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Social media reacts after 4-star DE Chase Linton commits to Georgia

Georgia football fans, coaches and members of the media are thrilled after the nation’s fourth-best edge rusher committed to UGA

The Georgia Bulldogs have landed a commitment from four-star edge rusher Chase Linton, who is a member of the class of 2025. Linton committed to Georgia over Georgia Tech, Illinois and Rutgers.

Linton trolled Georgia Tech and Rutgers during his commitment. He initially put on a Rutgers hat. Then he changed into a Georgia Tech shirt and put on a Georgia Tech hat, but said it felt a little bit too tight. He went on to commit to Georgia moments later in a very memorable commitment.

This is not Linton’s first commitment. Linton decommitted from Rutgers in August.

Linton is listed at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, and plays high school football at North Atlanta High in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the fourth-ranked edge rusher nationally and the No. 7 ranked player in Georgia. Linton is the No. 45 recruit in the country and is not far from being ranked as a five-star recruit, per 247Sports.

Head coach Kirby Smart and UGA currently hold the nation’s top ranked recruiting class.

How did Georgia football social media react to Linton’s commitment?

“Go Dawgs !!” said Georgia head coach Kirby Smart.

“Go Dawgs! We got better today!!!” said a Georgia fan via social media.

“Hold up, one of my Young Kings committed on my Birthday…..YESSSSSSIR!!” said Georgia recruiting staffer David Cooper.

“Another Dawg stays home!!” said UGA staff member James Ellis.  Linton is another in-state recruiting win for Georgia.

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Former Georgia DL commit picks Florida

Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive line commitment makes verbal pledge to Florida days after decommitting from UGA

Three-star defensive line recruit Stephon Shivers has committed to the Florida Gators a little more than a week after decommitting from the Georgia Bulldogs. Shivers committed to Florida over Vanderbilt.

Shivers, who is a member of the class of 2025, is the No. 489 recruit in the country, the No. 52 defensive lineman and the No. 16 prospect in Tennessee, per 247Sports. Shivers projects to play nose tackle at the next level and is a disruptive run defender.

Shivers originally committed to Georgia in March 2024. The huge three-star defensive lineman plays football for Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tennessee. The 6-foot-5, 365-pound lineman was Georgia’s biggest defensive commitment (by size) in 2025 recruiting cycle.

Coach Kirby Smart and Georgia have 25 commitments in the 2025 cycle. Georgia has commitments from a pair of defensive linemen: three-star J.J. Hanne and five-star Elijah Griffin. UGA also has a two commitments from quality edge rushers: four-star Darren Ikinnagbon and five-star Isaiah Gibson. Georgia remains favored to land a commitment from five-star defensive lineman Justus Terry.

Georgia football has the No. 2 recruiting class in the nation and the second-best class in the SEC.

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Florida has the No. 28 recruiting class in the country. The Gators and coach Billy Napier have 15 commitments.

Elite TE Lincoln Keyes commits to Georgia

The Georgia Bulldogs have added a commitment from an elite tight end prospect

The Georgia Bulldogs added a commitment from elite tight end recruit  Lincoln Keyes after UGA’s huge home win over the Tennessee Volunteers.

Keyes is a member of the class of 2026. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound tight end is a three-star recruit and committed to Georgia over Michigan, Ohio State and

Keyes plays football for Saline High School in Saline, Michigan. Keyes is the No. 390 recruit in the class of 2026, per 247Sports. The talented tight end is the No. 20 player at his position and the seventh-best recruit in Michigan.

The Saline standout announced his commitment to Georgia football via social media. “Go Dawgs baby,” said Keyes after making his announcement.

Keyes is an excellent athlete and has over 30 scholarship offers from the nation’s best college football programs. The three-star has been recorded running faster than 20 miles per hour during a game this season, so he has outstanding speed.

Four-star edge rusher Chase Linton sets commitment date

The nation’s fourth-best edge rusher is ready to announce his commitment

The Georgia Bulldogs are in the hunt for four-star edge rusher Chase Linton, who is a member of the class of 2025. Linton decommitted from the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in August.

Linton plans to announce his commitment on Nov. 20. The talented edge rusher will decide among Georgia, Georgia Tech, Illinois and Rutgers.

Linton is listed at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, and plays high school football at North Atlanta High in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the fourth-ranked edge rusher nationally and the No. 7 ranked player in Georgia, per 247Sports. Linton is the No. 45 recruit in the country, so he is not far from being ranked as a five-star recruit.

The Bulldogs offered Linton on July 28 and are favored to land a commitment from the four-star pass rusher.

Head coach Kirby Smart and UGA currently hold the nation’s third ranked recruiting class. Georgia has 25 commitments in the class of 2025 recruiting cycle. The Bulldogs trail only the Ohio State Buckeyes and Alabama Crimson Tide.

Elite DL recruit decommits from Georgia

Georgia football’s biggest commitment in the class of 2025 recruiting cycle has decommitted and is projected to commit to a surprising SEC school

Three-star defensive line recruit Stephon Shivers decommitted from the Georgia Bulldogs. Shivers, who previously reopened his recruitment, is projected to commit to the Vanderbilt Commodores, per 247Sports.

Shivers is a member of the class of 2025 and originally committed to Georgia in March 2024.

The three-star defensive lineman plays high school football for Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tennessee. Brentwood is located very close to Vanderbilt. The 6-foot-5, 365-pound lineman was Georgia’s biggest defensive commitment (by size) in the class of 2025.

Shivers is the No. 485 recruit in the country, the No. 49 defensive lineman and the No. 16 prospect in Tennessee. Shivers projects to play nose tackle at the next level and is a disruptive run defender.

Coach Kirby Smart and Georgia have 24 commitments in the 2025 cycle. Georgia has two commitments from defensive linemen: three-star J.J. Hanne and five-star Elijah Griffin. UGA also has a pair of commitments from quality edge rushers: four-star Darren Ikinnagbon and five-star Isaiah Gibson. Georgia remains favored to land a commitment from five-star defensive lineman Justus Terry.

Georgia football has the No. 3 recruiting class in the nation and the second-best class in the SEC.

Georgia’s biggest remaining recruiting need in the 2025 class

Georgia’s biggest remaining recruiting need is clear in the class of 2025 recruiting cycle

With early signing day less than a month away here are some of the top needs and remaining targets for Georgia football. Head coach Kirby Smart and company are still looking to add a few elite recruits to the class of 2025 recruiting cycle.

Donovan Starr

Donavan Starr is a four-star cornerback prospect that is committed to Auburn right now. Kirby Smart and UGA offered Starr last week and Starr has been interested in what the Bulldogs have for him.

A cornerback prospect is a huge need for the Bulldogs. Georgia only has one cornerback commitment after to Shamari Earls’ decommitment. Starr is 5-foot-11 and has great technical skills already with the ability to compete every rep. Starr would be a huge addition for this class to help shore up depth in the secondary for next year.

CJ Wiley

CJ Wiley is ranked as a four-star on On3.com. Wiley is an in-state blue-chip wide receiver prospect. A potential commitment from Wiley will complement the quick Georgia receiver commit Tayln Taylor, who is looked at by major recruiting sites as a difference-maker.

Wiley has always been on top of the Georgia’s list regardless of his former commitment to Florida State. Wiley is well on his way to another 1,000 yard season for Milton High School who is looking to repeat as 7A champions.

Wiley’s play style as a big body receiver is something that the Bulldogs receiver room has not seen much of since Lawrence Cager left. With a commitment from Wiley the future for the receiver position for the Bulldogs would be looking bright. Texas A&M is another team to watch in Wiley’s recruitment.

Justus Terry

Justus Terry is looked at as a five-star across all recruiting platforms. Terry has been on the Bulldogs radar since committing in 2023. Terry since then has decommitted from Georgia to USC to decommitting from USC.

He is one of two uncommitted five-stars left in this recruiting cycle, so he is a huge priority for Georgia. Terry could play alongside blue chip defensive line prospect Elijah Griffin if he commits back to the Bulldogs.

Terry’s commitment could bring back the flashes of the dominant defensive line in 2021 and 2022 season. Terry is disruptor from anywhere along the defensive line and has versatility that we have not seen since Jalen Carter. Terry creates havoc at high rate in opposing team’s backfield and has the capability to create a day one impact.

Georgia football projected to land 4-star WR recruit

The No. 10 wide receiver recruit in the nation is projected to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs!

The Georgia Bulldogs are projected to land a commitment from four-star wide receiver recruit Vance Spafford. Spafford is a member of the class of 2026. He plays high school football for Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo, California.

Spafford is ranked as the No. 65 recruit in the 2026 cycle, per 247Sports. The four-star is the No. 10 receiver in the nation and the No. 10 recruit in California.

The 5-foot-11, 175-pound wide receiver has already caught 44 passes for 826 yards and 15 touchdowns through nine games of his junior year. The Mission Viejo standout named Georgia, Oregon, Notre Dame, Washington, Nebraska, Arizona, TCU and Ole Miss to his recently released top schools.

On film, Spafford shows an elite combination of speed and route running ability. He projects as a big play threat at the next level.

The talented receiver would become Georgia’s first offensive commitment in the 2026 cycle. Kirby Smart and company have just two commitments in the class of 2026 thus far.

4-star WR recruit decommits from Florida State

Georgia football is looking to land Florida State’s most recent decommit, who is the No. 1 uncommitted receiver in the country

Four-star wide receiver recruit CJ Wiley has decommitted from the Florida State Seminoles. Wiley has continued looking at other schools despite his commitment to Florida State. The four-star checked out this week’s Texas A&M versus LSU Tigers game in College Station, Texas. Wiley also visited Georgia football for the Auburn game.

The four-star can’t be impressed with Florida State’s horrific 1-7 start to the season. Wiley had been committed to FSU since June 2024. His decision to decommit from the Seminoles is not a shocking one.

The 6-foot, 4-inch, 195-pound receiver is the No. 13 player at his position and the No. 11 prospect in Georgia, according to 247Sports. Wiley is ranked as the No. 84 recruit in the class of 2025.

CJ Wiley’s father, Chuck, played college football at LSU. Wiley is an elite  in-state recruit that plays high school football for Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Kirby Smart and Georgia are continuing to pursue Wiley, who is the nation’s top uncommitted wide receiver recruit.

The Milton High School star also runs track and has excellent speed. Wiley and Milton won the 7A state championship during the 2023 season. Class 7A is the highest classification in Georgia, which is among the most competitive high school football in the country.

Top contender emerges for former 5-star UGA QB commit

Big Ten school emerges as the No. 1 contender to land UGA decommit, five-star quarterback recruit

The Georgia Bulldogs recently lost a commitment from five-star quarterback Jared Curtis, who is a member of the class of 2026.

Now, a top contender has emerged. The Oregon Ducks are expected to be the top team in the race to land Curtis.

Curtis is the No. 4 recruit in the junior class. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound quarterback plays for Nashville Christian Academy in Nashville, Tennessee.

The five-star is ranked as the No. 1 quarterback in the country, per 247Sports. Curtis is the top ranked recruit in Tennessee.

Georgia football has two commitments in the class of 2026. The Bulldogs have a long way to go in the 2026 cycle and are primarily focused on the class of 2025, but Georgia’s attention will turn to the 2026 cycle after the early signing period.

In the 2025 cycle, Georgia did earn a massive recruiting win when the Bulldogs added a commitment from five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin.

Four-star safety projected to flip from Georgia Tech to UGA

Georgia football and Kirby Smart are predicted to flip one of Georgia Tech’s best commitments

The Georgia Bulldogs are projected to flip four-star safety recruit Rasean Dinkins.

Dinkins, who has been committed to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets since June 2024, plays high school football for Warner Robins High School in Warner Robins, Georgia. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound safety is a member of the class of 2025.

Dinkins is ranked as the No. 219 recruit in the 2025 cycle, per 247Sports. The Warner Robins standout is the No. 20 safety in the nation and the No. 32 prospect in Georgia.

Georgia football and head coach Kirby Smart currently have the third-best recruiting class in the country. Georgia recently picked up a commitment from five-star defensive end Elijah Griffin.

Georgia Tech and head coach Brent Key are actually doing an outstanding job on the recruiting trail. The Yellow Jackets have the No. 17 recruiting class in the country, but there’s no doubt that losing Rasean Dinkings to their top rival would hurt for Georgia Tech. Dinkins is Georgia Tech’s fourth-best commitment.

Steve Wiltfong and Chad Simmons of On3 both predict that Dinkins will flip his commitment to Georgia.