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Eddrick Houston, Buford

Buford defensive lineman Eddrick Houston during his AJC Super 11 photo shoot at Tom Riden Stadium Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Buford defensive lineman Eddrick Houston during his AJC Super 11 photo shoot at Tom Riden Stadium Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Aug 11, 2023

Eddrick Houston, Buford

Position: DL

Height, weight: 6-3, 255

Class: Senior

College choice: Uncommitted.

2022 season wrapup: Houston led Buford in defensive production points last season, when he had 37 solo tackles, 11 tackles for losses, 10 sacks and 15 QB pressures for an 11-1 Class 7A team. He made first-team all-state. He’s a former state semifinalist in wrestling. He is a consensus top-25 national recruit. His reported college favorite is Ohio State.

School’s first Super 11 since: Justice Haynes in 2022.

Meet the AJC Super 11

The 2024 edition of the AJC Super 11 is out, spotlighting the the AJC’s annual preseason choices for the best Georgia high school football players. The season begins Wednesday, Aug. 14

AJC Super 11 team dominated by players from outside metro Atlanta

Video: What makes these high school football players superhuman? With profiles and interviews.

Profiles of the 2024 AJC Super 11 team: Isaiah Gibson, Warner Robins | Elijah Griffin, Savannah Christian | Antwann “A.J.” Hill, Houston County | Ousmane Kromah, Lee County | Julian Lewis, Carrollton | Luke Nickel, Milton | Dee Reddick, Thomas County Central | Justus Terry, Manchester | C.J. Wiley, Milton | Zayden Walker, Schley County | Elyiss Williams, Camden County

Photos: Learn more about the players who made our Super 11

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About the Author

Todd Holcomb covers high school sports across the state. He rejoined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2025 and has worked with the AJC in varying capacities since 1985. He is a co-founder and editor of Georgia High School Football Daily.

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