What a week this has been for Kirby Smart and Georgia’s 2022 recruiting efforts.
On Monday, Georgia picked up a commitment from 3-star offensive tackle Aliou Bah. Wednesday, UGA received a commitment from 5-star defensive lineman Mykel Williams.
And on Thursday, the Dawgs got another one when 4-star defensive lineman Bear Alexander announced his commitment to Georgia.
Georgia started the week with nation’s No. 3 ranked class, per 247Sports’ team rankings for the class of 2022.
Georgia now holds the No. 1 spot in the nation after Alexander’s commitment on Thursday.
The top-five classes are as follows:
- Georgia (21 commits, two 5-stars, 12 4-stars, seven 3-stars)
- Alabama (17 commits, three 5-stars, 12 4-stars, two 3-stars)
- Penn State (26 commits, zero 5-stars, 14 4-stars, 12 3-stars)
- Ohio State (16 commits, one 5-star, 14 4-stars, one 3-star)
- Notre Dame (21 commits, one 5-star, 15 4-stars, five 3-stars)
Georgia has finished with a top-four class every year since 2017.
2017: No. 3
2018: No. 1
2019: No. 2
2020: No. 1
2021: No. 4
And so far for the 2022 cycle, Georgia is sitting at No. 1. expect another top class for Kirby Smart and the Dawgs.