3-Star OL Carl Noisette Transferring to Gainesville High School

Rivals Sophomore All-American makes move from Duluth to join new-look Red Elephants program

Jan. 27, 2026 at 8:47pm

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Class of 2028 three-star interior offensive lineman Carl Noisette has announced he is transferring from Duluth High School to Gainesville High School in Georgia for the 2026 season. Noisette was named a Rivals Sophomore All-American after a strong 2025 campaign and is drawing interest from several Power 5 programs.

Why it matters

Gainesville High School recently hired former Grayson head coach Santavious Bryant, who led the Rams to a state championship in 2024. The addition of Noisette, a highly touted offensive line prospect, could help the Red Elephants continue their success and make a run at a state title of their own.

The details

Noisette was a standout at Duluth High, earning Rivals Sophomore All-American honors in 2025. He has already received offers from several Power 5 schools, including Arizona, Indiana, Kansas, Arkansas State, Georgia State, Marshall, and Minnesota. At Gainesville, Noisette will join a roster that includes Clemson four-star quarterback commitment Kharim Hughley and three-star running back Nigel Newkirk. The Red Elephants finished the 2025 season ranked 7th in the state according to the Massey rankings.

  • Noisette was named a Rivals Sophomore All-American after the 2025 season.
  • Gainesville High School hired Santavious Bryant as their new head coach in 2026.

The players

Carl Noisette

A class of 2028 three-star interior offensive lineman who is transferring from Duluth High School to Gainesville High School in Georgia.

Santavious Bryant

The new head football coach at Gainesville High School, previously served as the head coach at Grayson High School where he led the team to a state championship in 2024.

Kharim Hughley

A Clemson four-star quarterback commitment who will be returning to the Gainesville High School roster.

Nigel Newkirk

A three-star running back who will be returning to the Gainesville High School roster.

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