High school football: Top 50 Georgia players from the Class of 2022

Collins Hill (Suwanee), ranked No. 25 in the preseason MaxPreps Top 25 national rankings, boasts not only the No. 1 recruit in the state in massively talented two-way star Travis Hunter, but also the No. 2 ranked quarterback in Georgia in Sam Horn. The two were a lethal combination in 2020, hooking up 137 times for 1,746 yards and 24 touchdowns.

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By position, defensive linemen and defensive backs held down the most spots with nine each, followed by athletes and linebackers (six each), tight ends and quarterbacks (five each) and wide receivers and offensive linemen (four each).



6-1 | 175 | Cornerback | Florida State
Nation's No. 1 recruit overall and remarkable two-way athlete led the nation with 137 catches for 1,746 yards and 24 touchdowns, to go along with eight interceptions

2. Malaki Starks | Jefferson
6-2 | 210 | LB | Georgia
The 5-star standout is ranked the No. 3 linebacker in the country and like Hunter, one of the country's best all-around athletes. A 24-foot long jumper with 10.55 speed in the 100 meters (21.67 in 200), Starks can chase down the fleetest of backs.

3. DeYon Boule | Bainbridge
5-11 | 185 | ATH | Undecided
Led the Bearcats to a AAAAA state title as a freshman and hasn't led up as a receiver and defensive back. Ranked the No. 2 athlete in the country.

4. Mykel Williams | Hardaway (Columbus)
6-5 | 265 | DL | USC
Had 69 tackles and 17 sacks leading Hardaway to AAAA state playoffs. Ranked No. 5 defensive lineman in the country.

5. Gunner Stockton | Rabun County (Tiger)
6-1 | 220 | QB | Georgia
MaxPreps Junior All-American second team last year led Rabun County to 12-2 record and AAA semifinal playoff spot. Highly productive: 9,518 career passing yards, 122 TDs, 3,416 career rushing yards, 62 TDs.

6. Jake Johnson | Oconee County (Watkinsville)
6-5 | 225 | TE | LSU
With 97 career catches, 1,632 yards and 24 touchdowns, Johnson is the country's No. 2 ranked tight end. Picked LSU over Alabama and Clemson among others.

7. Oscar Delp | West Forsyth (Cumming)
6-5 | 220 | TE | Undecided
Considered a masterful route runner, Delp had 43 catches for 730 yards and nine touchdowns to earn second-team All-Georgia honors in 2020. Has 33 offers, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia Michigan and South Carolina.

8. Kojo Antwi | Lambert (Suwanee)
6-0 | 190 | WR | Ohio State
Picked the Buckeyes over 33 other offers that included Alabama, USC and Georgia. Has 92 catches for 1,474 yards and 15 touchdowns over the last two seasons.



9. CJ Washington | Cedartown
6-1 | 225 | LB | Georgia
Three-sport standout — he also plays basketball and runs track and field — has played defensive end, running back as well as linebacker.

10. Sam Horn | Collins Hill
6-4 | 190 | QB | Missouri
Passing to Hunter helps, but the nation's No. 97 recruit overall pass for almost 4,000 yards and 41 touchdowns in 2020. Also baseball standout and punter.

11. Elijah Pritchett | Carver (Columbus)
6-6 | 280 | OT | Undecided
Has 24 offers, but top contenders included Alabama, Florida State, USC and Georgia.

12. Addison Nichols | Greater Atlanta Christian (Norcross)
6-5 | 318 | OL | Tennessee
Regarded as the No. 3 interior offensive lineman in the country, Nichols had 29 other offers and took visits to Florida, Georgia, Ohio State and USC.

13. Marquis Groves-Killebrew | North Cobb (Kennesaw)
6-0 | 180 | CB | Georgia
Took a visit to Michigan on June 18, but picked the Bulldogs over 32 other offers.

14. Christen Miller | Cedar Grove (Ellenwood)
6-4 | 285 | DL | Undecided
Of his 25 offers, USC appears his No. 1 choice — he visited the Trojans on June 11 — but Georgia and Ohio State are in hot pursuit.



15. Jaron Willis | Lee County (Leesburg)
6-2 | 228 | LB | Georgia Tech
Had 57 tackles, nine for losses, including two sacks in 2020. Hits like a linebacker, but moves like a safety.

16. Isaiah Bond | Buford
5-11 | 175 | ATH | Florida
A blazer who won the state 100-meter AAAAAA championship at 10.51 and 200 (21.19) can play either wide receiver or cornerback in college.

17. Tyre West | Tift County (Tifton)
6-3 | 280 | DL | Georgia
Ranked the No. 11 defensive lineman in the country, West had 88 tackles during his freshman and sophomore seasons combined. Considered a big hitter with enough speed to catch speedy backs on the outside.

18. JaDarian Rhym | Valdosta
6-1 | 180 | CB | LSU
Great feet, long wingspan, excellent athlete, Rhym led his team to 7-5 record and state semifinals in 2020.

19. Denylon Morrissette | North Cobb (Kennesaw)
6-1 | 200 | WR | Georgia
Former St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) standout was named to MaxPreps All-American Sophomore second team in 2019. Tremendous at yards after catch.

20. Holden Geriner | Benedictine (Savannah, Ga.)
6-3 | 210 | QB | Auburn
In two seasons, Geriner has passed for 4,175 yards and 39 touchdowns and rushed for seven scores.

21. Bennett Christian | Allatoona (Acworth)
6-6 | 235 | TE | Ohio State
The third tight end on the list is still growing and has superb hands and runs good routes. His dad Bill Christian played at Tennessee.

22. Donovan Westmoreland | Griffin
6-1 | 215 | LB | South Carolina
Recorded 84 tackles, 23 for losses including 12 sacks, in 2020. Picked the Gamecocks over Georgia.

23. Daniel Martin | Marietta
6-2 | 205 | LB | Undecided
On top of 148 career tackles, he had 51 catches for 896 yards and eight touchdowns as a wide receiver.

24. Jake Pope | Buford
6-1 | 190 | S | Undecided
Did it all for the state AAAAAA champion Wolves last season as a wide receiver, safety and kick returner. Has impressive 36 offers including Alabama, North Carolina, Notre Dame and Ohio State, where he's all taken visits.



25. Samuel Mbake | North Cobb
6-3 | 205 | WR | Undecided
Had 54 catches and five touchdowns in 2020, helping the team to 8-3 record and AAAAAAA playoffs.

The best of the rest

26. Janiran Bonner | Cedar Grove (Ellnwood) | 6-1 | 193 | WR | Georgia Tech
27. Antonio Martin, Jr. | Langston Hughes (Fairburn) | 5-11 | 205 | RB | Georgia Tech
28. Holden Staes | Westminster (Atlanta) | 6-4 | 230 | TE | Notre Dame
29. Joshua Josephs | North Cobb | 6-3 | 215 | DE | Undecided
30. EJ Lightsey | Fitzgerald | 6-2 | 210 | LB | Undecided
31. Jacurri Brown | Lowndes (Valdosta) | 6-4 | 205 | QB | Miami
32. Qae'shon Sapp | Lee County | 6-5 | 320 | OT | Florida State
33. Quentel Jones | Peach County (Fort Valley) | 6-2 | 315 | DL | Undecided
34. Darris Smith | Appling County (Baxley) | 6-6 | 225 | DE | Georgia
35. MJ Morris | Carrollton | 6-2 | 190 | QB | North Carolina State
36. Carlton Madden | Cedar Grove (Ellentwood) | 6-3 | 240 | DE | Undecided
37. Darren Agu| Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (Rabun Gap, Ga.)| 6-6 | 225 | DE | Vanderbilt
38. Marlin Klein | Rabun Gap-Nacoochee | 6-6 | 215 | TE | Michigan
39. Rashod Dubinion | Cedar Grove | 5-10 | 185 | ATH | Arkansas
40. Quavian Carter | Lee County | 6-4 | 200 | S | Michigan State
41. Damari Alston | Woodward Academy (College Park) | 5-10 | 205 | RB | Auburn
42. Tyler Griffin | Southeast Bulloch (Brooklet) | 6-4 | 200 | ATH | UCF
43. Rodney Hill | Bulloch Academy (Statesboro) | 6-0 | 186 | ATH | Florida State
44. Thomas Castellanos | Ware County (Waycross) | 5-11 | 190 | ATH | UCF
45. Joshua White | Columbia (Decatur) | 6-4 | 275 | DL | Undecided
46. Marcus Allen | Walton (Marietta) | 6-2 | 175 | CB | North Carolina
47. Nick Cull | Seminole County (Donalsonville) | 5-11 | 175 | CB | Undecided
48. Dainsus Miller | Creekside (Fairburn) | 5-11 | 170 | CB | Undecided
49. Dayne Shor | King's Ridge Christian (Alpharetta) | 6-6 | 295 | OT | Alabama
50. Emory Floyd | Hillgrove (Powder Springs) | 6-1 | 175 | S | South Carolina