The final rankings have been turned in for college football prospects from Georgia.
More than a dozen of the state’s top high school seniors got to show off their skills to talent evaluators at national all-star games last month, while others were reviewed by college scouts and recruiting analysts during their team’s season.
Here’s a look at some big-name prospects in the final rankings, some who rose and some who fell:
OFFENSIVE PLAYERS ON THE RISE
Nick Chubb, RB, Cedartown (committed to Georgia): Chubb lived up to surreal expectations, rushing for 2,690 yards and 37 touchdowns. "I think he showed everybody he was an all-around back," Rivals.com's Jake Rowe said. Added 247Sports.com's Kipp Adams: "He came back his senior year, when everybody really knew about him and put 10 guys in the box to stop him, and he still had good numbers. He's a tough inside runner, gets yards after contact and had some long runs — which tells me he can be a every-down back in the SEC." Chubb finished as the state's No. 3 overall prospect, per the 247Sports composite rankings.
Stanton Truitt, QB, Monroe Area (Auburn): Truitt was an elite dual-threat quarterback, rushing for 1,588 yards and 25 touchdowns and passing for 843 yards and 13 touchdowns. Truitt led his team to an 11-1 record.
“With Stanton, it has always been about the plays he makes in space,” Adams said. “I think the guy has incredible start-and-stop ability, and he’s extremely difficult to defend in one-on-one situations.” Truitt, who ranks as the state’s No. 25 prospect, will shift to slot receiver in college.
C.J. Leggett, RB, North Gwinnett (Georgia Tech): Leggett struggled with a turf-toe injury during the early part of his senior season, but blossomed by the end. He finished with 1,743 yards, including 840 in the playoffs. "Leggett has a solid all-around combination of size, speed and soft hands out of the backfield," Adams said. "He is a one-cut, decisive runner that should fit right in at Georgia Tech and be highly productive in their offense." Leggett rose 13 spots to the state's No. 58 prospect.
DEFENSIVE PLAYERS ON THE RISE
Bryson Allen-Williams, LB, Cedar Grove (South Carolina): With a strong senior season, Allen-Williams moved up two spots to No. 6 in the rankings. Allen-Williams was one of the state's youngest Class of 2014 prospects, turning 17 in October. "There were some questions some people had after seeing his measurables," Adams said. "But the more you looked at him, he was a guy that was always around the ball and always making plays."
Dante Sawyer, DE, North Gwinnett (South Carolina): If Sawyer were a couple of inches taller, he would've been ranked nationally at his position. The 6-foot-3 senior struggled in practices at the Army All-America Bowl, but flourished in the game with three sacks. "He's got one of the best motors out of any defensive ends in this class," Adams said. "He fires off the ball well, and he really uses his hands to shed off blocks and turn up the field." He rates as the state's No. 7 prospect.
Dominick Sanders, S, Tucker (Georgia): He was the best player on a team that had more than 10 players with major-college offers. Sanders rushed for 12 touchdowns, passed for three touchdowns and returned two punts for scores. He played his best in the biggest games, including two touchdown catches in the state championship game. "He showed an explosive burst and good size," Rowe said. "He made things happen for Tucker." Sanders bumped up 31 spots to the state's No. 73 prospect.
FIVE WHO STEPPED BACK
Elisha Shaw, DT, Tucker (undecided): Shaw injured his neck in a scrimmage and missed his senior season. Once ranked among the nation's top recruits, Shaw's future in football is unknown. He will have to be cleared by doctors. Shaw took an official visit to Alabama. He's the state's No. 38 prospect.
Nick Glass, S, Peachtree Ridge (undecided): Glass ranked among the top 10 players in his class as a sophomore, boasted more than 30 early offers and committed to UGA. Glass backed off his pledge last summer and didn't finish this season with his team for undisclosed reasons. He's the state's No. 64 prospect.
D.J. Smith, DB, Walton (South Carolina): After a dynamic junior season, Smith struggled to get things going this season. On defense, he had some blown coverages in the opener and never regained his confidence. On offense, Smith finished with one touchdown rushing and one receiving. He dropped six spots to the state's No. 15 prospect.
Milan Richard, TE, Calvary Day (Clemson): Expectations were high for Herschel Walker's nephew, but he finished as the fourth-leading receiver on his team. He had some untimely drops in front of scouts at the state title game and the Army Bowl. He's the state's No. 21 prospect.
Elijah Staley, QB, Wheeler (Mississippi State): Staley was dismissed from his team at halftime of a game after disagreeing with his coach over play-calling. Staley said he apologized for how he "approached the situation," but not for what he said. He's the state's No. 96 prospect.
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