Carrollton’s Star Junior Linebacker: CJ Gamble

CJ Gamble is a 3 Star recruit who plays Linebacker at Carrollton High School. Gamble is ranked as the 501st best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 40 Linebacker in the class as well. In addition, Gamble is listed as a top 60 recruit in the state of Georgia and is listed as a top 10 Linebacker in the state of Georgia. He holds offers from schools such as Tennessee, Kansas and Wake Forest.

Who are some role models in your life?

My role models are God and my parents.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

The main artist I listen to pregame is Lil Rae.

What are the strengths of your game?

My strengths are definitely my IQ as a linebacker and how downhill and aggressive I play. 

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite moment of my career is probably when I won my 8u championship as the underdogs, there was just something about that that meant so much to me when I was younger.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best player l’ve ever played with is our current quarterback Julian Lewis.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Keep your head up, keep working and stay mentally strong.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I was around 6 years old when I really fell in love with football and sports in general.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

If I could meet any athlete it would have to be LeBron, who in my opinion is the greatest basketball player of all time.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment would have to be when Jadeveon Clowney had that huge hit for South Carolina.