2025 Georgia football signees and bios

The University of Georgia has announced the signing of 25 recruits to its 2025 signing class. Georgia’s class of 25 signees is currently ranked second by Rivals.com and third by 247Sports.com.

Listed below are the UGA football signees and bios for the recruits who signed on the Early National Signing Day (Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024). The bios were provided by UGA.

Ethan Barbour – TE, 6-3, 235, Alpharetta, Ga.
Thomas Blackshear – WR, 6-1, 195, Savannah, Ga.
Rasean Dinkins – DB, 5-11, 190, Warner Robins, Ga.
Juan Gaston – OL, 6-7, 350, Atlanta, Ga.
Isaiah Gibson – OLB, 6-4, 255, Warner Robins, Ga.
Jontae Gilbert – DB, 6-2, 190, Douglass, Ga.
Dontrell Glover – OL, 6-4, 315, Fairburn, Ga.
Elijah Griffin – DL, 6-5, 300, Pooler, Ga.
JJ Hanne – DL, 6-5, 285, Berlin, Germany
Darren Ikinnagbon – OLB, 6-5, 250, Hillside, N.J.
Dominick Kelly – DB, 6-2, 180, St. Petersburg, Fla.
AJ Kruah – ILB, 6-2, 225, Marietta, Ga.
Chase Linton – OLB, 6-4, 230, Atlanta, Ga.
Ryan Montgomery – QB, 6-4, 220, Findlay, Ohio
Todd Robinson – DB, 5-11, 200, Valdosta, Ga.
Landon Roldan – WR, 6-1, 185, Bogart, Ga.
Mason Short – OL, 6-6, 315, Evans, Ga.
Cortez Smith – OL, 6-4, 310, Lilburn, Ga.
Talyn Taylor – WR, 6-1, 180, Geneva, Ill.
Dennis Uzochukwu – OL, 6-5, 275, Lawrenceville, Ga.
Bo Walker – RB, 5-10, 220, Ellenwood, Ga.
Zayden Walker – ILB, 6-2, 220, Ellaville, Ga.
CJ Wiley – WR, 6-4, 210, Alpharetta, Ga.
Elyiss Williams – TE, 6-7, 240, Kingsland, Ga.
Tyler Williams – WR, 6-2, 205, Seffner, Fla.

ETHAN BARBOUR, TE, 6-3, 235
Alpharetta, Ga., Milton HS
High School: Milton HS, coached by Ben Reaves Jr.…selected to Under Armour All-America Game…247sports composite four-star prospect… ranked as the #226 prospect nationally, #11 tight end prospect and #35 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #212 prospect nationally, #11 TE prospect and #32 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #59 prospect nationally, #1 H-TE prospect and #11 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com three-star prospect, #26 TE prospect and #59 prospect in Georgia…On3.com four-star prospect, #280 prospect nationally, #14 TE prospect and #39 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect…as a senior, has helped lead Milton to 12-0 record and GHSA Class 5A semifinals…has recorded 39 receptions for 789 yards and 10 touchdowns…named to Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia Power 100 List…transferred to Milton from Alpharetta HS…as a junior, helped lead Raiders to 5-6 record and GHSA Class 6A playoffs…tallied 49 receptions for 966 yards and 12 touchdowns…as a sophomore, helped lead Raiders to 8-4 record and GHSA Class 6A second round…caught 51 passes for 714 yards and 12 touchdowns…recorded 26 receptions for 342 yards and two touchdowns as a freshman…also played basketball at Alpharetta.

THOMAS BLACKSHEAR, WR, 6-1, 195
Savannah, Ga., Calvary Day School
High School: Calvary Day School, coached by Mark Stroud…247sports.com three-star prospect…ranked as the #88 prospect nationally, #81 wide receiver prospect and #69 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #281 prospect nationally, #38 WR prospect and #40 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #228 prospect regionally, #70 WR prospect and #64 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #62 WR prospect and #54 prospect in Georgia…On3.com four-star prospect, #272 prospect nationally, #39 prospect and #38 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost three-star prospect… as a senior, helped lead Calvary Day to a 10-2 record and GHSA Private quarterfinals, playing wide receiver and defensive back…led  team with 38 receptions for 866 yards and 14 touchdowns, along with 15 carries for 74 yards and one touchdown on the ground…also tallied four tackles in three games on defense, while gaining 250 yards on 13 kick returns…as a junior, led Calvary Day to 13-1 record and GHSA Class 3A semifinals…accrued 551 receiving yards on 27 receptions and five touchdowns along with 39 rushing yards on four carries, while tallying eight tackles and two interceptions…transferred to Calvary Day prior to junior season from Benedictine where he was the second leading receiver on the 13-2 GHSA Class 4A state champions…also a member of the track and basketball teams.

RASEAN DINKINS, DB, 5-11, 190
Warner Robins, Ga., Warner Robins HS
High School: Warner Robins HS, coached by Shane Sams…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #447 prospect nationally, #40 safety prospect and #57 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #433 prospect nationally, #44 S prospect and #54 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #231 prospect regionally, #36 S prospect and #66 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com three-star prospect, #62 cornerback prospect and #81 prospect in Georgia…On3.com four-star prospect, #325 prospect nationally, #31 S prospect and #42 prospect in Georgia…as a senior, helped lead Warner Robins to 7-4 record and GHSA Class 4A playoffs…named to Preseason All-State Team… as a junior, led Demons to 9-4 record and GHSA Class 5A quarterfinals…tallied 62 tackles and three interceptions, along with 72 carries for 724 rushing yards…named 2023 Georgia Class 5A Region 2 Defensive Player of the Year…named to Atlanta Journal-Constitution All-State Team…as a sophomore, helped Warner Robins post 11-4 record and reach GHSA Class 5A championship, tallying 54 tackles…named to GACA Class 5A Regions 1-4 All-State Team.

JUAN GASTON, OL, 6-7, 350
Atlanta, Ga., Westlake HS
High School: Westlake HS, coached by Morris Mitchell…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #162 prospect nationally, #17 offensive tackle prospect and #22 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #163 prospect nationally, #17 OT prospect and #22 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #85 prospect nationally, #12 OT prospect and #15 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #248 prospect nationally, #24 OT prospect and #36 prospect in Georgia…On3.com four-star prospect, #174 prospect nationally, #12 interior offensive lineman prospect and #24 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect…as a senior, helped lead Westlake to 5-6 record and GHSA Class 6A playoffs…paved way for Lions offense which tallied 2,362 passing yards and 1,535 rushing yards…as a junior, helped lead Lions to 9-3 record and GHSA Class 7A second round…helped Lions rushing attack notch 2,077 yards and 29 touchdowns…named to 2023 All-Metro Team by Atlanta Journal-Constitution…named to 2023 GACA Class 7A South Regions 1-4 All-State Team…as a sophomore, helped lead Lions to 9-4 record and GHSA Class 7A quarterfinals…helped Lions offense tally 2,199 passing yards and 1,654 rushing yards…also played basketball for Westlake.

ISAIAH GIBSON, OLB, 6-4, 255
Warner Robins, Ga., Warner Robins HS
High School: Warner Robins HS, coached by Shane Sams…247Sports.com composite five-star prospect…ranked as the #9 prospect nationally, #1 edge prospect and #2 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #9 prospect nationally, #1 edge prospect and #2 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com five-star prospect, #19 prospect nationally, #2 defensive end prospect and #4 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com five-star prospect, #13 prospect nationally, #2 DE prospect and #4 prospect in Georgia…On3.com five-star prospect, #8 prospect nationally, #1 edge prospect and #2 prospect in Georgia…named to 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11 Team…as a senior, helped lead Warner Robins to 7-4 record and GHSA Class 4A playoffs… GeorgiaHighSchoolFootballDaily.com 2024 Preseason All-State Selection…as a junior, led Demons to 9-4 record and GHSA Class 5A quarterfinals…totaled 17 sacks, 19 tackles for loss and 55 quarterback pressures…named Atlanta Journal Constitution All-State Honorable Mention… as a sophomore, helped Warner Robins post 11-4 record and reach GHSA Class 5A championship, posting 33 total tackles and six sacks…named to 2022 GACA Class 5A Regions 1-4 All-State Team…also played basketball for Warner Robins.

JONTAE GILBERT, DB, 6-2, 190
Douglass, Ga., Douglass HS
High School: Douglass HS, coached by Stanley Pritchett…selected to Navy All-American Bowl…247sports composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #216 prospect nationally, #18 safety prospect, and #34 prospect in the state of Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect nationally, #216 player nationally, #19 S prospect, and #33 player in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #166 prospect nationally, #14 safety prospect, and the #29 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #30 S prospect, and #49 prospect in Georgia…On3.com four-star prospect, #202 prospect nationally, #27 cornerback prospect and #29 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect…played offense and defense as a wide receiver and cornerback for Douglass…as a senior, helped the Astros to an 8-4 record and GHSA Class 3A second round…tallied 135 yards and a touchdown on nine total touches, adding eight tackles and three passes defended on defense…as a junior, helped Douglass to a 6-5 record and GHSA Class 3A playoffs…tallied 335 total yards and one touchdown on 29 touches, while recording 21 tackles, one interception, a forced fumble and one fumble recovery…as a sophomore, notched 29 total yards and a touchdown on three receptions while recording two tackles on defense…as a freshman, played three games for Douglass, totaling three interceptions on the season…earned all-region honors in 2022… also ran track in high school recording an 11.28 second time in the 100-meter dash.

DONTRELL GLOVER, OL, 6-4, 315
Fairburn, Ga., Langston Hughes HS
High School: Langton Hughes HS, coached by Daniel Williams…247sport.com four-star composite prospect … ranked as the #323 prospect nationally, #19 interior offensive lineman prospect and #45 prospect in Georgia … PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #318 prospect nationally, #17 IOL prospect and #44 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #158 prospect regionally, #11 IOL prospect and #47 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #154 prospect nationally, #7 offensive guard prospect and #21 prospect in Georgia … On3.com four-star prospect, #369 prospect nationally, #29 IOL prospect and #52 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost three-star prospect…as a senior, has helped lead Langston Hughes to 12-1 record and GHSA Class 5A semifinals….part of a Panthers offense that averaged 47.9 points per game during the regular season…as a junior, helped lead Panthers to 9-3 record and GHSA Class 6A second round…part of an offense that averaged 44.3 point per game during the regular season…as a sophomore, member of the 15-0 Panthers team that won the GHSA Class 6A state championship…member of a 13-2 Panthers team that reached the GHSA 6A state championship game as a freshman…named to GACA Class 6A All-State Teams in 2021, 2022, and 2023…was high school teammates with current Georgia offensive lineman Bo Hughley.

ELIJAH GRIFFIN, DL, 6-5, 300
Pooler, Ga., Savannah Christian Prep
High School: Savannah Christian Preparatory School, coached by Baker Woodward…247sports.com composite five-star prospect…ranked as the #2 prospect nationally, #1 defensive lineman prospect and #1 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #2 prospect nationally, #1 DL prospect and #1 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com five-star prospect, #6 prospect nationally, #1 defensive tackle prospect and #2 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com five-star prospect, #7 prospect nationally, #1 DT prospect and #2 prospect in Georgia…On3.com five-star prospect, #7 prospect nationally, #1 DL prospect and #2 prospect in Georgia…named to 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11 Team… as a senior, helped lead Savannah Christian to 10-1 record and GHSA Private quarterfinals…in nine games for Raiders, tallied 53 tackles (40 solo, 13 assists), 27 tackles for loss, and 8.5 sacks… named to 2024 MaxPreps Preseason All-America First Team…as a junior, helped lead Raiders to 12-3 record and GHSA Class 3A state runner-up finish…tallied 97 tackles (67 solo, 30 assists), 31 tackles for loss, 17.5 sacks, and an interception…named to 2023 GACA Class 3A South Regions 1-4 All-State Team…twice named All-Greater Savannah Defensive Player of the Year by Savannah Morning News…as a sophomore, helped lead Raiders to 11-2 record and GHSA Class 3A quarterfinals…tallied 82 tackles (39 solo, 43 assists), 30 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, and recovered two fumbles.

JJ HANNE, DL, 6-5, 285
Berlin, Germany, Santa Margarita Catholic School
High School: Santa Margarita Catholic School, coached by Anthony Rouzier…247sports.com three-star prospect…ranked as the #1080 prospect nationally, #111 defensive line prospect and #92 prospect in California…PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #42 DT prospect and #42 prospect in California…rivals.com three-star prospect, #43 defensive end prospect and #57 prospect in California…On3.com three-star prospect, #691 prospect nationally, #67 DL prospect and #55 prospect in California…DawgPost three-star prospect…as a senior, helped lead Santa Margarita to a 5-7 record…tallied 26 tackles (11 solo and 5 TFL), 3.5 sacks for a loss of 33 yards and 2 pass breakups…as a junior, led Santa Margarita to a 5-6 record in his first year playing American football…accumulated 22 tackles (7 solo and 4 TFL), 1.5 sacks for a loss of 13 yards, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery…is originally from Berlin, Germany and has only played American football for two years.

DARREN IKINNAGBON, OLB, 6-5, 250
Hillside, N.J., Hillside HS
High School: Hillside HS, coached by Barris Grant…selected to Navy All-American Bowl…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #78 prospect nationally, #9 defensive lineman prospect and #2 prospect in New Jersey…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #78 prospect nationally, #9 DL prospect and #2 prospect in New Jersey…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #174 prospect nationally, #16 defensive end prospect and #4 prospect in New Jersey…rivals.com four-star prospect, #194 prospect nationally, #10 DE prospect and #3 prospect in New Jersey…On3.com four-star prospect, #80 prospect nationally, #7 edge prospect and #2 prospect in New Jersey…DawgPost four-star prospect…as a senior, helped lead Hillside to 5-5 record…as a junior, helped lead Comets to 6-3 record and NJSIAA Group 3 playoffs…tallied 52 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, five sacks, forced two fumbles and recovered one…also wrestles for Hillside.

DOMINICK KELLY, DB, 6-2, 180
St. Petersburg, Fla., IMG Academy
High School: IMG Academy, coached by Billy Miller…247sports.com four-star prospect…ranked at the #314 prospect nationally, #33 cornerback prospect and #35 prospect in Florida…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #36 CB prospect and #45 prospect in Florida…rivals.com four-star prospect, #37 safety prospect and #63 prospect in Florida…On3.com four-star prospect, #313 prospect nationally, #34 CB prospect and #44 prospect in Florida…DawgPost four-star prospect…transferred to IMG as a senior, where he helped lead the team to a 7-2 record playing defensive back…led the team in interceptions with 4 and tallied 17 tackles (15 solo)…as a junior at Robinson HS (Tampa, Fla.), helped lead team to a 9-3 record…accrued 24 tackles (18 solo), one sack and eight pass breakups…reclassified from class of 2026 to 2025…also a member of the track and wrestling teams…ran a 11.16 100-meter dash and qualified for FHSAA Class 2A regional track meet in May 2024.

AJ KRUAH, ILB, 6-2, 225
Marietta, Ga., Marietta HS
High School: Marietta HS, coached by Richard Morgan…247Sports composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #404 prospect nationally, #45 linebacker prospect and #54 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #401 prospect nationally, #44 LB prospect and #52 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #318 prospect regionally, #60 outside linebacker prospect and #93 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #204 prospect nationally, #13 OLB prospect and #31 prospect in Georgia…as a senior, played defensive end, linebacker, tight end, running back and wide receiver for Marietta, leading the Blue Devils in solo tackles with 46…also tallied 55 total tackles, 15 TFLs, nine assists, seven sacks and one interception…led Marietta in receiving yards with 427 yards and four touchdowns on 25 receptions…also recorded 26 carries for 175 yards and four touchdowns rushing…returned a kickoff for 86 yards on special teams …as a junior, recorded 70 total tackles (55 solo), 10.5 tackles for loss, five sacks and one interception…as a sophomore, tallied 50 total tackles (33 solo), nine tackles for loss, and five sacks…accumulated a total of 175 total tackles (134 solo), 35.5 tackles for loss, 17 sacks and two interceptions on defense in his high school career and 605 total yards and eight touchdowns on offense…named a U.S. Army Bowl Combine Series Atlanta top performer.

CHASE LINTON, OLB, 6-4, 230
Atlanta, Ga., North Atlanta HS
High School: North Atlanta HS, coached by Jamie Aull… 247sports composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #131 prospect nationally, #11 edge prospect and #16 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #132 prospect nationally, #11 edge prospect and #16 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #245 prospect nationally, #26 defensive end prospect and #37 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #132 prospect nationally, #7 weakside DE prospect and #16 prospect in Georgia…On3.com four-star prospect, #109 prospect nationally, #10 edge prospect and #14 prospect in Georgia…as a senior, helped lead North Atlanta to 9-2 record and GHSA Class 6A playoffs…named to Marietta Daily Journal Northside 2024 Super 6 Players list…as a junior, helped lead Warriors to 9-2 record and GHSA Class 6A playoffs…tallied 31 tackles (17 solo, 14 assists) and two sacks…named to 2023 GACA Class 6A South Regions 1-4 All-State Team…as a sophomore, helped lead Warriors to 8-4 record and GHSA Class 6A second round…tallied 29 tackles (18 solo, 11 assists) and two sacks…named to All-Region First Team and All-State Honorable Mention.

RYAN MONTGOMERY, QB, 6-4, 220
Findlay, Ohio, Findlay HS
High School: Findlay HS, coached by Stefan Adams…247sports composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #107 prospect nationally, #11 quarterback prospect and #5 prospect in Ohio…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #107 prospect nationally, #11 QB prospect and #6 prospect in Ohio…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #115 prospect nationally, #9 QB prospect and #4 prospect in Ohio…rivals.com four-star prospect, #65 prospect nationally, #5 QB prospect and #4 prospect in Ohio…On3.com four-star prospect, #139 prospect nationally, #13 QB prospect and #6 prospect in Ohio…DawgPost four-star prospect…as a senior, made the Elite 11 finals…as a junior, helped lead Findlay to an 8-3 record and a first round playoff appearance…tossed 258 completions for 3,377 passing yards and 38 touchdowns through the air…rushed for 257 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground…earned All-Toledo Blade Player of the Year and Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association First Team All-State honors…named finalist for Ohio Mr. Football Award…as a junior, threw 172 completions for 1,787 passing yards and 22 touchdowns through the air in 11 games under center…as a sophomore, helped lead Findlay to an 8-3 record…completed 173 passes for 2,420 passing yards and 29 touchdowns through the air in 11 starts…earned Ohio Division Northwest Division I First Team honors…also played basketball at Findlay.

TODD ROBINSON, DB, 5-11, 200
Valdosta, Ga., Valdosta HS
High School: Valdosta HS, coached by Dr. Shelton Felton…selected to Navy All-American Bowl…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #168 prospect nationally, #7 athlete prospect and #23 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #168 prospect nationally, #12 running back prospect and #23 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #119 prospect nationally, #6 athlete prospect and #18 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com three-star prospect, #9 athlete prospect and #56 prospect in Georgia…On3.com four-star prospect, #165 prospect nationally, #3 athlete prospect and #23 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect…as a senior, captained Valdosta to 9-3 record and GHSA Class 6A second round…completed 189 passes for 2,290 yards and 22 touchdowns, while rushing for 538 yards and 11 touchdowns in 11 games…named GHSA 6A Region 1 Co-Player of the Year…as a junior, helped lead Wildcats to 8-4 overall record and GHSA Class 7A second round…compiled 1,087 passing yards for nine touchdowns and 1,001 rushing yards for five touchdowns…named GHSA 7A Region 1 Co-Athlete of the Year…as a sophomore, helped lead Wildcats to 8-3 record and GHSA Class 7A playoff appearance…totaled 878 passing yards for 10 touchdowns and 523 rushing yards and seven touchdowns…named GHSA 7A Region 1 honorable mention …recorded 100-meter times of 10.93, 11.05 and 11.12 as a junior.

 LANDON ROLDAN, WR, 6-1, 185
Bogart, Ga., North Oconee HS
High School: North Oconee HS, coached by Tyler Aurandt…247Sports.com composite three-star prospect…ranked as the #480 prospect nationally, #73 wide receiver prospect and #62 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #463 prospect nationally, #71 WR prospect and #60 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com three-star prospect…#84 WR prospect nationally, #73 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com three-star prospect…#97 WR prospect nationally, #85 prospect in Georgia…On3.com three-star prospect, #413 prospect nationally, #66 WR prospect and #55 prospect in Georgia…Dawg Post three-star prospect…as a senior, has helped lead North Oconee to 13-0 record and GHSA Class 4A semifinals…was named Class 4A Region 8 Offensive Player of the Year as a senior…as a junior, led the Titans to a 12-1 record and GHSA Class 4A quarterfinals…recorded 50 receptions for 1,029 yards and 13 touchdowns along with 14 carries for 79 yards and 3 TD.…named Class 4A Region 8 Athlete of the Year…GeorgiaHighSchoolFootballDaily.com 2024 Preseason All-State Selection…also plays baseball and has a ‘Perfect Game Grade’ of 9…ran a 60-yard dash of 6.65-seconds and a 4.37 40-yard dash.

MASON SHORT, OL, 6-6, 315
Evans, Ga., Evans HS
High School: Evans HS, coached by Barrett Davis…247sports composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #185 prospect nationally, #10 offensive lineman prospect, and #27 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar magazine four-star prospect nationally, #185 player nationally, #9 OL prospect, and #27 player in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #148 prospect nationally, #20 OL prospect, and the #25 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #54 prospect nationally, #8 OL prospect, and the #9 prospect in Georgia…On3.com four-star prospect, #386 prospect nationally, #30 interior offensive lineman prospect and #52 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect…as a senior, helped lead Evans to a 5-5 record and helped the rushing attack average over 190 yards per game…as a junior helped lead the Knights to a 4-7 record and nearly 200 rushing yards per game as a team…as a sophomore helped lead Evans to 4-7 record and helped the rushing attack gain over 1,800 yards…as a freshman helped lead the Knights to a 9-3 record and helped the running game record 238 yards per game…as an eighth grader helped lead Evans to a 10-2 record and helped the rushing attack rack up over 3,000 yards on the season…also competes in track and field for the Knights…recorded a 41-7 shot put throw and a 114-1 discus rep during his junior season.

CORTEZ SMITH, OL, 6-4, 310
Lilburn, Ga., Parkview HS
High School: Parkview HS, coached by Joe Strudivant…selected to Navy All-American Bowl…247sports composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #135 prospect nationally, #9 interior offensive lineman prospect and #17 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #135 prospect nationally, #13 OL prospect and #15 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #84 prospect nationally, #3 offensive guard prospect and #14 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #233 prospect nationally, #3 OL prospect and #33 prospect in Georgia…On3.com four-star prospect, #153 prospect nationally, #10 interior offensive lineman prospect and #19 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect…as a junior, helped lead Parkview HS to a 7-4 record for third place finish in Class 7A Region 4…as a sophomore, helped lead Parkview HS to an 8-4 record for fourth in 7A Region 4…also competed in track and field…as a junior, earned the GHSA Class 7A state championship in shot put with a throw of 56-2 while taking second place in the discus throw at 167-4…as a sophomore, reached state in both shot put and discus, winning silver with a throw of 53-2…as a freshman, advanced to the GHSA Class 7A Region 4 shot put qualifying rounds.

TALYN TAYLOR, WR, 6-1, 180
Geneva, Ill., Geneva HS
High School: Geneva HS, coached by Boone Thorgesen…selected to Navy All-American Bowl…247sports.com five-star composite prospect…ranked as the #27 prospect nationally, #6 wide receiver prospect and #1 prospect in Illinois…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #32 prospect nationally, #7 WR prospect and #1 prospect in Illinois…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #31 prospect nationally, #5 WR prospect and #2 prospect in Illinois…rivals.com four-star prospect, #42 prospect nationally, #8 WR prospect and #2 prospect in Illinois…On3.com composite four-star prospect, #28 prospect nationally, #5 WR prospect and #1 prospect in Illinois…DawgPost four-star prospect…as a senior, helped lead Geneva to 12-2 record and IHSA Class 6A state runner-up finish…led team with 84 receptions for 1,617 yards and 24 touchdowns, along with 574 kick return yards…named to 2024 Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Class 6A All-State Team…named to 2024 Champaign News-Gazette All-State Football Team…as a junior, helped lead Vikings to 9-3 record and IHSA Class 6A quarterfinals…caught 32 passes for 512 yards and six touchdowns, while also returning kicks, throwing one touchdown and posting an interception…as a sophomore, helped lead Vikings to 6-4 record and IHSA Class 6A playoffs…totaled 51 catches for 745 yards and eight touchdowns…also competed in track and field, running a 23.15 200-meter dash and posting a 19-7.5 long jump…mother, Venus Taylor, played softball at Western Illinois and was named 1997 Mid-Continent Conference Player of the Year; currently head softball coach at North Central College.

DENNIS UZOCHUKWU, OL, 6-5, 275
Lawrenceville, Ga., Peachtree Ridge HS
High School: Peachtree Ridge HS, coached by Matt Helmerich…247sports.com composite three-star prospect…ranked as the #539 prospect nationally, #42 offensive tackle prospect and #70 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect and #47 OT prospect…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #735 prospect regionally, #159 OT prospect and #207 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com three-star prospect, #46 OT prospect and #61 prospect in Georgia…On3.com three-star prospect, #447 prospect nationally, #28 OT prospect and #59 prospect in Georgia … transferred to Peachtree Ridge prior to his senior season …as a senior, helped the Lions to a 6-6 overall record and reached the second round of the GHSA Class 6A state playoffs…part of an offense that averaged 32.2 points per game…at Discovery HS, went 1-9 during his junior year in GHSA 7A Region 7…helped Titans to a 3-7 record as a sophomore and a 2-8 record as a freshman…also played basketball for both schools.

BO WALKER, RB, 5-10, 220
Ellenwood, Ga., Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
High School: Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, coached by Derek White…247sports composite four-star prospect… ranked as the 309^th prospect nationally, #23 running back prospect, and #44 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar magazine four-star prospect nationally, #309 player nationally, #15 RB prospect, and #43 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #27 RB prospect and the #43 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #140 prospect nationally, #3 all-purpose back prospect, and #18 prospect in Georgia…On3.com four-star prospect, #339 prospect nationally, #24 RB prospect and #45 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost three-star prospect…as a senior, helped lead Rabun Gap-Nacoochee to an 11-2 record and NCISAA Division I state championship… tallied 681 total yards and three touchdowns on 75 carries and six receptions… played at Cedar Grove HS prior to his senior season…as a junior, helped led Cedar Grove to a 10-5 record, Region 5 championship and GHSA Class 3A state championship…recorded 2,001 total yards and 30 touchdowns on 250 carries and 37 receptions… named to 2023 GACA Region 5 All-State Team…as a sophomore, helped lead the Saints to a GHSA Class 3A state championship runner-up finish…totaling 785 yards and seven touchdowns on 108 carries and 14 catches…as a freshman, helped lead Cedar Grove to a GHSA Class 3A state championship…accumulated 541 total yards and seven touchdowns on 61 carries and five receptions… also played baseball and ran track in high school…recorded a personal best 11.21-second time in the 100-meters and a 24.62-second time in the 200-meters.

ZAYDEN WALKER, ILB, 6-2, 220
Ellaville, Ga., Schley County HS
High School: Schley County HS, coached by Darren Alford…247sports composite five-star prospect…ranked as the #30 prospect nationally, #1 linebacker prospect and #5 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #30 prospect nationally, #1 LB prospect and #5 prospect in Georgia… ESPN.com four-star prospect, #23 prospect nationally, #1 outside linebacker prospect and #6 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #39 prospect nationally, #3 LB prospect and #6 prospect in Georgia…On3.com five-star prospect, #29 prospect nationally, #1 LB prospect and #4 prospect in Georgia… named to 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11 Team…as a senior, helped lead Schley County to 6-5 record and GHSA Class A DII playoffs…led team with 77 tackles (40 solo, 37 assists), 13 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks, along with an interception and fumble recovery…also rushed 17 times for 53 yards and eight touchdowns…named 2024 GHSA All-Region 6-A DII Defensive Player of the Year…as a junior, helped lead Wildcats to 13-1 record and GHSA Class A DII semifinals…tallied 40 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, 27 hurries, seven sacks, forced and recovered two fumbles, along with rushing 77 times for 518 yards and 13 touchdowns and catching 10 passes for 169 yards and four touchdowns…named to 2023 GACA Class A DII North Regions 5-8 All-State Team…as a sophomore, helped lead Wildcats to 12-3 record and GHSA Class A DII runner-up finish…notched 35 tackles, 12 for loss, 19 hurries and three sacks, along with 365 rushing yards and six touchdowns…named to 2022 GACA Class A DII All-State Team…also competes in basketball and track and field…averaged 12.8 points per game and 5.8 rebounds per game in basketball as a freshman…ran a 11.47 in the 100-meter dash and threw a 47-0 in the shot put…brother, Zykeivous, currently plays defensive line for Auburn.

CJ WILEY, WR, 6-4, 210
Alpharetta, Ga., Milton HS
High School: Milton HS, coached by Ben Reaves…247sports composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #77 prospect nationally, #11 wide receiver prospect and #11 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #77 prospect nationally, #12 WR prospect and #11 prospect in Georgia… ESPN.com four-star prospect, #189 prospect nationally, #23 WR prospect and #33 prospect in Georgia… rivals.com four-star prospect, #40 prospect nationally, #7 WR prospect and #7 prospect in Georgia…On3.com four-star prospect, #73 prospect nationally, #11 WR prospect and #10 prospect in Georgia… named to 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11 Team…as a senior, has helped lead Milton to 12-0 record and GHSA Class 5A semifinals…leads team in receiving with 53 receptions for 899 yards with 11 touchdowns, along with 41 kick return yards…as a junior, helped lead Milton to 13-2 record and GHSA Class 7A state championship…tallied 68 receptions for 1,473 yards and 14 touchdowns…named to 2023 GACA Class 7A North Regions 5-8 All-State Team…transferred to Milton from Alpharetta HS…also participates in track, running a 10.91 100-meter dash as a junior…father, Chuck Wiley, was a three-time All-SEC defensive end at LSU and played six seasons in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants.

ELYISS WILLIAMS, TE, 6-7, 240
Kingsland, Ga., Camden County HS
High School: Camden County HS, coached by Travis Roland…247sports.com composite five-star prospect…ranked as the #30 prospect nationally, #1 tight end prospect and #4 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #29 prospect nationally, #1 TE prospect and #4 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #49 prospect nationally, #1 Y-TE prospect and #10 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #31 prospect nationally, #1 TE prospect and #5 prospect in Georgia…On3.com four-star prospect, #36 prospect nationally, #1 TE prospect and #5 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect…named to 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11 Team…as a senior, helped lead Camden County to 7-4 record and GHSA Class 6A playoffs…led Wildcats with 54 receptions for 789 yards and 11 touchdowns…also tallied nine tackles and a sack…as a junior, helped lead Wildcats to 10-4 record and GHSA Class 7A semifinals…led team with 25 receptions for 530 yards and seven touchdowns, along with five tackles on defense…transferred to Camden County from Charlton County HS…as a sophomore, helped lead Indians to 8-3 record and GHSA Class A DII Second Round…caught six passes for 192 yards and one touchdown, blocked three kicks and posted two sacks…named to GACA Class A DII All-State Team…named 2022-23 GHSA Region 2-AA Player of the Year in basketball after averaging 16.9 points and 3.8 blocks.

TYLER WILLIAMS, WR, 6-2, 205
Seffner, Fla., Armwood HS
High School: Armwood HS, coached by Evan Davis…247sports composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #367 prospect nationally, #52 wide receiver prospect and #51 prospect in Florida…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #359 prospect nationally, #53 WR prospect and #51 prospect in Florida…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #275 prospect regionally, #92 WR prospect and #77 prospect in Florida…rivals.com four-star prospect, #58 WR prospect and #68 prospect in Florida…On3.com four-star prospect, #310 prospect nationally, #47 WR prospect and #43 prospect in Florida… as a senior, led Armwood HS to 12-1 record and FHSAA Class 6A quarterfinals……totaled 30 receptions for 796 yards and 10 touchdowns, while recording nine tackles and two for loss on defense…transferred to Armwood from Sumner HS…as a junior, helped lead Stingrays to 11-2 record and FHSAA Class 4M quarterfinals…caught 26 passes for 585 yards and 14 touchdowns, along with five return touchdowns and an interception on defense…as a sophomore, helped lead Stingrays to 6-5 record, catching 29 passes for 587 yards and eight touchdowns…as a freshman, tallied 288 receiving yards and three touchdowns…also participated in track and field and basketball…won Hillsborough County championship in high jump as a sophomore and ran a 11.53 in 100-meter dash…averaged 6.2 points per game and 3.4 rebounds per game on Sumner basketball team.