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Southwest DeKalb Football

Georgia · 5A · Region 5
Power
+1.8
▼0.4
GA Rank
#64
▲1
5A Rank
#15
Region 5
#3
Record
5-5
Proj Rec
5-5
Playoff Odds
99.2%
▲26.35A

Southwest DeKalb is a Georgia high school football program (Class 5A, Region 5, GHSA). The 2026 record stands at 5-5. The Cooper Predictor rates Southwest DeKalb at +1.8, No. 64 of 438 rated Georgia teams and No. 15 of 61 in 5A. The model projects a 5-5 finish, with playoff odds of 99.2%. The model's pre-game picks are 5-4 in Southwest DeKalb games this season. Most recent result: beat Banneker 29-14 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 22@ StephensonW 31-28 54% ✗L 7-29
Aug 28@ Carver, AtlantaL 21-31 36% ✗W 34-0
Sep 11vs Carver, ColumbusW 31-10 85% ✓W 31-0
Sep 18@ South GwinnettW 31-20 65% ✗L 17-36
Sep 25@ Jackson, AtlantaW 28-3 93% ✓W 37-0
Oct 2@ Druid HillsW 38-0 98% ✓W 57-0
Oct 9vs TuckerL 21-27 39% ✓L 7-20
Oct 15vs Lithoniano pick on recordL 17-20
Oct 23vs MaysW 21-10 78% ✗L 31-34
Oct 30@ BannekerW 34-6 94% ✓W 29-14

Projection = the model's pick, projected score and Southwest DeKalb's win probability. For games already played it is the pick frozen before kickoff, with ✓ or ✗ beside it — every pick stays public.

Southwest DeKalb graduates playing college football

Therrian Alexander IIIBYU FBS
Sam TurnerAuburn FBS
Earnest RankinsFlorida State FBS
Taron EssexWestern Kentucky FBS
Brandon GunnMercer FCS
Chris NunnThe Citadel FCS
Brandon GunnWest Georgia FCS
Justin NunnLenoir Rhyne D-II
Aaron BarberKentucky State D-II
Joshua JonesFairmont State D-II
Tamir RudolphKentucky Wesleyan D-II
Braylon GilstrapReinhardt NAIA

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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