Gamecocks moving targeting Georgia’s best underclassmen
Jan. 05, 2016
Get to know Zakoby McClain
Four-star Zakoby McClain, the 21st-ranked outside linebacker in the country, is one of the “top recruits” for South Carolina for the 2018 cycle.
The Gamecocks hosted him earlier this fall for the Tennessee game.
“I liked it. I liked the fans. I liked the way they played and how they finished the game that day,” McClain said. “The coaches, they were talking to me and made me feel welcome.”
McClain, who’s from Valdosta (Ga.) High School, thinks highly of Muschamp.
“I like him. He’s laid back. I like how he’s trying to get his young guys starting early. I like that about him,” McClain said.
The 6-foot, 205-pound prospect is the 26th-best 2018 prospect from the state of Georgia. His offer sheet also includes Tennessee, Nebraska, Indiana, South Florida and Wisconsin.
“I’m going to try to get to Florida and I don’t know yet,” McClain said of his visit plans for 2017. “I’m going to talk to my dad and my coach about it.”
As a junior, McClain had 120 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 3 forced fumbles, 2 sacks and 2 pass breakups.
Among all the players participating in last week’s Georgia J unior Bowl and Elite Junior Classic, McClain was one of the most impressive prospects. Though his offer sheet is relatively modest right now, look for his stock to take off as his junior film starts to make the rounds.
McClain is a strong, athletic, hard hitter with a nice frame and length. As good as he is already as a high school prospect, there’s plenty to like about what the future holds, especially as his body fills out.
South Carolina defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson already knows about 2019 athlete Malik Washington.
Add Malik Washington to the list
A year below McClain, up the road at Parkview High School in Lilburn, there’s a 5-foot-9, 180-pound defensive back named Malik Washington.
At that size, he might draw comparisons to South Carolina commitment Jamyest Williams, who’s a 4-star prospect in the 2017 haul from the state of Georgia.
Washington already lists offers from Auburn and Cincinnati. South Carolina is expressing interest. Linebackers coach Coleman Hutzler and defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson have been in contact.
“I like them,” Washington said. “They make my family feel like I’m at home and they’re really nice. they said they would talk to me later on.”
South Carolina hosted the 2019 prospect when Georgia traveled to Williams-Brice Stadium.
“It was loud. I liked it. I liked it a lot,” Washington said. “I went with my trainer. It was enjoyable. Went to the locker room and talked to the coaches and all that stuff.”
As a sophomore, Washington caught 41 passes for 649 yards and 4 touchdowns, to go along with 369 yards rushing and 6 scores. On the defensive side of the ball, he had 45 tackles and 5 interceptions. As a punt returner, he totaled 129 yards on 10 returns.
Jackson Lowe has the tools to be one of the top 2019 prospects from the state of Georgia.
Toss in Jackson Lowe, too
Jackson Lowe, a 2019 prospect from Cartersville (Ga.) High School, has yet to make an impact at the high school level.
The 6-foot-4, 220-pound prospect spent his sophomore season waiting his turn behind a handful of seniors, which includes Minnesota commitment Trey Creamer and 3-star Avery Showell, who has an offer from Wake Forest.
Cartersville, which is quarterback by 2018 Clemson commitment Trevor Lawrence, went 16-0 and won the Georgia 4A state title, so it’s kinda tough to question why Lowe didn’t catch a single pass for the varsity in 2016.
But make no mistake. Lowe is a legit prospect. Alabama and Tennessee have already hosted him for visits, even though he’s received minimal recruiting contact.
“Tennessee, for sure,” Lowe said, when asked about schools he wants to hear from down the road.
Alabama, Florida, Arkansas and South Carolina were also listed.
Why the Gamecocks?
“They’re getting a lot of good recruits right now and I think they’ll be really successful, in my opinion,” Lowe said.
Last month, Lowe participated in the Georgia Elite Classic sophomore game. He’s also been selected to play in the True 19 all-star game.
SECCOUNTRY
Jan. 05, 2016
Get to know Zakoby McClain
Four-star Zakoby McClain, the 21st-ranked outside linebacker in the country, is one of the “top recruits” for South Carolina for the 2018 cycle.
The Gamecocks hosted him earlier this fall for the Tennessee game.
“I liked it. I liked the fans. I liked the way they played and how they finished the game that day,” McClain said. “The coaches, they were talking to me and made me feel welcome.”
McClain, who’s from Valdosta (Ga.) High School, thinks highly of Muschamp.
“I like him. He’s laid back. I like how he’s trying to get his young guys starting early. I like that about him,” McClain said.
The 6-foot, 205-pound prospect is the 26th-best 2018 prospect from the state of Georgia. His offer sheet also includes Tennessee, Nebraska, Indiana, South Florida and Wisconsin.
“I’m going to try to get to Florida and I don’t know yet,” McClain said of his visit plans for 2017. “I’m going to talk to my dad and my coach about it.”
As a junior, McClain had 120 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 3 forced fumbles, 2 sacks and 2 pass breakups.
Among all the players participating in last week’s Georgia J unior Bowl and Elite Junior Classic, McClain was one of the most impressive prospects. Though his offer sheet is relatively modest right now, look for his stock to take off as his junior film starts to make the rounds.
McClain is a strong, athletic, hard hitter with a nice frame and length. As good as he is already as a high school prospect, there’s plenty to like about what the future holds, especially as his body fills out.
Add Malik Washington to the list
A year below McClain, up the road at Parkview High School in Lilburn, there’s a 5-foot-9, 180-pound defensive back named Malik Washington.
At that size, he might draw comparisons to South Carolina commitment Jamyest Williams, who’s a 4-star prospect in the 2017 haul from the state of Georgia.
Washington already lists offers from Auburn and Cincinnati. South Carolina is expressing interest. Linebackers coach Coleman Hutzler and defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson have been in contact.
“I like them,” Washington said. “They make my family feel like I’m at home and they’re really nice. they said they would talk to me later on.”
South Carolina hosted the 2019 prospect when Georgia traveled to Williams-Brice Stadium.
“It was loud. I liked it. I liked it a lot,” Washington said. “I went with my trainer. It was enjoyable. Went to the locker room and talked to the coaches and all that stuff.”
As a sophomore, Washington caught 41 passes for 649 yards and 4 touchdowns, to go along with 369 yards rushing and 6 scores. On the defensive side of the ball, he had 45 tackles and 5 interceptions. As a punt returner, he totaled 129 yards on 10 returns.
Toss in Jackson Lowe, too
Jackson Lowe, a 2019 prospect from Cartersville (Ga.) High School, has yet to make an impact at the high school level.
The 6-foot-4, 220-pound prospect spent his sophomore season waiting his turn behind a handful of seniors, which includes Minnesota commitment Trey Creamer and 3-star Avery Showell, who has an offer from Wake Forest.
Cartersville, which is quarterback by 2018 Clemson commitment Trevor Lawrence, went 16-0 and won the Georgia 4A state title, so it’s kinda tough to question why Lowe didn’t catch a single pass for the varsity in 2016.
But make no mistake. Lowe is a legit prospect. Alabama and Tennessee have already hosted him for visits, even though he’s received minimal recruiting contact.
“Tennessee, for sure,” Lowe said, when asked about schools he wants to hear from down the road.
Alabama, Florida, Arkansas and South Carolina were also listed.
Why the Gamecocks?
“They’re getting a lot of good recruits right now and I think they’ll be really successful, in my opinion,” Lowe said.
Last month, Lowe participated in the Georgia Elite Classic sophomore game. He’s also been selected to play in the True 19 all-star game.
SECCOUNTRY