WILL'S WORLD: Super Six Football selections

June 12, 2012

Selecting the Super Six — our preseason picks for the county's best in a particular sport — is never easy. The talent in this area is so rich that we're bound to leave off some deserving players.

It's going to be particularly tough this year in football because the Class of 2013 is the most loaded single class of football talent in Gwinnett history. Close to 20 rising senior football players already have offers or have made commitments to high-level BCS programs. That number will only rise between now and 2013 National Signing Day in February.

To get us started on paring down our Super Six Football list, here's a list of top contenders and Grayson's Robert Nkemdiche (the nation's top recruit and a Super Six lock).

Let me know which six that you would pick off of this list, which includes the players' ratings on the recruiting services' rankings system, with 5-star being the highest:

• Shon Akins, Norcross

5-9, 170, Cornerback

Rankings: Scout 2-star, Rivals 3-star, ESPN 3-star

Committed to California

• Josh Cardiello, Buford

6-3, 280, Offensive lineman

Rankings: Scout 3-star, Rivals 3-star, ESPN 4-star

UGA commitment

• Chris Carson, Parkview

6-1, 190, Running back

Rankings: Scout 2-star, Rivals 3-star, ESPN 3-star

Offers include Maryland, South Florida, Troy

• Reggie Carter, South Gwinnett

6-3, 230, Linebacker

Rankings: Scout 3-star, Rivals 3-star, ESPN 3-star

UGA commitment

• Trevellous Cheek, Archer

5-10, 170, Cornerback

Rankings: Scout 3-star, Rivals 3-star, ESPN 3-star

Committed to California

• Wayne Gallman, Grayson

6-2, 195, Running back/linebacker

Rankings: Scout 4-star, Rivals 3-star, ESPN 4-star

Clemson commitment

• Kelsey Griffin, Mill Creek

6-2, 295, Defensive tackle

Rankings: Scout 4-star, Rivals 4-star, ESPN 4-star

Offers include UGA, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Florida, FSU

• Trey Johnson, Central Gwinnett

6-2, 225, Linebacker

Rankings: Scout 4-star, Rivals 4-star, ESPN 4-star

Auburn commitment

• Alvin Kamara, Norcross

5-10, 190, Running back

Rankings: Scout 4-star, Rivals 4-star, ESPN 4-star

Offers include Alabama, UGA, Florida, FSU, Clemson

• David Kamara, Grayson

5-11, 180, Cornerback

Rankings: Scout 3-star, Rivals 3-star, ESPN N/A

Offers include Clemson, Ole Miss, Mississippi State

• Shaun McGee, Brookwood

6-3, 240, Defensive end

Rankings: Scout 3-star, Rivals 3-star, ESPN 4-star

Offers starting to flood in, including recent one from Alabama

• Donnie Miles, North Gwinnett

5-11, 175, Running back/defensive back

Rankings: Scout 3-star, Rivals 3-star, ESPN 3-star

Committed to North Carolina

• Robert Nkemdiche, Grayson

6-4, 270, Defensive end

Rankings: Scout 5-star, Rivals 5-star, ESPN 5-star

Has offers from everyone in the country

• Kyrin Priester, Brookwood

6-1, 185, Wide receiver

Rankings: Scout 3-star, Rivals 3-star, ESPN 4-star

Committed to UGA

• Antonio Riles, Archer

6-4, 265, Defensive lineman

Rankings: Scout 3-star, Rivals 3-star, ESPN 4-star

Offers include UGA, Florida, Alabama, Clemson

• Devondre Seymour, North Gwinnett

6-5, 300, Offensive tackle

Rankings: Scout 3-star, Rivals 3-star, ESPN 4-star

Offers include UGA, South Carolina, Tennessee

shabo 11 months, 3 weeks ago

All players look great. The two @ Norcross are Studs

campbr 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Myles Campbell - is constantly one of the top athletes in the county and state in terms of his production and other intangibles. He's not on the list???? Jamal Cole, not on the list? Joe Horn Jr. not on the list?

These are a few athlete that are consistent year in year out. I could go on and on.....so how are these players selected? Stats or Hype.

Please Note: Not saying any of the athletes that are being consider are hype, because you have a list of GREAT athletes. Just want to get the criteria for selection.

Will Hammock 10 months, 2 weeks ago

campbr,

Probably should have included those three you listed as candidates. All are great high school football players.

As far as criteria, our football Super Six selections are: the most highly recruited guys and out of that list, the top football players. We generally have more good candidates than we do spots, but this year is particularly strong on talent.

Hope that answers your question.

campbr 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Will,

What about PRODUCTION and consistency? So what you're saying is the guy's who show the best at camps and combines make it to super six. What about the guys who put in work consistently year in and year out in Gwinnett county? If freeze does not get hurt last season, Myles would have broken 2500+ all purpose yards.

Myles didn't get a high rating because of his height nothing more. He was unstoppable at NFTC camp and MVP camps, made the ALL-Nike Camp Team and still no love. But again he's just a work horse and will continue to be that way. Hate it for him that he is consistently over looked and he always has to prove himself. Now, his little brother (ATH) Tyler Campbell (Soph) 6 foot 170, will have a breakout season this year at QB, WR, FS and A-back.

Joe, did not participate in the combines and camps like some of the other guy's. No big deal because this is all hype anyway and has no real bearing of a kids abilities as I have learned. Again not saying anyone on the list is Hyped. Just an observation of the lack of research and scouting from the passive sites. All on possible potential.

Well, Joe, Myles, Jamal, Shon, Alvin, Myles Autry and others will do what they do every year PRODUCE! and I'm just glad to have had the opportunity watch most of these guys grow up into mature young men and performing at the highest possible stage.

GWINNETT COUNTRY FOOTBALL and Athlete's are the best in the state regardless of who's on the cover page.

Will Hammock 10 months, 2 weeks ago

It's not all about combines, it's a mixture of the testing, the recruiting and the results.

As an example, Brad Roby didn't do much as a Peachtree Ridge junior. But he had ridiculous workouts and top offers that made him Super Six quality, but because he didn't have the on-the-field results he didn't make it.

The guys who will make our Super Six this year are pretty stout.

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