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Georgia freshman standing out so far through spring practice

Joseph Jonah-Ajonye has caught the attention of numerous observers thus far through spring for his size, versatility, and the reps he is getting early on.

Early signs have pointed to one newcomer on the defensive side of the ball having a chance to be a major producer for Georgia this season.

Joseph Jonah-Ajonye has caught the attention of numerous observers thus far because of his size, versatility and number of reps he is getting.

The former five-star has joined incumbent edge rusher Mykel Williams  rotating between outside linebacker and defensive end drills during practices, reflecting the versatility in his game. He is listed at 6 feet, 4 inches and 275 pounds, and he has been lauded by many for his build, including DawgNation’s Connor Riley who compared it to “that of a moose.”

Jonah-Ajonye has been able to get added experience during practice as a result of both the absence of Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins and the lack of experience at the outside linebacker position for the Dawgs. Kirby Smart recently commented on Jonah-Ajonye, saying, “He’s getting 40-50 reps per day, which is huge for his development.”

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A native Nigerian, Jonah-Ajonye has given himself the moniker “the Nigerian Nightmare” as a nod to legendary NFL fullback Christian Okoye. In his original commitment announcement, he said, “If you are a football player that loves to win, be surrounded by amazing people, and get developed at a high level, Georgia is a no-brainer.”

Georgia football signee named among top DEs in 2024 class

Five-star Georgia football signee named among top DEs in 2024 class

Georgia football signed the No. 1 overall recruiting class in the 2024 cycle, including one of the nation’s most coveted defensive lineman in five-star recruit Joseph Jonah-Ajonye.

Jonah-Ajonye (6-foot-4, 275 pounds) played for Oak Ridge High School in Conroe, Texas. He is rated the No. 7 defensive lineman in the nation, the No. 7 player in Texas and the No. 29 recruit overall in the 2024 class, per the final 247Sports Composite Rankings.

It’s unclear where Georgia will use Jonah-Ajonye, who is already on campus in Athens. The talented defender could be an interior player, or lineup at outside linebacker. Rivals sees Jonah-Ajonye playing best on the outside, naming him the No. 2 strong-side defensive end in the class.

While Jonah-Ajonye’s fit completely depends on Georgia’s needs, his 6-foot-10 wing span could serve useful in helping set the edge of the Bulldogs defense. You can watch his senior season highlight tape here. Kirby Smart and Georgia are looking to have a more disruptive defensive front in 2024.

Georgia signs 5-star DL Joseph Jonah-Ajonye

Georgia signs 5-star DL Joseph Jonah-Ajonye

 

The early signing period is here and UGA Wire has you covered throughout the day as the Bulldogs sign the bulk of their 2024 class.

Georgia signed five-star defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye out of Oak Ridge High School in Conroe, Texas.

Jonah-Ajonye (6 feet, 4 inches and 275 pounds) is rated the No. 7 defensive lineman in the nation, the No. 8 player in Texas and the No. 32 recruit overall in the 2024 class on the 247Sports composite.

The Bulldogs are building one of the deepest defensive line classes in the Kirby Smart era and Jonah-Ajonye is the cornerstone.

Jonah-Ajonye is also teammates with Georgia five-star linebacker signee Justin Williams.

Highlights: Georgia DL commit Joseph Jonah-Ajonye

Size, athleticism, skills – Joseph Jonah-Ajonye has it all…

Georgia added to its impressive 2024 recruiting class on Thursday with the addition of four-star defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye. The Conroe, Texas native, is rated as the No. 6 defensive lineman, the No. 10 player in the state of Texas and the No. 37 recruit overall in his class, per 247Sports Composite.

Jonah-Ajonye stands 6-foot-4, 275 pounds, and is expected to play defensive end in Athens. The Oak Ridge High School prospect has impressive mobility for his size and routinely puts opposing offensive lineman on skates in the backfield.

Jonah-Ajonye picked Georgia over Oklahoma, Oregon, and Georgia Tech.

247Sports national recruiting analyst Gabe Brooks thinks highly of Jonah-Ajonye’s ability at the next level.

“Big-framed, scheme-versatile defensive lineman with jumbo edge dimensions and true interior frame capacity over the next few years,” Brooks wrote. “Pushing 6-foot-4 with a 6-foot-10 plus wingspan. Powerful at the point of attack with long levers that can separate from blockers. Displays engagement strength to knock opponents on their heels.”

The Bulldogs are running away with the No. 1 class. The question is how much better will this class become over the coming months?

UGA Twitter celebrates another elite commit in Joseph Jonah-Ajonye

How did UGA football Twitter respond to four-star Joseph Jonah-Ajonye’s commitment to the Dawgs?

Class of 2024 four-star defensive line recruit Joseph Jonah-Ajonye, who is on the verge of being ranked as a five-star recruit, has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs.

The four-star defender plays high school football for Oak Ridge High School in Conroe, Texas. The Oak Ridge standout is high school teammates with elite linebacker recruit Justin Williams, who is another Georgia football recruiting target.

Joseph Jonah-Ajonye is Georgia’s commitment No. 24 in the 2024 recruiting cycle. The Bulldogs have the No. 1 recruiting class in the country. The 6-foot-4, 255-pound defensive lineman is Georgia’s fifth commitment along the defensive line.

The four-star defensive lineman is ranked as the No. 37 recruit in the nation and the No. 10 recruit in Texas. Jonah-Ajonye is the No. 6 defensive line recruit in the nation.

How did Georgia football Twitter respond to Joseph Jonah-Ajonye’s commitment to the Dawgs?

4-star DL Joseph Jonah-Ajonye commits to Georgia football

Four-star defensive line recruit Joseph Jonah-Ajonye commits to UGA football

Four-star defensive line recruit Joseph Jonah-Ajonye has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs! Jonah-Ajonye picked Georgia over Oklahoma, Oregon, and Georgia Tech.

Kirby Smart and Georgia football now have 24 total commitments in the 2024 recruiting cycle. Georgia holds five commitments from defensive linemen in the class of 2024. Jonah-Ajonye is Georgia’s highest rated commitment along the defensive front.

Jonah-Ajonye, who is close to being ranked as a five-star recruit, plays high school football for Oak Ridge High School in Conroe, Texas. The Oak Ridge standout is a member of the class of 2024.

The 6-foot-4, 255-pound defensive lineman is ranked as the No. 37 recruit in the nation and the No. 10 recruit in Texas. Jonah-Ajonye is the sixth-ranked defensive line recruit in the country.

Jonah-Ajonye recently took official visits to Oklahoma and Georgia. The Sooners and Bulldogs were considered the top contenders for the talented defensive lineman.

Joseph Jonah-Ajonye has steadily risen up recruiting rankings since March. Georgia offered him a scholarship back in April. The Bulldogs and defensive line coach Tray Scott have a very strong recruiting pitch after winning back-to-back national titles.

Georgia additionally has had a ton of NFL draft success along the defensive line over the past several years. Nolan Smith, Jordan Davis, and Jalen Carter were all first round picks in recent years.

Joseph Jonah-Ajonye could be the next elite recruit to commit to the Dawgs.

The four-star Texas high school football superstar announced his commitment to the University of Georgia via social media:

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LSU offers 2024 4-star defensive lineman who Georgia covets

Joseph Jonah-Ajonye has three Crystal Balls to the Bulldogs, and they’re at 96% on the On3 RPM.

LSU’s recruiting staff has found a talented defensive lineman in Texas that is projected to go to Georgia. [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] is going to try to change his mind before signing day.

[autotag]Joseph Jonah-Ajonye[/autotag] is a 6-foot-4, 275-pound, four-star defensive lineman from Conroe, Texas, where he plays for Oak Ridge High School. The Oak Ridge Trojans finished the 2022 season 10-3 with a loss to Folsom in the third round of the CIF Division I playoffs.

Jonah-Ajonye currently has three Crystal Ball projections to Georgia and one to Oklahoma. The Bulldogs are a 96% favorite to land him per On3.

Film Analysis: Jonah-Ajonye stars at defensive end for the Trojans and does a great job using his hands to create separation from offensive tackles.

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4-star DL Joseph Jonah-Ajonye locks in commitment date

Four-star defensive line recruit Joseph Jonah-Ajonye and a key UGA football recruiting target and is ready to announce where he plans to play CFB

Four-star defensive line recruit Joseph Jonah-Ajonye plans to announce his commitment on July 6 at 10:00 p.m. ET.

Jonah-Ajonye will decide among Georgia, Oklahoma, Georgia Tech, and Oregon. Jonah-Ajonye is favored to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs, per 247Sports.

Who is Joseph Jonah-Ajonye?

Jonah-Ajonye plays high school football for Oak Ridge High School in Conroe, Texas. The Oak Ridge star is a member of the class of 2024. He is ranked as the No. 37 recruit in the nation and the No. 10 recruit in Texas. Jonah-Ajonye is the sixth-rated defensive line recruit in the country.

The 6-foot-4, 255-pound defender recently took official visits to Oklahoma and Georgia. The Sooners and Bulldogs are the top contenders for Jonah-Ajonye.

Joseph Jonah-Ajonye has steadily risen up recruiting rankings since March. Georgia offered him a scholarship back in April. The Bulldogs and defensive line coach Tray Scott have a very strong recruiting pitch after winning back-to-back national titles. Georgia additionally has had a ton of NFL draft success along the defensive line over the past several years.

Joseph Jonah-Ajonye could be the next elite recruit to commit to the Dawgs.

The four-star defensive lineman announced his commitment time via social media:

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Elite 4-star DL Joseph Jonah-Ajonye puts Ducks among top schools

Elite 4-star DL Joseph Jonah-Ajonye puts Ducks among top schools

The recruiting on the defensive line has been quite impressive for the Oregon Ducks over the past few years.

While the team is in a good position to land a 5-star defensive end on Thursday afternoon in Elijah Rushing, the Ducks also landed among the top schools for 4-star DL Joseph Jonah-Ajonye on Wednesday, alongside Georgia Tech, Georgia, and Oklahoma.

Jonah-Ajonye is rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 37 overall player, and No. 6 DL in the 2024 class.

The Bulldogs are currently trending to land him, per several 247Sports Crystal Ball predictions, and they have an overwhelming lead according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.

Jonah-Ajonye is high school teammates with 5-star LB Justin Williams, the No. 1 rated linebacker in the 2024 class, and a player who has been favored to commit to the Ducks for quite some time. The Bulldogs are also a serious contender to land Williams, so it will be interesting to see how one commitment impacts the other.

Jonah-Ajonye will announce his commitment on Thursday.

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Oklahoma Sooners 2024 commitment tracker

Which players are committed to the Oklahoma Sooners 2024 recruiting class and what do they bring to the football field?

The Oklahoma Sooners are hoping to follow a pair of top-10 recruiting classes in 2022 and 2023 with another in the 2024 recruiting cycle. The Sooners’ 6-7 season didn’t affect the finish to the 2023 recruiting class, which finished No. 4 in the nation according to 247Sports.

Brent Venables and his staff are hoping to have a repeat of that success or better and have themselves well-positioned to be near the top of the rankings when it’s all said and done in 2024.

Much of the success of this class will be determined by how well the Oklahoma Sooners recruit the defensive line ahead of their move to the SEC in 2024. In a strong defensive line class, the Sooners are in a good spot with a number of highly-coveted prospects. They finally broke the ice on their defensive line recruiting with the addition of Wyatt Gilmore, the No. 2 player in the state of Minnesota and a four-star prospect.

All eyes turn to players like [autotag]David Stone[/autotag], [autotag]Williams Nwaneri[/autotag], [autotag]Dominick McKinley[/autotag], [autotag]Jayden Jackson[/autotag], [autotag]Nigel Smith[/autotag], [autotag]Danny Okoye[/autotag], [autotag]Jayshawn Ross[/autotag], [autotag]Joseph Jonah-Ajonye[/autotag], and [autotag]Zina Umeozulu[/autotag].

They will not land all of their targets, but Venables, [autotag]Ted Roof[/autotag], [autotag]Todd Bates[/autotag] and [autotag]Miguel Chavis[/autotag] have made a strong impression on an impressive group of defensive line prospects.

Still just over five months out from the early signing period, here’s a look at who is committed to the Oklahoma Sooners as of July 1, 2023.