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Official Recruiting Page for Gainesville High School @RedElephant_FB | #DevelopmentU | 🔴🐘🏈 Contact: @coachD_GVL
Gainesville, GA
Joined December 2021
Practice was on 🔥 this morning 📍.@UGAAthletics @CoachSchuUGA @SSearels 🐶. @AlabamaFTBL @crob45 @KaneWommack 🐘. @OhioStateFB @JLaurinaitis55 🅾️. @StanfordFball @M_80lane 🌲. @FSUFootball @Coach_TokarzQB 🪶. @LibertyFootball @TerpsFootball . Appreciate you guys stopping by 💯
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Great to have the Auburn Tigers in facility today! #RecruitTheG🐘‼️. @AuburnFootball @CoachHughFreeze
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2027 OL Tyler Ford (@Tylerford79). 13 years old / 6’5 OL / Size 16 shoe. #RecruitTheG🐘‼️. @RecruitGeorgia @Mansell247 @hsfbscout @LemmingReport @HSFBamerica @overtime @TheUCReport @DemetricDWarren
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Excited to announce Coach Deon Williams as our new Recruiting Coordinator. Coach Williams has 13 years of D1/D2 playing and coaching experience and we are thrilled about him taking GVL recruiting to another level for our student athletes. #servant #best1sthestandard @JoshNiblett
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Great to have Louisville Head Football Coach @CoachSattUofL and Linebackers Coach @CoachDNic in Gainesville! #RecruitTheG🐘‼️ #GoCards🔥
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From Big Red to Big Red! It was great having @CoachBeckton and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on campus! #RecruitTheG🐘‼️
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One of the greatest to wear the Red and White! Congratulations to @jeremiahteland1 on signing with the University of Tennessee! 🍊🍊🍊.#RecruitTheG🐘‼️
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Awesome to see former Gainesville great and current @GeorgiaTechFB Defensive Coordinator @_CoachThacker back at his old stomping grounds! #RecruitTheG🐘‼️ #4the404🐝✨
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“We want to give our kids a Division 1 experience while they’re in high school.” -Athletic Director Adam Lindsey #GoBigRed 🐘🔥.
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6’2 2024 QB @BaxterWr11 Led the @RedElephant_FB Team to a 26-2 Record, Back-to-Back Undefeated Regular Season Region Championships.& 1 State Championship Game #h11m. 🔴 5,457 Passing Yards 🎯 .🐘 1,056 Rushing Yards 💨.🏈 82 Total Touchdowns ✨ . #RecruitTheG | @tadniblett
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Big morning in Gainesville! Great to see @CoachCollins and @CoachBrentKey in the building to watch our guys!.#RecruitTheG🐘‼️ #4TheFlats🐝✨
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One of the top middle school programs in the southeast, Gainesville Middle School ended the year with a 61-0 win in City Park! #RedK1NGDOM🔴👑
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Awesome having Ole Miss in Gainesville! Appreciate @CoachThornton61 for coming by! #RecruitTheG🐘 #HottyToddy🦈🔥
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Since coming off last years STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, QB1 is picking up right where he left off 💪🏾. Impressive first half of 🏈 last night 💯 @BaxterWr11 . #Chas1ngBest | #NoOpt1ons
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College coaches, in the past two games of the Georgia 6A playoffs @naim_cheeks9 has had 242 yards and 215 yards… ✍️✍️✍️. #RecruitTheG🐘‼️
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2026 6’4 210 Edge Rusher @zay_social picks up @GeorgiaFootball offer ! @KirbySmartUGA @CoachSchuUGA 🔥. #RecruitTheG
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2024 RB Gavin Hall .Region Championship Performance🔥. 🔴 19 rushes .🐘 302 rushing yards .🏈 3 Touchdowns . @CoachMaloneFB | @Jghall12
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🎓 ’26 @philip1williams WR /Returner.is ready to Increase his role as a Sophomore! Saw playing time as a freshman in several games in the ’22 season. Shifty & Electric ⚡️ with Video Game Moves 🕹️. High 🏈 IQ with Elite Route Running Ability. #InPhilipWeTrust
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Gainesville Defensive Line🔥. 🔴 23.5 Sacks .🐘 29 Tackles For Loss.🏈 Through 7 Games . #RecruitTheG | @CoachK_Smith
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🔴NAIM CHEEKS🐘. 📏 5’10 / 165.🤳 @naim_cheeks9 .RC 📲 @CoachRNiblett .🏈 2023 RB.‼️ 231 Carries / 1,829 yards. 27 Catches / 531 yards.😳 7.9 yds/carry.🎞️ NATURAL INSTINCTS 🧠🧐.ELITE BURST 💥💨.ELUSIVE 👀✌️.PHYSICAL BLOCKER 💪🥊
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Baxter Wright @BaxterWr11 .🎓 ’24.✨ 14-1 Record (’22).🪜6’2.📚 3.6. 🎬 QB1 threw 40 td’s with a 71% completion rate & ran for 9 more on the ground🤯. Dual Threat trigger man has 1 season left, with 1 thing on his mind 💍#ATM. #unf1n1shedbusiness
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Congratulations to @jeremiahteland1 on his offer from the University of Nebraska! #GoBigRed🌽🔴 #RecruitTheG🐘‼️
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Congratulations Boys! .Thankful for your Impact & Leadership .Best of luck on the next chapter! .Boyhood to Manhood💯
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Carmelo Byrd @CarmeloByrd4 .🎓 ’25.📏 5’11.⚖️ 200. 🎥 Melo brings a physicality to our defense that is unmatched! 23’s defensive production is off the charts 📈. Expecting him to lead 6A in tackles as a junior this fall💯. #HitSticka | #LBU
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🎓 ’25 @JuliusColumbus1 .📏 6’2.⚖️ 270.🦅 79” Wingspan . Bell Cow of the GVL Defense⚓️. High 🏈 IQ📈 with the Ability to Process Information very quickly 🫰🏿. Heavy + Violent hands makes Big Ju Extremely Efficient at the Point of Contact❗️. 2 Games: 9 Tackles | 4 TFL’S | 3 Sacks
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Nick Taylor @nicktaylormade1 .🎓 ’24.📏 6’1.⚖️ 180.🏎️ 22.3 mph ~ Catapult Certified . 🎥 Fast & Physical is his game! Golden Glove boxing award makes him Armed & Dangerous🥊. Multiple D1 offers! Coaches come #RecruitTheG during spRING training.
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Sky Niblett @NiblettSky .🎓 ’24.📏 6’0.⚖️ 215.📚 3.9🔥. 🎥 Arguably the Best TE/FB in the State of GA & AL. Football IQ is off the charts📈 which gives the Team Captain an Edge against all opponents! Elite Ball Skills make him the Complete Package💯
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Noe Covarrubias @noe99514706 .🎓 ’24.📏 6’2.⚖️ 268. 🎞️ The only one who touches the 🏈 as much as the qb. The “CENTER” Physical, Athletic, Tough, & plays with Extreme Edge! 1st Team All Region Captain is ready to Anchor ⚓️ the front line 1 last time.
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Travien Watson @_TravienWatson_ .🎓 ’24.📏 6’0.🏎️ 23.1 mph @catapultsports . 🎬 If "IT FACTOR” was a player! 10 for 102 & 2 TD’s in the ’22 State Championship Game makes him one of the most feared 2 way athletes in the State. spRING training is coming ⏳.
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Congratulations to 2027 OL @BigRedXXL on his recent offer from @AuburnFootball 🐅. #RecruitTheG | 🔴🐘🏈
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‘23 RB Naim Cheeks (@naim_cheeks9) split squatting 315 easy!! Coaches you want this explosiveness on your roster. Currently hold 2 D1 offers! #RecruitTheG🐘‼️ @RecruitGeorgia @JeremyO_Johnson @ChadSimmons_
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@RedElephant_FB is setup at the 2023 Gwinnett Recruiting Fair. Coaches make sure you come by and see us !. #RecruitTheG
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Awesome being the the Gwinnett County Recruiting Fair today! Tons of colleges stopped by and loved the development our kids have shown on the field! #RecruitTheG🐘‼️
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Georgia WR coach @CoachBmac_ working with ‘23 WR Darius Cannon!.#RecruitTheG🐘‼️. @coachdwilliams7 @PrepRedzoneGA @ChadSimmons_ @Mansell247 @JeremyO_Johnson @matt_ray_ @BrooksAustinBA @TopShelf_Steph
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2024 Linebacker @ZarionHarvey44 ready to lead the 🔴🐘 D! . Expecting BIG hits, BIG plays, and BIG WINS from the GVL D 😈
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ICYMI: Congratulations to 6A State Player of the Year ‘23 RB @naim_cheeks9 on his recent offer from UT-Martin! #GainesvilleU‼️ #RecruitTheG🐘.
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Alex Payne @Alex_Payne_71 . 🎓 ’25.🦒 6’6.⚖️ 265.🦅 85” Wingspan. 📼 Giant, Athletic, & can Bend! the Future P5 Tackle Currently holds Multiple D1 Offers with his Most Recent coming from Baylor💪🏾. #MajorPayne
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At his previous school, @JoshNiblett was able to help over 1️⃣4️⃣0️⃣ students receive athletic scholarships to play at the next level! #RecruitTheG🐘👀🤑
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🎓 2024 DB @ZionFerguson8 is on 🔥through 9 games… @UNCFootball . 🔴 28 Tackles .🐘 1 Blocked Punt .🏈 4 Ints. 3 returned for TDs… 🥶. @CoachNorman_AGR | @FredP815
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We are having to many schools visiting to keep up!!! Thank you to ETSU, Wofford, Stetson, Shorter, Auburn, Michigan, UAB, Georgia Southern, Fordham, and North Carolina for coming by! #RecruitTheG🐘‼️
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🎓 2026 @Marshallleonar0 .📏 6’2 Edge Rusher .⚖️ 205.🦅 78” Wingspan. Hiiiiiiigh motor 💨 player with natural bend & tremendous upside. Utilizes his athleticism to be an effective pass rusher😈. Bright future for #theMarshall👮🏿♀️
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One of the best MIDDLE SCHOOL only football fields in the country! In Gainesville, every level of player gets only best! #RedK1NGDOM🔴👑
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🎓 2024 QB ~ Baxter Wright . 🔴 21-1 Record as QB1 .🐘 4,300+ Passing Yards .🏈 65+ Touchdowns . #H11M @BaxterWr11 | @tadniblett
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🎓 ’24 @Jghall12 .📚 3.42.🏎️ 21.5 mph @catapultsports . Speed💨, Vision👀, Electric⚡️, & will Punish whoever tries to tackle him👿.#sixfor6. 3 Games: 718 All Purpose Yards | 7 TD’s
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🎓2025 LB @CarmeloByrd4 is Fast, Physical, Instinctive, and did I mention that he is really Physical 👿. 🔴 Team Leader in Tackles (52) 🥇.🐘 8 Tackles For Loss / 1 Touchdown.🏈 6 Sacks / 2 Forced Fumbles / 1 FF. #RecruitTheG | @Tavon_Lawson
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🔥Class of 2026🔥. # 92 @KadinFossung ~ 6’3 205 Edge Multiple D1 Offers . #25 @philip1williams ~ Dynamic Slot Receiver / Return Man . #19 @zay_social ~ 6’4 200 LB / TE. Multiple D1 Offers . #7 @smithm_7 ~ 6’1 170 QB .Elite Arm Talent / Multi Sport ATH . #FUTURESatWORK🚧
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@_TravienWatson_ has been on 🔥 this week picking up 2 D1 offers + put up BIG numbers in the spring game last night ⬇️ #RecruitTheG. #Chas1ngBest | #NoOpt1ons
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🎓2025 DT @JuliusColumbus1 . 🔴 14 Sacks 🥇.🐘 12 Tackles For Loss 😈.🏈 36 Tackles / 8 QB Pressures / 1 FF. @CoachK_Smith | #gotabout2seconds
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#15 @Cash_OCallaghan DB.🎓 ’25.📏 6’0.⚖️ 170.❌ Factor. Versatile Defensive Back with Elite Level 🏈 IQ 📈. Multi Sport Athlete! A True Field General👨🏼✈️& Ball Hawk 🦅. Started 15 games in ’22 for the G as a Sophomore💪🏻 #RecruitTheG
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🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴.🔴⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️🔴.🔴⚪️🔴🔴🔴⚪️🔴.🔴⚪️🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴.🔴⚪️🔴🔴⚪️⚪️🔴.🔴⚪️🔴🔴🔴⚪️🔴.🔴⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️🔴.🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴. 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑
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Great morning having @CoachFlemingEMU and @CoachLandis22 here to evaluate our kids! Excited to continue to grow our relationship with Eastern Michigan and Georgia State! #RecruitTheG🐘 #ETOUGH🟩 #PantherUp🐾
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Congratulations to 2026 Edge Rusher @zay_social & 2025 Left Tackle @Alex_Payne_71 on their offers from @HailStateFB . #RecruitTheG
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🎓 ’24 @iam_champ7 .📏 6’3 .⚖️ 280.🦅 80” wingspan . Extremely High 🏈 IQ & Natural Leader Elite Twitch & Ball Get Off 😈.Early Grad / @ClemsonFB Commit 🐾. #RecruitTheG | #EAT @CoachK_Smith
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Congratulations to @Jghall12 @iam_champ7 & @ZionFerguson8 on being selected to Preseason All State‼️. Now Go Play 🏈
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Cal Fraser @callum_fraser17 .🎓 ’24.📏 6’4.⚖️ 215.📚 3.6. Size & Speed💪🏾 Long & Athletic💪🏾 Multi Sport Athlete with Elite Ball Skills! Solid Route runner for his size which allows him to be flexed out on the perimeter to create mismatches in the pass & run game. #recruittheG
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Big congratulations to ‘22 DB Chamarion Bush (@ceomariii) on receiving an opportunity to play for the University of Kentucky! #RecruitTheG🐘‼️ #ForTheTeam😼
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2027 QB @KharimHughley heating up! Picks up a @DukeFOOTBALL offer!. The sophomore sensation threw for over 2500 passing yards along with 24 total touchdowns 🔥. #RecruitTheG | 🔴🐘🏈
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𝐐𝐁𝟏.@BaxterWr11 . 2,104 Passing Yards.22 Passing TD’s.73% Completion Rate. 346 Rushing Yards.7 Rushing TD’s . 1️⃣0️⃣ WINS.
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🔥Class of 2027🔥. #17 @KharimHughley 5’11 160 QB ✨.Dual Threat 🦾🦿. #5 @mikelgohard 5’10 180 RB 🏎️.UA All-American ⭐️. #57 @BigRedXXL 6’4 270 OL 💪🏾.Long & Country Strong 🚜. #73 @Tylerford79 6’5 310 OL 🦍.@borntocompete OLineman of the year. #Futures | #Chas1ngBest
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Appreciate Morehouse College for hosting our guys! The first D2 and first HBCU to open their doors to us, definitely won’t be our last time through! #RecruitTheG🐘‼️ #TheHouse🐾 @CoachRaw_ @coach_McCleary
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Peaking at the right time! Incredible numbers by these guys through our last 4 games! #RecruitTheG🐘‼️
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🔥@Eric2Hart 🔥.🎓 ’24.🪜 6’1.🦅 75” Wingspan. True Athlete with Elite Skillz! Electric with the 🏈 in his ✋🏽🤚🏽. Over the head Ball Skills makes him Dangerous in the RedZone🔝. Physically Dominant on the Perimeter! Unbelievable Catch Radius = ALWAYS OPEN!
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2025 6’5 260 OT @Alex_Payne_71 . #RecruitTheG🐘‼️. @RecruitGeorgia @recruitNE_GA @hallcofootball @SSearels @therealkwat @GeepWade
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“South Paulding is going to walk right in there and it (Gainesville) ain’t gonna mean a thing…”. “…that pit (City Park) that smells like I don’t know what up in there…”
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🎓 2024 RB ~ Through 7 Games . 🔴 1,000+ All Purpose Yards 💨.🐘 8.5 yards per carry 💪🏼.🏈 13 Touchdowns 👀. @Jghall12 | @CoachMaloneFB
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🔥Class of 2025🔥. #71 @Alex_Payne_71 6’6 265 Tackle.Long & Athletic💪🏾. #23 @CarmeloByrd4 5’11 205 MLB.Fast & Physical 💣. #15 @Cash_OCallaghan 6’0 180 DB.Ball Hawk 🦅. #99 @JuliusColumbus1 6’2 280 DT.Run Stopper 🦏. #Chas1ngBest | #NoOpt1ons
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🔥Class of 2026🔥. @Marshallleonar0 6’1 205 DL 💪🏾.Versatile Athlete - Can play any tech. @Officalzane15 5’11 180 LB 🔨.Physical - 💣💣. @Rogerholder26 6’0 170 DB 🦅 .Ball Hawk - Started 11 games in ’22 ✨. @TydrickTurner - 5’10 220 TE 🎳 .⚠️ Caution⚠️ - 🚩🐂
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Our ‘22 class has received 2️⃣0️⃣ offers since Christmas and are still working through which school is the best place for their future! We are also extremely grateful to have had a lot of schools come through to #RecruitTheG these last 2 weeks! The best is yet to come! 🐘🔥
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Appreciate Austin Peay and @brian_2baca for coming by to #RecruitTheG! Just something about that red color! #tUSkup🐘 #GoGovs🔴
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6’3 215 2025 WR / TE @TroyTrojansFB Commit @ShanekingH Balled Out in Week 1 💯. 🔴 9 Catches .🐘 127 Receiving Yards .🏈 6 Broken Tackles
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