Will Georgia finish with the No. 1 recruiting class?

These five star prospects can still get Georgia football to the No. 1 spot in the recruiting rankings.

With two 5-stars, 14 4-stars and three 3-stars, Georgia currently has the No. 4 recruiting class in the 2020 cycle.

After early signing day came and went, Georgia fans were pleased with the No. 4 class but still felt like there were some pieces missing.

That’s because of the high expectations that Kirby Smart has set during his time at Georgia, routinely landing top-three recruiting classes.

But then three names emerged as Georgia leans that have either silently signed or intend to do so during February’s signing day.

Georgia still has a great chance to land these three 5-star prospects, which could very well catapult the Dawgs to No. 1 in the rankings.

There’s running back Zach Evans, who is trending heavily to the Bulldogs.

Evans is a 5-star back out of Houston, Texas who ranks as the nation’s No. 14 overall prospect and No. 1 ball carrier in the 2020 class. 63% of 247Sports’ Crystal Ball predictions say Georgia.

If Evans does wind up a Bulldog, he will form a tandem with Kendall Milton,  another top back who ranks as the No. 6 player at the position.

“Evans is expected to commit on air during an all-star game,” wrote Dean Legge of DawgPost.

Darnell Washington is another name to keep an eye on.

He is a 5-star out of Las Vegas who is listed as an athlete but will play tight end in college. Currently, Georgia is the heavy favorite to land Washington, the No. 10 overall player in the country and No. 1 ranked athlete.

Tight end is a position that Georgia needs to fill before this class is wrapped up. As of now Georgia has no tight ends committed or signed to the program.

Washington is a 6-foot-7, 261 pound beast that will be a matchup nightmare at the collegiate level.

He is expected to announce his decision on January 2nd at the Under Armour All-America Game.

Kelee Ringo is a 5-star cornerback out of Scottsdale, Arizona and is currently another heavy Georgia lean. He plans to announce at the All-American Bowl on January 4th and it is not known whether or not he has already signed with a program. Ringo is the No. 8 overall player, No. 1 cornerback and No. 1 overall recruit in the state of Arizona.

Right now, Georgia has one cornerback signed for 2020, 4-star Jalen Kimber who ranks as the No. 127 player in the class.

Ringo is a player that will likely start from day one wherever he goes.

We mentioned 5-star defensive end Jordan Burch today as well. The No. 5 overall player out of Columbia, South Carolina committed to the Gamecocks on early signing day but has not actually signed yet.

His high school coach said that Burch wants to wait and sign with his teammates, however, since he is not signed yet that means Georgia can still contact him until he does. He’s a name to keep an aye on but I would not get too excited just yet.

Watch: Georgia football signee delivers emotional speech after announcement

After fighting through tears, Burns was met with a hug from his mother and roaring applause from the Madison Prep audience. 

One day after announcing his commitment to the University of Georgia, four-star safety Major Burns took a minute to deliver an emotional speech of gratitude to an audience of those who helped him along the way.

“I’m so thankful. I want to thank my mom. She sacrificed a lot.”

He proceeded to thank his brothers, his principal, and one great influence who was unable to participate in the day’s events.

Burns took a long pause after thanking his late father, Tony.

“Even though he’s not here with me today, he made me the man I am.”

After fighting through tears, Burns was met with a hug from his mother and roaring applause from the Madison Prep audience.

Major Burns gave his father another reason to be proud today.

What Mekhail Sherman brings to Georgia football

Georgia’s signing day began with securing its highest ranked commit, five-star outside linebacker Mekhail Sherman out of Washington, D.C.

Georgia’s signing day began with securing its highest ranked commit, five-star outside linebacker Mekhail Sherman out of Washington, D.C.

At six-foot-three and 235 pounds, it’s not out of the realm of possibility that Sherman bulks up to 245 or even 250 with help from Georgia’s nutritionists and strength and conditioning staff. This would allow him to play more of a role in setting the edge and occasionally playing weak-side defensive end.

At his current size, Sherman is versatile enough to play middle linebacker or even at STAR, the hybrid linebacker-defensive back position; he covers tight ends and running backs well, can drop into zone coverage and possesses the excellent footwork and 4.53 speed necessary to allow him to change directions swiftly.

Having previously played running back in high school, he diagnoses run plays exceptionally quickly and, once he sees where the ball is, disengages with blockers and accelerates toward the ball carrier.

He’s a sideline-to-sideline runner at great speed much like Roquan Smith but with size more comparable to Lorenzo Carter, Leonard Floyd, or Davin Bellamy (with the edge rush ability to match). Changing direction and honing in on tailbacks at his size is difficult to fathom.

In other words, he’s a jack-of-all trades and master of a few of them.

This presents the question: where will he line up within the Dawgs’ defensive front? The answer is: likely a little bit of everywhere.

Chad Lindberg signs with Georgia football

He’s the second 6’6″ 300-pound offensive lineman that the Bulldogs have secured for 2020. Devin Willock signed earlier this morning.

Georgia football has signed its second Texan of the morning.

Chad Lindberg, a four-star offensive tackle who’s been committed since late July, made it official with UGA today.

He’s the second six-foot-six 300-pound offensive lineman that the Bulldogs have secured for 2020. Devin Willock signed earlier this morning.

These two mountains of men will fit in perfectly along the Great Wall of Georgia.

Jalen Kimber signs letter of intent with Georgia

The speedster out of Arlington, Texas committed to UGA exactly eight months ago today and never wavered on his pledge.

Four-star cornerback Jalen Kimber is now a Georgia Bulldog.

The speedster out of Arlington, Texas committed to UGA exactly eight months ago today and never wavered on his pledge.

He’ll join fellow out-of-state signee Major Burns in the Dawgs’ defensive backfield.

Major Burns signs with Georgia football

Having played his high school ball in Baton Rouge, the four-star safety was long expected to be an LSU Tiger.

Just one day after pledging his commitment to Georgia, Major Burns is officially a Dawg.

Having played his high school ball in Baton Rouge, the four-star safety was long expected to be an LSU Tiger.

A late visit from Kirby Smart changed that.

Carson Beck signs with Georgia

Already 6’4.5″ and nearing 230 pounds, Beck is built like a prototypical pocket passer.

Georgia’s long-time quarterback commit Carson Beck is officially a Bulldog.

The eighth-ranked quarterback of 2020 has been committed to UGA for north of nine months. Already 6’4.5″ and nearing 230 pounds, Beck is built like a prototypical pocket passer.

Devin Willock signs with Georgia football

One of the final commits was one of the first to sign his letter of intent this morning.

One of the final commits was one of the first to sign his letter of intent this morning.

Offensive lineman Devin Willock out of New Jersey powerhouse Paramus Catholic is officially a Dawg less than two weeks after committing.

At 6’6″ and 330, he’ll certainly fit right in with the one of the measurably largest offensive line groups in all of college football.

Warren Brinson signs with Georgia football

The 6’5″ defensive tackle out of IMG Academy is the second Dawg to sign during today’s early signing period.

Long-time UGA commit Warren Brinson put pen to paper and has officially become a Georgia Bulldog. The four-star is coming to Athens.

The 6’5″ defensive tackle out of IMG Academy is the second Dawg to make his pledge during today’s early signing period.

Georgia’s first early signee of 2020 is in

Georgia’s early signing period began this morning by securing their top commitment.

Georgia’s early signing period began this morning by securing their top commitment.

Mekhail Sherman, a five-star defensive end who’s been a Bulldog pledge since early May, signed his letter of intent to play for the Dawgs next fall.