Tag: Georgia bulldogs football recruiting

Strong class secured, Texas can full-court press for five-star TE Duce Robinson

Texas seeks its fifth five-star recruit of the 2023 cycle.

Five-star tight end Duce Robinson probably isn’t choosing the Longhorns. That doesn’t mean Steve Sarkisian and company should stop trying. It appears Texas signees haven’t given up on the talented pass catcher.

Texas’ most recent signee DeAndre Moore championed the burnt orange recruiting pitch on Thursday. Moore, like Johntay Cook and Ryan Niblett, has the ability to play right away. It appears the playmaker wouldn’t mind sacrificing opportunities to share the football with the nation’s best tight end recruit.

Robinson would undoubtedly thrive at Texas opposite a complete tight end like Ja’Tavion Sanders. With Sanders, Xavier Worthy, Isaiah Neyor and Jordan Whittington potentially returning, the Longhorns should have no problem getting its elite receivers open. Brenen Thompson and Savion Red could have a role in the offense as well.

Georgia currently trends to land a commitment from the matchup nightmare at tight end. That said, with Bijan Robinson departing for the NFL, Texas figures to be more pass-centric offensively with a better scheme than the Bulldogs.

Duce Robinson’s recruitment might be a long shot, but the Longhorns can still aim for a cherry on top of their loaded recruiting class.

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Elite Milton WR Debron Gatling names top schools

Wide receiver recruit Debron Gatling has named his list of top schools including UGA, Alabama, and more.

Wide receiver recruit Debron Gatling has named his list of top schools ahead of his junior high school football season. Gatling is currently an unranked recruit.

Debron Gatling’s top 14 schools are Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Ole Miss, Miami, Florida, Penn State, Michigan, LSU, Texas A&M, UNC, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Oregon.

Debron Gatling plays wide receiver for Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia. Gatling is a member of the class of 2024.

Gatling has scholarship offers from Texas A&M, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Minnesota and many more. He’s a key in-state recruiting target to watch moving forward for the Bulldogs.

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound receiver a good route runner and gains separation easily. Gatling plays against a high level of competition in high school.

According to 247Sports, Gatling caught 36 passes for 705 yards and 11 touchdowns last season.

Debron Gatling shared his top 14 schools via his Twitter account:

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4-star LB Troy Bowles nearing commitment

Four-star linebacker recruit Troy Bowles plans to make a decision on where he will play college football on July 16 at 9:00 a.m. EDT

Four-star linebacker recruit Troy Bowles plans to make a decision on where he will play college football on July 16 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. Bowles’ top three schools are Georgia, Ohio State, and Oklahoma.

Troy Bowles is projected to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs. Kirby Smart and inside linebackers coach Glenn Schumann have done an excellent job recruiting elite linebackers in the class of 2023. The Dawgs currently already have commitments from the No. 5 linebacker in the rising senior class, Raylen Wilson, and the No. 10 linebacker, CJ Allen. Can the Bulldogs add another elite linebacker in Troy Bowles?

Bowles, who is the son of Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles, is a member of the class of 2023. That means Troy Bowles has a great mind to pick whenever he has a question about football or life. It also helps Bowles have an advanced football IQ at a young age.

The rising senior plays high school football for Tampa Jesuit in Tampa, Florida. Jesuit won a state title last season in the highly competitive 6A division of Florida high school football.

The 6-foot-1, 205-pound linebacker is the No. 44 recruit in the class of 2023 class. Bowles is disruptive and frequently makes critical interceptions, pass deflections and sacks. The four-star prospect is the second-ranked linebacker in his class and the No. 11 recruit in Florida.

The Jesuit linebacker has scholarship offers from some of the best programs in the country including Florida, Alabama, Michigan, Miami and Notre Dame.

The Jesuit multi-sport star plays basketball and runs track. Bowles is an elite athlete that can dunk a basketball despite only being 6-foot-1.  As a linebacker, Bowles shows the potential to be formidable in coverage at the college level.

Bowles announced his commitment date when he dropped his top three schools. The elite linebacker received a scholarship offer from Georgia on May 10, 2021.

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UGA football in top schools for elite 2023 safety

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top schools for four-star safety recruit Rahmir Stewart.

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top schools for four-star safety recruit Rahmir Stewart. Stewart is an elite, highly touted recruit that plays high school football for Imhotep Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Rahmir Stewart is the No. 17 ranked safety in the class of 2023. The four-star prospect is also ranked as the No. 187 overall recruit in the rising senior class at the moment.

Stewart is the fourth-ranked recruit in Pennsylvania. He plays and practices against a high level of competition at Imhotep Institute, which is one of the best high school football programs in Pennsylvania.

Rahmir Stewart has excellent ball-skills, tackling, and play recognition. Stewart continues to improve and add more facets to his game.

The 6-foot, 195-pound safety named his top six schools of Oregon, Georgia, Oklahoma, Michigan, Texas A&M, and Penn State.

On tape, Stewart shows versatility. He shows off his athleticism when he runs read-option plays from the quarterback position. He has previously been ranked as the top class of 2023 recruit in Pennsylvania.

Rahmir Stewart is no longer considering Iowa State, Florida, Clemson, Alabama, LSU, and USC as heavily as he was earlier in the process.

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4-star LB Troy Bowles names top schools

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top schools for four-star linebacker prospect Troy Bowles

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top schools for four-star linebacker prospect Troy Bowles. Bowles, who is the son of Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles, is a member of the class of 2023.

That means Troy Bowles has a great mind to pick whenever he has a question about football or life. It also helps Bowles have an advanced football IQ at a young age.

Troy Bowles’ top eight schools are Georgia, Florida, Rutgers, Auburn, Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson, and Oklahoma.

The rising senior plays high school football for Tampa Jesuit in Tampa, Florida. Jesuit won a state title last season in the competitive 6A division of Florida high school football.

The 6-foot-1, 205-pound outside linebacker is ranked as the No. 44 recruit in his class. Bowles is disruptive and frequently makes critical plays like interceptions, pass deflections, and sacks. The four-star prospect is the third-ranked linebacker in his class and the No. 11 recruit in Florida.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles is a great resource for his son Troy Bowles. Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

The Jesuit linebacker has offers from Florida, Alabama, Michigan, UNC, Tennessee, Miami, Notre Dame and more.

The Jesuit star also plays basketball and runs track. He can dunk a basketball despite only being 6-foot-1. That takes some serious athleticism. As a linebacker, Bowles shows potential to be formidable in coverage at the college level.

Bowles received a scholarship offer from Georgia on May 10, 2021. Georgia  inside linebackers coach Glenn Schumann is a key recruiter for the Florida linebacker.

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UGA football offers 4-star Notre Dame commit

The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to four-star New Jersey athlete Adon Shuler.

The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to four-star athlete Adon Shuler. Georgia defensive backs coach Fran Brown is continuing to focus on the northeast region thanks to his extensive background with the area. Brown offered Adon Shuler a scholarship on May 9, 2022.

Shuler has been committed to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish since August 15, 2021. Shuler is considered an athlete, but he projects as a defensive back or wide receiver due to his size. The 6-foot, 197-pound athlete is ranked as the No. 170 recruit in the class of 2023.

Adon Shuler is the second-ranked recruit in New Jersey and the No. 12 safety in his class. Shuler plans to play in the 2023 Adidas All-American Bowl. Notre Dame has a good recent track record with safeties including Kyle Hamilton, who was a first round pick.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are off to an excellent start for the class of 2023 recruiting cycle. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Shuler plays football and runs track for Irvington High School in Irvington, New Jersey. He helped Irvington win a state championship in 2021.

The four-star athlete has scholarship offers from top programs like Alabama, Michigan State, Texas A&M, and FSU. Will he stick to his commitment with the Fighting Irish?

Shuler announced his scholarship offer from the University of Georgia via Twitter:

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5-star UGA signee DE Marvin Jones Jr. highlights

The Georgia Bulldogs signed five-star defensive end recruit Marvin Jones Jr. on Dec. 15. He has impressive highlights and may play right away.

The Georgia Bulldogs signed five-star defensive end recruit Marvin Jones Jr. on Dec. 15.

Jones Jr. plays football for American Heritage High School in Florida. Marvin Jones Jr. is the son of former Florida State football star Marvin Jones.

His father, Marvin Jones, was a first-round pick for the New York Jets. Jones recorded over 1,000 total tackles over his NFL career, which spanned from 1993-2003.

Jones Jr. will look to create his own legacy in college football. He is a member of the class of 2022. He won a state championship for American Heritage in 2020.

Marvin Jones Jr. received scholarship offers from elite programs like Alabama, Michigan, Oregon, Penn State, USC, Tennessee, Florida State, Miami and more. The 6-foot-4, 245-pound linebacker projects as a 3-4 outside linebacker in Georgia’s system.

The American Heritage standout has some incredible junior season highlights (per Hudl):

Marvin Jones Jr. committed to UGA over Alabama, FSU, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M. Jones Jr. is ranked the No. 2 edge prospect in the class of 2022. He is the No. 22 overall recruit.

Kirby Smart and UGA will likely have a large role for Jones Jr. as a freshman. Edge is a position of need for Georgia.

Jones Jr. frequently does an excellent job of beating the offensive tackle at the point of attack. He uses his closing speed to record a strip sacks on some of his best plays.

The five-star edge rusher has the speed to chase down quarterbacks when they run outside the pocket. Jones Jr. also has the strength to hold up in the run game. The American Heritage is excellent in pursuit. If Jones Jr. can’t get to the quarterback, then he frequently is still able to disrupt a play with a pass deflection at the line of scrimmage.

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4-star WR Isaiah Bond makes commitment

Four-star Buford High School wide receiver Isaiah Bond has committed to Alabama over Georgia and Florida.

The Georgia Bulldogs were among the top three schools for blazing fast four-star wide receiver recruit Isaiah Bond, who has now committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Alabama has the No. 3-ranked recruiting class in the country behind Texas A&M and Georgia.

Kirby Smart and Georgia already have 24 commitments in the class. Georgia’s top rival, Florida, which recently fired Dan Mullen and hired Billy Napier, has the No. 40 recruiting class.

In March, the Georgia Bulldogs extended a scholarship offer to Isaiah Bond. Georgia’s offer may have come too late in the process. Bond won a state championship in 2020 with Buford High School.

Bond committed Alabama over Georgia and Florida. The four-star receiver was previously committed to Dan Mullen and Florida, but opened his recruitment back up after Florida fired Mullen.

Bond is a four-star recruit who ranks as the nation’s No. 86 overall player and as the No. 2 athlete in the class of 2022, according to 247Sports. Bond ranked as the eighth-best recruit in Georgia.

Isaiah Bond announced his commitment to Alabama via Twitter:

The Buford star runs a fast time 10.48 in the 100 meters, so he certainly has elite speed. In football, Bond plays defensive back and wide receiver for Buford.

Bond is an impressive track athlete. He’s one of the best in Georgia. Here’s Bond’s 10.48 performance in the 100 meters.

You can’t teach speed like that!

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4-star WR Isaiah Bond names top schools, sets commitment date

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top three schools for blazing fast four-star wide receiver recruit Isaiah Bond.

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top three schools for blazing fast four-star wide receiver recruit Isaiah Bond.

Georgia football has the nation’s top-ranked class of 2022. Kirby Smart and Georgia already have 24 commitments in the class. The Dawgs’ top rival, Florida, which recently fired Dan Mullen and hired Billy Napier, has the No. 40 recruiting class.

In March, the Georgia Bulldogs extended a scholarship offer to Isaiah Bond. Bond won a state championship in 2020 with Buford High School.

He puts Georgia, Florida and Alabama in his top three schools. Bond was previously committed to Florida when Dan Mullen was the Gators’ head coach.

Bond is a four-star recruit who ranks as the nation’s No. 86 overall player and as the No. 2 athlete in the class of 2022, according to 247Sports. Bond ranked as the eighth-best recruit in Georgia.

The Buford star runs a fast time 10.48 in the 100 meters, so he certainly has elite speed. In football, Bond plays defensive back and wide receiver for Buford.

Bond locked in his commitment date of Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. EST.

Bond is an impressive track athlete. He’s one of the best in Georgia. Here’s Bond’s 10.48 performance in the 100 meters.

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Twitter reacts: Shone Washington commits to Georgia football

Three-star defensive tackle recruit Shone Washington plans to enroll early and practice with Georgia ahead of the bowl game.

The Georgia Bulldogs have added commitment No. 24 in the class of 2022. Three-star defensive tackle recruit Shone Washington plans to enroll early and practice with Georgia ahead of the bowl game.

Georgia has commitments from four defensive linemen in the class of 2022, which is the top-ranked class in the country.

Washington received interest from top programs, including USC, Alabama, Texas A&M, Florida, LSU. Washington originally committed to the in-state LSU Tigers, but later backed off his decision.

Washington announced his commitment to Georgia over Florida on Nov. 29.

Washington has great size at 6 feet, 3 inches, 300 pounds.

Sedrick Van Pran, UGA’s starting center, went to Warren Easton High School, which is the same high school as Washington. Warren Easton is located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Here’s how UGA football Twitter reacted to Washington’s commitment:

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