Lee County’s Star Junior Linebacker: Gregory Batson Jr

Gregory Batson Jr is a 4 Star recruit who plays Linebacker at Lee County High School. Batson Jr is ranked as the 165th best recruit in the class of 2027 and is ranked as a top 10 Linebacker in the class as well. In addition, Batson Jr is listed as a top 25 recruit in the state of Georgia and is listed as the #3 Linebacker in the state of Georgia. He holds offers from schools such as Florida, Ole Miss and Florida State.

Who are some role models in your life?
Some of my role models were my parents and Ray Lewis.

What artists do you listen to pregame to get you hyped up?
My go-to artist to listen to pregame is Future.

What are the strengths of your game?
Some of my strengths include being versatile at my position, as well as reading and dissecting plays before they happen.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory of my career so far is being able to hold up the region championship trophy from this past season.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or against in your career?
The best player I’ve probably played with so far in my career is Ousmane Kromah.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Some advice I would give is to stay humble and true to yourself.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I was 6 years old when I first fell in love with the game.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
If I could meet a sports hero, it would be Nick Saban.

What is your favorite sports moment as a fan?
My favorite sports moment as a fan was the New York Giants winning their first playoff game since 2016, against the Vikings in the first round.