2001 – Jabari Davis
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6-foot-0, 203-pounds – Running Back
Tucker High School – Tucker, Georgia
Quick Hitter: The infamous "bidness" decision has been debated for the last 7 years, and can still start a lengthy thread or heated discussion as to exactly what happened with this talented RB. The J-Train ran for 1342 yards and 20 touchdowns his senior year, and took his decision down to signing day. He gave his pledge to the Volunteers, and this is where the debate begins. Some say he thought he would be featured better in their offense, as Jamal Lewis had been before. Others say that when Richt took over, the coaches did not show any interest in the Parade All American.
Where are they now? After a disappointing career, Davis tried out as a fullback for the Buffalo Bills, but did not make the team.
Other prospects under consideration in 2001: Ahmad "Batman" Carroll (Arkansas) and J.R. Lemon (Stanford).
2007 – Eric Berry
5-foot-11, 194-pounds – Defensive Back
Creekside High School – Fairburn, Georgia
Quick Hitter: Quite possibly the best athlete to come out of Georgia the past decade, and likely the most athletic coming out of high school in 2007, Berry was the prize recruit that had Defensive Coordinators salivating over the thought of him cutting off one side of the field. He was just a special player, and the Dawgs knew it too. They gave it all they had, but the family ties were to strong, with his father being a defensive captain in the 70's.
Where are they now? After starting all 14 games as a true freshman, Berry earned Freshman All American honors with 86 tackles, five interceptions, four pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble. He also had 222 yards in interception returns, good for second-most in the nation and breaking a 37-yard old Tennessee record. He returns at SS and is already one of the best in all of college football.
Other prospects under consideration in 2007: Allen Bailey (Miami), Morgan Burnett (Georgia Tech), Antwane Greenlee (FSU), and Cameron Heyward (Ohio State).
