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4-star LB Shemar James decommits from Florida

Four-star linebacker recruit Shemar James has decommitted from the Florida Gators after a visit to UGA.

Four-star class of 2022 linebacker recruit Shemar James has decommitted from the Florida Gators. James originally picked the Gators on June 20, but has backed off his initial decision.

The Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide were among the top contenders for James, who visited Georgia for the Kentucky game. The four-star outside linebacker prospect plays football for Faith Academy in Mobile, Alabama.

The 6-foot-3, 200-pound linebacker is ranked the No. 10 linebacker in the country and the No. 70 overall recruit. James is the No. 4 player in Alabama.

It is always hard to win a recruiting battle for top in-state players against the Alabama Crimson Tide.

James plays wide receiver and outside linebacker. His team looks to get him the ball in space anyway it can. He sometimes lines up in the backfield. It is rare to see a wide receiver who plays defensive end/outside linebacker, but James has the size to star in both positions at the high school level.

James projects to be a pass rushing outside linebacker in college. He has excellent speed and could be a big-time difference maker in the SEC.

The four-star linebacker announced his decommitment via his Twitter account:

James was Florida’s top commitment in the class of 2022. The Gators have the 18th-ranked recruiting class in the country.

Will James be the latest player UGA has flipped? Or will the four-star linebacker commit to the Crimson Tide. Florida will still pursue James as well.

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Former Georgia football commit Deyon Bouie makes commitment

Four-star athlete Deyon Bouie has committed to the Texas A&M Aggies football program. Bouie was previously committed to Georgia.

Four-star athlete Deyon Bouie has committed to the Texas A&M Aggies football program. Bouie was previously committed to Georgia.

Bouie ranks as the nation’s No. 50 player and the No. 2 athlete in the class of 2022. The Bainbridge, Georgia, native visited Texas A&M over the summer and has made his decision. Bouie plays for Bainbridge High School.

Kirby Smart and Jimbo Fisher are locked in a few key recruiting battles. Smart and Georgia lost commitments from Bear Alexander and Bouie this summer. Now, Texas A&M and Fisher are Georgia’s biggest competition for the duo.

Georgia will not give up in Bouie’s recruitment, but losing him to a conference foe hurts. Bouie is a top in-state prospect and Kirby Smart hates missing on top players in Georgia.

Georgia is competing with Texas A&M to consistently be the SEC’s top team behind Alabama. The Aggies have the seventh-ranked recruiting class in the country. Georgia has the fifth-ranked class of 2022.

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Georgia football misses on a few key recruiting targets

Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs are looking to regain recruiting momentum this summer.

Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs have a dozen commitments in the class of 2022. The Dawgs are coming off a tough June, during which they lost a couple of five-star commitments.

Georgia remains in solid recruiting position with the seventh-ranked class of 2022 in the country. The Bulldogs recently added a commitment from four-star running back Branson Robinson, who has been compared to Nick Chubb due to his impressive strength and ability to break tackles.

Despite Robinson’s commitment, Georgia missed on a few key recruiting prospects in July, including Treyaun Webb, Keon Sabb, Tyler Booker and Daylen Everette.

Treyaun Webb, a four-star athlete, was previously committed to Georgia. The class of 2023 prospect picked the Oklahoma Sooners over the Bulldogs a few weeks ago. Will he face the Bulldogs in SEC play during his college career?

Keon Sabb and Daylen Everette are four-star defensive backs that play high school football at IMG Academy. The class of 2022 duo plans to stick together at Clemson. Georgia was among the top contenders for both.

Four-star offensive tackle Tyler Booker committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide earlier in July. Georgia made his top five schools, but it was not enough to overcome Nick Saban’s recruiting prowess. The class of 2022 prospect also plays for IMG Academy.

Overall, Kirby Smart and Georgia should still end up with an impressive class of 2022. The Bulldogs will likely finish with a top five recruiting class again, but are looking to flip their recruiting momentum with elite class of 2022 prospects.

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4-star LB Shemar James makes commitment

Georgia and Alabama were among the top contenders for 4-star linebacker recruit Shemar James, who has committed to the Florida Gators

The Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide were among the top contenders high school football recruit Shemar James. James is a four-star outside linebacker prospect, who plays football for Faith Academy in Mobile, Alabama.

Now, Shemar James has committed to Dan Mullen and the Florida Gators football program. James will be an excellent addition for Florida.

Shemar James is a member of the class of 2022. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound linebacker is ranked as the No. 15 linebacker in the country and the No. 146 overall recruit. James is the No. 7 rated player in the state of Alabama.

Florida is looking to recruit Alabama heavily. The Gators landed a commitment from the No. 3 prospect in the state, Jeremiah Williams, in the class of 2021.

Shemar James plays both wide receiver and outside linebacker. His team tries to get him the ball in space anyway they can and he sometimes lines up in the backfield. It is rare to see a wide receiver who plays defensive end/outside linebacker, but James has the size to do it successfully at the high school level.

Shemar James projects to be a pass rushing outside linebacker at the college level. He has excellent speed and could be a big-time difference maker in the SEC.

The four-star linebacker committed to Florida over  LSU, Georgia, Texas A&M, Alabama, FSU, Michigan, and Auburn. Shemar James announced his decision on June 20 via his Twitter account:

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Georgia football offers 4-star WR Santana Fleming

The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to class of 2023 wide receiver recruit Santana Fleming

The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to class of 2023 wide receiver recruit Santana Fleming. According to Fleming, Georgia is the 28th school to offer the four-star wide receiver prospect a scholarship.

FSU, USC, Ole Miss, Florida and Oregon are among the schools that have offered Fleming a football scholarship.

Fleming is a rising junior at American Heritage in Plantation, Florida. American Heritage has been home to numerous elite college football recruits.

The University of Georgia has recruited American Heritage quite well over the years. Sony Michel, Tyson Campbell and Isaiah McKenzie all attended American Heritage. Will Fleming be the next talented recruit to come to Athens from their program?

Fleming is ranked as the No. 14 wide receiver and No. 92 prospect in his class according to the 247Sports composite ranking. Fleming, who is 5 feet, 11 inches and 160 pounds, additionally plays cornerback.

Georgia Bulldogs running back coach Dell McGee offered Fleming the scholarship. The four-star wide receiver announced his latest offer via his Twitter account:

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UGA football in 4-star LB Shemar James’ top eight

The Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide are in the top eight for Faith Academy recruit Shemar James.

The Georgia Bulldogs are in the top eight for elite high school football recruit Shemar James. James is a four-star outside linebacker, who plays football for Faith Academy in Mobile, Alabama.

Shemar James is a member of the class of 2022, so he’s a junior in high school. James is 6-foot-3 and weighs 200 pounds.

The Faith Academy athlete plays primarily wide receiver and outside linebacker. His team tries to get him the ball in space anyway they can and he sometimes lines up in the backfield. It is rare to see a wide receiver who plays defensive end/outside linebacker, but James has the size to do it at the high school level.

Shemar James projects to be a possession receiver or a pass rushing outside linebacker at the college level. He can track the ball well and ripped off some explosive plays after the catch last season.

James additionally has the capability to be a great blocking wide receiver. Both Kirby Smart and Nick Saban love wide receivers who are willing to get in the mix and block.

Shermar James announced his top eight schools via his Twitter account:

The four-star prospect puts LSU, Georgia, Florida, Texas A&M, Alabama, FSU, Michigan, and Auburn in his top eight. He is projected to join the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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Five-star S Terrion Arnold makes commitment

Five-star safety Terrion Arnold from Tallahassee, Florida, has committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide over Georgia and Florida.

Five-star safety Terrion Arnold from John Paul II Catholic High School in Tallahassee, Florida, has committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Arnold was Georgia’s top remaining target in the class of 2021.

Arnold is a versatile prospect, who has spent some time playing cornerback and wide receiver in addition to safety. The five-star exhibits impressive ball skills in jump ball situations. He’s a willing tackler and has the ability to play as a freshman.

Arnold was considering Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. The No. 2 rated safety in the country announced his commitment on ESPN. Arnold’s decision isn’t shocking, but he cements Alabama’s recruiting class as one of the best ever.

Nick Saban and Alabama football aren’t going anywhere for a long time. That’s bad news for Georgia and the rest of college football.

Georgia’s 2021 national signing day has been a quite one. Fortunately, the Bulldogs landed a commitment from four-star defensive tackle Bear Alexander.

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Five-star S Terrion Arnold sets commitment time

Five-star safety Terrion Arnold (John Paul II Catholic High School) from Tallahassee, Florida, has set his commitment date and time

Five-star safety Terrion Arnold (John Paul II Catholic High School) from Tallahassee, Florida, has set his commitment date and time. Arnold is Georgia’s top remaining target in the class of 2021.

Arnold is a versatile prospect, who has spent some time playing cornerback and wide receiver in addition to safety. The five-star exhibits impressive ball skills in jump ball situations. He’s a willing tackler and will be a big, late addition to either Georgia, Florida or Alabama’s class of 2021.

The No. 2 rated safety in the country (247Sports) tweeted his commitment time. Arnold is scheduled to commit on national signing day at 4 p.m. and his commitment will be aired on ESPN.

Florida and Alabama are the most likely destinations Arnold right now, according to the 247Sports crystal balls , but Georgia coach Kirby Smart has flipped some talented players in the past.

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Watch: Georgia Bulldogs freshmen arrive on campus

The Georgia Bulldogs elite recruiting class of 2021 arrived on campus and has a message for UGA fans.

The Georgia Bulldogs have secured one of the top recruiting classes in the country in the class of 2021. Now, 16 of Georgia’s members of the touted recruiting class are on campus and are enrolled at the University of Georgia.

Kirby Smart and Georgia only have four players who have signed letters of intent, but aren’t on campus: Dylan Fairchild, Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Jared Wilson, and Kamari Lassiter.

Overall, Georgia has 20 signees in the class of 2021 with no outstanding verbal  commitments. Georgia is recruiting more players at the moment, but still has the No. 3 ranked recruiting class in the country.

Look for Kirby Smart and Dan Lanning to try to add another defensive back due to the departures of Eric Stokes, Tyrique Stevenson, DJ Daniel, Richard LeCounte, and Tyson Campbell in the secondary.

Here’s how members of the class of 2021 arrived on campus:

Numerous Georgia Bulldogs were very excited to be on campus in Athens and they are looking forward to the next step in their lives.

From the tone of the videos, it does sound like the new recruits are being given a quarantine period before they’ll be able to workout and later practice with the team.

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Flip alert: No. 4 JUCO recruit De’Jahn Warren decommits from UGA

Four-star class of 2021 JUCO defensive back De’Jahn Warren has flipped his commitment from the University of Georgia to Jackson State.

The Georgia Bulldogs and head coach Kirby Smart landed another defensive back commitment in De’Jahn Warren earlier this year. Unfortunately, Georgia’s defensive class has taken a hit and Warren has committed to Jackson State. Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders helped recruit Warren to their program.

De’Jahn Warren is a junior college prospect and will enter the major college football world as a member of the junior class. He will look to make an instant impact at Jackson State.

Warren plays for Lackawanna Community College in Scranton, Pennsylvania. 247Sports rates Warren as a four-star prospect and as the second highest rated JUCO cornerback prospect in the class of 2021.

Warren originally picked the Georgia Bulldogs over Penn State, Alabama, Maryland, Tennessee, Florida State and Oklahoma. Now, Warren is going a different route entirely.

With Warren’s experience and skill, he was anticipated to compete for a starting cornerback role right away. Georgia has several other elite cornerback commitments who should help ease the pain of this one.

Top-rated JUCO prospects are often ready to plug and play, so Warren could make an impact at Jackson State next season. The University of Georgia found a great deal of success and experience in former JUCO cornerback D.J. Daniel back in 2019.

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