LIST OF AJC SUPER 11 CANDIDATES … What are YOUR thoughts?
Since 1985, the AJC’s Super 11 team has transformed into one of the nation’s most elite lists, consisting of the best 11 high school football players from the talent-loaded state of Georgia. Over the next few weeks, we’ll go over the many of the top candidates for this year’s AJC Super 11, which will be released on Aug. 15. Note: Below is a list of SOME of the CANDIDATES, not the final selections)
- Sterling Bailey, DE, East Hall [committed to UGA]
- Ronnie Bell, Sandy Creek QB [undecided]
- Shannon Brown, Cook LB [committed to Alabama]
- Homer Causey, Mays QB [undecided]
- Bryan Chamberlain, Monroe-Albany OL [committed to Georgia Tech]
- Alex Chisum, Sandy Creek WR [committed to Cincinnati]
- Chris Conley, North Paulding WR [committed to UGA]
- Isaiah Crowell, Carver-Columbus RB [undecided]
- Watts Dantzler, Dalton OL [committed to UGA]
- Ray Drew, Thomas County Central DE [undecided]
- Xzavier Dickson, Griffin DE [undecided]
- Jabari Hunt-Days, Hillgrove LB [committed to Georgia Tech]
- A.J. Johnson, Gainesville LB/DE [undecided]
- Nick Marshall, Wilcox County QB-DB [committed to UGA]
- Malcolm Mitchell, Valdosta DB [undecided]
- Chris Milton, Charlton County QB [undecided]
- Corey Moore, Griffin DB [committed to UGA]
- Alan Posey, Clarke Central OL [committed to Tennessee]
- Brian Randolph, Kell FS [committed to Tennessee]
- Corey Redwine, Creekside DT [undecided]
- Kent Rollins, South Gwinnett QB [undecided]
- Jay Rome, Valdosta TE [undecided]
- Chris Sanders, Tucker FS [committed to UGA]
- Justin Scott-Wesley, Mitchell County QB [committed to UGA]
- Andre Sims, Brookwood WR [committed to Michigan State]
- Terrance Smith, Southwest DeKalb LB [committed to Florida State]
- Damian Swann, Grady WR-DB [undecided]
- Stephon Tuitt, Monroe Area DE [undecided]
- C.J. Uzomah, North Gwinnett QB [committed to Auburn]
- James Vaughters, Tucker LB [committed to Stanford]
- Avery Walls, Eagle’s Landing Christian DB [undecided]
- Xzavier Ward, Colquitt OT [undecided]
- Zach Witchett, Booker T. Washington DB [committed to UGA]
- Gabriel Wright, Carver-Columbus DT [undecided]
Now it’s YOUR TURN: What are your thoughts on our candidates for the AJC Super 11? What do you think of the current candidates, or anyone in particular? Who are we missing? State your case below.
[Note: This is fun debate. Please refrain from any personal remarks or comments about any football player away from the field. This is strictly about what happens between the lines. Inappropriate comments will not be tolerated]
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87 comments Add your comment
destin dawg
July 20th, 2010
6:20 am
What about Isaiah Crowell ??? Need a couple RB’s on the list… Go Dawgs !!
ty
July 20th, 2010
1:38 pm
Nance in the same paragraph as those other QB’s? Really!!!!!
BHS Alum
July 20th, 2010
2:48 pm
Chaz Elder Banneker High School… Just a Junior but is the real deal. 5 int last year in a secondary that had two all state db’s…
JAYBO
July 20th, 2010
2:51 pm
Ray Drew, Thomas County Central…..nothing else needs to be said!! Kid has around 23 D-1 offers!!!
North Clayton Fan
July 21st, 2010
5:31 pm
Amarlo Herrera. Top ranked LB and already committed to UGA. Initially had offers from every ACC and SEC school. What more can Super 11 experts ask for.
dawg house
July 22nd, 2010
11:53 am
Zach Witchett Washington High school! UGA COMMIT.
Karl Werl
July 22nd, 2010
10:45 pm
Michael,
I hope you are considering Thomas O’Reilly of Pope. I have known this young man since he was 13 and have watched him grow if that was possible since he was huge then. He is listed as the #18 guard in the country and #1 guard in Georgia. If you look at his film all you see are pancake blocks. He has good feet and great strength. I wish he was going to UGA but we missed the boat on that one. Auburn is getting a future pro.
The Truth
July 23rd, 2010
10:19 am
You have lost all credibility if you do not include A J Johnson in your final Super 11. He is not a “tweener” according to you. The only thing he is in between is smashing your face in or ripping your head off. He and Vaughters should be locks for both ILB positions. If he is good enough for the Under Armour game and the Army AA Bowl, then your Super 11 should be no problem. Get off of Chad Simmons jock.
Michael Carvell
July 23rd, 2010
3:00 pm
@The Truth, I like AJ Johnson a lot. More than Vaughters, since Vaughters struggled last year while injured. One other note: The Under Armour and Army Bowl have nothing to do with this list. The Super 11 is the best 11 high school football players in Georgia not college prospects.
tomdawg
July 23rd, 2010
9:33 pm
It should be called best in north Ga.( Minus Marshall). And if this is the best up there, i’m glad i’m from the south.
jag count
July 24th, 2010
5:51 pm
Stephenson’s tarik cook, jared boyd and Kadetrix Marcus are good candidates
Grignols Dawg
July 25th, 2010
10:54 am
Anybody being recruited by Tech isn’t worthy of a Super 11 pick.
Outside Observer
July 25th, 2010
5:05 pm
Grignols Dawg is one of those people that probably would have picked Fred Gibson over Calvin Johnson simply because he went to UGA. The bias is unbelievable. Just a heads up, these are all just kids. None of them are playing to their full potential yet. To say anyone being recruited by Tech isn’t worthy of the selection is an incredibly ignorant statement. You don’t have support from other posters because no one else wants to be associated with someone as ignorant as you.
THAT DUDE
July 25th, 2010
7:55 pm
Ronnie Harris of Westlake High School!! 5′9 170 DB with 10 plus offers from schools like Stanford, Ole Miss and Tennessee to name a few. All Region last season. 5 int’s for 162 yards and a TD. 51 tackles and 5 TFL’s. Shined on a defense that had several D-1 football prospects. Men lie. Women lie. Numbers don’t.
DT
July 26th, 2010
7:47 am
You are definitely missing Ray Drew from Thomas County Central. The kid is perhaps the best defensive end in the state.
Trent
July 26th, 2010
2:44 pm
There are some kids out that get caught up in a system that doesn’t show their skills. For one is Andre Wilson who has been stuck in a system that cant make their minds up. One year they are in a spread and the next they are in the option. The kid probably has one the strongest arm in the state. That is not just coming from but a ESPN Anaylst. He has won player of the week award his 10th and 11th grade year in Rockdale. As well as QB MVP award at the NUC combine. This kid needs to be on this list. If you dont believe me watch him. So I dont have to say I told you so.
patriot
July 27th, 2010
11:23 am
Let Aaron Murray pull a Joe Cox in 2010, and not only will the vultures be circling Richt, but given a chance, see how fast Nick Marshall could move from DB to QB and not resemble Joe Cox.
What??
July 27th, 2010
1:26 pm
What’s the difference between the best high school football players and the best college prospects? Aren’t they one in the same? What am I missing?
What??
July 27th, 2010
1:26 pm
Enter your comments here
We Believe In The Green and The Gold.
July 28th, 2010
9:51 am
Xzavier Dickson??????
Reader
July 28th, 2010
1:32 pm
Ray Drew of Thomas County.
THE TRUTH
July 28th, 2010
2:03 pm
More South Georgia players should have been represented. South Georgia continues to win state championships year after year, you can’t win without athletes. Next year, please consider adding more South Georgians to the AJC Super 11.
Atl Fan
July 28th, 2010
4:00 pm
Am I the only person that only sees 10 names? Ray Drew should definitely be on the list!
Peach County Fan
July 28th, 2010
4:20 pm
Ray Drew, Gabe Wright, CJ Uzomah, Jay Rome, Watts Danzler, Damian Swann, and AJ Johnson all deserve to be on this list.
Michael, if you like Johnson so much more than Vaughters, why didn’t you include him?
By most accounts, Jay Rome is one of the premier prospect in our great state, second only to Isaiah Crowell. How can you justify his omission?
James
July 28th, 2010
4:29 pm
Stephon Tuitt has to be on the list. He is at worst top 3 player in the state and IMO the best overall player in the state. He is a beast!
Northside Observer
July 28th, 2010
5:55 pm
JAYBO: You know their are a couple of Super 11 Players in South Georgia. With that monster at DE, I am glad we are playing you guys in WR.
Steven Conner
July 28th, 2010
8:14 pm
South Ga still gets no respect. I recon the AJC needs to change its name to the North Georgia Times. Can someone please tell me how Camden has won consecutive state championships with very few D 1 players. I think I know the answer “COACHING”. We will be ready—You better believe it. Go Cats
dawg house
July 28th, 2010
8:49 pm
Zach witchett Booker T. washinghton high school! Super 11 hands down.
dawg house
July 28th, 2010
8:53 pm
Zack Witchett = 4.43 40 vertical 35.1
Michael Carvell
July 28th, 2010
11:05 pm
@Atl fan, thanks for your post. We will be ADDING candidates to this list almost every day, until just before the kickoff of the HS football season.
D.E.
July 29th, 2010
10:09 am
Nick Marshall does not stand a chance at QB…even if Murray struggles in his first season….You must not forget about Lemay….Marshall will be a DB
Porter
July 29th, 2010
10:25 am
Georgia Tech LB Jabari Hunt-Days and Receiver Conly from Paulding County
Expand The List
July 29th, 2010
4:01 pm
I am in agreement with others who already posted Dickson, Herrera, Drew, Swann, Cook, and Uzomah. Here’s another couple worth considering: Kevin Byard, MLK and Ralph David Abernathy, Westminster.
Atl Fan
July 29th, 2010
5:00 pm
Ok makes sense. Just making sure I wasn’t going crazy. What about Jay Rome as well?
Atl Fan
July 29th, 2010
5:02 pm
Quick question? Ever thought of the same Super 11 concept for GA basketball? Just a thought.
Billy
July 29th, 2010
11:43 pm
Stephon Tuitt needs to be on the list! Best player in the state.
black n blue blood
July 30th, 2010
8:27 am
Stephenson’s tarik cook, jared boyd and Kadetrix Marcus are good candidates
DIjon Elder
July 30th, 2010
10:42 am
Damian Swann More offers than anyone up here
DIjon Elder
July 30th, 2010
10:45 am
Dijon Elder DT
DUHHH
APSfan
July 30th, 2010
10:50 am
AJC=APS couple players n my opinion most individual talent in one system
Steve
July 30th, 2010
3:46 pm
What about Terrance Smith from SWD…….
Nunzio Fusco...
July 30th, 2010
4:18 pm
…fughedaboutit… all’s u’s have ta remembah is ONE NAME…. DAMIEN SWANN, Safety @ Grady High School – CIty of Atlanta… dis kid right here iz a 4yr startah thats da 2nd coming of Darren Sharper.. ehhh Er’body needs a kid that can flat out MAKE PLAYS…. Kabish??
showtime
July 30th, 2010
8:23 pm
come on you got to be kidding me….this list is all wrong……if you include brian randolph and chris sanders then you have to include kadetriux marcus because he is CLEARLY ab ove their level n who are those two qb’s you have??? you must have them filling in for qb since nick marshall is considered a db come on now damien swann should have that spot alone with willie davis from stephenson he is a sleeper him n isiah crowell r the best backs in the state.
In all Honesty
July 31st, 2010
9:34 am
I am starting to read a lot of comments that are pertaining to South Georgia not having enough players on the list. While it is true that they do win state championship after state championship and probably the best athletes in the state, there is probably one factor that determines their credibility. And that is grades. Truth be told, every year teams from South GA represent majority of the state tournament. However, what happens to them afterwards? Most of them are ineligible. How would it look if they were on the super 11 list and ended up still undecided. Talent and how many offers alone should not be the only attributes used in determining the best 11 players in the state. Maybe if more of South GA players had higher GPAs then maybe more of them would end up on the list.
SKILLS
July 31st, 2010
12:10 pm
AJ Johnson is the best football player in Hall County. He is the only player from Gainesville High School football team to become a Max Prep All American football player as a Sophomore. He also was selected as a Nike 7 on 7 All Tounament Team member last year. You say you like AJ more than Vaughters, then what’s the problem? If AJ played DE he would be better than that other guy from East Hall that is a strong candidate for your selection. Get real, AJ is the Truth and deserves to be a super 11.
dawg house
July 31st, 2010
2:47 pm
i agree damian swann Grady and Zach witchett Booker T. WASHINGTON WHERE R THE ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS PLAYERS
Bilalvghn
August 1st, 2010
2:07 pm
Damian swann at Grady high school
Austin
August 1st, 2010
4:17 pm
Kadetrix Marcus of Stephenson and the Hunt- Days Linebacker from NIKE. These two have outdone all others at combines and have done it on the field.
DirtyDawg2
August 1st, 2010
6:17 pm
Zach Laskey, Starr’s Mill High School. Over 1300 total yards as a JR. At 6′2 205, 4.5 speed the kid can run by you or over you. Top performer at every camp and combine that he showed up at this summer.
trojan94
August 1st, 2010
6:27 pm
Jay Rome and Ray Drew shuold on this list. But that just shows how deep the talent pool is in georgia.
Tim
August 2nd, 2010
2:29 pm
How can the #1 rated kicker in the COUNTRY not be a top 11 in the state? Ammon Lakip from Chattahoochee High School
FOOTBALL MAN
August 2nd, 2010
5:37 pm
To all the Stephenson Jaguar Fans, Stephenson appears to be LOADED again this year. I fully expect a state title run especially after that 1 point loss to Colquitt. How are you guys looking?? And were there any changes made to the coaching staff i know you guys have to be VERY HUNGRY for that state title..
Proud Mom
August 2nd, 2010
10:07 pm
Super 11 Candidate: LB/S Marcus Lambert out of Wheeler H.S. in marietta. 6′0″, 200lbs. 4.6 40 yd. Great athlete. Lead team in tackles and INTs for past two years on winless teams. Starter since freashman yr. Great student. Active in the community. Currently holds offers from Tulsa and Middle Tenn. St. as well as being recruited by S. caroilina, Ga. Tech, Penn. St., Wisc., UGA and others. He is a ballhawking football player, but I am biased.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXr_I48E6Io
other sports
August 3rd, 2010
10:15 am
You can say what you want about the list of QB’s here, but when you look at the stats and what they did for their team, Rollins at South Gwinnett is the pick. He lead a team that was 3-7 the previous year to a 10-2 overall record, second in Region 8 AAAAA and a second round playoff appearance, He was the QB of the year in Gwinnett County and Stat Leader in a county that has 22 high schools, 18 of which are 5A and the other tops in their regions. He has to be the in this list, he has EARNED it.
LET'S GO!!!
August 4th, 2010
2:42 pm
Look out for Michael “BIG MIKE” Robinson a rising junior who has been a starter his first two years at center/guard/fullback and defensive tackle from Booker T. Washington High. He is also in the top 15% academically in his class.
GA football Historian
August 4th, 2010
4:31 pm
Our standards are high in GA. For AJC Super 11, check out “Akil Dan-Fodio” , QB, Redan HS on YouTube or Goggle his name. This kid has the full package for high school and college, at 6′4″, 210, 4.6/40, gpa 3.9. As a sophomore, he set the single game passing record in talent rich Dekalb County by passing for 422 yds, 4 TDs, 0 Int, 15 of 21(71%), 28 yds/compl. He’s a triple threat: strong and accurate arm, great feet with escapability, and smart (Harvard has already offered him, along with 5 other D1 schools). Make us proud AJC, don’t settle for guys who may become good later. See for yourself! For his Jr. season go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB01UAHP_u0
QB Watcher
August 4th, 2010
5:35 pm
Andre’ Wilson is a must for this list. He has competed with 3 of the QBs on this list and has done just as good or better @ different camps and combine this summer. He has been name the no.5 QB in the nation from the National Underclassmen Combine is this year. He was in a system last year that did not show off his arm at all (Heritage in Conyers). But this year he is at Southwest DeKalb and I am sure you will hear alot from him. This kid can run all offensives well!!!!!!!!!!! AJC your are slippin.
Elbert County Blue Devils
August 4th, 2010
9:31 pm
Elbert County has two dynamic atheletes that both run 4.3 40s. One is a senior (Valdon Cooper), who has offers from every college in the country; and the other a sophomore (Tyshaun Dye), who is receiving major looks from UGA. Both of these guys should be on this list.
ImaTitleTownBaby
August 4th, 2010
10:55 pm
Tyler Hunter?
MC12
August 5th, 2010
8:32 am
What about the other top WR in Gwinnett (Brandon Hayman). I am courious about what your thoughts are and what the coaches are saying about him. I have film if you need it.
Gridiron
August 5th, 2010
1:44 pm
My Super 11 are:
Isaiah Crowell
Ray Drew
Nick Marshall
Chris Milton
Jay Rome
C.J. Uzomah
James Vaughters
Xzavier Ward
Ronnie Bell
Chris Conley
Justin Scott-Wesley
dunbarwildcat
August 5th, 2010
5:13 pm
Have you considered taking a look at Marcus Lambert from Wheeler? His team went 0-20 for the last two years but don’t hold that against him. I hear he is being recruited by some pretty decent programs. He is a really good football player and he apparently did extremely well everywhere he camped at this summer. He is an under the radar type of recruit but not because of his play. Don’t let the W-L fool you. This kid can flat out play.
Dawgs Don't Lie
August 5th, 2010
5:22 pm
Stephon Tuitt? This kid has received a lot of hype, but that is IT, it is just hype! What about heart and leadership? Size and ability alone are not enough to make you one of the best. (If you want an example, check out Dexter Morant – that kid had all the talent one could ask for, but no desire to play. I also think he is the same size and talent level)
Stephon is on a Team that has NOT won a game in 2 years. Is one of the best players in the state? Football is a team game, but players make plays that allow their team to win. I guess Stephon has not made those plays in the last 20 games.
mc 12
August 5th, 2010
9:43 pm
The other top WR in Gwinnett (Brandon Hayman – Mill Creek) should be a candidate. What are your thoughts and I am courious to know what the Coaches opinions are. Top Gun selection this summer.
SamB
August 6th, 2010
9:46 am
Thomas O’Reilly from Pope has to be on that list…….
UGA missed on a good one.
SamB
August 6th, 2010
9:50 am
Pretty sure that Thomas O’Reilly is playing in the Under Armour All Star game.
Porter
August 6th, 2010
10:05 am
Hillgrove Scrimmages Pope HS Next Friday Aug 13. This will Tell you how incredilbe Jabari Hunt-Days. I had a chance to watch one of their practices this week. He was a man among boys, covering the field, technique, he was unstoppable. This was all defense. This was not even to mention his offensive game at TE and FB. I will try and catch Carver and Stephenson, Lassiter and Marietta next week. In my Opinion, Jabari Hunt- Days is a 5-star that has competed against the nations best throughout the country and excelled highter than current 4 and 5 stars.
Loyal Stephenson Fan
August 6th, 2010
12:41 pm
Willie Davis Reggis Ball or Jared Boyd
jeff
August 8th, 2010
1:24 am
Raphael Kirby LB ParkView High School Lilburn, GA. Watch out for this kid!
Jag Dawg
August 8th, 2010
11:03 am
If Chris Milton is not on the AJC Super 11, it is a shame. Ask the coaches from respected schools like Clinch, Brooks, Dublin and Lovett if he is deserving. Compare his stats to other candidates. Check out his highlight on youtube.
big uncle
August 9th, 2010
1:17 am
there is a rb at milton high school name w gaston that should be on that list
Mr.Todd
August 9th, 2010
9:50 am
Damian Swann from grady is the real deal, the best athl. ive seen in APS in several years, including the all the players from washington….check him out, if u can..i think he is going to sign with ALA as db
MGE
August 9th, 2010
11:03 am
Take a look at Marlan Edwards,DE from Riverside Military Academy, 2010 was his 2nd year playing football-1st Team-All Region 8AA, 2nd Team All County(Hall). Maxpreps stats has him has the #1 sophomre in sacks and tackles
Newnan#1
August 9th, 2010
12:42 pm
Newnan Chris Robinson RB,and Albert BERRY LB ,,Maurice Whute LB
MLK Lions Football Fan
August 9th, 2010
10:31 pm
One of the best LB’s in the state of Georgia hands down is Patrick Callaway of MLK High School. This kid is the total package!
swatguy
August 9th, 2010
11:56 pm
Homer Causey- Mays
His a very good basketball player. Need more info.
MC
August 10th, 2010
7:38 pm
What about Cameron Lynch of Brookwood? He had the most tackles in Gwinnett County last year!
I-20east
August 10th, 2010
11:03 pm
Patrick Callaway of MLK High School. This kid is the total package!I agree 100%
HS FAN
August 11th, 2010
8:54 am
SWD HAS TERANCE SMITH, TORAN DAVIS,ANTHONY ALLEN, GEORGE KENNEDY, ANDRE WILSON, DEONZO FARRIE, CHARLES MOSES, JEROME LEWIS, GABERIAL ECHOLS, JAMES BUSSEY, JUST TO NAME A FEW . THESE ARE SOME OF THE MOST DOMINANT PLAYERS AT THEIR POSITIONS IN THE STATE OF GA WATCH OUT . ALSO THE QB TANDEM OF ANDRE WILSON AND JAHALIL YOUNG WILL LEAD AN OFFENSE LIKE NO ONE HAS SEEN @ SWD BEFORE. ON THE DEFENSIVE END WATCH OUT THIER FRONT FIVE LOOKS LIKE AN NFL TEAM ALREADY WITH A VETERAN LINEBACKER CORPS AND A BALLHAWKING SECONDARY THE PANTHERS DEFENSIVE UNIT WILL BE SOMETHING TO WATCH.
Harpoon
August 11th, 2010
11:49 am
Get a grip! Georgia has as good a crop of talent, year in and year out, as any state in the nation. We all have our favorite ballplayers and want them to be on the Super 11. How about putting their names in a hat and drawing out the first 11. I can assure you that would satisfy almost anyone’s concept of outstanding high school players.
cof1908
August 11th, 2010
1:37 pm
All the Kids this year are very talented. They can put up the numbers we can all agree with that but what happens after that? I think that what they did for there team/school this year is one of the most important factors. I’ve watched a few of these kids live/or on youtube and I think that Swan and Causey are two of the best candidates. Swan has been a start four years and has done an awesome job at Grady High School. However, this was Causey’s first year as a starting QB at Mays High. An they had an outstanding season. Homer Causey is the all around athlete! I’ve watched him play last year basketball/football and both teams made to the playoffs with him in the key positions. And I think he was APS offensive player of the year last year. When was the last time that Mays High School has been this high in the rankings?
OleTimer
August 11th, 2010
7:34 pm
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APSstrong(GHS)
August 11th, 2010
8:00 pm
Damien Swann- Ath mainly because he is the do it all player line him up anywhere he will score as well as defend. Also has the ability to make his team go at tough times great leader.LETS GO GRADY KNIGHTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Homer Causey- QB mainly because he can play all systems. Tell me if im wrong anybody can line up in Spread/Shotgun in throw for 2 and 3 thousand yards mainly because you are throwing at least 25-30 maybe 35 passes a game.I personally feel the best QB should be the one capable of doing both. Thats coming from under center and also gun.I’ve seen Causey throw TD’s from both under center and gun with one of the best abilities I think is key keeping the play going when things break down. Both ALL-APS Players Damien Swann Overall MVP and Causey I think Offensive MVP
APSstrong(GHS)
August 11th, 2010
8:02 pm
Oh yea Zach Wichett of Washington High. APS big on the list.
DW
August 12th, 2010
6:32 am
I think Jermaine Holmes a LB from Valdosta should be in there. He is a proven player.
DawgFB
August 13th, 2010
8:46 am
OLB Brandon McGowan out of N. Gwinnett – enough said
Tim
August 28th, 2010
1:55 pm
take a look at Marlan Edwards from riverside military academy,
i saw this kid play last night against lumpkin county 3-aaa
school the kid id explosive off the ball fast feet nd very very hard to block .
they didnt score not once when trying to go towards his side of the field.
and also a very good tackler. keep a eye on #42 Marlan Edwards.