When a top college program is looking for the best high school talent, one of the first stops on the football recruiting trail has to be Georgia.
Georgia high school football is a contender up there with the likes of California, Florida and Texas when it comes to which state is at the top. One look at a Super Bowl roster or a team playing for a national title proves that, as several of those players listed likely come from Georgia.
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Looking ahead to the future, it’s hard not to see the top 2027 talent from the class making some impact in college and beyond.
Here’s a look at the top 10 players from the Peach State in the 2027 class.
1. David Jacobs, Blessed Trinity Catholic (Roswell)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-5
Weight: 235
Commitment: Ohio State
Football recruiting notes: Jacobs has a claim for the top player in the 2027 class and already looks like a college edge-rusher. As a junior, he was a force, racking up 102 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, and 16 sacks in 11 games.
2. Kamarui Dorsey, Hampton
Position: Safety
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200
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Commitment: Texas A&M
Football recruiting notes: Dorsey is a solid pledge to the Aggies, committing to Texas A&M last November, and will be back on campus in June for an official visit. He finished his junior season with 61 tackles, four interceptions and two tackles for loss.
3. Chance Gilbert, East Coweta (Sharpsburg)
Position: Safety
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 170
Commitment: Uncommitted
Football recruiting notes: While East Coweta struggled in 2025, Gilbert found a way to shine. He finished the year with 53 tackles and three interceptions on defense to go along with five receiving touchdowns on offense.
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4. K.J. Green, Stephenson (Stone Mountain)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-4
Weight: 215
Commitment: Uncommitted
Football recruiting notes: Green put up massive numbers during his junior season, totaling 129 tackles, 40 tackles for loss, 18 sacks and four forced fumbles. He’s set to announce his commitment on August 8.
5. Ta’Shawn Poole, Howard (Macon)
Position: Safety
Height: 6-2
Weight: 185
Commitment: Uncommitted
Football recruiting notes: Poole’s recruitment remains up in the air heading into the spring, but some favorites could be emerging with his visit schedule. During the spring, he’s planned trips to Alabama, Georgia, and Georgia Tech, while Tennessee (June 5) and Florida State (June 19) are currently on his calendar for official visits.
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6. Jordan Agbanoma, Grayson (Loganville)
Position: Interior Offensive Lineman
Height: 6-3
Weight: 295
Commitment: Uncommitted
Football recruiting notes: Nebraska is in a good spot to land one of Georgia’s top offensive linemen for one of the best teams in the state. He’s visited their three times already and will be back on June 5 for an official visit as well as a trip to Florida a week later.
7. Jaden Upshaw, Lee County (Leesburg)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-1
Weight: 196
Commitment: Uncommitted
Football recruiting notes: Upshaw is a big receiver with strong hands who caught 47 passes for 902 yards and eight touchdowns in 10 games last season. He’s currently scheduled for official visits at Alabama (June 5), Florida (June 11) and Miami (June 19).
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8. Kelsey Adams, Langston Hughes (Fairburn)
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-5
Weight: 293
Commitment: Georgia
Football recruiting notes: Adams is just the latest massive lineman to hail from the Peach State and commit to the Bulldogs. He will play his senior year at Langston Hughes after transferring in from Atlanta North Clayton.
9. Corey Hadley, Sandy Creek (Tyrone)
Position: Safety
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180
Commitment: Uncommitted
Football recruiting notes: The Patriots were dominant in 2025, going 15-0 with Hadley playing a massive role on their defense. He finished his junior year with 65 tackles and a pair of interceptions.
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10. Joshua Sam-Epelle, Douglas County (Douglasville)
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-8.5
Weight: 310
Commitment: Uncommitted
Football recruiting notes: A massive force up front, it looks like Sam-Epelle’s top programs are starting to take shape. He has official visits scheduled to Miami (May 29), Georgia (June 5), LSU (June 12) and Tennessee (June 19).
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: See which Georgia high School football recruits are top of 2027 class
