Georgia adds 5-star linebacker to 2025 recruiting class

Georgia lands one of the nation’s top 2025 linebackers.

The Georgia Bulldogs added one of the nation’s top prospects to their 2025 recruiting class Wednesday afternoon, as in-state linebacker Zayden Walker announced his commitment to the program.

Walker is currently considered as a five-star prospect out of Schley County High School in Georgia, as well as the No. 23 overall player in the 2025 class according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. The five-star also ranks as the nation’s No. 2 linebacker, as well as the fifth highest-ranked 2025 high school prospect in the state of Georgia.

An elite athlete that plays both sides of the ball, Walker is now the second five-star prospect in Georgia’s 2025 class, joining tight end Elyiss Williams. Walker is also now commitment No. 10 for Georgia this cycle, as well as the seventh from in-state.

The five-star is also the second linebacker to commit to the Bulldogs this cycle, joining four-star Jadon Perlotte out of in-state Buford High School in Georgia.