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2026 Public Schools Top 100 Preview: No. 40 Roswell
Jonathan Thompson’s Hornets look to build on last years 12-2 season with a roster loaded with talent.
Team Snapshot
School: Roswell (GA)
Head Coach: Jonathan Thompson
Classification: GHSA Class 6A, Region 7
2025 Finish: 12–2; GHSA Class 5A semifinalist, losing 49–28 to Thomas County Central.
2026 Preview
Jonathan Thompson’s program has already shown it can carry a deep run into December. The Hornets went 12–2 last fall, and the next test starts immediately against Walton in the Corky Kell Classic.
There is a lot of talent in the building led by 2027 EDGE Jaxon Holly who is a Florida State commit. 2028 tight end Sean Smith gives Roswell a matchup piece in the passing game, while 2028 defensive back Christian English is another underclassman the Hornets can build around.
Walton, Newton, Etowah and Archer all land before the Region 7 calendar gets to Gainesville, Alpharetta and Milton. Roswell will not be able to slide into the playoffs. It will have to earn every bit of it.
Key Players
Jaxon Holly: EDGE, 2027 - Florida State commit.
Christian English: DB, 2028 - offers from Maryland, Pitt, App State, among others.
Sean Smith: TE, 2028 - offers from Boston College, Georgia Tech, Pitt, among others.
Dre Cousey, Nick Daniels, and Miller Westerfield are also key returning pieces.
2026 Schedule
Walton — Corky Kell Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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