The 2026 MLB Draft is upon us.

In 2025, the state of Georgia saw 12 high-school players drafted (11 signed) across the 20-round draft led by a pair of first-rounders in Daniel Pierce and Dax Kilby and the class of 2026 now has a chance to make an even bigger impact this weekend in Philadelphia.

There’s a real chance that a pair of Prep Baseball All-Americans can keep the first round trend going paired with more than a handful of additional names that could be hearing their names called on day one and that doesn't even include former Georgia preps in Vahn Lackey, Drew Burress, and Daniel Jackson who all hold first-round grades as well.

After some research over the last few months, alongside some cross-checking with some in-state MLB area scouts, we take a look at 20 names that could be hearing their name called this upcoming weekend in the 2026 MLB Draft.

With the most-nuanced draft out of any draft in professional sports, there are many factors that are taken into account when building lists like this. College commitments and slot values play huge roles every year to where you have to look beyond where players are ranked, especially when every MLB team will have their own lists that go much deeper than “best player available”.

Day One Hopefuls (Rounds 1-4)

Trevor Condon, OF, Etowah
The stock for Condon over the last 2 years has been on an accelerated trajectory while stacking accolades alongside high-level production and finds himself as a clear-cut first-round talent. The comps for the former Prep Baseball All-American have been bullish on the national circuit with names from Pete Crow-Armstrong to Lenny Dykstra being thrown around due to the high-energy, tooled-up profile that the outfielder brings to the diamond at all times. Plus hit tool paired with explosive in-game speed that carry the profile and an ambush mentality that can create damage against both velocity and spin. The power gets overlooked a bit at this stage but the outfielder's ability to tap into every bit of the 5-foot-10, 185-pound frame is advanced as you’ll find and I believe there’s 15-20 HR potential in the stick at peak while holding staying power in CF. Condon has worked out for teams as high as the Top 10 with every mock in the world slotting the former Future Gamer within the Top 22. All things pointing to Condon becoming the first Georgia high schooler off the board in less than 24 hours.

Blake Bryant, RHP, Citizens Christian
Another former Prep Baseball All-American that’s done nothing but consistently build their stock and now Bryant has legit first-round helium heading into this weekend. The Clemson commit holds some of the highest projection of any RHP in an athletic, lean 6-foot-4, 185-pounds that shows immense room for growth alongside a legit four-pitch mix that’s just beginning to scratch the surface. Bryant lived in the mid-90s throughout his sub-1.00 ERA spring, reaching back for 97-98 at times while showing the makings of a future triple-digit arm. Bryant would deploy two different breaking balls with the mid-to-high 70s curveball and low-80s slider holding distinct shapes and flashing above-average upside. Splitter can emerge as a plus offering behind pro development with spin-killing traits and late fade in the mid-80s that rounds out the mix extremely well. High-profile arms litter the top of Georgia’s 2026 class but with rumors flying from anywhere between the mid-20s and 50th overall, I foresee Bryant behind the first Georgia arm off the board this weekend.

Joseph Contreras, RHP, Blessed Trinity
There may not be a more famous player in Georgia’s 2026 class than the Vanderbilt commit, and Contreras has shined in that spotlight including an unreal moment in the World Baseball Classic this spring. With big-league bloodlines at 6-foot-4, 195-pounds and barely 18 years old, the projection for the RHP is substantial and that’s not even mentioning the present stuff that Contreras possesses. Up to 99 on multiple occasions this spring with a low-effort delivery and ability to mix both four-seam and two-seam shapes at will. Slider is as firm as you’ll see at this level, working 88-90 with some late horizontal sweep that flashes future plus upside. Low-to-mid 80s changeup shows well but the bread-and-butter and maybe the most advanced off-speed in the class is the plus forkball at 78-80. Disappearing tumble that misses bats at will and could get outs at any level as we speak. The ball of clay for Contreras is a pro development team's dream but the combination of Boras/Vanderbilt commitment could make negotiations tricky but this feels like too much talent to pass on in the top 75 picks.

Malachi Washington, OF, Parkview
The borderline five-tool profile has held one of the highest floors in the state the last few years paired with outlandish production that could make the LSU commit very enticing from anywhere in the comp rounds through the end of day one. Athleticism shines in the stout 6-foot-0, 195-pound frame with that on full display at the MLB Draft Combine last week as the outfielder would finish top-10 in multiple categories across the athletic testing. Washington has the mentality and tools to provide instant impact at the next level and still holds plenty to unlock going forward. NIL at LSU will always play a big role but I would not be surprised to see someone meet that value before the end of day one.

Martin Shelar, OF, Marist
Top-of-the-class power has been on full display throughout the spring for the Mississippi State commit as Shelar would lead the country in HR, hitting 19 in 33 games and then proceeding to put on an absolute show at the Combine with an event-leading max distance of 470ft. alongside exit velocities north of 115 MPH. The strength in the 6-foot-1, 210-pound frame and barrel feel in the well-leveraged RH path allow for Shelar to carry balls to all-fields with limited effort and could hold 60+ raw power long-term. The outfielder feels destined to stick in a corner spot where the plus arm strength and huge raw power can fit a profile to a tee. There's likely another huge NIL deal for Shelar that could make things interesting but the outfielder has done everything needed to give himself the best opportunities this upcoming weekend.

Lucky #13 on April Fool’s Day.

2026 OF Martin Shelar extending his 🍑state-lead with his 13th HR in 21 games.

Hands explode through the zone w/ immense barrel feel that leads to some of the best power in the class.@HailStateBB commit.@PrepBaseballGA || @ShooterHunt#GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/huYPcSM0Ey

— Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) April 1, 2026

Keon Johnson, SS, First Presbyterian Day
Johnson has done but produce throughout his HS career, capping it off with his most impressive season where the Vanderbilt commit would hit .558 with 20+ XBH and over 4:1 BB:K ratio with a state championship to round it out. The floor is substantial with tools and actions to stick in the dirt at the next-level alongside plenty of projection remaining in the 6-foot-1, 190-pound frame. The feel to hit is present and with a slight swing change, I feel there's even more to unlock with Johnson. All it takes is one team, and the high-floor profile could/projection combo could be enough to buy out a strong Vanderbilt commitment.

A.J Rice, RHP, Pickens
There’s been very few arms ever in the state of Georgia who have had more production than what Rice has put together over the last four years with immense stuff to match that can make the Auburn commit highly enticing to multiple teams this weekend. Pitchability has never been a question for Rice with advanced feel for a deep mix and an innate ability to spin that’s strengthened by a bulldog, low-heartbeat demeanor. Fastball jumps out of the hand with ability to pair with an above-average slider and cutter that can both miss barrels at will. Standing around 6-0 in cleats, size has been the biggest concern when talking with teams but Rice has shown durability and ability to hold mid-90s velocity that could push the RHP into a day one pick.

Matthew Sharman, RHP, Etowah
Polish has been long-standing for the Georgia commit with pitchability that can stack up with any arm in the class. The durable 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame has room to get even more physical with the makings of a workhorse starter down the line. Sharman has above-average command of the strong three-pitch mix with the changeup flashing plus at times and even more velocity to tap into with some low-hanging fruit in the delivery. The plus-plus makeup and track record of high-leverage production could hold real value with teams and I believe Sharman has a chance of finding his way into that 3-5 round range come Saturday afternoon.

It’s rare when you get this type of player to come through the program.

Some key career numbers for ‘26 RHP Matthew Sharman.

248.1 IP
36-3 Record
1.31 ERA
36 BB
380 K
68% Strikes ‼️
💍💍

Highest-level makeup for the @BaseballUGA commit.@EtowahBaseball || @MatthewSharman9 https://t.co/P3sHJ1ppak pic.twitter.com/08ey0Dpz1v

— Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) May 28, 2026

Griffin Long, RHP, Sonoraville
The Kennesaw State commit could be one of the most interesting names out for any of the Georgia preps as we head into the weekend. The former Future Gamer came into the spring a little unknown on the pro circuit and proceeded to show highly-improved stuff with results to match. After his first true offseason, Long came out grabbing 93-95 this spring in multiple starts while flashing a much improved breaking ball and advanced feel for an above-average changeup. Athleticism in the delivery really stands out with a strong lower half and holds added projectability as one of the younger RHP in the class. This spring has been a whirlwind for Long and there’s a real opportunity that we could hear his name earlier than expected.

Middle Rounds (Rounds 5-12)

Isaiah Galason, 2B/SS, Houston County
The hit-first profile for Galason has stood out against quality competition the last few years with ability to provide value across the dirt that can make the Georgia Tech commit valuable in the meat of this year’s draft. Above-average runner with ability to maintain athleticism long-term that will help raise the floor for Galason and could have suitors in that mid-round range if a team trusts there’s enough present impact in the bat.

Wessley Roberson, OF, Glynn Academy
Roberson is armed with some of the loudest raw tools out of anyone in Georgia’s 2026 class as a legit 6.3 runner with plus-plus arm strength that can point to a high-level ceiling in CF. Speed carries over to the plate as well where the LSU commit puts constant pressure on the base paths alongside sneaky raw power to the pull-side that he can tap into often. The NIL in Baton Rouge is well-known but this loud toolset can be very valuable on day two.

Ty Tillery, RHP, Morgan County
Tillery comes into this weekend holding a strong commitment to Auburn but brings some interesting traits that could hold value on day two for multiple teams. Long and loose arm action with repeatability and tons of strength throughout the 6-foot-4, 195-pound frame. Fastball shows easy life out of the hand in the low-to-mid 90s with even more to come and pairs with makings of a future out pitch in the sharp low-to-mid 80s slider. The football background carries over the mound with an attacking demeanor and athleticism that has even more to tap into.

Chris Guillory, RHP, Newton
The Houston commit has a real chance to be a middle gem in the middle rounds with day one upside to unlock with the right development. High-waisted 6-foot-4, 195-pound frame is just now starting to fill out physically with a big velo jump this spring and holding even room to grow. Arm action is clean and repeatable with the present ability to attack in-zone with a strong FB/CB combo. Curveball has the makings of a future plus offering with consistent depth and ability to generate chase at will in the mid-70s. Changeup pairs well with ability to tunnel and showing late fade to miss barrels. Stock has only continued to grow in the MLB Draft League and wouldn't be surprised in the slightest to hear his name called this weekend. 

Cam Jackson, SS, Georgia Premier Academy
Switch-hitting middle infielders hold value every year, and when you present a mirror image from both sides like Jackson does it only furthers that value. The Oklahoma commit is lean and projectable at 6-foot-1, 155-pounds with twitchy actions and great hands in the dirt that can keep him up the middle long-term. Overall profile is nowhere close to peak and could be the perfect type of profile to bet on in the middle rounds.

Great swing here from 2026 SS Cam Jackson.

Stays well-connected and in-rhythm throughout the load while staying compact through the zone.

Hammers this off the batter’s for the 97 EV 3B.@OU_Baseball commit.@premier_sox || @ShooterHunt @aba_hq || @PrepBaseballGA pic.twitter.com/u9hCWrPzCk

— Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) May 13, 2026

Late Round Names to Watch

Jamir Johnson, OF, Locust Grove
High-floor tools in a physical 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame that help Johnson show real potential to stick in CF at the next level. The Cincinnati commit shows the ability to tap into above-average raw power at times and could have a path to a strong power/speed combo at peak. There’s still some polish needed in the overall profile but the tools and athleticism could push a team to take a chance late on the talented outfielder. 

Trey Robbins, LHP, Whitewater
Hard-throwing LHP don’t grow on trees especially when they’re built into physical 6-foot-4, 220-pound frames, and the Houston commit can provide value as a late-round dart. Up to 95 at times this spring while showing growth in both the slider and changeup to round out a solid mix. There is some reliever risk long-term but flashes the type of arm talent that can be highly valuable even in that role. 

Michael Nottleman, LHP, Columbus
Despite flying slightly under-the-radar, the Georgia Tech commit has had some of the best production from any LHP in the state over the last few years with significant projection in the high-waisted 6-foot-5, 200-pound frame. Arm speed stands out in a compact, repeatable action with ability to pitch off the fastball already and flashing two distinct breaking balls. There’s real upside to unlock here and could fit a late-round model extremely well.

Quality outing from 2026 LHP Michael Nottleman

Good extension and athleticism down the mound in the 6-foot-5, 201 pound frame.

FB: 88-89 T90
SL: 78-79
CH: 77
CB: 72-73@GTBaseball Commit @ColHighbaseball || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/weErYEF8Aw

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) March 19, 2026

Devin Kendall, SS, Dutchtown
Plus-plus runner with length and long-term staying power up the middle at 6-foot-3, 170-pounds, Kendall is the perfect late-round lottery pick that could put the finishing touches on a draft class. The Chipola commit is still raw as a complete player but offers tools that can be maximized by pro development and holds the gritty “gamer” mentality to survive the back fields. 

Jacob Sammis, RHP/2B, Glynn Academy
A transfer to Glynn Academy this past spring would put Sammis in front of scouts on a near nightly basis with the arm talent standing out in multiple looks. Athletic mover at 6-foot-1, 185-pounds, Sammis repeats extremely well with arm speed that allows for the low-to-mid 90s fastball to get on hitters quickly. Will flash two different breaking balls with the slider at 76-80 showing some ability to be a putaway pitch. Some max effort and still raw as an overall pitcher but tools and signability could enticing to teams in the late rounds.

Taylor Casson, RHP, Landmark Christian
The right-hander holds sky-high projection in the physically imposing and athletic 6-foot-4, 193-pound frame with real arm speed. Casson repetas the delivery well in a longer operation and leverages the frame extremely well to create excellent extension down the mound that allows the mix to play up. Fastball lives in the low-mid 90s with life out of the hand and jumps on hitters. Pairs a sinker and cutter off the fastball while mixing speeds effectively and changing patterns with velocity. Swing-and-miss is evident with the slider in the upper 70s-low 80s sharp bite for whiffs and ability to manipulate. Changeup shown at 85-87 with ability to tunnel with fade and weapon to both RHH and LHH.  Projection and signability along with the makeup should peak draft interest fora number of teams.