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Under Armour Atlanta Camp: Top Performers
CARROLLTON, Ga. – Over 100 of the top prospects in the Southeast made their way to northwest Georgia to take part in the Atlanta stop of the Under Armour Next Series – the second event of the year. The event featured dozens of blue-chip prospects from the 2025, 2026 and 2027 cycles.
On3 was on hand inside Carrollton High School’s indoor practice facility on Sunday to take in the action. Here are On3’s top performers from the day, headlined by an SEC defensive line commitment who turned in an outstanding showing.
On3 MVP: DL Justus Terry – Georgia
Justus Terry turned in a very strong day of work at Under Armour Atlanta, showcasing a high-end combination of size, athleticism and play strength. The 6-foot-5, 285-pounder entered the event as one of the more highly touted prospects on hand and lived up to the billing. Terry carries his size well and made easy work of drills. He’s a light-footed mover. The Georgia pledge was also a clear standout in OL-DL 1-on-1’s. Terry had a number of impressive reps, flashing outstanding first-step quickness. On one occasion, he beat On300 interior offensive lineman Cortez Smith with a nasty swim move. We later saw Terry walk an offensive lineman back to the quarterback with impressive speed-to-power. Terry, who committed to Georgia back in January of 2023, ranks as the No. 9 overall prospect in the 2025 On300.
2. ATH Darrell Johnson
Darrell Johnson worked with the linebackers on Sunday at Under Armour Atlanta and was the clear standout among the group. In a setting that makes it hard for linebackers to stick out, Johnson flashed in a notable way. We saw the Eastman (Ga.) Dodge County break up no less than four passes during running back-linebacker 1-on-1’s. The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder is a plus athlete with elite length. The traits showed up on Sunday with Johnson looking like a natural in space. He was able to stay in-phase with small, shifty running backs and showed anticipation in jumping a number of passes. The length and strength at the catch point was also readily apparent. While he’s ranked as an athlete, Johnson’s athleticism and skill level project very well to off-ball linebacker. Florida State is out in front for the top 75 prospect according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.
3. WR Devin Carter (2026)
Devin Carter showed why he’s considered one of the best wide receivers early on in the 2026 cycle at Under Armour Atlanta. The Ellenwood (Ga.) Cedar Grove pass-catcher showed an impressive skill set over the course of the day and had multiple eye-catching reps during the 1-on-1 period. Carter is refined route-runner, showing the ability to separate in the short intermediate areas. We also saw him flash an extra gear on a seam route that went for a long touchdown. The ball skills and ability to finish at the catch point were also notable. The son of former Florida State star and NFL running back Dexter Carter was committed to the Seminoles before opening up his recruitment in January.
4. QB Julian Lewis – USC
Julian Lewis was the top quarterback on the day at Under Armour Atlanta, showing his patented passing polish and high level of consistency. The 6-foot-0.5, 195-pounder is advanced technically and was able to deliver tight spirals with accuracy over the course of the day. Lewis also showed improved arm strength, whipping throws downfield and to the boundary with ease. He was eager to push the ball vertically in 1-on-1’s, connecting with Jerome Bettis Jr. on several occasions. In addition to the overall consistency and deep ball, we liked how quick and advanced Lewis looked in taking drops from under center. The On3 Industry five-star looked very comfortable in a setting that plays to his strengths. Lewis committed to USC in August of 2023 but has several programs in pursuit, including Georgia, Alabama, Auburn and Colorado.
5. WR Travis Smith
Travis Smith looked to have the best combination of size, functional movement skills and consistent hands among the wide receivers at Under Armour Atlanta. The Atlanta (Ga.) Westlake standout was a smooth operator on Sunday. Looking to be around 6-foot-3.5, 200 pounds, Smith has a readymade build with plus length. He impressed with his ability to get off of the line, stacking defensive backs with his releases. Smith is a polished route-runner, effortlessly dropping his weight to change directions and break off defenders mid-route. He also flashed arguably the smoothest ball skills on-hand, plucking the ball away from his body throughout the day. Smith will need to continue adding to his top gear in order to consistently separate vertically, but his overall skill level and size stood out on Sunday. Smith, who ranks as the No. 74 overall prospect in the On300, is trending towards Georgia according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.
6. OT Alex Payne – North Carolina
We didn’t see an offensive lineman move as well as Alex Payne on Sunday at Under Armour Atlanta. The 6-foot-5, 265-pounder showed light-footed athleticism both in drills and during 1-on-1’s. The Gainesville (Ga.) High product carries his weight very well and made easy work of movement drills. He flashed advanced skills in pass protection, quickly getting depth within his set. Payne had two strong reps in 1-on-1’s, beating Tyler Atkinson – a smaller, quick pass rusher – to the edge and showing the ability to anchor on contact. Payne committed to North Carolina on January 17.
7. EDGE Jordan Carter (2026)
We didn’t see an EDGE prospect with more wins in 1-on-1’s than Jordan Carter. The 6-foot-3, 235-pounder had several emphatic wins, using a combination of first-step quickness and violent hands at the point of attack to give offensive linemen trouble. The Douglasville (Ga.) Douglas County product won with an inside rip move and then showed speed to win on the outside. Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, LSU and South Carolina are among the teams after Carter, who tallied 15 sacks as a sophomore.
8. LB Tyler Atkinson (2026)
Tyler Atkinson pulled double duty on Sunday at Under Armour Atlanta, working as an EDGE before switching over to linebacker later in the day. The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder’s effort level and burst stood out in both sessions. Atkinson plays with a palpable energy, going full speed on every rep. Aside from drills, he was at his best during the running back-linebacker 1-on-1’s. We saw Atkinson stick with running backs down the boundary on several occasions. As a former defensive end who converted to linebacker last fall, Atkinson is clearly sound in coverage and impressed with his ability to play in space on Sunday. Georgia, Alabama, Florida State, Auburn, Tennessee and LSU are among the teams in the mix early on according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.
9. RB Akylin Dear
While we don’t always get a great look at the complete running back skill set in this camp setting, Akylin Dear showed big play ability on Sunday. He has readymade size at around 6-foot, 200 pounds, pairing with a high-end burst. Dear blew past linebackers on vertical routes for several touchdowns during running back-linebacker 1-on-1’s. His speed was simply too much for the opposing linebackers. Dear’s ability to present a vertical pass threat adds another dimension to his rushing skills. The Quitman (Miss.) High product rushed for 2,016 yards and 27 touchdowns as a junior and ranks as the No. 129 overall prospect in the On300. Ole Miss is out in front according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.
10. EDGE Isaiah Gibson
Isaiah Gibson showed a versatile and translatable skill set on Sunday at Under Armour Atlanta. The Warner Robins (Ga.) High prospect has EDGE skills and athleticism in the body of a defensive lineman. At around 6-foot-5, 250 pounds, Gibson is a functional athlete and operates with a high level of comfort in working on the edge. He moved very well in drills and carried that over to 1-on-1’s, where he won two easy reps, using initial quickness and a long arm to walk the offensive tackle back to the quarterback. Georgia is out in front according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.
Additional notes
+ Several touted 2025 quarterbacks were on hand, alongside Julian Lewis. Texas commit K.J. Lacey was accurate over the course of the day and spun the ball well. Notre Dame pledge Deuce Knight was the most physically-gifted signal caller on hand with his high-end size and athleticism. Knight had an up and down day as a passer. Antwann Hill Jr. is another well-built, big pocket passer who had some nice throws on the day.
+ The offensive line was among the deeper position groups on hand. On300 prospect Tyler Miller was among the best of the bunch, showing functional movement skills. Mario Nash came away with the event’s offensive line MVP award and showed nice feet in 1-on-1’s. Tavaris Dice has good size and had an encouraging pass set. Cortez Smith had a positive showing, locking horns with Justus Terry in 1-on-1’s. Juan Gaston was among the bigger offensive linemen on hand. He was playing out of position at offensive tackle, but the stature and mass certainly stood out. Though he was perhaps the smallest offensive lineman on hand, 2026 Alabama commit Zykie Helton took and won several reps, showing nice play strength.
+ Georgia tight end pledge Ethan Barbour had several wins during 1-on-1’s, showing refined pass-catching ability. Barbour isn’t the biggest tight end, but has good length and ball skills. Gabe Daniels, Maurice Gleaton and Lagonza Heyward were three more pass catchers who caught our eye. Daniels and Gleaton showed outstanding speed. Heyward may be best as safety prospect, but looks like a good athlete.
+ The EDGE and defensive line group featured several additional notable names. Though we didn’t see him take a bunch of 1-on-1 reps, Zion Grady showed good movement skills in drills. 2026 defensive lineman JaReylan McCoy and 2025 EDGE Jared Smith were the tallest defenders on hand, looking to be well over 6-foot-6.
+ A prolific rusher on Friday nights, Alvin Henderson had a few wins during running back-linebacker 1-on-1’s. In addition to Darrell Johnson and Tyler Atkinson, 2026 prospect Anthony Davis stood out in coverage at linebacker.
+ The defensive back group wasn’t overly loaded, but cornerback Cortez Thomas made some nice plays in coverage. We also saw Shamar Arnoux come down with a pick during 1-on-1’s.
A new report says Atlanta is faring better than most other host cities. About half the city’s hotels in the survey say booking pace is in line with or ahead of expectations.
About 213,000 hotels in downtown, like the Moxy Atlanta Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead are booked for during the approximately 30 days of matches during this summer’s World Cup, according to the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
Hotel bookings for the World Cup this summer are looking soft among host cities, but a new report suggests Atlanta is outperforming most of its U.S. peers.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association surveyed hoteliers across the 11 U.S. markets that will host World Cup matches. In its report, the AHLA broadly said the “anticipated economic lift may fall short of expectations,” with 80% of survey respondents saying that hotel bookings are tracking below initial forecasts.
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The American Hotel & Lodging Association recently released a report that compared the hotel booking expectations across the 11 U.S. World Cup host cities. (Courtesy of AHLA)
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The West Peachtree Plaza hotel in downtown Atlanta is among the many hotels benefiting from the World Cup in town this summer. (Courtesy of Westin Peachtree Plaza)
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium — pictured decorated for the College Football Playoff championship game in January 2025 — will host eight World Cup games this summer. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2025)
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ATLANTA – The Atlanta City Council approved a resolution requesting a comprehensive study to evaluate switching Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport security operations from federal workers to private contractors.
The decision launches a formal assessment of the world’s busiest airport joining the federal Screening Partnership Program.
Atlanta airport private security evaluation
What we know:
The Atlanta City Council voted 11-1 to direct the Department of Aviation to commission an independent feasibility study within 90 days. The study will analyze converting current Transportation Security Administration operations to a private screening model.
This federal program allows airports to use private contractors who must still meet federal security standards under federal oversight. The proposal comes after a February-March federal funding lapse caused 34 to 36 percent of local TSA officers to miss work, leading to multi-hour wait times and canceled flights.
Aviation funding and consultant selection
What we don’t know:
It remains unclear which independent third-party consultant will be chosen to conduct the data-driven analysis.
During the council meeting, officials noted it is still an open question whether the Department of Aviation has already set aside specific dollars or identified a shortlist of experts to pull the report together.
Historical Screening Partnership Program metrics
By the numbers:
- 100 million: The minimum number of travelers processed annually at the world’s busiest airport.
- 20 to 22: The number of U.S. airports currently participating in the private contractor screening program, including San Francisco and Kansas City.
- 140 million to 240 million: The estimated range of dollars that TSA screening operations currently cost at the Atlanta airport each year.
Category X airport operational realities
The backstory:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is classified as a Category X public facility, representing the highest risk tier in the nation. No Category X airport has ever fully transitioned from federal screeners to a private model under the program.
Proponents point out that participating private airports avoided major disruptions during federal funding shutdowns because contractor payrolls rely on pre-existing federal contract obligations rather than annual congressional appropriations.
Local labor and political debate
The other side:
Councilmember Kelsey Bond voted against the resolution, citing deep concerns from local voters about the privatization of public sector jobs. Bond stated that privatization efforts align with controversial federal political agendas aimed at defunding public systems.
Bond argued that local leaders have a responsibility to stand back and defend the public sector and the union employees working at the facility.
Airport passenger lines and grandmothers
What they’re saying:
“This feasibility study is only asking about what it would look like if we can better serve grandmothers standing in line all day long because our federal government can’t get their act together to keep our TSA workers employed,” Councilmember Byron D. Amos said.
Amos emphasized that the legislation protects local workers by giving current TSA employees the first right of refusal to transition into the contractor roles if a change is ever made.
Super Bowl and major events timeline
What’s next:
The Department of Aviation has a 90-day window to deliver the final study, which places the evaluation period directly after FIFA World Cup events and during peak planning for the Super Bowl.
Once the report is complete, the findings will be presented in a public session so the city council can determine whether to apply for the federal program, run a limited pilot program or maintain the current federal system.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from Atlanta City Council Resolution ELMS No. 40196, which outlines the official parameters and legislative elements of the airport security request, as well as official video and audio records from the Atlanta City Council legislative session where members debated and voted on the proposal.
‘Back to the Future’-inspired DeLorean among the entrants at this weekend’s event in Atlanta.
Razorfly Studios has been bringing its replica of Doc Brown’s “Back to the Future” time machine DeLorean to MomoCon for years. (Courtesy of MomoCon)
When Mark Zoran drives one of his replica cars, it’s not uncommon for fellow drivers to gawk at him.
Sometimes people ask for photos. Once, while he was driving outside of Atlanta, another driver stopped beside him to take a photograph of his car.
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Joe Metscher will bring his Subaru Forester itasha to MomoCon that features a character from “Kantai Collection” on it. (Courtesy of Joe Metscher)
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Joe Metscher’s dirt bike features Twin Turbo from the anime “Umamusume.” (Courtesy of Joe Metscher)
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Olivia Wakim is a reporter on the lifestyle team. She joined the AJC as an intern in 2023 after graduating from the University of Georgia with a journalism degree. While in school, she reported for The Red & Black, Grady Newsource and the Marietta Daily Journal.
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