Lithia Springs QB nearly committed to Georgia State

Lithia Springs quarterback Kelton Hill Jr., a member of the AJC's updated The Georgia 150, was close to committing to Georgia State before the Panthers got a commitment from Henry County's Drew Little, his father, Kelton Hill Sr., said. The two quarterbacks employ different styles: Little, who fell just short of the state's career passing yardage record, is a pocket passer, while Hill considers himself a dual threat as both a passer and a runner. "Georgia State's not going to have a lot of great linemen," said Hill Jr., "and Drew isn't going to get away from pressure like I can." Hill Sr. said his son decided to wait on his commitment to the Panthers because of the decided differences in style. "They were talking to us about running the spread to take advantage of his running ability and moving the pocket, things like that," Hill Sr. said. "It kind of felt like a mixed message." Hill Jr. is planning visits to Middle Tennessee, Georgia State, Jacksonville (Ala.) State, Alabama State and Charleston Southern.

Tucker LB Tevin Holliman gets Georgia State offer

The new football program at Georgia State is interested in Tucker linebacker Tevin Holliman. The new program offered Holliman, a 6-foot-3, 230-pound senior, last Friday before Tucker beat Whitewater 33-7 in the first round of the Class AAAA playoffs. Although he prefers attending college out of town, he said it would be OK to play college football near where he grew up. He’s still leaning toward other programs that have been recruiting him hard for months. “That’s cool to me that they offered,” Holliman said. “It’s whatever. I’m not discriminating against anyone. I’m open to every one.” Holliman also has offers from Western Kentucky, Iowa State, Central Florida, Akron, Buffalo, Ohio, South Alabama and Eastern Michigan. Western Kentucky, Iowa State and Central Florida are the leaders, although he hasn’t taken an official visit. Next up may be a visit to Western Kentucky on Nov. 22.

Henry’s Little to visit Boston College

Henry County quarterback Drew Little, a member of the AJC’s The Georgia 150, said he has scheduled an official visit to Boston College for Oct. 11. He’s also considering Kentucky, Georgia State and South Carolina, “They’ve called a few times, and I’m definitely interested,” said Little, who has helped Henry to a 2-1 start. “I haven’t decided about the other visits yet.” Little said he will be in Athens on Saturday for the Georgia-Alabama game to watch former Henry County teammate Chris Jackson, who plays for Alabama

Georgia State's pitch to Henry County's Drew Little: Be the first to sign

Georgia State plans to make Henry County quarterback Drew Little his first offer, Henry coach Mike Rozier said. Little, selected by the AJC to The Georgia 150 list, led the Warhawks to a 10-2 record last season. He visited Georgia State coach Bill Curry and offensive coordinator John Bond, and their pitch, Little said, was to be the program’s first scholarship player. Little, who also is considering Kentucky and South Carolina, was advised by Rozier to wait and see what other offers come. “I could definitely see him going there,” Rozier said. “It’s an up-and-coming program, and he’d get to play in the Georgia Dome.”