SAMMY BROWN

‘Downtown’ Sammy Brown graduated as a 5-star LB, one of the top overall recruits in the nation. His career included 345 tackles (27 for loss), 5 INT, 4 FF, 5 Sacks, and 4 Defensive/ST TDs. On the offensive side of the ball, he had 5,869 rushing yards and 82 TD (21st in state history), averaging over 10 yards per tote. He had 641 receiving yards with another 11 TD, and even had 71 passing yards and 2 TD. He left Jefferson as our #1 Legacy RB, and his senior season saw him rush for 2,289 YDS (44^th in state history) and 36 TD (27^th in state history), 202 receiving YDS with another 4 TD, and 153 TKL (12 TFL). He had 3 seasons with over 1,000 rushing yards, closing with a 41-8 overall record for Commerce (2020) and Jefferson (2021-23), with 3 region titles, 4 playoff runs, one Quarterfinals finish and one Semifinals run, and a ridiculous 99 overall TDS (82 rushing, 11 receiving, 2 passing, 4 defensive/special teams). Among his several accolades includes being a 4-time All-American, National Male Athlete of the Year (2022-23), 4-time All-State, 4-time All-Region, 2023 BLITZ Player of the Year (’23), Butkus Award (’23), AJC POY (’23), National POY (’23), and Under Armour All-American invite. He held more than 30 offers, but chose Clemson. (680 votes)

MASON SULLENS

Mason Sullens totaled 3,641 rushing yards and 53 TD, adding 255 receiving with another TD – giving him a grand total of 54 TD and 3,896 yards. He started showing out as a sophomore in limited reps, racking up 243 rushing yards and 2 TD in 2021. In his junior 2022 season, he became a household name with 1,101 rushing yards and 18 TD, adding 148 receiving and another score. Sullens became at one point the state’s leading rusher for several weeks in his special senior 2023 campaign. He rushed for a school record 2,281 yards (50^th most in state history) and 33 TD while guiding the Indians to their first-ever Quarterfinals run and Region Championship. Sullens had 4 200-yard rushing games in his final season, including a school record 268 against White County with 4 TD in a 4 OT thriller. He had 3 4-TD games in that All-State season. Sullens left his mark as a two-time 1,000-yd back and one of the best to ever play for Lumpkin. Sullens went on to play for Andrew College. (515 votes)

AIDAN BUTTS

Aidan Butts was a force to be reckoned with for the Indians. The defensive end was a 2-time All-State selection, totaling 164 TKL (56 TFL), and closed his career with 28 Sacks and 7 forced fumbles. His senior year (2023) saw him go for 73 tackles (26 for loss) and 12 sacks, while he registered 75 tackles (26 for loss) and 16 sacks as a junior in 2022. Butts went on to play at Middle Tennessee State University. (30 votes, Producer’s Pass)

LANG WINDHAM

Lang Windham was a speedy back who got it done in the ground game and in the passing game. After a 1,378-yard sophomore season with 17 total TDs, he was set for a bigger junior year. In 2021, he had over 1,400 total yards, going for 812 on the ground (13 TD) and 664 yards receiving (9 TD). He closed his career with 4,431 total yards and 49 total TD. That includes 3,108 rushing yards and 35 TD. His senior season had a final tally of 918 rushing yards, 10 TD, and 162 receiving yards. He was part of a special run for Rabun County behind Gunner Stockton for a couple of years. (36 votes, Producer’s Pass)