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Make That Kid An Offer Nominees: Week of September 8
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Each week during the Georgia high school football season, GPB spotlights overlooked players across the state. Check out this week's nominees.
Aaron Dixon | Jonesboro | OL | 2026
The 6'4" 315 LBS senior offensive lineman for the Jonesboro Cardinals is described by his position coach as having a good football IQ, the ability to play multiple positions, and strike at the point of attack. Dixon earned Honorable Mention All-Region while playing for Lithonia, and has offers from Benedict, Lane College, Akron University and more.
Outside of football, he enjoys listening to music, DJing and volunteering with the younger community.
Check out his highlights.
Conner Jackson | Oconee County | LB/TE | 2026
The 6'2" 205 LBS senior for the Oconee County Warriors not only plays on both sides of the ball - linebacker on defense and tight end on offense - but also serves as a senior captain and leader for the team's defense. He runs a lightning 4.51 40-yard dash, giving him the chance to attack when he sees an opening and make big time plays.
In addition to being a leader for the team, Jackson has a 4.0 GPA, takes dual-enrollment and AP courses, plays varsity soccer, and has a job after school.
Check out his highlights.
X: @ConnerJ1729
Blake Harrington | Callaway | QB | 2026
The 6'0" 187 LBS senior two-year starting dual threat quarterback for the Callaway Cavaliers has a total of seven touchdowns for 839 years in just three games on the season - 571 yards passing and 268 yards rushing. During his junior season, he threw 23 touchdowns for 1,694 yards, completing 85 of 160 passes, and had 130 carries for 931 yards and nine touchdowns. His performance during the 2024 season helped lead the Cavaliers to their 3rd straight region championship. A dual-sport athlete, Harrington also plays baseball and is a standout on the pitcher's mound. Harrington has a 3.0 GPA all while maintaining his busy athletic schedule.
Check out his highlights.
X: @blakebth_14
Manny Scott | Brookwood | WR/LB | 2026
The 6'2" 215 LBS senior wide receiver and linebacker for the Brookwood Broncos is accomplished on and off the field. Scott is a varsity team captain, a member of the leadership council, and was awarded a 2023 All-Region Honorable Mention. He is also in the Beta Club and National Society of High School Scholars and an honor roll student. He currently has offers from FAU, Marshall, Georgia State and most recently, Rose Hulman.
Check out his highlights.
Caleb Yarrell | South Atlanta | TE/DE | 2026
The 6'0" 205 LBS senior tight end and defensive end for the South Atlanta Hornets is described by Head Coach Jeff Franklin as the team's 'Swiss Army Knife," despite being a little undersized. In his first two games of the 2025 season, he notched a total of 13 tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack, and four catches for 30 yards. Last season, he was named MVP and made First Team All-Region.
Yarrell has no problem juggling both his sports and academic obligations; he is ranked number 8 in his class with a 3.9 GPA while taking AP and Honors classes.
Check out his highlights.
X: @Y1Bubba
Jase Jordan | Houston County | LB/ATH | 2026
The 6’0" 215 LBS senior linebacker and athlete for the Houston County Bears finished his junior season with 107 tackles in 12 games. In the Bears' season opener against Brookwood, he accumulated a total of 19 tackles, two sacks, three tackles for loss, one pass breakup, two receptions, and the game-winning touchdown. In the team's game against Perry, Jordan came down with his first career interception to help lead his team to a 12-7 win.
Check out his highlights.
Ja’Darius Hinton | Ridgeland | WR/DB | 2027
The 6'0" 180 LBS junior wide receiver and defensive back for the Ridgeland Panthers does it all on the field. On the season so far, he's racked up eight touchdowns and has received, rushed, and passed for a touchdown. In the Panthers' matchup against Darlington, he had seven catches for 181 yards and three touchdowns, one rushing touchdown, and an eight-yard passing touchdown.
Off the field, Hinton prioritizes his academics, holding a 3.3 GPA.
Check out his highlights.
X: @Jd1hinton
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