ESPN names different Georgia football commit as No. 1 2024 recruit

One five-star Georgia commit has surpassed quarterback Dylan Raiola, another UGA commit, to become ESPN’s top ranked recruit.

Five-star defensive back Ellis Robinson IV committed to the Georgia Bulldogs back in Feb. 2023. Now, Robinson IV is considered the top recruit in the country, per ESPN’s recruiting rankings.

The class of 2024 cornerback is ranked as a five-star recruit and is the rising senior class’s top-ranked player at his position. Robinson IV surpassed fellow Georgia commit quarterback Dylan Raiola to become ESPN’s top ranked recruit.

Who is Ellis Robinson IV? The elite cornerback prospect plays high school football for one of the best high school programs in the country, IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Georgia has several players on its roster that are from IMG Academy, including former five-star cornerback Daylen Everette.

The 6-foot-1, 175-pound defensive back is being heavily recruited by other top college football programs. Robinson IV visited Georgia, Miami, and Alabama in June. Nick Saban and Alabama are making a strong push to flip Robinson IV.

Here is a look at Robinson’s recent official visit to Georgia. He visited Alabama the following weekend.

The IMG Academy star has numerous scholarship offers. Robinson played for New Rochelle Iona Prep in New York before joining IMG Academy.

Kirby Smart and Georgia currently hold commitments from nine of ESPN’s top 75 recruits.

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