With the high school football season set to kickoff in a couple weeks, it looks like it’s going to be another excellent season for fans in the Greater Savannah area looking to see some star power under the Friday Night Lights.
One area that stands out this year is on the defensive side of the ball, in the front seven, where a number of players are holding big-time offers, including Elijah Griffin of Savannah Christian, a senior who is the top-ranked defensive lineman in the country.
Here’s a look at the top defensive linemen and linebackers returning in the Greater Savannah area for the 2024 season.
Elijah Griffin, Savannah Christian
The 5-star defensive lineman helped lead the Raiders to the Class 3A state finals last year. He had 97 tackles, including 31 for losses, with 17.5 sacks and was named the All-Greater Savannah Defensive Player of the Year for the second year in a row. One of the top recruits in the country, he narrowed his school choices to Georgia, USC and Miami on Sunday.
Elijah Griffin, Savannah Christian
Walter “Buddy” Mathis, Calvary Day
Another highly-recruited defensive lineman, Mathis had 44 tackles, including 18.5 for losses and led the Cavs six sacks and 24 quarterback hurries as Calvary reached the Class 3A state semis last year. He has offers from all over the nation including Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Alabama, Tennessee, Clemson and USC.
Herbert “Third” Scroggins, Benedictine
Scroggins has been a force on the edge during a stellar career for the Cadets and the four-star prospect committed to play at Miami on June 28. He had 11 sacks with 84 tackles, including 10 for losses, and 14 quarterback hurries as a junior.
LaDamion Guyton, Savannah Christian
The sophomore is one of the top recruits in the country in the sophomore class. Like his teammate, Elijah Griffin, the standout edge received an offer from…
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Author : Savannah Morning News
Publish date : 2024-07-30 08:04:23
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