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Powder Springs Today
By the People, for the People
Top Florida QB Brenton James transfers to Georgia powerhouse McEachern
The Class of 2027 standout will join a talented roster at the No. 13 ranked high school team in Georgia.
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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Brenton James, one of the top high school quarterbacks in Florida's Class of 2027, has announced he is transferring from St. Augustine to play at McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia. James was a standout passer and dual-threat QB last season, throwing for 2,780 yards and 36 touchdowns while also rushing for 229 yards and 5 scores. He will now join a McEachern team that is ranked No. 13 in Georgia and features several other highly touted recruits.
Why it matters
This transfer represents a significant talent acquisition for McEachern, one of the top high school football programs in Georgia. James' arrival will bolster an already strong roster and give the Indians an elite quarterback to lead their offense. The move also represents a major loss for St. Augustine, which now must rebuild its team after also losing star wide receiver Somourian Wingo to graduation.
The details
Brenton James, a junior quarterback, announced on social media that he is transferring from St. Augustine High School in Florida to play at McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia. Last season at St. Augustine, James put up impressive numbers, completing 166 of 253 passes for 2,780 yards and 36 touchdowns against just 8 interceptions. He also added 229 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns on the ground. At McEachern, James will join a talented roster that includes Class of 2028 four-star athlete Casey Barner and 2027 three-star cornerback Nash Johnson, who is committed to Alabama.
- Brenton James played at St. Augustine High School in Florida during the 2025 high school football season.
- James announced his transfer to McEachern High School in Georgia in February 2026.
The players
Brenton James
A junior quarterback who was one of the top signal callers in Florida's Class of 2027, transferring from St. Augustine High School to play at McEachern High School in Georgia.
Casey Barner
A Class of 2028 four-star athlete who plays for McEachern High School in Georgia.
Nash Johnson
A Class of 2027 three-star cornerback who is committed to play at Alabama and attends McEachern High School in Georgia.
Somourian Wingo
A four-star wide receiver who graduated from St. Augustine High School in Florida and is now playing at the University of Miami.
What’s next
James will look to make an immediate impact on the McEachern roster as they aim to compete for a state championship in Georgia.
The takeaway
This high-profile transfer represents a major coup for McEachern's football program, as they have landed one of the top young quarterbacks in the Southeast. The move also leaves St. Augustine with a significant void to fill on offense as they try to rebuild for the upcoming season.
