Georgia’s 2021 recruiting class is starting to take shape, and it’s only a matter of time before the Dawgs are once again in the running for the top class in the nation.
On Sunday, Georgia picked up a commitment from four-star class of 2021 weak-side defensive end Elijah Jeudy, who announced his commitment to UGA via Instagram Live.
Jeudy, who is celebrating a birthday today, plays football for Northeast High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
At 6-foot-3 and 246 pounds, the edge rusher ranks as the nation’s No. 167 overall prospect and No. 12 weak-side defensive end.
Jeudy also put Texas A&M, Tennessee, Oregon and LSU in his top five. But in the end, it was the Dawgs who came out on top.
“Georgia, it feels like home down there. They show a lot of love to their family and to me,” Jeudy said during an interview with Rivals last week.
247Sports has compared Jeudy to Dallas Cowboys star DeMarcus Lawrence.
Here is their evaluation of Jeudy:
Jeudy has length and ideal size for rush end who can drop into coverage. Developed body has godo lower body strength. Athletic with burst and ability to change direction. Flexibility to dip shoulder and explode around edge. Uses hands well to keep offensive lineman off. Can re-direct down line of scrimmage. Excellent body control. Strong with gap integrity. Takes on blocks from proper side. Uses angles well. Willing to try different moves. Quick first step inside.
UGA now has seven commitments in the class of 2021:
5-star QB Brock Vandagriff
4-star OT Micah Morris
4-star DB David Daniel
4-star RB Lovasea Carroll
4-star SDE Jonathan Jefferson
4-star WDE Elijah Jeudy
3-star DT Marlin Dean