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Jefferson Football

Georgia · 5A · Region 8
Power
+10.9
▲1.8
GA Rank
#39
▲3
5A Rank
#7
▲2
Region 8
#2
Record
8-2
Proj Rec
8-2
Playoff Odds
99.4%
▼0.25A

Jefferson is a Georgia high school football program (Class 5A, Region 8, GHSA). The 2026 record stands at 8-2. The Cooper Predictor rates Jefferson at +10.9, No. 39 of 438 rated Georgia teams and No. 7 of 61 in 5A. The model projects an 8-2 finish, with playoff odds of 99.4%. The model's pre-game picks are 7-3 in Jefferson games this season. Most recent result: beat North Oconee 27-17 on Oct 30.

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Updated Nov 2, 2026 · Power ratings are calibrated within each state, so a rating from one state can't be compared directly with another's.

2026 schedule, predictions & results

DateOpponentProjectionResult
Aug 21@ CalhounW 24-17 58% ✗L 19-21
Aug 28vs Westside SC†L 24-27 42% ✗W 55-20
Sep 4@ Peach CountyL 21-31 36% ✓L 23-30
Sep 11vs Jackson, AtlantaW 31-3 94% ✓W 30-0
Sep 18vs Oconee CountyW 31-13 86% ✓W 20-0
Oct 2@ Flowery BranchW 28-7 88% ✓W 35-0
Oct 9vs East ForsythW 28-6 92% ✓W 35-0
Oct 16vs Madison CountyW 41-3 99% ✓W 42-0
Oct 23@ Winder-BarrowW 38-0 98% ✓W 41-7
Oct 30vs North OconeeL 13-20 31% ✗W 27-17

Projection = the model's pick, projected score and Jefferson's win probability. For games already played it is the pick frozen before kickoff, with ✓ or ✗ beside it — every pick stays public. † cross-state game: national-scale projection, runs more varied than in-state.

Jefferson graduates playing college football

Gavin MarkeyFlorida State FBS
Sammy BrownClemson FBS
Chance PayneMinnesota FBS
Jordan PerryTroy FBS
Kelan ButlerGeorgia State FBS
Darren PinkardKennesaw State FBS
Kadin BaileyEastern Michigan FBS
Jamarcus HillMercer FCS
Mack GaddisStetson FCS
Skyler VegaErskine D-II
Ty OglesbyErskine D-II
Vince LedbetterErskine D-II
Cliff WilliamsonErskine D-II
Bryson HillBerry D-III
Isaiah CopelandSewanee D-III

Compiled from publicly published team rosters and signing announcements. Some schools do not list a high school, so a player may be missing — it is not a judgement on the player.

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