AJC Varsity preseason all-state teams: Watch for these standouts in 2026

Here are some of the stars and players to watch this football season.

Cairo Syrupmakers running back Bryian Duncan participates in different drills during practice Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (A. Wallace for the AJC)

By Caitlyn Stroh-Page and Todd Holcomb

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Ahead of the 2026 football season kicking off on Aug. 12, AJC Varsity is announcing its preseason all-state football teams.

The rollout began on Aug. 2 with Class 7A and will culminate on Aug. 11.

Below are all the AJC Varsity preseason all-state teams that have been released. Click on the classification to see the full lists.

Class 7A
Class 6A
Class 5A
Class 4A
Class 3A
Class 2A - COMING AUG. 9
Class A - COMING AUG. 10
Class 4A-2A Private - COMING AUG. 11

AJC Varsity, in conjunction with Georgia High School Football Daily, also announced the Georgia Power 100, which recognizes 100 of the top football players in the state broken down by position.

Below are the Georgia Power 100 selections. Click on the position for each list.

Georgia Power 100 begins with these 10 quarterbacks
Georgia Power 100 running backs: State champion has state’s highest-rated RB
Georgia Power 100 wide receivers: South Georgia well represented in 10 best WRs
Georgia Power 100 tight ends include highest-rated GISA prospect this century
Georgia Power 100 offensive linemen: Trio of UGA commits make top 10
Georgia Power 100 defensive linemen: Texas A&M commit headlines list of 10 best
Georgia Power 100 linebackers: Blessed Trinity 5-star leads list of top 10
Georgia Power 100 defensive backs: 2 highly rated junior prospects top 10 best
Georgia Power 100 specialists: Two top-10 nationally ranked kickers make list
Georgia Power 100 concludes with these top ATHs in the state