Georgia pulled in a late addition to its No. 1 ranked class of 2024 on Thursday, gaining a commitment from three-star cornerback Maurice Hayes.
The Perry High School (Georgia) product signed with Bowling Green on Early National Signing Day, but he’s seemingly chosen to walk-on at Georgia instead.
Hayes isn’t a heralded recruit, but it’s easy to see why the Bulldogs had a spot for him. We’ll start with his speed, which is always a priority for Kirby Smart’s defense.
Hayes posted a 10.87 100-meter dash for Perry’s track and field team as a junior. He’s also been clocked at 4.46 in the forty-yard dash.
Standing 6-foot-2, 170-pounds, Hayes also possesses great length for a cornerback. Another measurable that Smart and company prioritize in the secondary.
While Hayes certainly has work to do to earn snaps in a extremely talented cornerback group at Georgia, we’ve learned not to count walk-ons out in Athens. Stetson Bennett will always serve as a glowing reminder of that fact.
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— 3⭐️ hollywoodmo 🚀 (@mauricehayes24) May 30, 2024