College Recruiting: Georgia's Best In Finals

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Photos of Georgia's top high school players headed to 2008 state finals who are premier college football recruits.

Kevin Minter, Peachtree Ridge -- The 6-foot, 230-pound Minter was another early commitment to LSU. Alabama later offered, but Minter, a linebacker, has remained loyal to the Tigers.

Daniel Drummond, Flowery Branch -- The 6-3, 230-pound Drummond is a longtime commitment to Georgia Tech who really did not get statewide respect until he began putting on a show during the playoffs. Even LaGrange coach Steve Pardue admitted he underestimated Drummond.

Drayton Calhoun, Tucker -- The 5-foot-11, 170-pound Calhoun (with ball) admits that he likely would be committed to Georgia, rather than LSU, had circumstances been different. LSU moved very quickly with the speedy Calhoun, offering him last February before Georgia could finish its evaluation.

Izaan Cross, Flowery Branch -- The 6-foot-3, 250-pound Cross is considered one of the state's top prospects who has not made a college decision. Cross, a defensive end, is the most heavily recruited player in school history, with nearly 20 offers, including Oklahoma and Florida State.

Washaun Ealey, Emanuel County Institute -- The 6-foot, 205-pound Ealey (3) is one of the most ballyhooed players in the state history, rushing for nearly 8,000 career yards and breaking records for career and single-season touchdowns.

Jonathan Davis, Tucker -- The 5-foot-7, 205-pound Davis (1) is arguably the state's most accomplished player and a respectable college prospect at the linebacker position. Height has hurt Davis with some schools, but he has shown enough athleticism and speed to earn offers from Georgia Tech, South Carolina and Boston College.

Dallas Lee, Buford -- The 6-4, 295-pound Lee hurt himself in the recruiting rankings when he accepted a scholarship offer from Georgia. Lee likely would have added 10-20 offers within the next few months, but Georgia was his top choice, so he committed.

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Kevin Minter, Peachtree Ridge -- The 6-foot, 230-pound Minter was another early commitment to LSU. Alabama later offered, but Minter, a linebacker, has remained loyal to the Tigers.

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