Georgia’s high school football talent stacks up against any other state in the country, with dozens of Peach State players considered to be among the nation’s most sought-after recruits.
In the 2025 class, the state had a whopping 36 players ranked among the nation’s top 300, second only to Florida (37) and Texas (42). And that’s despite having one-half the population of the Sunshine State and one-third of the Lone Star State’s numbers.
2026 looks to be another banner year for talent, with 12 players among the top 100 in the updated Rivals Industry Rankings and 45 total blue-chippers. As the high school season gets ready to kick off around the state in the next few weeks, Rivals is breaking down the top 10 players:
High School: Grayson
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 9 (#1 LB)
Status: Committed to Texas
Atkinson is a multi-time high school All-American already and is one of the nation’s most ballyhooed recruits. He participated as a junior in the Navy All-American Bowl in January after a 2024 campaign where he totaled 166 tackles, (32 TFLs), 46 quarterback hits, 13 sacks, an an interception.
High School: Gainesville
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 23 (#2 LB)
Status: Committed to Alabama
The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Griffin was an early commitment to USC and another dynamic linebacker from inside the state’s borders. However, he backed off that pledge in May and then chose Alabama a month later. In addition to being a star on the gridiron, he’s also an All-Region basketball pick. Despite dealing with injuries in 2024, he racked up 43 tackles and six sacks, and is primed for a huge senior year.
High School: Bowdon
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 26 (#3 TE)
Status: Committed to Georgia
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