powerhouse and was named Lowndes' head coach in January. The Vikings return a core of big-time players from last season's 14-1 squad that advanced to the state championship game in one of the country's toughest playoff brackets.