MVP Camp: 2024 QB Air Noland flies high once again
Kennesaw Mountain High School played host to a few prospects of tomorrow and a few that have shined in recent years. The final MVP Camp of the spring brought out a talented group of Georgia prospects on Sunday evening.
Here are some of the players that stood out.
On3 MVP: Air Noland QB (2024)
Fairburn (Ga.) Langston Hughes quarterback Air Noland is beginning to pick up steam on the recruiting trail. He added offers from Grambling State and Miami over the last week.
Miami is a program that immediately stands out to Noland. This spring could be an important one in his college interest exploding even further.
Noland has done his share of showcasing himself this spring. Sunday he again threw the ball well. He dropped the ball in good spots all over the field. The ball rarely hit the ground and it made a whooshing sound coming out.
Noland showcased the ability to throw from multiple arm slots.
2. Sammy Brown LB (2024)
Jefferson (Ga.) linebacker Sammy Brown was the top-ranked prospect in attendance on Sunday. He is the No. 12 overall prospect in the On3 Consensus rankings for the class of 2024.
Brown went through drills like a seasoned veteran. He had a bounce in his step throughout most of the day. He cracked a smile a few times going through drills.
Brown wasn’t beaten much in one-on-ones as he typically drew the first rep in many of the ‘showcase’ sessions. Brown also blazed a 4.35, 4.39 and 4.41 in the 40-yard dash at 6-foot-2, 215-pounds.
3. Cortez Smith OL (2025)
Lilburn (Ga.) Parkview offensive lineman Cortez Smith stepped in as a freshman and started at center for Parkview last season.
He’s grown a bit physically in the last year. Smith closed out the linemen’s one-on-one session with a pancake and a monstrous roar. The rising sophomore was beaten on the rep prior.
Smith stepped up his intensity level to another gear. The pancake was the result. The young interior lineman showed some athleticism as well as a real mean streak.
4. KD Dorsey WR (2023)
Evans (Ga.) wide receiver KD Dorsey put on a show in warmups. He snagged the football a few times with the tips of his fingers.
Once drills got going he showcased some major explosiveness in and out of breaks. He also ran a few routes that required him to stop and start on a dime to create separation.
5. James Morrow EDGE (2026)
Buford (Ga.) edge James Morrow appears to be one of the next in line at Buford behind Eddrick Houston and KingJoseph Edwards on the edges of the Buford defense.
Morrow is long and athletic already. He was hard to block in multiple reps in the one-on-one portion of the camp. He’s already taken a visit to Arkansas.
6. Bear McWhorter OL (2026)
Cartersville (Ga.) Cass 2026 offensive lineman Bear McWhorter already looks like an older player at 6-foot-3, 260-plus pounds.
He didn’t get beat very much on Sunday.
7. E.J. Adams DB (2023)
Alpharetta (Ga.) Denmark defensive back E.J. Adams popped as a sped through drills all day. He then showcased his ability to run with anyone all day.
Adams has already added an offer from Stetson since Sunday. That list could get longer in the coming weeks.
8. Chad Fairchild LB (2026)
Hampton (Ga.) linebacker Chad Fairchild is another one of the 2026 stars that immediately turn heads with their physical ability.
He moved through drills like a veteran. Fairchild is a name to watch in the coming years.
9. Jayden Hollis WR/RB (2024)
Dutchtown (Ga.) dual-threat athlete Jayden Hollis can play running back and wide receiver. Wherever he lined up on Sunday, he found ways to get open.
10. Tyjai Hopper DB (2024)
Alpharetta (Ga.) defensive back Tyjai Hopper is the latest in a line of brothers football-playing brothers. Hopper is a long athletic defender with versatility.
Hopper has been on multiple Power Five visits in recent months.
Others to watch
Antonio Crowmartie Jr. DB Carrolton (2025)
Jack Stanton QB Greater Atlanta Christian (2024)
Dylan Wittke QB Buford (2023)
Kennedi Bailey CB Kell (2026)
Cayman Prangley QB Kennesaw Mountain (2023)
Jalen Woods QB Woodward Academy (2023)