Max Haertel is a three-star recruit from Cumming, GA, out of Forsyth Central (No. 2,533 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Georgia Southern's 8 games this season.
Where Haertel comes from
- Cumming, GA
- Forsyth Central
- About 200 miles from Allen E. Paulson Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,533 in the 2026 class.
Where Haertel fits
Georgia Southern lists 21 defensive backs this season.
Georgia Southern defensive backs with a game this season
Georgia Southern is 4-4. Next: vs Marshall, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Cumming, GA
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Clay Helton
Pass share
59.2%
327 pass / 225 run
Plays / game
69.0
8 games
Team sack rate
2.0%
355 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Pass-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Georgia Southern -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Georgia Southern has produced 13 All-Conference defensive backs. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020.
Joined Georgia Southern in 2026
- 2026 Georgia Southern HeltonYear 1 · Games –
- High school Forsyth CentralCumming, GA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,533 in the 2026 class. Signed with Georgia Southern.
2026
- Signed with Georgia SouthernThree-star, out of Forsyth Central
