2014 High School Football Top 25 team preview: No. 20 McEachern

2013 finish: 11-3

Points per game: 35.5

Points allowed per game: 20.7



No. of returning starters (offense): 5

No. of returning starters (defense): 4

Head coach: Kyle Hockman

Assistant coaches:
Phil Hoskins (Assistant head coach)
Bryan Minish (Co-defensive coordinator)
Van Spence (Offensive coordinator)
Steve Adley (Special teams coordinator)
Jon Osnowitz (Running backs)
Brent Haygood (Offensive line)
Karlton Schilling (Offensive line)
Assame Assad (Inside linebackers)
Rich Foster (Tight ends)
Chris Cody (Safeties)
Rich Robinson (Defensive line)
Dave Shuler (Defensive line)
Randy Taylor (Kicking)
Brian Smith (Strength and conditioning)
Bryan Jacobson (Video coordinator)

Outlook: The stars appear to be aligned for McEachern to make a major run at the AAAAAA state title. The team lost narrowly to North Gwinnett in the semifinals a year ago, and returns most of its key pieces. This team can win in the trenches, which is critical when going up against Georgia's top programs.
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Offense:

QB Bailey Hockman

OL Chuma Edoga



OL Chandler Jones

WR T.J. Rahming

RB Taj Griffin


Defense:

DL Julian Rochester

LB Cameron Magee



DB Tyler Woodley


Key newcomers:

TE/DL Xavier Reddick

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See the entire McEachern preseason photo shoot



See the McEachern Mascot Mashup
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