College football: North Hall graduate Luke Brown recently made the cut as walk-on kicker at University of Georgia. Here's how it all happened. - Gainesville Times

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College football: North Hall graduate Luke Brown recently made the cut as walk-on kicker at University of Georgia. Here's how it all happened.

North Hall graduate Luke Brown with his father Cread Brown, left, and mother Alicia Brown after the scrimmage March 30, 2024 in Athens. Photo by Luke Brown For The Times

North Hall graduate Luke Brown with his father Cread Brown, left, and mother Alicia Brown after the scrimmage March 30, 2024 in Athens. Photo by Luke Brown For The Times

The Times

Published: Apr 2, 2024, 8:28 PM

Accomplished kicker went through three high-pressure tryouts to make the Bulldogs roster.

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College football: North Hall graduate Dan Jackson wraps up remarkable career at Georgia, declares for NFL draft

Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson, a North Hall High graduate, records the stop against Tennessee on Nov. 15 in Athens. Jason Getz Tribune News Service

Dan Jackson — Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson, a North Hall High graduate, records the stop against Tennessee on Nov. 15 in Athens. Jason Getz Tribune News Service

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Updated: Jan 15, 2025, 8:31 PM

Published: Jan 15, 2025, 7:31 PM

Path to the Draft: The Times is running a series about local football talents who are hoping to make the next step to the NFL. Next up, we'll feature Gainesville High graduate, Georgia Tech offensive lineman Jordan Williams.

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