These former NE Atlanta News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8.
Aiden Rainey
Berry Vikings
Freshman
6′3″ 230
West Hall High School
Hometown: Flowery Branch
Next Game: vs. LaGrange Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Alex Payne
USC Trojans
6′5″ 305
Gainesville High School
Hometown: Gainesville
Next Game: vs. Purdue Boilermakers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m.
Bailey Johnson
Capital Comets
Junior
5′10″ 165
Forsyth Central High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. Catholic Cardinals, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:30 p.m.
Baker Kimbrel
Berry Vikings
Freshman
5′11″ 170
Lambert High School
Hometown: Suwanee
Next Game: vs. LaGrange Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Baxter Wright
Murray State Racers
Sophomore
6′2″ 170
Gainesville High School
Hometown: Gainesville
Next Game: vs. Georgia State Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.
Ben Blanton
Kennesaw State Owls
Sophomore
5′11″ 213
South Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. Merrimack Warriors, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
Ben Brookshire
Berry Vikings
Junior
6′3″ 262
Flowery Branch High School
Hometown: Flowery Branch
Next Game: vs. LaGrange Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Braden Carter
South Florida Bulls
Sophomore
6′6″ 290
North Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. Miami Hurricanes, Saturday, Sept. 13, 4:30 p.m.
Breckan Kirby
North Greenville Crusaders
Freshman
6′4″ 220
North Hall High School
Hometown: Gainesville
Next Game: vs. Barton Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.
Breckin Barbee
Hanover Panthers
Senior
Pinecrest Academy
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. Butler Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:30 p.m.
Brendan Hester
Elon Phoenix
Freshman
6′4″ 225
Denmark High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. Western Carolina Catamounts, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2:30 p.m.
Brennan Schneider
Central Missouri Mules
Junior
6′3″ 230
Lambert High School
Hometown: Chester Springs
Next Game: vs. CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves, Thursday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m.
Brody Sanderson
Sewanee Tigers
Junior
5′10″ 185
West Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. Brevard Tornados, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.
Bryce Allen
Navy Midshipmen
Junior
5′11″ 181
West Forsyth High School
Hometown: Alpharetta
Next Game: vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.
Bryson Free
Hanover Panthers
Freshman
East Hall High School
Next Game: vs. Butler Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:30 p.m.
Cam Bland
Samford Bulldogs
Freshman
5′11″ 178
Lambert High School
Hometown: Suwanee
Next Game: vs. Baylor Bears, Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.
Cam’Ron Dabney
Western Carolina Catamounts
5th
5′11″ 185
Cherokee Bluff High School
Hometown: Atlanta
Next Game: vs. Elon Phoenix, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2:30 p.m.
Cash O’Callaghan
Delta State Statesmen
Freshman
6′1″ 185
Gainesville High School
Hometown: Gainesville
Next Game: vs. UNC Pembroke Braves, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.
Caysen Goss
Presbyterian Blue Hose
Freshman
6′0″ 210
Chestatee High School
Hometown: Gainesville
Next Game: vs. Erskine Flying Fleet, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.
Cedrick Nicely
West Georgia Wolves
Offensive lineman
Senior
6′5″ 320
Gainesville High School
Hometown: Gainesville
Next Game: vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
Cooper Johnson
Georgia Bulldogs
Junior
6′4″ 225
West Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. Tennessee Volunteers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m.
Darius Cannon
Murray State Racers
Junior
5′10″ 180
Gainesville High School
Hometown: Gainesville
Next Game: vs. Georgia State Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.
Davis Little
South Alabama Jaguars
Freshman
6′0″ 177
South Forsyth High School
Hometown: Suwanee
Next Game: vs. Auburn Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 11:45 a.m.
Dayne Shor
Akron Zips
Offensive lineman
Junior
6′5″ 325
Denmark High School
Next Game: vs. UAB Blazers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Dray Parker
Berry Vikings
Freshman
5′8″ 155
West Forsyth High School
Hometown: Forsyth
Next Game: vs. LaGrange Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Dre Raven
Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers
Junior
5′11″ 175
Gainesville High School
Hometown: Gainesville
Next Game: vs. William Jewell Cardinals, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
Drew Clare
Mercer Bears
Junior
6′2″ 225
Denmark High School
Hometown: Alpharetta
Next Game: vs. Wofford Terriers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
Eli Edwards
Austin Peay Governors
Junior
6′4″ 313
North Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. Morehead State Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
Eli Samples
Charlotte 49ers
Junior
6′5″ 290
North Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. Monmouth Hawks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
Elijah Ruiz
West Georgia Wolves
Offensive lineman
Junior
6′3″ 290
Gainesville High School
Hometown: Gainesville
Next Game: vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
Evan Bridges
Anderson Ravens
Senior
5′10″ 165
South Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. Maritime Privateers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.
Garrett Wiggins
Centre Colonels
Junior
6′4″ 232
East Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. DePauw Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.
Gavin Hall
Furman Paladins
Sophomore
5′9″ 201
Gainesville High School
Hometown: Gainesville
Next Game: vs. Campbell Fighting Camels, Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m.
Gavin Morris
Samford Bulldogs
Junior
6′1″ 215
South Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. Baylor Bears, Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.
Hamilton DiBoyan
South Alabama Jaguars
Sophomore
5′11″ 170
Denmark High School
Hometown: Alpharetta
Next Game: vs. Auburn Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 11:45 a.m.
Hunter Green
Charleston Southern Buccaneers
Freshman
6′3″ 230
West Forsyth High School
Hometown: Odenton
Next Game: vs. Lindenwood Lions, Saturday, Sept. 13, 4 p.m.
Jack Brenk
Cumberland Phoenix
Freshman
6′0″ 215
Denmark High School
Hometown: Alpharetta
Next Game: vs. Ave Maria Gyrenes, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
Jackson Prehar
Campbellsville Tigers
Freshman
6′2″ 210
Flowery Branch High School
Hometown: Buford
Next Game: vs. Pikeville Bears, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.
Jahleel Rivas-Dicks
Anderson Ravens
Senior
5′11″ 190
Gainesville High School
Hometown: Gainesville
Next Game: vs. Maritime Privateers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.
James Tyre
Western Carolina Catamounts
Sophomore
5′10″ 175
Lambert High School
Hometown: Suwanee
Next Game: vs. Elon Phoenix, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2:30 p.m.
Jayquan Smith
Furman Paladins
Running back
Junior
5′11″ 216
Cherokee Bluff High School
Hometown: Braselton
Next Game: vs. Campbell Fighting Camels, Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m.
Jeremiah Ware
Georgia Southern Eagles
Freshman
5′10″ 195
Gainesville High School
Hometown: Gainesville
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.
Jeronimo Marin
Berry Vikings
Senior
6′0″ 223
Chestatee High School
Next Game: vs. LaGrange Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.
John David Peacock
Berry Vikings
Junior
6′2″ 225
Flowery Branch High School
Hometown: Flowery Branch
Next Game: vs. LaGrange Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Julius Columbus
Duke Blue Devils
Freshman
6′1″ 285
Gainesville High School
Hometown: Gainesville
Next Game: vs. Tulane Green Wave, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.
Leo Groza
Catholic Cardinals
Linebacker
Freshman
5′10″ 205
Pinecrest Academy
Hometown: Johns Creek
Next Game: vs. Capital Comets, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:30 p.m.
Levi Stowers
Maryville Scots
Senior
6′3″ 280
Chestatee High School
Hometown: Murrayville
Next Game: vs. Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m.
Liam Badger
Georgia Bulldogs
Senior
6′0″ 195
West Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. Tennessee Volunteers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m.
Luke Droegemueller
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Junior
6′1″ 180
East Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. Valparaiso Beacons, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
Luke Nelson
WPI Engineers
Sophomore
6′0″ 175
South Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. UNE Nor’Easters, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.
Luke Nelson
Chicago Maroons
Freshman
6′1″ 210
South Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. Cornell Rams, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.
Marlion Jackson
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Junior
6′2″ 205
Cherokee Bluff High School
Hometown: Flowery Branch
Next Game: vs. New Mexico State Aggies, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m.
Mateo Guevara
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Junior
6′4″ 312
Cherokee Bluff High School
Hometown: Flowery Branch
Next Game: vs. Nevada Wolf Pack, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m.
Mitchell Dunlap
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Freshman
6′5″ 265
East Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. West Georgia Wolves, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
Nick Taylor
West Virginia Mountaineers
Sophomore
6′1″ 189
Gainesville High School
Hometown: Fayetteville
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m.
Nolan Gibbs
Northern Colorado Bears
Freshman
6′5″ 265
East Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. South Dakota Coyotes, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.
Oscar Delp
Georgia Bulldogs
Senior
6′5″ 245
West Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. Tennessee Volunteers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m.
Raleigh Herbert
Furman Paladins
Sophomore
6′2″ 226
West Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. Campbell Fighting Camels, Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m.
Rodriguez Hussey
Delta State Statesmen
Freshman
6′0″ 165
West Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. UNC Pembroke Braves, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.
Ryals Puryear
Berry Vikings
Sophomore
5′10″ 169
North Hall High School
Hometown: Murrayville
Next Game: vs. LaGrange Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Ryan Degyansky
Duke Blue Devils
Junior
5′11″ 195
Lambert High School
Hometown: Suwanee
Next Game: vs. Tulane Green Wave, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.
Tilil Blackwell
Shorter Hawks
Junior
6′3″
Gainesville High School
Hometown: Gainesville
Next Game: vs. West Florida Argonauts, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
Travien Watson
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Sophomore
5′11″ 175
Gainesville High School
Hometown: Gainesville
Next Game: vs. West Georgia Wolves, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
Trent Jones
Fort Valley State Wildcats
Freshman
6′0″
Gainesville High School
Hometown: Gainesville
Next Game: vs. Clark Atlanta Panthers, Thursday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m.
Trey Richards
Berry Vikings
Senior
6′0″ 179
Forsyth Central High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. LaGrange Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Tristan Lyon
Anderson Ravens
Senior
6′1″ 210
Gainesville High School
Hometown: Flowery Branch
Next Game: vs. Maritime Privateers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.
Tyler Hoffman
Shorter Hawks
Freshman
6′4″
West Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. West Florida Argonauts, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
Tyler Simpson
West Georgia Wolves
Kicker
Junior
6′1″ 210
South Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming
Next Game: vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
Wil Turner IV
Samford Bulldogs
Freshman
6′3″ 270
Gainesville High School
Hometown: Gainesville
Next Game: vs. Baylor Bears, Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.
Zander Lipscomb
Cumberland Phoenix
Sophomore
6′1″ 171
Gainesville High School
Hometown: Gainesville
Next Game: vs. Ave Maria Gyrenes, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.