The Dragons’ incredible season concluded in the Mercedes just how any team would like it to. Even though several of the squad’s major players are no longer on the roster, such as Florida State quarterback Gavin Markey, Max Brown, a recent Clemson recruit, and a few others challenge the notion that this team is incapable of doing the same.
Travis Noland, head coach, fourth season, 2024 Record: 11–4; Region Champions, State Runner-Up
The 2025 season’s objective is to make progress throughout the first half of a challenging schedule so that the team may contend for a championship in one of 3A’s most challenging areas.
2025 SCHEDULE JEFFERSON
Personnel & Schemes
Gavin Markey, Kelan Butler, Rett Hemphill, Dallas Russell (who committed to forgoing his senior year of football with Oklahoma wrestling), Talan Childress, Jayden Yang, Ty Oglesby, Ashley Eckert, John Morgan Kinney, RJ Hinton, Dashaun Keith, and Mickell Pittman are among the notable departures.,
Five on defense and six on attack are returning starters.
Max Brown, Dalton Dye, Chance Payne, Darren Pinkard, Tripp Porter, Taylor McCall, Colton Grant, Mack Gaddis, and Mikey Pauley are among the main returning players.
Emerging Players: Griffin Drake (RB/LB), Logan Edmunds (WR), Gavin Simmons (OL/DL), Bo Parker (WR/DB), and Carter Perrin (RB/DB)
Offense: Offense with multiple stylesBoone Horn (JR) and Colton Grant (SR) will split quarterback responsibilities. Both have a strong skill set that will help them effectively lead the Dragons. JR Eli Primm, JR Max Brown, and JR Griffin Drake will all see a ton of carries as running back. SR At wide receiver, Dalton Dye is once again the preferred choice.
Multiple 4-3, 3-4DE defense Along with highly-regarded Clemson pledge Max Brown (JR LB), Darren Pinkard (SR), DTs Tylek Rucker (SR) and Tripp Porter (SR), and SR DBs Chance Payne and Mack Gaddis, the defense will be anchored.
Trenches: Jefferson will be playing with one of the largest offensive lines in a lot of years. Jordan Robinson and Caleb Beusse are back at tight end, and Mikey Pauley, Vince Ledbetter, and Clifton Williamson are all back as starters this season. After playing extensively on defense last season, Tripp Porter, Tylek Rucker, Darren Pinkard, and JJ Parker are all back on the defensive line.
Strengths & Areas of Focus
Strengths: Several players who acquired experience playing in key games during the season, such as the state championship game, are returning. Specifically, the offensive line returns two tight ends and three starters who were key players on the offense the previous season.
Priorities: We have made a concerted effort to increase depth at positions on both sides of the ball during the offseason. We need as many players as possible to be available to fill in at any time during the lengthy season.
