Kirby Smart and the University of Georgia have the No. 3 class of 2022 in the country following a recent decommitment. The Georgia Bulldogs had been No. 1 since jumping the Ohio State Buckeyes in April.
The Buckeyes have moved back into the top slot. The LSU Tigers have the second-best class of 2022.
The recruiting rankings shifted following elite defensive tackle Bear Alexander’s decommitment from UGA. Kirby Smart and Georgia have plenty of time to recover. The Dawgs have 11 commitments and are looking for more following a busy opening to the month. Additionally, this class is stocked with defensive tackle talent.
Georgia has two five-star commitments, Deyon Bouie and Malaki Starks. UGA has eight four-star commitments, including Jalon Walker, Tyre West and Gunner Stockton. The Dawgs also have the nation’s best rated class of 2023.
Notre Dame and Rutgers round out the top five recruiting classes. Oklahoma, Alabama, Texas and Clemson have very talented classes too, but all are looking to add several more commitments.
Overall, it is very early in the class of 2022 recruiting cycle. Prospects can finally visit campuses in-person again. Many recruits have been unable to take official visits. Numerous top recruits could reconsider their decisions after seeing campuses and building deeper in-person relationships with coaches this year.
The Alabama Crimson Tide should be expected to emerge and finish with the top recruiting class in the country. Under Smart, Georgia has been able to take that title away from Alabama a few times, but Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide remain the kings of college football recruiting.
Four-star wide receiver commitment De’Nylon Morrissette offered some optimism for Georgia fans:
Don’t worry bout dat lost we gone get it back 😏
— Denylon Morrissette (@DenylonM) June 8, 2021
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