In recent years, Georgia has become one of the top states for high school football players. Heisman Finalists such as Clemson’s Deshaun Watson and first round NFL Draft picks such as Robert Nkemdiche have starred as Peach State prospects before dominating on the college level.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has tabbed the next batch of stars, as it released its 2016 Super 11. The list names the top 11 high school football seniors in the state of Georgia.

It should come as no surprise that the Bulldogs have been able to attract some of the top talent in the state. Of the 11 who made the cut, three are already committed to the Bulldogs, while four more have Georgia listed as one of the schools they are considering. Past members of the list include the likes linebacker Jordan Jenkins and center Brandon Kublanow.

Georgia Commits

JAKE FROMM, HOUSTON COUNTY

Position: Quarterback

Height, weight: 6-2, 220

Class: Senior

College choices: Committed to Georgia

2015 season wrap-up: Fromm was 250-of-424 passing for 4,099 yards and 36 touchdowns for a state quarterfinal team that had a school-record 11 victories. He is 21-5 in two seasons as a starter. Fromm is a top-50 national recruit, who is rated the No. 3 pro-style quarterback in the country by 247Sports and was named the Gatorade state player of the year as a junior.

School’s first Super 11 since: Hobie Holiday in 1999.

What’s interesting: Fromm played in the 2011 Little League World Series. He hit three home runs and struck out 11 batters. He played on Houston County’s 2014 and 2016 state championship baseball teams, but will enroll early at Georgia and miss his senior baseball season.

RICHARD LECOUNTE, LIBERTY COUNTY

Position: Quarterback/defensive back

Height, weight: 5-11, 175

Class: Senior

College choices: Committed to Georgia

2015 season wrap-up: LeCounte, a two-time all-state selection, is the nation’s consensus No. 1 recruit at safety and the No. 2 prospect in Georgia. He finished with 100 total tackles for the second consecutive season and had two interceptions, four fumble recoveries and 10 passes defensed. On offense, LeCounte had 506 yards passing, 865 yards rushing and 564 yards receiving.

School’s first Super 11 since: Raekwon McMillan in 2013.

What’s interesting: LeCounte was a first-team all-state basketball player as a junior, when he averaged 20.5 points and 4.8 assists on Liberty County’s Class AAAA championship team. LeCounte will be a four-year starter in football and basketball.

ANDREW THOMAS, PACE ACADEMY

Position: Offensive line/defensive line

Height, weight: 6-5, 310

Class: Senior

College choices: Committed to Georgia

2015 season wrap-up: Thomas was a first-team all-state selection in 2015 and is the consensus top offensive-lineman recruit in Georgia, the No. 55 prospect overall nationally. He was a two-way starter on Pace Academy’s first state-championship team. Thomas is best known for his pass protection, but he also had 59 total tackles and a sack on defense last season.

School’s first Super 11 since: Thomas is the first.

What’s interesting: Thomas prefers defense, but knows that left tackle is “his ticket,’’ said Pace coach Chris Slade, a former NFL player. On offense, Thomas lines up next to Jamaree Salyer, who is rated the No. 1 guard prospect nationally in the class of 2018.

Georgia Targets

DEANGELO GIBBS, GRAYSON

Position: Defensive back/wide receiver

Height, weight: 6-2, 204

Class: Senior

College choices: Georgia and Tennessee are the reported leaders from among 33 offers.

2015 season wrap-up: Gibbs transferred to Grayson after earning first-team all-state honors at Peachtree Ridge last season. He had 32 tackles, five passes broken up, one interception and a fumble recovery on defense, and 24 catches for 457 yards and three TDs on offense. Gibbs is rated the No. 5 defensive back nationally and the No. 3 recruit in Georgia.

School’s first Super 11 since: Robert Nkemdiche in 2012.

What’s interesting: Gibbs is a cousin of Tennessee freshman Nigel Warrior, a former Peachtree Ridge teammate. In June, another of Gibbs’ cousins, Tulsa defensive back J.R. Reed, transferred to Georgia. Tennessee and Georgia are Gibbs’ main suitors.

MALIK HERRING, MARY PERSONS

Position: Defensive line/tight end

Height, weight: 6-5, 245

Class: Senior

College choices: Alabama, Clemson and Georgia are the reported leaders from 29 offers.

2015 season wrap-up: Herring was named first-team all-state after finishing with 87 tackles, 10 sacks, 24 tackles for losses and four passes broken up for a team that went 11-1. He also starts at tight end and had three catches for 38 yards and two TDs. Herring is rated the No. 4 strongside defensive end nationally and the No. 98 player overall.

School’s first Super 11 since: Andre Zellner in 1999.

What’s interesting: Herring is tight with several players committed to Georgia. He has said he might commit in August, near the birthday of his late aunt Neco Davis, who died during Herring’s sophomore season. Herring has called Davis his best friend.

Position: Linebacker/running back

Height, weight: 6-2, 230

Class: Senior

College choices: Georgia and Alabama appear to be the favorites from among close to 20 offers.

2015 season wrap-up: McBride missed his junior season because of an injury suffered in a car accident. In 2014, he recorded 128 total tackles (five for losses), three sacks and three interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns. On offense, he rushed for 697 yards and 10 touchdowns on 68 carries. McBride is rated the No. 2 inside-linebacker prospect in the country.

School’s first Super 11 since: Eric McClendon in 2003.

What’s interesting: McBride has been timed at 10.5 seconds in the 100 meters, a remarkable time for a player his size. “If it were the ’70s or ’80s, he would be the top running back prospect in the country,” said his Vidalia coach, Lee Chomskis.

JAMYEST WILLIAMS, GRAYSON

Position: Defensive back/running back

Height, weight: 5-9, 170

Class: Senior

College choices: Williams recently announced Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State, South Carolina and Tennessee as his top five out of a reported 49 offers.

2015 season wrap-up: Williams transferred to Grayson after earning first-team all-state honors as an “athlete” at Archer last season. He rushed for 1,339 yards and 23 touchdowns on offense, recorded 20 tackles, eight assists, two interceptions and nine pass break-ups on defense, and had 250 yards on kick returns. Williams is the consensus No. 8 cornerback recruit nationally.

School’s first Super 11 since: Robert Nkemdiche in 2012.

What’s interesting: Williams got his first offer, from Georgia Tech, while a freshman at Dacula. He played his sophomore and junior seasons at Archer. He’s now at Grayson with four other high-profile transfers who have made the Rams perhaps the team to beat in Class AAAAAAA. Williams’ first name is pronounced (ja-MY-est).