GPB Sports is looking for Georgia high school football players who are having a great season and career but who may need a little help getting noticed by recruiters. If you, or someone you know, doesn’t have an offer or may just be looking for a bigger offer, tell us your story. Send the details on what you've done over your career, along with your video highlights to GPBSports@gpb.org. If you’re selected we may feature you on our Football Fridays in Georgia Halftime Show Fridays at 7:30 pm on GPB. You can also watch it on demand here.

Here are our nominees for the week of September 4, 2023.

Cameron Haynes, Flowery Branch, LB, SR

Cameron Haynes is a 6'0 207 LBS Senior Linebacker at Flowery Branch High School. The four-year varsity starter was getting looks during his sophomore and junior seasons until he suffered an injury that quieted his recruitment. Despite the setback, Haynes continued to work hard in region two, earning him an All-Region slot. Haynes says that he is in the best shape of his football career, at a much leaner 207 LBS. In his first few games of the season, he was named both Hall County and Team DPOW for week one where he had 12 tackles and a huge blocked punt. In his week two game, Haynes had eight tackles and one sack, to help his team pull of their 3-peat win against St. Pius X. Last week, he was named FBHS Defensive Player of the Week (vs. Stephens Co), he pulled off nine tackles, two TFL and one Forced fumble (sack).

Off the field, Haynes holds a 3.9 GPA, and says he's looking to combine his smarts and passion for the game at the next level.

Check out his highlights.

Twitter: @CamHayness

 

 Tycavion Stovall, Early County, RB, SR

Tycavion Stovall is a 6'0 203 LBS Senior Running Back at Early County High School in Blakely, Georgia. Playing football since the age of 7, Stovall has a deep love for the game. Last year the Bobcats made it to the third round of the playoffs with the help of Stovall, who finished the season with 14 touchdowns, 822 yards, and 137 yards per game, after coming back at the end of the season off a knee sprain. Outside of football, Stovall has a 3.5 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. He enjoys spending time and volunteering in the Early County community, often spending his Friday's reading to Pre-k to first grade students. In his free time, he loves studying old football players to help him better his game.

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Brandon Lively, Burke County, MLB/ TE, SR

Brandon Lively is a 6'0 210 LBS Senior Middle Linebacker and Tight End at Burke County High School. The four-year starting captain had 113 tackles in his junior year, and in two games this year, he's had 24 tackles and three sacks. Lively was awarded the WJBF McDonald's Player of the game two times, and for the 2022-2023 football season, he was named All-Region and All-State Honorable Mention. Lettering in both football and wrestling, the multi-sport athlete is a two-year varsity state wrestler, where he serves as a team captain and 2023 area champ in the 215# weight class. Lively has 3.86 GPA,  continuously makes the Honor Roll, Principal's List, participates in Dual Enrollment at Augusta Tech, ranks 11 out 192 in his class and received the highest academic average in Honors Pre-Calculus and multiple other classes. He currently has college offers from The University of the South in Sewanee, TN and Warner University in Lake Wales, FL.

Check out his highlights.

Twitter: @_brandonlively_

 

Rodge Waldrop, Brookwood, QB, SR

Rodge Waldrop is a 6'5 205 LBS Senior Quarterback at Brookwood High School in Thomasville, Georgia.  As a sophomore, he was dominant as the Warriors' gunslinger with 3,172 passing yards, 32 TD's, two games with over 500 yards passing, one game with seven TD's and one game with six TD's putting him en route for his All-State & All-Region Honors. In his junior year, he had another unbelievable season with 3,185 passing yards, 36 TD's, 117.5 QBR and breaking five school records, once again earning him All-State & All-Region Honors. Waldrop's varsity stats (Sophomore and Junior seasons), include 6,357 passing yards, 264.7 yards per game, and 68 TD's. Combining his strong arm, elite pocket presence, ability to scramble outside of the pocket if necessary, natural leadership qualities and high football IQ, Waldrop believes he has a BRIGHT future ahead of himself at Brookwood and at the collegiate level. The multi-sport athlete is also an All-Region basketball and All-Region baseball player. Sports isn't the only area Waldrop is focused, he maintains a 3.87 GPA, juggling AP Courses, and will be taking his official SAT/ACT exams in the very near future.

Check out his highlights.

Twitter: @RodgeWaldrop

 

Quinton Slaughter, Providence Christian Academy, WR/RB, SR

Quinton Slaughter is a 5'9 170 LB Senior Wide Receiver and Running Back at Providence Christian Academy. Over his first two games, he picked up 519 yards and five touchdowns over 41 carries. Slaughter is an all-around scholar athlete with a 3.9 GPA and aspires to play football while earning a college degree. He enjoys spending time with family and friends. In his free time, he gives back to his community by mentoring young athletes.

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Twitter: @Qslaughter_

 

Nytraevion Jones, Upson-Lee, FS/WR, JR

Nytraevion Jones is a 6’2 205 LBS Junior Free Safety/ Wide Receiver at Upson-Lee. After missing the majority of his sophomore season due to injuries, he is now starting at both FS and WR for the Knights. In his first three games ever at safety, he recorded 22 tackles, two TFL, and two interceptions. Offensively he has one TD receiving and one rushing TD. Jones is also a standout baseball player for the Knights, batting .468 with 1 HR, 16 RBI, and nine SB. At the end of the season, he was honored as First-Team All-Region. Outside of sports, he has a 3.6 academic GPA. He currently holds no offers.

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TWITTER: @nytraevion