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Elite 4-star OT Payton Kirkland sets commitment date

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top contenders for four-star offensive tackle recruit Payton Kirkland.

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The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top contenders for class of 2023 offensive tackle Payton Kirkland. Kirkland is a top recruit in Florida with imposing 6-foot-7, 310-pound size.

Kirkland has set his commitment date for July 23, the same day as fellow Orlando area recruit Malik Bryant. Bryant is a five-star linebacker.

Kirkland plays football for Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Florida, and received a scholarship offer from the Georgia Bulldogs in the summer of 2020.

The four-star offensive tackle announced his commitment date via Twitter:

Georgia made Kirkland’s top seven, which he released in Dec. 2021. The four-star puts UGA, Clemson, Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan, Miami and Oklahoma in his top schools.

The Florida Gators are also considered a contender to secure a commitment from Kirkland.

Kirkland has taken recent visits to Georgia, Miami and Ohio State. The Bulldogs had two offensive tackles taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft and have NFL draft talent Justin Shaffer and Jamaree Salyer in the pipeline.

Kirkland enjoyed his recent visit to Georgia. He thinks that Georgia stands apart from other teams recruiting him:

Georgia offensive line coach Stacy Searels will try to build a significant bond with Kirkland before his July 23 commitment date.

 

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Recruit: ‘Clear difference between Georgia and the rest’

Four-star OT recruit: ‘Clear difference between Georgia and the rest’

The Georgia Bulldogs stand out from the rest for one of the biggest offensive line recruits in the class of 2023. Payton Kirkland is a four-star offensive tackle recruit with imposing 6-foot-7, 310-pound size.

Kirkland plays football for Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Florida. Kirkland announced that he received a scholarship offer from the University of Georgia in the summer of 2020.

Georgia is among Payton Kirkland’s top-seven, which he released in Dec. 2021. The four-star puts UGA, Clemson, Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan, and Oklahoma in his top schools.

Kirkland has taken recent visits to Georgia, Miami, and Ohio State. The Bulldogs had two offensive tackles taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft and more NFL draft talent in the pipeline.

Payton Kirkland enjoyed his recent visit to Georgia. He thinks Georgia stands apart from other teams recruiting him:

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Georgia extends PWO offer to Stetson Bennett’s brother

The Georgia Bulldogs have extended a preferred walk-on scholarship offer to Luke Bennett.

The Georgia Bulldogs have extended a preferred walk-on scholarship offer to Luke Bennett, who is a member of the class of 2022. Bennett primarily plays wide receiver, but also featured as a running back for Pierce County High School.

Luke Bennett is the brother of Georgia starting quarterback Stetson Bennett. The Pierce County wide receiver runs a 4.5 forty-yard dash.

Luke Bennett, like his brother, has not received much major recruiting attention from college. Bennett is 5-foot-11 and weighs 175-pounds. Bennett has one Division 1 offer from the University of New Hampshire.

If Luke Bennett commits to Georgia, then he’d have an opportunity to play alongside his brother. Stetson Bennett announced his return to the University of Georgia earlier this offseason.

Georgia has signed four wide receivers in the class of 2022. Preferred walk-ons are never expected to start or contribute as much as scholarship players on Saturdays. Stetson Bennett proved that a walk-on can make a massive difference for a college football program.

Luke Bennett received his preferred walk-on offer from UGA the night before national signing day.

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WR Dillon Bell signs with Georgia football

Three-star wide receiver recruit Dillon Bell has signed with the Georgia Bulldogs.

Three-star wide receiver recruit Dillon Bell has signed with the Georgia Bulldogs. Bell picked the Bulldogs over the Michigan Wolverines when he originally committed in August. Bell is a member of the class of 2022.

Dillon Bell plays high school football in Houston, Texas, at The Kinkaid School. Bell is quite a versatile player and played several offensive positions for his high school team.

Dillon Bell received a scholarship offer from the University of Georgia in June 2021. Now, he is the No. 25 signee for Georgia. He joins three other wide receivers in UGA’s class of 2022.

The 6-foot-2, 205-pound recruit received significant recruiting interest from schools like Michigan, Minnesota, and Colorado. Bell also runs track for The Kinkaid School. He has over 15 scholarship offers from top college football programs across the country.

Bell committed to Georgia over Baylor, Michigan, Auburn, Houston, Minnesota, Texas A&M, and Mississippi State back in August.

Georgia football announced Dillon Bell’s signing via Twitter:

247Sports ranks Bell as the nation’s No. 460 overall player and No. 66 wide receiver.

On film, Bell shows off an impressive combination of size and speed. He is an explosive athlete in the open field and does a good job of tracking deep passes.

His high school team does a good job of getting him the ball in open space. He will be fun to watch play at the next level. This play is an example of what Bell can do with the ball in his hands:

Dillon Bell is excellent after the catch. He frequently shows impressive agility in his highlights. Here are highlights from Bell’s junior season:

 

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Top 2023 DL names Georgia football among final schools

5-star DE Jayden Wayne has the Dawgs in his top-11…

2023 five-star defensive lineman Jayden Wayne has named Georgia football among his top-11 schools.

Wayne (6-foot-5, 245 pounds) named Georgia, Auburn, Michigan State, Texas, USC, Washington, Alabama, Miami, Florida, LSU and Oregon as his final 11 programs.

Out of Lincoln High School in Tacoma, Wa., Wayne is rated as the No. 1 player in Washington, the No. 5 defensive lineman in the nation and the No. 31 overall recruit in the 2023 class, according to 247Sports Composite. 

Wayne also shows his athleticism on offense.

The Bulldogs currently hold the No. 1 ranked class in the 2023 cycle.

3 Georgia signees rise in final recruiting rankings

Mykel Williams, Jalon Walker and Daylen Everette receive new rankings…

Georgia football currently holds the No. 3 ranked recruiting class in the country in the 2022 cycle, trailing only Texas A&M and Alabama for the top spot.

National signing day is set for next Wednesday, Feb. 2 and will wrap up another highly talented class for the Bulldogs.

Several Georgia signees received an upgraded ranking in the 247Sports’ Top247 players this week, including defensive lineman Mykel Williams, linebacker Jalon Walker and corner Daylen Everette.

Williams, out of Columbus, Ga., saw his ranking rise from the No. 32 overall prospect in the country to the No. 7 overall, and is now the nation’s No. 2 defensive lineman. Williams also saw his rating change from a 96 to a 99, earning him five-star status on 247Sports.

Walker, out of Salisbury, N.C., saw his ranking rise from the No. 44 overall prospect in the country to the No. 25 overall, and is now the nation’s No. 3 linebacker. Walker also saw his rating change from a 95 to a 98, earning him five-star status on 247Sports.

Everette, a former Clemson commit out of Norfolk, Va., saw his ranking rise from the No. 26 overall prospect in the country to the No. 17 overall, and is now the nation’s No. 3 cornerback. Everette also saw his rating change from a 96 to a 98, earning him five-star status on 247Sports.

All three Dawgs are on campus in Athens after enrolling early in January.

 

4-star OL Earnest Greene commits to Georgia football

Four-star OL recruit Earnest Greene has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs. Greene is arguably UGA’s best class of 2022 offensive line signee

Four-star offensive guard recruit Earnest Greene has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs over Texas, Alabama, and Ohio State. The talented offensive lineman played high school football for St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California.

Greene committed to the University of Georgia on Jan. 8 during the All-American Bowl on NBC. Greene signed with UGA during the early signing period, but did not make his decision public until now.

The St. John Bosco star is ranked as the No. 2 offensive guard in the class of 2022 and the No. 41 recruit overall. Earnest Greene has great size at 6-foot-4 and weighs 330 pounds.

Earnest Greene will look to make an early impact at UGA. The Bulldogs have a lot of offensive line talent, but Greene is capable of earning early playing time.

Earnest Greene, offensive tackle at St. John Bosco (California) during the Dabo Swinney Football Camp in Clemson. (Ken Ruinard/Greenville News)

Greene is rated as the No. 3 recruit in California. He joins Brock Bowers and Kendall Milton as elite California recruits to sign with Georgia during the Kirby Smart era.

Greene’s tape shows his positional versatility. He plays both left and right tackle against high-level competition. Greene, who is an excellent run blocker, played left tackle in the All-American Bowl.

Kirby Smart and Georgia have the No. 3 ranked class of 2022 in the country. Greene’s signing is huge for offensive line coach Matt Luke. Greene is arguably Georgia’s best offensive line signee in the class of 2022.

Kirby Smart has done an impressive job rebuilding Georgia’s offensive front during his career with the Bulldogs.

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4-star OL Earnest Greene is ready to commit

Earnest Greene is considering playing college football for Georgia, Alabama, Texas, and Ohio State. Where will he go?

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top schools competing to land a commitment from elite offensive guard recruit Earnest Greene. The four-star offensive lineman played high school football for St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California.

Greene plans to make his commitment on Jan. 8 during the All-American Bowl on NBC.

The St. John Bosco star is ranked as the No. 2 offensive guard in the class of 2022 and the No. 41 recruit overall. Earnest Greene has good size at 6-foot-4 and weighs 330 pounds. St. John Bosco has been home to a great deal of high school football talent, including NFL players Josh Rosen and Wyatt Davis.

Greene has received over 20 scholarship offers, but is projected to attend the University of Georgia. Greene is rated the No. 3 recruit in California. Can UGA land another elite recruit from the West Coast?

Greene’s tape shows his position versatility. He plays both left and right tackle against high-level competition. Greene is particularly effective as a run blocker.

Greene is considering playing college football for Georgia, Alabama, Texas and Ohio State.

Kirby Smart and Georgia have the No. 3 class in the 2022 cycle in the country. The Dawgs are seeking their top-ranked offensive line signee in the class.

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Georgia football among top-7 for massive 2023 OT Payton Kirkland

Kirkland stands 6’7, 325 pounds as a junior…

Georgia football has been named one of the seven top programs for four-star offensive tackle Payton Kirkland (6-foot-7, 325 pounds) out of Orlando, Fla.

The Dr. Phillips High School prospect is rated as the No. 15 tackle, the No. 39 player in the state of Florida and the No. 201 recruit in the 2023 recruiting class, per 247Sports. 

The Bulldogs currently hold the No. 1 ranked class in the 2023 cycle. 

Check out some of Kirkland’s highlights here.