the fab 22

I have thought about ways to recognize the top players in Macon and that is not an easy task at all. I mean I do not see these kids every week and I only see numbers. I think I am to the point where I have seen all the Macon schools play (except Stratford and Tattnall) so I thought I may as well get this out.
so here it is
THE FAB 22 of Macon only.


22)Nolan Ussery- The quarterback from Northeast has some players around him and the Raiders are winning again. His numbers will not blow you away but he is the man running the offense for an undefeated team. That was enough to get him a spot.


21)Josiah Cotton- The Mount de Sales running back broke out for over 200 yards against Aquinas last Friday, leading the Cavaliers to their biggest win in years. He could be a mover in the numbers game if he continues to put up, well numbers.


20)Kendarius Murphy- Central has not won a game but it is not because of this two way play who is a great catch and run threat for Centrals offense. I have seen him have huge games against Howard and do nothing against FPD so he lands right here at number 20.


19)Jordan Slocum- The junior quarterback from Southwest is trying to lead the Patriots into the playoffs for the second straight year. He is an exciting player, but I need to see him more accurate with his throws. Still he has a great chance to move up the list.


18)Kanuri Williams-explosive wideout for Central who can score on any play, if they can get him the ball, which is a struggle.


17)Omar Jones- a big kid who needs to step up against Peach County this week if the Westside is to have any chance to pull off an upset. I think I rank him so low because he had a dreadful game against Southwest when he could not hold on to the football. He has bounced back however with some decent games.


16)Maurice Gordon-He is a big tall receiver for FPD  and he already has 256 yards of receiving and four touchdowns. I think he can do more though


15)Terrious Miles- One of the keys to a Northeast resurgence, the running back has already gained 350 yards and scored five touchdowns on the season. He is smallish but oh so quick.


14)DeAndre Shelton- Its hard to  pick out defensive players but easy to pick out this man. He averages close to 12 tackles a game for the 4-1(yes I said 4-1) Howard Huskies.


13)Jaylon Barden- Just a sophomore but he is the big play guy for the Westside offense. He lit up BEST for 116 yards of pass catching. Can he do it against Peach County ?


12)Quintin Sewell-Love this kid who had led Howard to a 4-1 start, with over 500 yards of offense and 11 touchdowns. He finds a way to win like he did against Central when he just took the game over.


11)Vincent McCarthy-376 yards of rushing and 6 touchdowns for Northeast. Look at Northeast and Ashley Harden winning football games again. This may be the team to make more of a playoff run than anyone else in Macon


10)Tyler Jordan- the Stratford running back has 266 yards on the ground and five touchdowns and Stratford is quietly the best private school team in Macon this year,


9)Adrian Hardwick- Mount de Sales is off to a 3-1 start and even if Hardwick isn't getting his yards he is still a big part of why they are winning. When defenses start trying to stop Cotton, watch out for Hardwick.


8)Titus Moore-389 yards and 6 touchdowns for one of FPDS main weapons. He has to keep putting up numbers because FPD has to score to win, which means they don't stop anyone.


7)LaKelvin Clark- Bruising Westside runner who has gone for 245 yards in 4 games. Lets see if he can keep it going this weekend when he gets a heavy heavy load against Peach


6)Randy Green- He is a man who averages 11 tackles a game and is the no doubt leader if a Southwest defense that shut out Central.


5)Destin Mack- I know I will catch some grief about having this kid so high but lets face it guys, he is 90 percent of the Tattnall offense. He has to carry the load which could lead to a big season, but I just don't see how Tattnall can get over some huge humps this year and beat teams they beat a year ago. If they find a way Destin Mack will be right in the middle of it.


4)Jeremiah Kelly- You may not even know who this guy is but I am telling you he may be THE most explosive back in Macon or MIddle Georgia. I saw him fumble the first time he carried the ball against Central and he was pissed off the rest of the night and he ran harder when he was pissed off. I know you don't remember James Brooks, but that is who he reminded me of the first time I saw him.


3)Javoris Smith- I know a lot of you may not know who this kid is but he may be THE most explosive player in the area. He is tiny and may go 145 pounds but the Southwest  running back/receiver/defensive back/punt returner/kick returner can make things happen. Yes he is the same Javoris Smith that starred at Twiggs  County a year ago. He is just explosive.


2)Dalton Cox- the senior is off to an amazing year with 966 yards passing, 12 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Oh yeah he is completing 74% of his passes which is truly amazing. But the schedule gets tougher very soon and we will see if young Dalton and his team can respond with more wins.


1)Tobe Umerah- If he is good enough for Stanford he is good enough for me. Last games he had 7 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 caused fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and one safety. He did all that depite the fact that he had 4 guys on him. He is a man and number one is where he deserves.


OK that's it, let me know who I forgot and I will give them a shout out. If you don't want to do it here, text me at 478-394-1155.