MaxPreps Presesason High School Football Top 25: No. 24 Marietta

By Zack Poff Jul 22, 2019, 12:00am

Blue Devils are loaded with talent, healthy heading into 2019 campaign.

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We set the tone for 2019 by looking at high school football's elite.


Head coach: Richard Morgan

Last season: 5-6. Battled injuries and eligibility issues through a tough 2018, but expect a bounce-back year with a loaded roster.

Last decade: 51-60
Head coach Richard Morgan
Head coach Richard Morgan
File photo by Kyle Hess
KEY PLAYERS

ATH Arik Gilbert (6-5, 260, Sr.) — 5-star athlete is an opposing coach's worst nightmare. Can line up all over the field and is usually the best player on the field no matter the opponent.



QB Harrison Bailey (6-4.5, 225, Sr.) — 2020 Tennessee commit is one of game's most talented quarterbacks.

DE BJ Ojulari (6-2.5, 220, Sr.) — Edge rusher answered a strong junior campaign with an impressive showing at the Opening earlier this summer.

S Rashad Torrence II (6-0, 195, Sr.) — 2018 eligibility issues kept the 2020 Florida commit off the field, but expect him to be a big-time factor for Blue Devil's defense in 2019 along with 3-star cornerback Dawson Ellington.

OL Jake Wray (6-5, 290, Sr.) — One of best offensive lineman from the Peach State, expect 2020 Colorado commit to open plenty of holes for 3-star running back Kimani Vidal.
Quarterback Harrison Bailey
Quarterback Harrison Bailey
File photo by Bob Powers
KEY GAMES

Aug. 22 at Rome

Aug. 30 vs. No. 8 St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia)

Sept. 13 at Grayson (Loganville)



Oct. 4 - vs. Edgewater (Orlando, Fla.)

Oct. 18 vs. McEachern (Powder Springs)

Nov. 1 vs. Hillgrove (Powder Springs)
Athlete Arik Gilbert
Athlete Arik Gilbert
File photo by Bob Powers