There are College Spotlight players, and then there are those rare few who go on to the highest level in sports. Here’s a list of former BLITZ Stars who have at one point or another gone on to play professionally (alpha order).
RED – Active Athlete
SPENCER ADAMS – White Co ’14
Spencer Adams was a White County stud two-sport star. He excelled at both baseball and basketball, but it was the former that he decided to pursue professionally. Being drafted in the second round of the 2014 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox, he elected to forego his UGA baseball offer to play in the Bigs. He rapidly climbed the minor league ladder. The righty played parts of six seasons in the White Sox organization, steadily advancing to AAA Charlotte in 2018. Adams had a 40-48 record with a 3.93 ERA and 473 strikeouts against just 159 walks. He threw 4 complete games, 2 being shutouts. Adams was once a MLB Top 100 Prospect (pre-2015). His last season was in 2019 before unretiring in 2025 to play in an independent semipro league.
CHRIS BECK – Jefferson ’09
Chris Beck played his high school ball in Jefferson, leading the Dragons to some exciting playoff runs. Beck was originally drafted out of high school in the 35th round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Indians, but chose instead to improve his stock at Georgia Southern. His decision paid off. After being named Conference Tournament Most Outstanding Player, he was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 2nd round of the 2012 MLB Draft. Beck chased that dream to be in the Big Show He also played in the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals organization. The White Sox released him in 2018, where the Mets quickly snagged him up. In November 2018, the Cardinals then grabbed him. He had a 33-38 record in the minors with a 3.85 ERA and 10 saves, adding 364 strikeouts. At the MLB level, he appeared in four different seasons from 2015-18 with the White Sox and Mets, going 4-4 with a 5.88 ERA and one save, as well as 86 strikeouts. He pitched in the Cardinals’ organization for AAA Memphis Redbirds in 2019.
RALSTON CASH – Lakeview ’10
Ralston Cash is a Cornelia, GA native who is a local favorite and had been knocking on the door to the Big Show for quite some time. While he has done very well on the mound, he had also been arguably more effective in his off-the-field awareness for helping those in need. He has been a true example of using his own life experiences to help others who need encouragement. Cash founded the “Ralston Cash Foundation”, which is a non-profit organization that buys Christmas presents for children who have lost a parent to cancer. He was taken by the Dodgers in the 2nd Round of the 2010 MLB Draft. Like both Adams and Beck, Cash completes the A,B,C in local pitchers that shot for the stars who were drafted in the 2nd round. Through 2018, his last season, Cash had played in parts of 8 seasons in the minors to the tune of a 32-27 record (9 saves) and a 4.20 ERA to go with 490 strikeouts. He was with the Dodgers organization until 2017, when after being released, he was picked up by the Seattle Mariners organization. He was ultimately released and picked up by both the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels.
BEN CLEVELAND – Stephens Co ’16
Ben Cleveland was a consensus 5-star recruit out of Stephens County on the O-Line. He was a top-10 national prospect before going to UGA, where he was a pivotal piece of the line that led the Bulldogs to a National Championship game appearance in 2018. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2021 NFL Draft, going in the 3rd Round (94th Overall). As a 5-star recruit out of Stephens County, Cleveland went to UGA and played all 15 games, including 5 starts in the 2017 National Championship game season. As a redshirt sophomore in 2018, he started 8 games with 6 games missed to injury. He played in all 13 games with 7 starts as a redshirt junior in 2019, and started all 9 games as a redshirt senior in COVID-shortened 2020. He was named 3rd Team All-American and 1st Team All-SEC before being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2021 NFL Draft, going in the 3rd Round (94th Overall). As a rookie for the Ravens in 2021, he played in 12 games and started 4. In 2022, he recorded a fumble recovery. He now has 54 regular season games (7 starts) under his belt in the NFL heading into the 2025 season. He has played in five playoff games.
CHAD CUNNINGHAM – Dawson Co ’06
Chad Cunningham was a Dawson County star punter at 6’2, 205 lbs from 2002-05. He traded his Tigers maroon and gold for Tennessee Volunteer orange and stayed in state with an NFL career with the Titans. While he was a punter, many forget that at Dawson, he was also the QB and safety all four years as a starter, throwing for over 4,100 yards and 40 TD. He was also a soccer and basketball star in high school. Of his DC records, he still owns longest punt (71 yds), and was 19-for-24 on his field goal attempts, and averaged 46 yards per punt during his 2005 All-State senior season. His Volunteers career saw him punt for 6,214 yards (41.7 avg) on 149 career punts, 26 of which were better than 50 yards (long: 58). He also recorded a field goal and four extra points, and rushed for 25 yards while adding 11 tackles. He handled kickoff duties too in college, averaging 61 yds/kickoff with 5 touchbacks and 4,939 total yards. He went undrafted but was taken by the Tennessee Titans. He was cut before ever playing in an NFL game, but still was in the organization.
COLTON DAVIS – Commerce ’12
Colton Davis was a Commerce native who first left the Tigers’ baseball program for Western Carolina University. He was later drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 25th round of the 2016 MLB Draft. Davis, after being drafted 753rd overall in 2016 by the Twins, remained in Minnesota’s organization. He had resided in High-A ball, going 7-8 with a 3.58 ERA and 12 saves in 83 career pro games. He struck out 133 hitters to just 63 walks in 125.2 IP. He officially retired voluntarily according to MiLB.com prior to 2019. At WCU in three seasons, he went 5-5 (2 saves) with a 6.38 ERA and 88 K.
KEVIN ELLISON – Habersham Central ’12
Not everyone knew this – but Kevin Ellison went on to play pro football in…Italy. The Habersham star quarterback had arguably one of the best careers ever at Georgia Southern before going on to play for the Milano Rhinos in the Italian Football League. At Habersham, he rushed for 4,372 yards and 63 TD and passed for 1,412 and 15. An underrated two-star recruit, he had an outstanding career at GSU, rushing for 3,368 yards and 35 TD, while passing for 3,225 yards and 19 TD. After a ridiculous career in both high school and at Georgia Southern, Ellison played for the Rhinos in 2018, and did exactly what we’re so used to seeing him do = dominate. Among his top career moments includes beating the Florida Gators in an enormous upset at The Swamp during his career at Georgia Southern.
TJ (TAILOR) JONES – Gainesville ’10
Tailor Jones, better known as TJ, was an elite receiver at Gainesville High School from 2006-09 for the Red Elephants. After helping them get to the State Championship game in the Georgia Dome in 2009, he went on to have a solid career at Notre Dame before heading to the NFL with the Detroit Lions after being drafted in the 6th Round in 2014. BLITZ does not specifically cover Gainesville athletics, but we covered very heavily the Red Elephants from 2007-2014 with guys like Jones, Blake Sims (below), and Deshaun Watson (below). A 2nd Team All-American in high school, Jones had well over 2,500 receiving yards and 30 TD, earning a 4-star recruit status. At Notre Dame, he had 2,429 career yards and 19 TD, helping the Fighting Irish get to the National Championship in 2013. In 6 NFL seasons with the Lions (’14-’18) and Giants (’19), Jones had 852 receiving yards and 5 TD, and played in 45 regular season games.
TAVARRES KING – Habersham Central ’08
TK as he is oft referred, is one of the top athletes to come out of Habersham, no doubt. The All-State receiver followed his historic career with the Raiders with a great career at UGA, and then played in the NFL on Sundays. While being gifted and obtaining so much success, Tavarres still finds ample time to come home and help many others accomplish their dreams. TK was the Gatorade Georgia Player of the Year and All-State WR from Habersham, finishing with 3,726 yards and 37 TD for the Raiders, giving him 4-star recruit status. At UGA, he finished his four-year career with the Bulldogs with 2,602 yards and 20 TD before being drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 5th Round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He went from the Broncos (2013) to the Carolina Panthers (2013-14), Jacksonville Jaguars (2014), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014), New York Giants (2015-17), and Minnesota Vikings (2018). He caught a huge playoff TD catch from Eli Manning for the Giants in the 2017 playoffs. He registered 303 receiving yards and 3 TD in the NFL regular season in his career.
MASON KINSEY – Habersham Central ’16
Right behind Tavarres King (above), Kinsey learned from and trained under the fellow star receiver Habersham Raider. Kinsey is second in most every receiving statistic at Hab Central to King. He was not topped by anyone after his four-year stay at Berry College, however. At one point, he led the nation in receiving TDs. After going undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft, he was quickly snagged up by the Tennessee Titans as a priority free agent. He became the first-ever Berry player to go pro. He headed into the 2020 season with a chance to crack the NFL roster. He was released and signed on with the New England Patriots practice squad. He re-signed with the Titans practice squad in January 2021, and played in a preseason NFL game on August 13, 2021 at his hometown Atlanta Falcons, hauling in 4 receptions for 51 yards. He continues to bounce between the practice squad and official gameday roster, but has logged 15 official NFL games with 4 receptions for 26 yards, and in 2023 became the primary punt returner, and has 138 yards on 19 returns.
JOSEPH MANCUSO – Union Co ’16
Joseph Mancuso took Union County by storm as one of the state’s best dual threat QBs ever. He went on to wait patiently at the University of Richmond for his time to shine, and had a great career there. He then started his pro journey in 2023 with the Indoor Football League when playing for the Vegas Knight Hawks of the Indoor Football League. The QB played in 8 games in 2023, going 57-of-95 passing for 623 yards and 11 TD against 6 INT. He added 54 rushing yards and 4 TD. He then moved within the league to the Duke City Gladiators ahead of the 2024 season.
ETHAN MARTIN – Stephens Co ’08
Ethan Martin was a rare talent through the Stephens County area. He was a 2008 Indians product who was a 1st Round MLB Draft Pick in 2008 by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Martin got a good taste of the Big Leagues in 2013-14 with the Philadelphia Phillies. As quickly as 2009, he was #59 among MLB’s top 100 prospects. From then until 2013, he fought his way through the Minor League system. While he was very successful in the minors, in July 2012, the Dodgers traded him to the Phillies for OF Shane Victorino. He quickly made his way through AAA until his MLB debut in 2013, against…of all teams, the Atlanta Braves. He went 2-5 in his MLB career which spanned just 2013-14, and amassed a 5.93 ERA and 51 strikeouts. He was hampered by shoulder injuries and signed with the Braves in 2016, but never pitched professionally after that.
TUCKER MAXWELL – Dawson Co ’16
Tucker Maxwell was an outstanding athlete in both baseball and football, but with a cannon of an arm and speed for days, he chose the former at UGA. He had a solid 3-year career for the Bulldogs before signing with the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2019 MLB Draft (RND 22, 660 Overall). In his first pro action in 2019, Maxwell hit .160 with 2 HR and 6 RBI to go with 4 SB in A ball. He did not played professionally after that.
LEE MCCOY – Habersham Central ’12
Lee McCoy will famously be remembered for making national headlines in 2016 when he beat the world’s #1 Jordan Spieth in the Valspar Championship, but couldn’t collect on the earnings. He was still a collegiate golfer at UGA, where he became one of the best in Bulldogs history. McCoy came from Florida to Habersham Central, and quickly made a name for himself as a 2012 State Champion for the Raiders golf team. He excelled at UGA as one of the best to ever play there (7 individual wins; 2016 SEC Player of the Year; 3x All-American), and in the SEC. He went pro, and earned $179,685 in total earnings between PGA Tour, Mackenzie Tour (PGA Canada), and the Web.com Tour. He had three career tournament wins, and six top-ten finishes professionally. He competed in 13 PGA Tour events with his best finish being fourth. He then became the Director of Golf at Columbus State University.
ALEX MCFARLANE – Habersham Central ’19
The Habersham Central standout pitcher was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2019 MLB Draft, but being a 25th Round selection, he went on to the University of Miami. Years later, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 4th Round of the 2022 draft. McFarlane went 7-5 with a 4.35 ERA at Miami, striking out 120 batters across 91 innings. He started 12 games and pitched in 49 total. Since joining the Phillies organization, he has gone 2-11 with a 5.67 ERA in three seasons, pitching in 34 games (all starts) while recording 135 strikeouts in 114.1 innings.
WILL MONDAY – Flowery Branch ’11
Will Monday was a very good high school kicker/punter who was part of the Flowery Branch glory days in 2008-09. Those Falcons teams went to the State Championship and the State Semifinals. He went on to a great career at Duke before heading to the NFL. BLITZ does not cover Flowery Branch, but Monday was part of that special group from 2007 until about 2014 that we featured quite often. Monday made his way to playing on Sundays. He had quite the high school career, earning a 3-star recruit status as a kicker. At Duke, he was a 4-time All-ACC selection at punter; in 53 games, he punted 260 times for 11,299 yards and a 46.46 yards per punt average (highest in Duke history). He downed 88 punts inside the opponent 20-yard line against 33 touchbacks. He completed four-of-five (.800) passing attempts for 41 yards. His 79-yard punt in the 2012 Belk Bowl is still a record. He was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2016 by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and later played with the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals in 2017. Though he never appeared in an actual NFL game, he was on all three squads.
BRANDON MOSLEY – Jefferson ’08
Brandon Mosley went from Jefferson to Auburn, where he became a National Champion, then on to the NFL! But that path was long and windy, as he overcame the odds to get to where he was a 4th-round NFL Draft pick. A relatively unknown prospect coming out of Jefferson, he earned All-Region honors during his sophomore campaign. Over the next two seasons, he also competed as a punter and linebacker. As a senior, he was an All-Region defensive choice, adding first-team Class A All-State honors as a tight end, as the Dragons compiled an 8-4 record, finishing second in the Georgia 8A ranks in 2007. He also lettered in basketball, earning All-Region accolades in that sport. When major colleges failed to recruit Mosley, he spent time at Georgia Military Institute in 2008 before enrolling at Coffeyville Junior College. In 2009, he saw action as both a tight end and defensive end for the Red Ravens. He was an All-Jayhawk Community College Conference selection on offense, as he snared twelve passes for 219 yards (18.3 ypc) and two touchdowns, in addition to posting 59 knockdowns and ten touchdown-resulting blocks. On the defensive side, he recorded 35 tackles (23 solos) with 3.5 stops-for-loss, two fumble recoveries and a blocked kick.
Mosley joined Auburn University in 2010, as he was originally recruited as a tight end, but he bulked up over the summer, reporting to August camp at 300 pounds. The coaches felt that the best way to capitalize on his blocking skills was to shift him to the offensive line. He quickly adapted to life in the trenches, and after serving as Lee Ziemba’s back-up at left offensive tackle for the first three games, he replaced A.J. Greene in the lineup at right tackle. He made a rapid progression to the offensive line for the Tigers, going on to start his final 24 games in an Auburn uniform, and was a member of the 2010 National Championship team for Auburn. After being drafted by the New York Giants in the 4th round of the NFL Draft (Pick #131), he played 2 seasons from 2013-14, where he played in 22 NFL games with one start. He recorded one tackle.
JOSHUA PICKETT – Habersham Central ’21
Joshua Pickett had a fantastic high school career at Habersham Central. The 3-star recruit was able to play in the secondary, as well as at WR, QB, and RB for the Raiders, and was named the Region 2-Way Player of the Year and was a 2-time All-State selection. Pickett went to Duke, where he logged 50 games, with 101 total tackles (4.5 for loss), two interceptions, 16 PBUs, a sack, and a forced fumble. He was an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft, and signed with the Broncos. He had an interception in the preseasons against the 49ers. Due to injury, he was cut prior to the official season-opener.
TAUREN POOLE – Stephens Co ’07
Tauren Poole was the MAN at Stephens County, setting then school records in rushing yards (5,519) and rushing TD (79). The latter still holds firm as the Indians’ high mark. He was a 3-star recruit and went to the Tennessee Volunteers, and had a 1K rushing season to his credit. He ended his college career with 1,898 rushing yards and 16 TD, adding 343 receiving and another score. He was an undrafted NFL pick-up in 2012 but a rib injury cost him the full season. He spent time on the practice squads and in regular season NFL games in 2013 with the Panthers (one carry), New Orleans Saints, and Baltimore Ravens, recording three NFL games. He would not play after that.
GARMON RANDOLPH – Jefferson ’19
Garmon Randolph was a big recruit out of Jefferson, playing several seasons for the Baylor Bears before signing as an undrafted free agent with the LA Chargers after the 2025 draft. The Dragons’ TE/LB was a big recruit – going as a 4-star to Baylor. He didn’t really accumulate the numbers at Jefferson, but profiled as a big-time next level player. He was pivotal to the success of the Baylor Bears, and after several seasons there, had the opportunity to play in the NFL. He was undrafted, but signed hours later with the Los Angeles Chargers for the 2025 season.
CONNOR SHAW – Flowery Branch ’10
Connor Shaw is probably the biggest gamer we’ve ever seen. Rumors include that during the 2008 State Championship, he came off the field with a dislocated shoulder, had it popped back in, and returned for the next series. He often did those things at South Carolina as well, having one of the best Gamecocks careers ever as a QB, and then went to the NFL for a few years. Shaw is now out of the NFL, but put together an amazing career. Starting at Flowery Branch, he put up 5,300 yards in just two years as a starter, and had 1,200 receiving yards when brother Jaybo was under center. The 3-star recruit then played for coach Steve Spurrier, going 27-5 as a starter (winningest SC QB ever), and threw for 6,074 yards and 56 TD (against just 16 INT), and rushed for 1,683 yards and 17 TD. In his final game at USC, the Capital One Bowl in 2014 on New Years Day, Shaw completed the rare trio of passing, rushing, and catching a TD. He threw three, ran for one, and caught one, earning MVP honors. His NFL career saw him go from the Cleveland Browns (2014-15) to the Chicago Bears (2016-17). He played just one regular season game for the Browns, completing 14-of-28 passes for 177 yards, and rushing for 9. His 2016 Bears season looked promising in preseason play, as he was tearing it up before a gruesome broken leg ended his season. He never played in another NFL game.
BLAKE SIMS – Gainesville ’10
Blake Sims was the Deshaun Watson before Deshuan Watson…exactly one year before. Sims left Gainesville after taking the Red Elephants to a State Championship game in 2009, and Deshaun came on the next year as a freshman. The rest is history. While Sims’ numbers were nowhere near Watson’s, he was in his own right an incredibly gifted dual-threat at Gainesville. One of the best. He patiently waited his time at Alabama under Nick Saban to start one year for the Tide, taking them to the College Football Playoff in 2014. He was part of the 2013 and 2014 National Championship teams, even squaring off against former Gainesville teammate TJ Jones (above) in the 2013 Natty. BLITZ does not specifically cover Gainesville athletics, but we covered very heavily the Red Elephants from 2007-2014 with guys like Jones (above), Sims, and Deshaun Watson (below). Sims was an All-State QB for Gainesville, throwing for over 5,000 yards in just two seasons for the Red Elephants and accounting for over 60 TD. He also rushed for about 1,700 yards. He was a 4-star recruit, listed as the #33 athlete in the nation. After spending much of his Alabama career as a running back and backup QB, he finally started in 2014, his senior year. He set Alabama’s single-season passing record of 3,487 (since broken by Tua Tagovailoa in 2018). He finished his Tide career with 3,700 passing yards and 30 TD, adding over 600 rushing yards and another 9 TD. He went undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft, but was picked up by the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League. He played with The Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) in 2015 as well. After not recorded any stats for either, and not being picked up after trying out for the NFL Green Bay Packers & Washington Redskins, he went to Australia to play with the Wollongong Devils of the National Gridiron League. The Atlanta Falcons then signed him in 2016 to the practice squad as a RB. After being released, he went to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a reserve for 2016-17. After again being released, Sims had found a home with the brand new Birmingham Iron (Alliance of American Football), as he was drafted in the 2nd Round. In 2021, he played with the Spokane Shock (Indoor Football League). In 2022, he landed with the Frisco Fighters (IFL), passing for 1,140 yards that year with 18 TD against 3 INT (90/136 passing), and rushing for 281 yards and 10 TD. He retired officially in August 2022.
DAVID SOSEBEE – White Co ’11
David Sosebee laid the foundation for Spencer Adams at White County. The two right-handers were fairly similar in terms of approach and domination. Sosebee went on to play a solid career at UGA (7-8, 3.42 ERA, 1 Save, 93 K) before going pro with the New York Yankees organization in the 28th Round of the 2015 MLB Draft. He was also selected but didn’t go pro in 2011 by the Boston Red Sox in the 48th Round. Sosebee had advanced very well through the Yankees system since 2015. In five seasons in the minors, he was 18-14 overall with a tiny 2.64 ERA and 28 saves to go with 296 strikeouts (against just 90 walks). He tallied 14 saves in 2017, and in 2018 earned promotions to AA and AAA with Scranton-Wilkes-Barre. Sosebee threw a relievers’ no-hitter amidst his 2018 promotion (a rare feat you must read to believe) and also took care of shutting down highly-touted and famous Tim Tebow among his big moments. Sosebee was just a call away from The BIGS! In 2019, he went 5-1 with a 3.63 ERA with 6 saves, striking out 66 in 51 innings of work. Unfortunately, he did not play professionally after that.
MALAKI STARKS – Jefferson ’22
Malaki Starks was a star the second he started showing up under the Friday night lights for Jefferson. He was highly-recruited and took his talents to UGA after lifting the Dragons to a State Championship game appearance. He won a Natty with the Bulldogs and was a multi All-American before getting drafted by the Ravens. Starks got drafted in the 1st Round of the 2025 NFL Draft, going 27th overall to the Baltimore Ravens.
ANSLEY VARDEMAN – Towns Co ’13
This might be one of the coolest paths taken on this list. Ansley Vardeman was a standout cross country runner from Towns County, winning a state title as an individual and as a team. With ample talent to run at the next level, she pursued a dream as a cheer dancer at UGA, becoming one of the best in the SEC. She then chased that dream right to the Boston Celtics. The sole woman on this list, Vardeman has been such a great example of hard work paying off. She never settled, and look where she ended up, with the NBA as a Celtics Dancer.
HARLEY VAUGHAN – Dawson Co ’13
From All-American to NFL invite, Harley Vaughan has made Dawson County very proud. The center had a great career as a Tiger, and even better one at West Georgia, and received an invite to try out for the Falcons in 2018. He was a two-time All-American center at UWG. He holds the record for most starts and games played for the Wolves in a career, which will be hard to break. He tried out at the Falcons’ minicamp in 2018. Though he didn’t make the squad, he can keep his head held high to achieve the opportunity.
DESHAUN WATSON – Gainesville ’14
Needs no introduction. State Champion. National Champion. Heisman two-time finalist. First Round NFL Draft Pick by the Houston Texans. BLITZ covered Watson and the Red Elephants during his tenure and before. You know this story. Closed his Gainesville career with a 46-9 overall record as a 4-year starter, throwing for 13,077 yards and 159 TD (both records at the time), and rushing for 4,057 and another 59 TD. 12 playoff wins, including a State Championship as a junior in 2012, and three region titles. He was the #1-ranked dual-threat QB in the country, a legit 5-star recruit who picked Clemson. He quickly became the poster boy for the Tigers, and was a two-time Heisman Trophy finalist, a National Champion (and one-time runner-up), Clemson’s GOAT, and a 12th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. After finishing 3rd in Rookie of Year voting, he was named a Pro Bowler in his second season (2018) as well as in 2019 and 2020. After losing a year-plus due to his NFL suspension, he resurfaced with the Cleveland Browns. He led the NFL in passing yards in 2020 with 4,823. His 2021 off-the-field problems are well-documented, leading to his suspension through all of that season and most of 2022. He played the final 6 games of 2022 with the Cleveland Browns, throwing for 1,102 yards and 7 TD, rushing for 175 yards and 1 TD. In 2023, Deshaun threw for 1,115 yards and 7 TD (4 INT), and rushed for 142 yards and a TD in an injury-riddled 2023. Entering 2025, he has thrown for 17,904 yards and 123 TD against 48 picks, and rushed for 2,142 yards and 20 TD, and even has a 6-yard receiving TD.
CHARLIE WOERNER – Rabun Co ’16
Charlie Woerner had the name, as his uncle was a UGA legend. However, he made a name of his own as a great blocking TE for the Bulldogs, playing in the 2018 National Championship game. He also was one of the best to ever suit up for Rabun County. He went on to be drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2020 NFL Draft. Woerner, who had a spectacular career at Rabun, went on to be a primary blocking TE at UGA. He put up 376 receiving yards and a TD in his 4-year career there. He was drafted 190th overall in the 6th round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers, who had just come off a Super Bowl appearance. Entering the 2020 season, he had a great chance to glean from one of the game’s top TE targets in George Kittle. In his rookie season, Woerner had 3 catches for 36 yards and played in 14 games. He played in the 2023-24 Super Bowl, as the 49ers lost in overtime to the Chiefs. His free agent status gave the Atlanta Falcons the opportunity to bring him home on a 3-year, $12 million deal that also had a $3 million signing bonus. Entering 2025, Woerner has played in 81 games (12 starts) in the NFL with 18 receptions for 166 yards and 19 tackles on special teams.
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