As the 2025 high school football season gets ready to kick off, 912_Suspense on Instagram has released their Preseason Top 5 Offensive Players at Each Position in the Coastal Georgia area. The list is based on last year's performance, coaching stability, team outlook, and the schedule each player faces. Statistics are as posted on MaxPreps.com.
Here's a look at the top offensive talent returning according to 912_suspense this fall:
Quarterbacks
- Stephen Cannon (#10), Benedictine - 1,352 pass yds, 11 TDs; Texas Tech commit
- Tucker Perkins (#13), Effingham County - 2,746 pass yds, 33 TDs; GHSA Region 1‑5A Coaches Player of the Year
- James Mobley IV (#14), Calvary Day - 2,569 pass yds, 36 TDs; GHSA Region 3‑3A Coaches Co-Player of the Year
- Grant Moore (#6), Brunswick - 2525 pass yards, 22 TDS, three rushing TDs
- Demetrius Holloway (#4), Jenkins - 1,013 pass yds, 14 TDs, five rushing TDs
Running Backs
- Stanley Smart (#5), Benedictine - 730 rushing yards, 3 TD's
- Jmere Doe Davis (#3), Effingham County - 861 rushing yards, 9 TD's, 393 receiving yards, 4 receiving TD's
- Colby Smith (#8), Southeast Bulloch - 1686 rushing yards, 19 TDs, 316 receiving yards, 3 TDs
- Jason Familia (#5), Long County - 1090 rushing yards, 10 TDs, 2 TDs receiving
- Nigel Gardner (#10), Brunswick - 995 rushing yards, 8 TD's
Wide Receivers
- Ben Hockman (#2), New Hampstead - 771 receiving yards, 15 TDs
- Joshua Washington (#7), Benedictine - 566 receiving yards, 5 TD's
- Marlon Knight (#15), Calvary Day - 167 receiving yards, 3 TD's
- Weston Hughes (#16), Savannah Christian - 216 receiving yards, 2 TD's
Slot Receivers
- Bubba Frazier (#4), Benedictine - 753 receiving yards, 5 TD's
- Trayvis Hunter (#12), Effingham County - 496 receiving yards, 6 TD's
- Domo Johnson (#1), Jenkins - 319 receiving yards, 2 TD's
- Ke'Juan Ferguson (#3), Beach - no stats posted on MaxPreps.com
Offensive Line
- Jordan Dillon (#72), Savannah Christian - junior 2-year starter, 20 college offers, part of a line that led to the Raiders averaging 260 yards last season
- Bear Fretwell (#72), Southeast Bulloch
- RJ Brown (#58), Savannah Christian - sophomore, started as a freshman and was part of a line that led to the Raiders averaging 260 yards last season
- JT Howell (#73), Savannah Christian - junior 2-year starter and member of the Raiders' offensive line of distinction
- Davion Melton (#76), Savannah Christian - junior 2-year starter and member of the Raiders' offensive line of distinction
Final Whistle
This preseason list from 912_Suspense highlights 23 schools that the site covers from the Coastal Empire, showcasing the offensive talent returning to the field. These players are set for standout seasons, with many expected to lead their teams on deep playoff journeys. Let the countdown to kickoff begin!
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Preseason teams post and coverage on 912_suspence
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