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5-star WR Hykeem Williams locks in commitment date

Five-star wide receiver Hykeem Williams considers the Georgia Bulldogs to be among his favorite schools.

Five-star wide receiver Hykeem Williams is nearing his commitment date. Williams plans to commit on Sept. 23. The Texas A&M Aggies are favored to land a commitment from the talented receiver.

Williams ranks as the nation’s No. 19 player overall in the class of 2023. Williams is the second-ranked receiver in the nation and the No. 4 recruit in Florida. The Georgia Bulldogs offered Williams in Jan. 2021.

The elite five-star recruit will decide among Miami, Alabama, Florida State, Pittsburgh, Texas A&M and Georgia.

The 6-foot-3, 200-pound wide receiver plays football and basketball for Stranahan High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Williams spoke with Kristian Dyer of RutgersWire regarding his recruitment in January. He has built a strong relationship with the Georgia coaches.

“Georgia, man. They just won the national championship. And actually, before they even won, I mean, they were doing great with me – like I was talking to them throughout the year. I have built a great relationship with them before … with coach [Dell] McGee, coach (Kirby) Smart I built a really great relationship with them. And, man, they just had a great season this year.”

Williams also spoke about the recruiting pitch he has received from the Georgia coaches.

“They just tell me how they will use me if I come over there. And  honestly they could just keep it rolling if I go there because right now they’re on a great path. So if they can develop me to where I want to be…then we can just keep rolling.”

Georgia football has two commitments from wide receivers in the rising senior class. Kirby Smart and company are looking for at least one more wide receiver to join the class of 2023 and possibly two.

Hykeem Williams announced his commitment date via Twitter:

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College football programs with the highest average commit rankings

What teams are landing commitments from the most talented prospects? Three SEC teams are securing some of the most highly-ranked recruits.

The class of 2023 recruiting cycle is well underway. Who will finish with the top recruiting class this year?

Thus far, it is looking like the Alabama Crimson Tide will reel in yet another top-ranked class. Georgia, Texas A&M, Ohio State, and more are also having a strong recruiting cycle.

A few teams, like Texas, Clemson, LSU, Florida, USC, Oklahoma, and Penn State, are landing talented commitments for their respective 2023 classes, but don’t have the highest ranked average commits. Each of these teams has an average commitment rating over 91 according to 247Sports. That’s not enough to be among the top six recruiting programs.

What teams are landing commitments from the most talented prospects? We rank the top six recruiting programs by average commitment ranking (per 247Sports).

UGA football in 5-star DB’s final four

The Georgia Bulldogs have made five-star defensive back Tony Mitchell’s top four schools.

The Georgia Bulldogs have made five-star defensive back Tony Mitchell’s top four schools. Mitchell is already an accomplished high school athlete in Alabaster, Alabama.

The five-star defensive back considers Georgia, Alabama, Auburn, and Texas A&M to be his top schools. Mitchell is favored to commit to the Alabama Crimson Tide per 247Sports.

In 2020, Mitchell won a state championship (Class 7A) in dramatic fashion with Thompson High School. Mitchell has won three state championships during his impressive high school career. The talented five-star recruit is a rising senior and received immense recruiting interest from some of the nation’s top college football programs.

Thompson defensive back Tony Mitchell (3) breaks up a pass intended for Central wide receiver Karmello English (2) during the 7A state championship game. [Gary Cosby Jr./Tuscaloosa News]

Tony Mitchell is ranked as the No. 2 cornerback in the class of 2023 and the No. 15 overall prospect. Mitchell is the No. 2 recruit in Alabama. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound defender has desirable size for a cornerback prospect.

Mitchell no longer is strongly considering some of his previous top schools like LSU, Clemson, Florida, and Oregon.

The Alabaster standout announced his latest list of top schools via his Twitter account:

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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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Georgia football in top schools for 5-star CB Javien Toviano

Five-star class of 2023 defensive back recruit Javien Toviano has named his top eight schools.

Five-star class of 2023 defensive back recruit Javien Toviano has named his top eight schools. Toviano has included the Georgia Bulldogs in his list of top schools.

Toviano is the fifth-ranked cornerback in the class of 2023 and fourth-ranked prospect in Texas. Toviano is the No. 25 overall recruit in the nation.

Javien Toviano considers his top eight schools to be Georgia, Texas, Texas A&M, Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Oregon, and Michigan.

The 6-foot, 185-pound cornerback is an Under Armour All-American and could be Georgia’s latest elite defensive back from Texas. The Bulldogs are coming off an all-time great recruiting class of defensive backs. Georgia added three five-star defensive backs in the class of 2022 and three four-star defensive backs.

Javien Toviano plays football for James Martin High School in Arlington, Texas. Could he be the next five-star defensive back to commit to Georgia?

The five-star defensive back received a scholarship offer from Georgia in late February 2022. Toviano has taken recent visits to Texas A&M and Baylor.

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4-star LB Grayson Howard names top five schools

Four-star class of 2023 linebacker Grayson Howard names his top five schools including UGA.

Four-star class of 2023 linebacker Grayson Howard has named his top five schools. The clock is ticking for Howard to make a college decision in the coming months.

Howard made first-team all-state defense in Florida for his 2021 high school football season. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound linebacker plays for Andrew Jackson High School in Jacksonville, Florida. Howard is the No. 341 recruit in the class of 2023 and the No. 29 linebacker.

Inside linebackers coach Glenn Schumann and Georgia were a little late to offer the class of 2023 linebacker, but the Bulldogs have many great selling points to linebackers, including their impressive 2022 NFL draft.

According to Howard’s Hudl, he finished the 2021 season with 157 tackles, three forced fumbles and two interceptions. Howard has the speed major college football programs covet at the linebacker position and is a good student. He does a solid job of recognizing plays quickly.

Who are in Grayson Howard’s top five schools?

5-star 2022 DE Lebbeus Overton makes commitment

Five-star class of 2022 defensive end recruit Lebbeus Overton has committed to the Texas A&M Aggies over Georgia, Oregon, Oklahoma, and more

Five-star class of 2022 defensive end recruit Lebbeus Overton has committed to the Texas A&M Aggies over Georgia, Oregon, Oklahoma, and Ohio State. Overton was the top remaining uncommitted player in the class of 2022.

Lebbeus Overton had been one of the top rated recruits in the class of 2023, but he reclassified. He remains a five-star prospect.

Overton is the No. 18 recruit in the class of 2022. He’s the No. 5 defensive lineman and the third-ranked player in Georgia.

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher looks on during the first half against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium. Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

The Georgia Bulldogs are missing out on a generational in-state talent, but Kirby Smart and company still have an elite class of 2022. Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M have the best class of 2022 in the country.

Overton plays for Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia. The 6-foot-5, 265-pound defensive end put up incredible sack numbers throughout his career in high school.

The Milton star is extremely quick off the snap and has an excellent first step. Overton also plays basketball at a very high level. He’s an elite athlete in both football and basketball. In fact, Overton has a basketball scholarship offers from Stanford, Ohio State and North Carolina among others.

The Texas A&M signee announced his commitment on ESPN2.

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Five-star DE Lebbeus Overton set to visit UGA, other programs

Five-star class of 2022 defensive end recruit Lebbeus Overton is set to visit three college football programs in the upcoming weeks.

Five-star class of 2022 defensive end recruit Lebbeus Overton is set to visit three college football programs in the upcoming weeks. Overton plans to visit Oregon on March 12, Georgia on March 19 and Texas A&M on March 26.

Overton is the top remaining unsigned player in his class. He had been one of the top recruits in the class of 2023, but reclassified. He remains a five-star prospect.

Overton is the No. 17 recruit in the class of 2022. He’s the No. 6 defensive lineman and the fourth-ranked player in Georgia.

Overton plays for Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia. The 6-foot-5, 265-pound defensive end put up incredible sack numbers throughout his career in high school.

The Milton star is extremely quick off the snap and has an excellent first step. Overton also plays basketball at an elite level. He’s an elite athlete in both football and basketball. In fact, Overton has a basketball scholarship offers from Stanford, Ohio State and North Carolina among others.

The class of 2022 defensive end is also considering Ohio State and Oklahoma. He will provide a boost to one luck school’s recruiting class. He has to reach a decision in the upcoming weeks.

Kirby Smart and Georgia would love to pair him with their elite pass rushing recruits from the class of 2022.

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5-star DE Shemar Stewart nearing commitment

Five-star defensive end Shemar Stewart will commit to Georgia, Texas A&M or Miami on Feb. 2, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. EST. 

Five-star defensive end Shemar Stewart will commit to Georgia, Texas A&M or Miami. Stewart has set his commitment date for Feb. 2, 2022. The elite defensive end plans to commit at 1:30 p.m. EST.

Shemar Stewart is one of the best uncommitted prospects in his class. The five-star defensive end plays high school football for Monsignor Pace in Opa Locka, Florida. Stewart is the nation’s No. 10 recruit for the class of 2022. He is the country’s No. 3 defensive lineman and the top recruit in talent-rich Florida.

The 6-foot-6, 272-pound senior has the size to play right away in major college football. Stewart is explosive off the line of scrimmage and possesses good bend, a key attribute for pass rushing defensive ends.

Stewart’s impactful in run defense and projects as an edge player. He’ll fit in as a 4-3 defensive end or a 3-4 outside linebacker for UGA, Miami, or Texas A&M. Stewart has the size to shift inside at the college level, especially in obvious passing situations.

Stewart shows an impressive ability to disengage from blocks. He lives in the opposing backfield and has a knack for forcing fumbles. Stewart’s tape is elite and shows why he is rated as a five-star recruit.

The Monsignor Pace standout is projected to sign with Texas A&M, but Georgia and Miami will not give up without a fight. Stewart has recently visited UGA and Miami.

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UGA football among top 3 schools for nation’s No. 9 recruit

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top three schools for five-star class of 2022 defensive end Shemar Stewart.

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top three schools for one of America’s top-ranked recruits in the class of 2022. Five-star defensive end Shemar Stewart is one of the best uncommitted prospects in his class.

Stewart has set his commitment date for Feb. 2, 2022. The five-star defensive end will decide between Georgia, Texas A&M, and Miami.

Shemar Stewart plays high school football for Monsignor Pace in Opa Locka, Florida. Stewart is rated as the nation’s No. 9 recruit for the class of 2022. He ranks as the country’s No. 3 defensive lineman and the top recruit in Florida.

The 6-foot-6, 272-pound senior has the size to play right away in the SEC or ACC. Stewart is explosive off the line of scrimmage and possesses good bend, a key attribute for defensive ends.

Stewart’s effective in run defense and projects as an edge player. He’ll fit in as a 4-3 defensive end or a 3-4 outside linebacker at one lucky college football program. Stewart has the size to play inside at the college level.

Stewart shows an impressive ability to disengage from blocks. He lives in the opposing backfield and has a knack for forcing fumbles. Stewart’s tape is elite and proves why he is rated as a five-star recruit.

The Monsignor Pace product named his top three schools and his commitment date via his Twitter account:

The five-star defensive end is projected to sign with Texas A&M, but Georgia and Miami won’t give up without a fight.

 

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