I disagree about Strawn GR's freshman year. Without him and Griff, I dont think they win a state championship, and would have had a loss against FW Covenant (Griff rushed for 400 I believe). They had a great team and potentially could have went to state, but they aren't the same team without those two.
You have to remember Benjamin had Brody White and a good supporting cast prior to Chaka coming. Then the Hayes kid too. That was Benjamins best team out of GR's time.
The second year, Benjamin wasn't near as deep or experienced. And even though they had two Hayes kids playing, one was just a freshman. Without GR on either team they dont win state.
Columbus was a great team and choice for GR to prepare for the inevitable (d1 power 4 CFB). Yes they were stacked, but they also lost a game that season when GR was hurt/injured. Without GR, I dont think they win state either.
Just my opinion though. I still have him as the GOAT