5 Of Our Favorite 2022 Defensive Players With No Offers
While some players within Georgia’s 2022 class have already received offers going into their junior year, there are others who have yet to receive the same attention. Because these prospects are young, this is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, this is very common. Going into their junior year, these players look to impress, and to be able to put out phenomenal film, which would make them undeniable commodities to college programs across the nation. Fortunately, we at PrepRedzone have already been keeping an eye out for these things, and we want to give you an early look at some of the defensive players within the 2022 class who do not currently have any offers, and who we believe will impress this upcoming season.
A’Khori Jones A’Khori Jones 5'10" | 160 lbs | DB Mount Desale | 2022 State GA (SAF)- Mount Desale
It’s honestly very surprising that A’Khori Jones A’Khori Jones 5'10" | 160 lbs | DB Mount Desale | 2022 State GA does not have any offers yet. Jones is the full package. He plays WR, SAF, and special teams. His twitchiness, and ability to burst out of his transitions of movement have already proven to be effective early in his high school career. His short area quickness and ability to be light on his feet allows him to constantly make plays on both sides of the ball. While he is a great WR, he projects well as a SAF due to his range in coverage and his fluid movement skills. Paired with this, he is also a willing tackler, making him effective against ball carriers. Remember his name, and look for him to have a big junior season, with notable schools reaching out to offer him.
Dialo Mosley Dialo Mosley 6'1" | 193 lbs | LB Carver | 2022 State GA (LB) KIPP Atlanta Collegiate School
Dialo Mosley Dialo Mosley 6'1" | 193 lbs | LB Carver | 2022 State GA , while he does not have much up to date film, has been able to compile some decent tape. Although he can be a bit stiff at times, he plays very instinctively and reads the run very effectively. This allows him to always be in a good place to make a play. His quickness and ability to have good feet has allowed him to display early success. As he goes into his junior year, developing upon the successes he has had in the past makes it exciting to see what the future may hold for him, regardless of the kind of offers that may come his way.
Jeremiah Hood Jeremiah Hood 6'2" | 270 lbs | DL Jonesboro | 2022 State GA (DT) Jonesboro
There are various kinds of DL that college coaches seek to recruit. Sometimes, it is the solid DE, and other times, it is a thick and wide DT. Jeremiah happens to be just that. Listed at 5’11 296, Hood has the ability to be effective when stopping the run game. He fills gaps, and allows his hand use to help him get off of blocks and make tackles. He shows flashes of burst at times, but we would like to see him continue to improve upon this, and how he gets off the ball. If he continues to work on these things, it will be no surprise to us if he starts to pick up offers.
Bryce Allen Bryce Allen 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB West Forsyth | 2022 State GA (CB) West Forsyth
Bryce Allen Bryce Allen 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB West Forsyth | 2022 State GA is another player on this list who plays with a very instinctive, and aggressive mindset when on the football field. As a young CB, he has ball skills, and uses good technique in regards to his footwork, press, and bump and run skills. When watching his film, it is easy to see that even when he loses a step, his pure athleticism and speed still helps him to be able to play good football. With this, his length and frame also appear to be developmental, which is seen to be a good thing for an individual who plays his position. Entering into his junior season, Allen should seek to continue to work on his change of direction, and burst out of his breaks. This will take him to the next level, and will open up doors for potential offers.
Micah Gay Micah Gay 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB John's Creek | 2022 State GA (LB)- Mount Pisgah
In his sophomore season, Micah Gay Micah Gay 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB John's Creek | 2022 State GA totaled 30 solo tackles, while contributing to 93 altogether. With this, he was also named First Team All Region. This comes as no surprise, as Gay has the raw ability to play the LB position at a high level. While he can be a bit stiff and can play at a high pad level, he takes very good tackling angles and can also play in pass coverage. As the game of football continues to grow and develop, coaches are starting to value players of Gay’s ability even more. His recruitment over the next two years should be very interesting, and we encourage you to keep a look out, just as we will.