DECEMBER SIGNEES (in order of signing)
| Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Home State | High School/Last |
| Harrison Faulkner | QB | 6-0 | 190 | Georgia | North Oconee HS |
| Grady Howell | OL | 6-5 | 290 | Georgia | West Laurens HS |
| JQ Crosby | TE | 6-3 | 220 | South Carolina | Stratford HS |
| Max Haertel | DB | 6-0 | 200 | Georgia | Forsyth Central HS |
| Kru Casey | LB | 6-1 | 225 | Florida | Nease HS |
| Dariyon Gordon | DB | 6-1 | 170 | Florida | Ocoee HS |
| Tylin Drakeford | DB | 5-10 | 180 | South Carolina | Camden HS |
| Jayvon Perry | OL | 6-4 | 270 | Florida | Mainland HS |
| Ty Cummings | RB | 5-8 | 180 | Georgia | West Laurens HS |
| Jaden Johnson | OL | 6-5 | 290 | Georgia | Lovejoy HS |
The December Class
Harrison Faulkner
QB • 6-0 • 190
North Oconee HS • Georgia
Of Note: A first-team all-state selection as a junior … The 4A Offensive Player of the Year as a junior … Ranked the No. 73 pocket-passing quarterback in the country by ESPN Recruiting.
Grady Howell
OL • 6-5 • 290
West Laurens HS • Georgia
Of Note: Ranked the No. 150 offensive tackle in the country by Rivals … Named first-team all-region for Region 4-3A as a junior.
JQ Crosby
TE • 6-3 • 220
Stratford HS • South Carolina
Of Note: Ranked the No. 42 tight end in the country and the No. 13 player in the state of South Carolina by Rivals … An honorable mention selection to the WCSC All-Friday Night Lights Team as a junior.
Max Haertel
DB • 6-0 • 200
Forsyth Central HS • Georgia
Of Note: Finished his career with 23 total touchdowns … Had eight career interceptions, five of which he returned for touchdowns … A two-time all-region cornerback selection for Region 6-6A.
Kru Casey
LB • 6-1 • 225
Nease HS • Florida
Of Note: Was 18th nationally, fifth in the state of Florida and led the 6A level in sacks … As a senior, had 108 tackles, including 33 for loss and 21 sacks, in 12 games … Also had two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and an interception … Ranked the No. 233 linebacker nationally by Rivals Industry Ranking.
Dariyon Gordon
DB • 6-1 • 170
Ocoee HS • Florida
Of Note: Rated the No. 113 cornerback in the country by 247Sports … Had 28 tackles, two interceptions and a fumble recovery as a senior … Had 10 pass breakups and two interceptions as a junior.
Tylin Drakeford
DB • 5-10 • 180
Camden HS • South Carolina
Of Note: Ranked the No. 32 player in the state of South Carolina by Rivals … Selected for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas … Named to the South Carolina Football Coaches Association AAAA all-state team as a junior as a wide receiver.
Jayvon Perry
OL • 6-4 • 280
Creekside HS • Georgia
Of Note: Named first-team all-region for Region 4-4A as a junior … Ranked the No. 139 interior offensive lineman by 247Sports.
Ty Cummings
RB • 5-8 • 180
West Laurens HS • Georgia
Of Note: Broke the state’s single-game rushing record by rushing for 615 yards on just 19 carries and scoring eight touchdowns … Ranked the No. 51 running back in the country by 247Sports … The Region 4-3A Athlete of the Year as a junior.
Jaden Johnson
OL • 6-5 • 290
Lovejoy HS • Georgia
Of Note: Named one of the top defensive tackles in the state of Georgia, as well as one of the top 10 offensive line candidates for P4 schools, by GA Prep Varsity … Ranked as the No. 187 offensive tackle in the country by Rivals Industry Ranking … Named first-team all-region for Region 3-5A as a junior.
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