New Names to Know Heading into Fall - Prep Redzone (2024)

Prep Redzone takes a look at some new names we have uncovered as we get closer to the start of the 2024 season.

Lewis Cheney – 2026 QB – Northeast Macon

The obvious thing that jumps out at you before even watching the film is his size. The rising Junior is listed at 6’4 175 and is a presence behind center. He split time time last Fall with fellow rising Junior QB Reginald Glover but showed some potential when he got in. He has a real smooth throwing motion with a very quick release. He stands confident in the pocket and is hard to rattle. He threw of over 200 yards last season on 19 completions with 5 passing TDs in just 43 attempts. Cheney will have to increase his competition percentage as he matures but he has all the natural physical ability and arm strength to be a successful QB at this level.

Chris Gardner – 2025 OL – Grayson

The 6’0 263 OL can help you at the next level at OG. Gardner has a solid base and long arms and get his weight his weight over his feet well and is able to stand bigger DL up. Very agile and quick for 260 pound guy. Plays at one of the top programs in the State, Grayson, and has gotten it done in practice and on the field against some of the best talent in Georgia. Consummate worker that has hit the camp circuit hard this offseason, making recent stops at UAB and Reinhardt. Has been lasered at 17.5 mph and has recently been working on the Center position. Solid bodied kid with great work ethic that could be a good OL addition at the next level.

Parry is a good looking up and coming Junior RB in the NEGA Area. He is already ranked as the #18 RB in the 2026 Class by Prep Redzone but this is the 1st time I have personally got a chance to see him on film. Solid build kid at 5’8 175 who has grown and inch and added 10+ pounds of muscle since last Fall. A shifty back that gets through the hole quick and has the strength to bounce off defenders. He rushed for over 800 yards last season, which included 5 100 yard games. He was named 2nd Team All County and 2nd Team All Region as a Sophom*ore. He has been putting the work in this offseason in the weight room and on the field. During the 7v7 campaign he displayed his good hands out of the backfield and will be a threat this season at North Forsyth. Great upside potential.

Will Zazzara – 2025 WR – Etowah

Zazzara is a 6’0 175 sure handed WR at Etowah. Great route runner that doesn’t mind catching the ball in traffic. Solid kid off the field in classroom with a 3.73 GPA, I think this young man has a breakout Senior season this year at Etowah. He had a good Spring contest with 2 catches for 46 yards and a TD. He has the ability to go vertical on you but what stands out to me is his ability to find the holes in the defense to get open, and finish the catch. With graduation at Etowah, Zazzara should be in the mix this Fall to put up some good numbers. Sleeper to watch.