Morgan County football’s Davis Strickland, Christian Monfort, and Brody Jenkins are now officially headed to play at the next level.
The three seniors signed their letters of intent in a brief ceremony on Dec. 10, as part of the NCAA’s early signing period.
Strickland and Monfort will both attend the University of West Georgia. Jenkins, the son of Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins, will further his career at the U.S. Military Academy (West Point).
All three players are happy to be moving on to the next level.
“I chose West Georgia because it is close to home, a great school, and I love the staff there,” Strickland told the Lake Oconee News. “When the recruitment process finally stopped, it was a big weight off my back.”
Monfort agreed with Strickland’s sentiment about the Wolves’ program.
“I like West Georgia’s campus and coaching staff. They run the same scheme we have here at Morgan, and I fit in well with their scheme,” Monfort said. “And it feels great to know I have a home for the next four years, and I don’t have to worry about putting myself out there anymore.”
Jenkins is excited to move on to West Point and start his career as a Black Knight.
“It was a great day,” he recalled. “Enjoyed having my family, teammates, and friends there. Excited about my opportunity to play at West Point. Thankful to God and the people who helped me along the way.”
Jenkins, Monfort, and Strickland are among the winningest senior classes in the program’s history, leaving the field with a 40-9 overall record. They completed their high school football careers Nov. 29, following a 34-22 loss to Hapeville Charter in the third round of the Class 2A state playoffs.
The afternoon ceremony featured remarks from multiple coaches in the Dogs’ football program.
Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins opened the event, thanking the players, their teammates, and coaches for the last four seasons in the program.
“These young men, along with their teammates, have amassed many accolades over their career, ending their time here with a 40-9 record, two region championships, and two quarterfinal appearances,” Jenkins said. “To kind of put that into perspective, Morgan County has not won 11 or 12 games in a season since 1962. That is a tribute to these guys sitting out here, and I’m really proud of that.”
During his remarks, Jenkins told the seniors that playing football would help them take advantage of many opportunities in the future. He described their high school careers as simultaneously the “end of a chapter” and “just the beginning.”
“Football is a tool, and it creates opportunity. You guys don’t realize it, but with your opportunity, you’re opening the door, and I hope you take that seriously,” Jenkins said. “A lot of times this seems like the culmination of something, and it is, because this is the end of a chapter, but it really is just the beginning for you guys.”