Boys Rankings Analysis: New Names from GA’s 2025 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PrepSoccer state player rankings for Georgia were updated this week. Check out <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2023/03/updated-2025-georgia-boy-rankings-2/">the updated rankings here</a>. Learn more about the PrepSoccer <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2022/10/behind-the-scenes-prepsoccers-national-rankings/">scouting process here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From the scouting process, there were a number of new players added to the rankings. Check out some of the new names to know from this class below. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["113506"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Goalkeeper. The hero of the Generation adidas Cup last season for Atlanta United is still the top option for the MLS Academy in his age group. He has some of the quickest reactions in the country for the position. A number of saves he makes per game would end up on the highlight reel for any other player. 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Scouts often cite a forwards effort after they score, and Cotton has continuously showed that he doesn't slow down regardless of his production or the score of the game. He is a more physical forward than most in this position.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["113571"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Michael Lake aka [player_tooltip player_id='113571' first='Garreth' last='Lake'], the Tormenta Academy forward, has been a breakout star of the 2022/2023 MLS Next season. He is from South Carolina but included in the Georgia rankings because his club plays in Georgia. The center forward has good size and skill for the position. He is an efficient finisher, excellent in link up play, and has quick feet with a poacher's mentality. He is a top prospect for the position and should be on the radar of every scout in the region.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["113532"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Rohde is a highly-rated outside back from Georgia in this class. He has been part of US Youth National Team Regional ID camps as well as on trial with MLS academies. He plays right back for his club side. He is an outstanding individual defender. He is comfortable on the ball and a very good passer for his position. His team tends to play through his side to utilize his quality in playmaking from that spot. He is one to watch.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6410e39c7c744"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->