NSD 26: Georgia Southern Football Signing Class Takes Shape
12/3/2025 12:01:00 AM | Football
Follow along as the class is built
OFFENSE: 10
QB: 1
RB: 2
WR: 2
TE: 1
OL: 4
DEFENSE: 10
DL: 3
LB: 2
DB: 5
HIGH SCHOOL: 19
JUCO: 1
GEORGIA: 13
SOUTH CAROLINA: 2
FLORIDA: 5
Over past five recruiting cycles, signed 101 high school players, 70 played high school ball in the state of Georgia
DECEMBER SIGNEES (in order of signing)
| Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Home State | High School/Last |
| Harrison Faulkner | QB | 6-0 | 190 | Georgia | North Oconee HS |
| Grady Howell | OL | 6-5 | 290 | Georgia | West Laurens HS |
| JQ Crosby | TE | 6-3 | 220 | South Carolina | Stratford HS |
| Max Haertel | DB | 6-0 | 200 | Georgia | Forsyth Central HS |
| Kru Casey | LB | 6-1 | 225 | Florida | Nease HS |
| Dariyon Gordon | DB | 6-1 | 170 | Florida | Ocoee HS |
| Tylin Drakeford | DB | 5-10 | 180 | South Carolina | Camden HS |
| Jayvon Perry | OL | 6-4 | 270 | Florida | Mainland HS |
| Ty Cummings | RB | 5-8 | 180 | Georgia | West Laurens HS |
| Jaden Johnson | OL | 6-5 | 290 | Georgia | Lovejoy HS |
| Stephone Ross | DL | 6-4 | 270 | Georgia | Mainland HS |
| Liam Thompson | OL | 6-5 | 280 | Georgia | Harlem HS |
| Alec Upshaw | DL | 6-3 | 230 | Georgia | Calhoun HS |
| Zay Hilliard | WR | 6-3 | 205 | Florida | University Christian School |
| Jayden Jackson | DB | 6-0 | 170 | Florida | Fort White HS |
| DA Logan | DL | 6-3 | 240 | Georgia | Carrollton HS |
| RJ Isaac Jr. | DB | 5-10 | 175 | Georgia | Grayson HS |
| Jarvis Mathurin | WR | 5-7 | 160 | Georgia | Hebron Christian School |
| Tyrese Woodgett | RB | 5-10 | 190 | Georgia | Coffee HS (Georgia Military College) |
| Xavier Brown | LB | 6-1 | 220 | Georgia | Camden County HS |
The December Class
Harrison Faulkner
QB • 6-0 • 190
North Oconee HS • Georgia
Of Note: A first-team all-state selection as a junior … The 4A Offensive Player of the Year as a junior … Ranked the No. 73 pocket-passing quarterback in the country by ESPN Recruiting.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @harrisonfaulk!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/sj2iG1YBPy
Grady Howell
OL • 6-5 • 290
West Laurens HS • Georgia
Of Note: Ranked the No. 150 offensive tackle in the country by Rivals … Named first-team all-region for Region 4-3A as a junior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @Gradywhowell!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/hpp1PNl8qz
JQ Crosby
TE • 6-3 • 220
Stratford HS • South Carolina
Of Note: Ranked the No. 42 tight end in the country and the No. 13 player in the state of South Carolina by Rivals … An honorable mention selection to the WCSC All-Friday Night Lights Team as a junior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @_JQCrosby!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/q8Gdg4Gi0R
Max Haertel
DB • 6-0 • 200
Forsyth Central HS • Georgia
Of Note: Finished his career with 23 total touchdowns … Had eight career interceptions, five of which he returned for touchdowns … A two-time all-region cornerback selection for Region 6-6A.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @Max_Haertel!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/eOB8aYl9QG
Kru Casey
LB • 6-1 • 225
Nease HS • Florida
Of Note: Was 18th nationally, fifth in the state of Florida and led the 6A level in sacks … As a senior, had 108 tackles, including 33 for loss and 21 sacks, in 12 games … Also had two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and an interception … Ranked the No. 233 linebacker nationally by Rivals Industry Ranking.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @KruCasey1!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/pNiiD7wuU0
Dariyon Gordon
DB • 6-1 • 170
Ocoee HS • Florida
Of Note: Rated the No. 113 cornerback in the country by 247Sports … Had 28 tackles, two interceptions and a fumble recovery as a senior … Had 10 pass breakups and two interceptions as a junior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @dariyon_gordon #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/fSKi29zj2R
Tylin Drakeford
DB • 5-10 • 180
Camden HS • South Carolina
Of Note: Ranked the No. 32 player in the state of South Carolina by Rivals … Selected for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas … Named to the South Carolina Football Coaches Association AAAA all-state team as a junior as a wide receiver.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @DrakefordTylin3!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/6daFkGL9yW
Jayvon Perry
OL • 6-4 • 280
Creekside HS • Georgia
Of Note: Named first-team all-region for Region 4-4A as a junior … Ranked the No. 139 interior offensive lineman by 247Sports.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @JPerry3370!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/OVfDRxQaFx
Ty Cummings
RB • 5-8 • 180
West Laurens HS • Georgia
Of Note: Broke the state's single-game rushing record by rushing for 615 yards on just 19 carries and scoring eight touchdowns … Ranked the No. 51 running back in the country by 247Sports … The Region 4-3A Athlete of the Year as a junior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @9Ty_Cummings!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/5otveteK2g
Jaden Johnson
OL • 6-5 • 290
Lovejoy HS • Georgia
Of Note: Named one of the top defensive tackles in the state of Georgia, as well as one of the top 10 offensive line candidates for P4 schools, by GA Prep Varsity … Ranked as the No. 187 offensive tackle in the country by Rivals Industry Ranking … Named first-team all-region for Region 3-5A as a junior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @Jaden__D1! #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/l7elJsVdiu
Stephone Ross
DL • 6-4 • 270
Mainland HS • Florida
Of Note: Ranked the No. 174 defensive lineman in the country by 247Sports … Ranked as the No. 236 defensive lineman in the country by Rivals Industry Ranking … Had two TFL and a sack as a senior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @stephone_ross! #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/XiD6ueOXKz
Liam Thompson
OL • 6-5 • 280
Harlem HS • Georgia
Of Note: Ranked the No. 193 interior offensive lineman in the country by 247Sports … Named first-team all-region for Region 4-3A as a junior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @liam_thompson13!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/rbgvThIz9p
Alec Upshaw
DL • 6-3 • 230
Calhoun HS • Georgia
Of Note: The Region 7-3A Co-Defensive Player of the Year as a senior after registering 53 tackles, including five TFLs and four sacks … Named first-team all-region for Region 7-3A as a junior after posting 88 tackles, five sacks and three forced fumbles.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @a_upshaw12!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/VMH9vb5dzf
Zay Hilliard
WR • 6-3 • 205
University Christian School • Florida
Of Note: Ranked the No. 370 wide receiver in the country by 247Sports … Had 24 catches for 353 yards and two scores as a senior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @zayway2026!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/VyNNEcskD5
Jayden Jackson
DB • 6-0 • 170
Fort White HS • Florida
Of Note: Ranked the No. 89 athlete in the country and the No. 117 player in the state of Florida by 247Sports … As a junior, was a two-way player at Fort White, starting at quarterback and defensive back … Passed for 891 yards and six touchdowns while carrying the ball 114 times for 619 yards and nine scores on offense … Totaled 27 tackles, seven pass breakups and three interceptions on defense … Surpassed 1,000 career points in basketball midway through his junior season … District qualifier in the 100-meter dash, long jump and triple jump as a sophomore.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @jaydenjackson_8! #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/aXkxOoi5sD
DA Logan
DL • 6-3 • 240
Carrollton HS • Georgia
Of Note: Named second-team all-region for Region 2-6A as a junior … Had 11 tackles for loss and four sacks as a sophomore.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, DA Logan! #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/6p3hVBNcED
RJ Isaac Jr.
DB • 5-10 • 175
Grayson HS • Georgia
Of Note: Ranked the No. 136 cornerback in the country and the No. 113 player in the state of Georgia by Rivals … Named honorable mention all-region for Region 4-6A as a junior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @rahsaan_isaac26!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/6EXMIn4HKy
Jarvis Mathurin
WR • 5-7 • 160
Hebron Christian School • Georgia
Of Note: Ranked the No. 293 wide receiver in the country by Rivals … Named first-team all-region for Region 8-2A as a junior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @jarvis_mathurin! #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/iIHWt4z09d
Tyrese Woodgett
RB • 5-10 • 190
Coffee HS (Georgia Military College) • Georgia
Of Note: Rushed for 1,079 yards, had 290 receiving yards and scored 14 touchdowns in his season at GMC … Named an Athlete of the Year for Region 2-5A as a senior at Coffee High … Ran for 3,158 yards and 37 touchdowns in his career at CHS … Set a then-GHSA single-game rushing record with 605 yards on 19 attempts with seven touchdowns in a 2024 playoff game.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @WoodgettTyrese! #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/ixVQokAuWu
Xavier Brown
LB • 6-1 • 220
Camden County HS • Georgia
Of Note: First-team Region 1-6A selection at linebacker as a senior … Ranked the No. 211 linebacker in the country by On3 … Named first-team all-region for Region 1-6A as a junior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @XaeBro1!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/XaNu0TCZKt
