Head Coach
Brett Collier
Brett Collier begins his head coaching career for the Vikings’ 2023 season. Entering his 13th year coaching, he’s served seven of those at FPD. Most recently, he’s been the Vikings’ defensive coordinator since 2020.
Coach Collier also spent three years at Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy, winning state championships as defensive coordinator in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
He and his wife Katie, ’08, have three children—Maddie, Mollie, and a baby boy who will be born this summer. In his spare time, Coach Collier enjoys exercising, cooking, and reading.
2023 Varsity Football Schedule
| Day | Date | Time | Opponent | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 8/11/2023 | 7:30 PM | West Laurens HS | Home | (Scrimmage) |
| Saturday | 8/26/2023 | 7:00 PM | GIAA Kickoff Classic - Parklane Academy (MS) | Home | L 28 - 7 |
| Friday | 9/1/2023 | 7:30 PM | Brookstone | Columbus, GA | W 47 - 28 |
| Friday | 9/8/2023 | 7:30 PM | Laney HS | Home | T 44 - 44 |
| Friday | 9/15/2023 | 7:30 PM | Pinewood Christian | Home | W 28 - 14 |
| Friday | 9/22/2023 | 7:30 PM | Mt. Pisgah | Johns Creek, GA | |
| Friday | 9/29/2023 | 7:30 PM | Commerce HS | Commerce, GA | |
| Friday | 10/6/2023 | 7:30 PM | Mt. De Sales* | Home | |
| Friday | 10/13/2023 | 7:30 PM | Open | ||
| Friday | 10/20/2023 | 7:30 PM | John Milledge* | Home | |
| Friday | 10/27/2023 | 7:30 PM | Tattnall Square* | Away | |
| Friday | 11/3/2023 | 7:30 PM | Stratford* | Away | |
| Friday | 11/10/2023 | 7:30 PM | First Round GIAA State Playoffs | ||
| Friday | 11/17/2023 | 7:30 PM | Second Round GIAA State Playoffs | ||
| Friday | 11/24/2023 | 7:30 PM | Third Round GIAA State Playoffs | ||
| Friday | 12/1/2023 | 7:30 PM | GIAA State Championship |
2023 Varsity Football Roster
| No. | Player | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heisman Alvarez | Jr. |
| 2 | Jakhari WIlliams | Sr. |
| 3 | Lance Rhodes | Sr. |
| 4 | Kip Cawley | Jr. |
| 5 | Carter Hayes | Sr. |
| 6 | Hayden Aulds | Sr. |
| 7 | Benjamin McElreath | Jr. |
| 8 | Wilson Corrigan | Jr. |
| 9 | Lucas Buckner | Sr. |
| 10 | Gunnar Fuller | Sr. |
| 12 | Sam Griffin | Sr. |
| 13 | Brady Lincoln | Jr. |
| 14 | Major Simmons | So. |
| 15 | Brady McHugh | So. |
| 16 | Packy Churchwell | Jr. |
| 17 | Sam Bryant | Fr. |
| 18 | Breck Griffin | So. |
| 19 | Harris Everett | Fr. |
| 20 | Hudson French | Sr. |
| 21 | Graham Moore | Fr. |
| 24 | Peyton Howard | Jr. |
| 27 | Cash Hickman | Fr. |
| 28 | Mac Huffstetler | Fr. |
| 29 | Charles Fennell | Jr. |
| 33 | Stroud Napier | Fr. |
| 34 | Colby Self | Sr. |
| 36 | Parker Gresham | Sr. |
| 40 | Samuel Hunt | Jr. |
| 42 | Will Huffstetler | Sr. |
| 50 | Jacob Rodgers | Fr. |
| 53 | Thomas Everitt | So. |
| 55 | Wyatt Thomley | Jr. |
| 56 | Bryant Hayes | Sr. |
| 57 | Zy Negron | Fr. |
| 59 | Ben Barton | Sr. |
| 60 | Carson Smith | Jr. |
| 70 | Patrick Thompson | Sr. |
| 71 | Clayton Burnett | Sr. |
| 72 | Bennett Barkley | Sr. |
| 74 | Kamari Harvey | Sr. |
| 78 | Harvey Roddenberry | Sr. |
| 80 | Jake Green | Sr. |
| 82 | Tinsley Lewis | So. |
| 83 | Marlon Kramer | So. |
| 84 | Brett Roper | So. |
| 87 | Gavin Spillers | Sr. |