We tell you everything you need to know about the 2026 Colquitt County High School football team in this preview, including roster changes and what fans can expect from the Packers this season.
2025 Season Stats
- Overall Record: 9-3
- Points Scored: 342
- Points Allowed: 282
Key Roster Losses
The Colquitt County Packers will miss 13 players from last year who have signed college scholarships (schools listed in parentheses).
They are cornerback Ry’Sheed Fuller (Georgia State), running back Jae Lamar (UGA), defensive lineman Kaden Calhoun (Jones Community College), wide receiver Na’Ryan Sumlin (Clayton State), defensive lineman Kam Gay (Valdosta State), offensive lineman Jamaal Jackson (Reinhardt University), offensive lineman Sawyer McCard (Valdosta State), defensive back Ni’shawn Osby (Savannah State University), outside linebacker Zach Palmore (Clayton State), linebacker Brayden Ruis (LaGrange College), running back and wide receiver Ja’mari Stokes (LaGrange College), wide receiver Malik Walker (Savannah State), and tight end Alexis Barge (Savannah State).
Safety Alfonso McNeil will also be missed and has offers from Cumberland University and Warner Royals University.
Key Players Returning
Returning to the Pack this year will be senior defensive back Josh Alford, who has 107 tackles over the past two seasons along with three interceptions and a sack.
Senior linebacker McKenzie Graham is back, along with junior quarterback Cohen Lawson, who has thrown for 3,111 yards and 28 touchdowns over his past two seasons as the Pack’s quarterback.
One of his top targets returning will be senior wide receiver Antwan Lockett, who is committed to Georgia Tech.
Senior defensive lineman Ty’Mhyr Moore is back, and he is committed to Georgia Southern following this final season at Colquitt County.
Others returning are tight end Ethan Ruffin, running back Jason Stephenson, and offensive lineman Kavon Thomas, who is committed to West Florida.
What to Expect From the Colquitt County Packers in 2026
Head coach Sean Calhoun said that at the end of the day it’s pretty straightforward when it comes to his expectations year after year.
“We keep it simple: win the region championship and win the state championship,” Calhoun said.
The Packers have a bit of a question mark at quarterback with unconfirmed reports that Khi Mitchell has arrived at Colquitt County this offseason from Mt. Zion High School and will provide competition for the starting job with incumbent Lawson.
Regardless of how that position works out, Colquitt County is always going to be right in the mix under Sean Calhoun, and this season is no exception.
2026 Season Prediction
The Packers will compete for a region championship in the new-look Region 1-7A with a 9-4 overall finish and a trip to the quarterfinals.
Game to Watch
Aug. 21 season opener at Thomas County Central
Colquitt County’s 2026 Football Schedule
- 8/21 at Thomas County Central
- 8/28 vs. Monroe
- 9/04 vs. Cook
- 9/11 at Lee County
- 9/18 vs. Lincoln County (Florida)
- 10/02 vs. Rickards (Florida)
- 10/09 at Richmond Hill
- 10/16 vs. Valdosta
- 10/30 at Camden County
- 11/06 vs. Lowndes
