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Demello Jones, Swainsboro

Aug 11, 2023

Demello Jones, Swainsboro

Position: DB/RB

Height, weight: 6-1, 175

Class: Senior

College choice: Committed to Georgia in March.

2022 season wrapup: Jones rushed for 1,279 yards and 20 yards and had 14 receptions for 382 yards and seven touchdowns and made 44 tackles on defense for the Class 4A runner-up team. He made first-team all-state. He also got all-state recognition in basketball. Jones is the consensus No. 78 prospect nationally and No. 4 safety.

School’s first Super 11 since: Brandon Andrews in 2020.

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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