Matthew “Bo” Benton — Georgia’s young QB with grown-up poise

Atlanta, Georgia – On December 28, 2025, a quick line in a statewide all-star recap captured what a lot of people around metro Atlanta have been noticing: Lanier’s Bo Benton found the end zone at the Georgia Elite Classic in Rome, scoring on an 11-yard run in the freshman all-star game. It’s a small moment in a long journey, but for a Class of 2029 quarterback already stacking experience, it fits the pattern: Benton keeps showing up in real football settings, not just on training fields.

Who Is Bo Benton?

Matthew “Bo” Benton is a pro-style quarterback in the Class of 2029 at Lanier High School (Sugar Hill, Georgia). Standing 5’9.5” and 155 pounds with a 3.5 GPA, Benton is known for his poise, strong fundamentals, and high football IQ. As a young QB developing in Georgia’s competitive football landscape, he’s steadily building his name as a prospect to watch.

Why are people paying attention? 

For a freshman QB, the headline isn’t “offers” yet, it’s readiness. Our evaluation describes him as a poised, pro-style QB with advanced comfort reading defenses, a clean release, and disciplined footwork, traits that usually take young quarterbacks time to build. He is a quarterback who won the starting JV quarterback job in 2025, beating out older players, and produced in preseason action with passing-yardage performances (including a game listed at 156 yards).

Quarterback Magazine’s profile echoes the same theme when they look at his film study, “student of the game,” and winning QB competitions within his age group, while tying him to Lanier’s QB room and coaching contacts. Because Benton is still early in his high school career, public stat lines are thin, but they exist.

MaxPreps lists Benton on Lanier’s roster as a freshman QB (#17) and includes early varsity statistical entries (limited attempts/yardage in the public log). The Georgia Elite Classic mention matters A LOT because it’s independent event coverage, not just a personal highlight clip: it’s a statewide platform where he produced in an all-star setting.

Style of play

Benton is typically described as a pro-style operator, the kind of QB who wants to win from structure: timing, ball placement, and decision-making. At the same time, the Score Atlanta note (plus his multi-event presence) hints that he’s comfortable using his legs when needed—an increasingly important trait for modern offenses.

His recruiting outlook

As a Class of 2029 quarterback, the “recruiting story” is really a development story encompassing body maturation, arm-strength growth, varsity reps, and camp verification.

• B2C QB 2025 MVP and Under Armour 8th Grade 2025 MVP

• Early DII Morehouse offer.

• QB-focused platforms already track him as a 2029 prospect (ex: QB Hit List / QB Magazine profiles), which helps visibility as he adds measurable performances and varsity film.

Bigger picture

Georgia is overloaded with quarterback talent every cycle, so the separator is rarely “a cool throw in February.” It’s consistency: command of offense, composure when things break down, and the ability to keep climbing levels (JV → varsity, camps → Friday nights, regional events → statewide stages).

So far, Benton’s story is a simple one: a young QB, early responsibility, and repeated proof points in public settings.

Feel free to learn more about Bo Matthews by visiting his Brand Profile Page: https://underrecruitedathlete.com/matthew_benton/