List: Best pairs of defensive-back teammates from same class this century

Buford defensive back K.J. Bolden (1) returns an interception during the first half against St. Frances Academy at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. Bolden is a 2023 AJC Super 11. Buford won 18-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Buford defensive back K.J. Bolden (1) returns an interception during the first half against St. Frances Academy at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. Bolden is a 2023 AJC Super 11. Buford won 18-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Carrollton free safety Zelus Hicks and cornerback Dorian Barney are the highest-rated pair of defensive backs from the same team and recruiting class this century, according to the 247Sports Composite. Each intercepted a pass last week in Carrollton’s victory over Westlake. Both are consensus top-100 players nationally. Pairs marked with an asterisk are active this season. The years listed are their graduating classes.

*2026 Carrollton: Dorian Barney (Alabama)/Zelus Hicks (uncommitted)

2017 Grayson: Deangelo Gibbs (Georgia)/Jamyest Williams (South Carolina)

2008 Tucker: Neiko Thorpe (Auburn)/Jamoris Slaughter (Notre Dame)

2017 Roswell: Xavier McKinney (Alabama)/LeAnthony Williams Jr. (Clemson)

2024 Buford: K.J. Bolden (Georgia)/Ty White (North Carolina)

2009 Lowndes: Greg Reid (Florida State)/Gerald Demps (Florida State)

2019 Archer: Andrew Booth (Clemson)/Jalyn Phillips (Clemson)

*2026 Jonesboro: Jontavius Wyman (Georgia)/Cortez Redding (uncommitted)

2016 Peachtree Ridge: Nigel Warrior (Tennessee)/Chad Clay (Georgia)

*2025 Cedartown: Tae Harris (Clemson)/Demarcus Gardner (Kentucky)

2020 Sandy Creek: Brian Branch (Alabama)/Joey Hunter (South Carolina)

2024 Mill Creek: Trajen Greco (Missouri)/Jaiden Patterson (North Carolina)

2022 North Cobb: Marquis Groves-Killebrew (Texas A&M)/Andre Stewart (Kentucky)

2018 Lassiter: Derrik Allen (Notre Dame)/Chris Jackson (Michigan State)

2021 Newton: Nyland Green (Georgia)/Darius Green (Minnesota)

2014 Camden County: Kalvaraz Bessent (Auburn)/Chris Williams (UCF)

2024 Parkview: Jay Crawford (Auburn)/Antonio White (Rutgers)

2021 Westlake: Nate Wiggins (Clemson)/Demarko Williams (Ole Miss)

2017 Westlake: A.J. Terrell (Clemson)/Tre Person (Michigan State)

2021 North Gwinnett: Jordan Hancock (Ohio State)/Jayson Gilliom (Kansas)

2019 Grayson: Kenyatta Watson II (Texas)/Jalen Alexander (Duke)

2017 Liberty County: Richard LeCounte III (Georgia)/Tracy White (Old Dominion)

2012 Creekside: Joshua Holsey (Auburn)/Davion Tookes (Virginia Tech)

2008 Fayette County: Brandon Boykin (Georgia)/Matt Daniels (Duke)

2023 Milton: Bryce Thornton (Florida)/Rob Billings (Clemson)

Produced by Georgia High School Football Daily, a free e-mail newsletter. To join the mailing list, click here.