Following the Future: Several GT commits continue quest for state titles

The high school football season has reached the later portion of the state playoffs with several members of Georgia Tech’s 2026 class and 2027 commits still battling along with their teammates for a state championship.

Here is a look at how each of the commits performed in their most recent games in this edition of Following the Future, which will keep up with them through the end of the season:

2026 Commits

Jeffar Jean-Noel, WR, American Heritage (Fla.)

American Heritage pulled out a hard-fought 25-20 victory on the road at Archbishop McCarthy in the third round of the Florida Class 4A State Playoffs. Jean-Noel finished with seven catches for 80 yards and a touchdown in the win. American Heritage (7-5) will now visit No. 2 seed Choctawhatchee in the state semifinals this Friday.

Darnell Collins, WR/S, Rome (Ga.)

Collins once again had a big impact on Rome’s 31-17 victory at Jackson County in the third round of the Class AAAAA State Playoffs on Friday as the Wolves turned a tied game at half into a two-touchdown win to extend the season. At receiver Collins came up with four catches for 102 yards and a touchdown while also making his normal heavy contributions on defense at safety. Rome (11-2) will next visit either Langston Hughes or Gainesville once the GHSA figures out when that game will be played following the court appeals saga of the Gainesville players’ suspension due to the brawl late in their second-round win over Brunswick.

JJ Winston, WR, Rome (Ga.)

Winston finished with seven catches for 69 yards in Rome’s 31-17 win at Jackson County in the third round of the Class AAAAA State Playoffs. Rome (11-2) will next visit either Langston Hughes or Gainesville once the GHSA figures out when that game will be played following the court appeals saga of the Gainesville players’ suspension due to the brawl late in their second-round win over Brunswick.

CJ Gamble, LB, Carrollton (Ga.)

Gamble accounted for five total tackles (three solo) in Carrollton’s impressive 34-14 home victory over Grayson in the third round of the Class AAAAAA State Playoffs in a rematch of last year’s state championship game which Grayson won. The Trojans fell behind 14-0 in the first half before scoring 34 unanswered to keep its season alive. Carrollton (13-0) will now host North Gwinnett in the state semifinals this Friday.

Nathan Agyemang, TE, Kell (Ga.)

Kell surprised many around the state with a convincing 48-21 home victory over Cartersville on Friday in the third round of the Class AAAA State Playoffs. Agyemang didn’t record any individual stats in the win. No. 1 seed Kell (11-2) will now visit fellow No. 1 seed Creekside in the state semifinals this Friday.

Traeviss Stevenson, CB, Brooks County (Ga.)

Stevenson saw his high school career come to an end in Brooks County’s 52-16 loss at Lincoln County on Friday in the third round of the Class A Division II State Playoffs. Offensively, Stevenson had eight catches for 147 yards along with a rushing touchdown. He also had nine total tackles (six solo) defensively and three kick returns for 56 total yards on special teams. Brooks County finishes its season with a record of 7-6.

Jack Richerson, TE, Marist (Ga.)

Richerson suffered an injury in his team’s win over North Springs on Oct. 3 that will unfortunately cost him the rest of his senior season. Marist (12-1) earned a 23-20 win at North Oconee on Friday.Marist will now visit Benedictine in the semifinals of the Class AAAA State Playoffs this Friday.

Kymani Morales, LB, American Heritage (Fla.)

American Heritage pulled out a tough 25-20 victory on the road at Archbishop McCarthy in the third round of the Florida Class 4A State Playoffs. Morales didn’t play in the game due to an injury. American Heritage (7-5) will now visit No. 2 seed Choctawhatchee in the state semifinals this Friday.

Ladarrious “LJ” Crumity, CB, Madison County (Fla.)

Crumity and Madison County lost a 33-32 thriller on Nov. 21 to end their season in the second round of the Florida State “Rural” Playoffs. Offensively at quarterback, Crumity ran for 101 yards on 14 carries with three touchdowns while also throwing for 132 yards on 10-of-19 passing with three interceptions. No defensive stats were available. Madison County wraps up the season with a 6-6 record.

Courtney Heard, OL, East Coweta (Ga.)

East Coweta’s season and Heard’s high school career came to an end as the Indians lost 49-14 at home to Walton in the second round of the Class AAAAAA State Playoff on Nov. 21. No individual stats were available from the game. East Coweta finishes its season with a record of 4-8.

Courtlin Heard, OL, East Coweta (Ga.)

East Coweta’s season and Heard’s high school career came to an end as the Indians lost 49-14 at home to Walton in the second round of the Class AAAAAA State Playoff on Nov. 21. No individual stats were available from the game. East Coweta finishes its season with a record of 4-8.

Amier Clarke, DL, Osceola (Fla.)

Osceola suffered a 19-13 loss on Nov. 21 in the second round of the Class 6-A Florida State Playoffs at South Lake as Clarke’s high school career came to a sudden end. No individual stats were available for Clarke after the game. Osceola finishes its season with a record of 7-5.

Freddie Wilson, DL, Spruce Creek (Fla.)

Wilson’s high school career and Spruce Creek’s season came to an end Nov. 21 with a 50-20 loss at Lake Mary in the second round of the Florida Class 7A State Playoffs. No individual stats for Wilson were available after the game. Spruce Creek wraps up the season with a record of 9-3.

Jonathan Genty, P, Blessed Trinity (Ga.)

Blessed Trinity fell to Marist 28-10 in the second round of the Class AAAA State Playoffs on Nov. 21. Genty No individual stats were available for Genty after the loss. Blessed Trinity finishes its season with a record of 7-5.

Kentrell Davis, WR, Parker (Ala.)

Parker’s season and Davis’ high school career came to a sudden end on Nov. 14 with a tight 17-14 loss at Muscle Shoals in the second round of the Alabama State Playoffs. Parker ended the season with a final record of 8-4.

Isaac Obrokta, WR, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (Ga.)

Rabun Gap suffered a season-ending 55-48 loss at home to Charlotte Christian on Nov. 14 in the NCISAA Playoffs as Obrokta saw his high school career come to an end. Rabun Gap wrapped up its season with a 7-5 record.

Jaedyn Terry, CB, Manchester (Ga.)

Manchester suffered a 55-20 loss in the first round of the Class A Division II State Playoffs as Terry saw his high school career come to an end on Nov. 14. Manchester finished its season with a final record of 4-6.

Alex Willis, Edge/DE, The First Academy (Fla.)

The First Academy and Willis finished off its 2025 season with a 35-28 victory at Lakeland in double-overtime on Oct. 31. The First Academy finishes the season with a 5-5 record.

2027 commits

Keyon Standifer, Athlete/WR, Athens Academy

Athens Academy‘s season came to a sudden end on Friday with a 49-14 home loss to Greater Atlanta Christian in the third round of the Class A-AAA Private State Playoffs. Standifer finished with three catches for 76 yards and a touchdown in the loss. Athens Academy finishes its season with a record of 10-2.

Jordan Christie, WR, Southwest DeKalb

Southwest DeKalb’s season came to an end on Nov. 21 with a 17-10 loss at Kell in the second round of the Class AAAA State Playoffs. Christie had two catches for 24 yards in the loss. Southwest DeKalb finishes its season with a record of 9-3.