The Georgia Elite Classic Showcase at Grady High School on April 21 handed out 17 invitations to compete in the sixth annual all-star classic this December. Players from the Class of 2019 through the Class of 2022 were eligible to attend this weekend’s showcase (the first of the 2018 offseason) and took advantage of the opportunity in a big way.
Leading the camp evaluations was showcase coordinator, Georgia Elite Classic Director of Player Personnel and 247Sports analyst Rusty Mansell, along with the Classic’s selection and review committee.
“It was amazing to see the amount of talent that came to Grady High School, especially on both the offensive and defensive lines,’’ said I.J. Rosenberg, the president of Score Atlanta, the company that owns the Georgia Elite Classic. “We also had the benefit of Chuck Smith working with the defensive line and Chris Hixson with the quarterbacks. I don’t think Rusty intended on giving out as many invitations as we did, but the group was that impressive.’’
Howard cornerback Lorenzo Hargrove was one of the five players from the Class of 2019 to earn a spot in this year’s senior game after a strong showing at the event; Hargrove recorded three interceptions for the Huskies last fall. Brookwood teammates Sean Hill and Aidan Perkins, both starters up front for Broncos as sophomores last year, were both invited to play in this year’s Junior game.
Roswell kicker and quarterback Caden Long was one of five Class of 2021 players who were invited to play in the sophomore game. Long threw a touchdown and handled kicking duties in last year’s Freshman game, helping the American team defeat the Nationals 17-15.
Here’s a look at all the invitees:
Class of 2019
RB Gerald Daniels (Houston County)
CB Lorenzo Hargrove (Howard)
CB Antonio Prioleau (North Atlanta)
QB Cade Scott (Paulding County)
S Kyle Terry (Mt. Paran)
Class of 2020
OT Sean Hill (Brookwood)
OC Aidan Perkins (Brookwood)
DT Wesley Horton (North Atlanta)
DT Connor Johnston (Sequoyah)
DE Jordan Mitchell (Trinity Christian)
S Caleb Williamson (Harrison)
WR Christian Hodgins (Sequoyah)
Class of 2021
WR Jaylen Ellis (Paulding County)
QB Caden Long (Roswell)
G Kaleb Lowe (Harris County)
CB William Mitchell III (Parkview)
DE Bryce Stanfield (Harrison)