Tag: Vance Spafford

Top JUCO DL recruit commits to Georgia

Elite defensive line recruit commits to Georgia for a second time

(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.)

Seven Cloud, a disruptive force on the defensive line at Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas, is the newest member of the Georgia Bulldogs’ 2026 class.

After a winding journey, defensive lineman Seven Cloud from McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, has found his way back to the Georgia Bulldogs. He initially committed to the Dawgs on Jan. 7, 2021 as part of the class of 2023. Nearly four years later, he will put on the red and black.

Cloud is a highly touted junior college prospect who ranks No. 6 overall and No. 3 among defensive linemen in the 2026 class, per the On3 industry rankings.

In his impressive 2024 season, Cloud racked up 48 tackles, including 9 1/2 tackles for loss and 5 1/2 sacks. He showcased his versatility with three pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

Cloud, a defensive lineman joins the 2026 class for Georgia. He joins wide receiver Vance Spafford, cornerback Jontavius Wyman and tight end Lincoln Keyes.

Elite WR prospect commits to Georgia

Four-star junior wide receiver prospect Vance Spafford commits to Georgia

The Georgia Bulldogs have landed a commitment from four-star wide receiver Vance Spafford. Head coach Kirby Smart has been hearing about the lack of recruitment for the wide receiver position in these past recruiting classes. In the past five recruiting classes, Georgia has not had a commitment from a wide receiver inside of the top 100.

Spafford is ranked as the No. 65 recruit in the 2026 cycle, per 247Sports. The four-star is the No. 10 receiver in the nation and the No. 10 recruit in California.

Looking at Spafford’s sophomore year highlight tape, he possess great speed, natural hands, and the run after catch ability to take a 10 yard slant to the house. Spafford smashed all the single-season receiving records for California powerhouse Mission Viejo High School as a sophomore, catching 83 balls for 1,576 yards and 22 touchdowns.

Kirby Smart and company beat out Ole Miss, Oregon, and Nebraska to secure Spafford’s services. Spafford’s development in the next two years will be something to look out for before he steps foot on campus.

In Georgia’s next two recruiting classes, they now have two top-100 wide receiver commits in 2025 commit Tayln Taylor and new 2026 commit Vance Spafford. Spafford is a 5 foot-11, 170 pound prospect who is a four-star recruit across all recruiting services.

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Spafford is Georgia’s third commitment in the class of 2026.

Georgia football projected to land 4-star WR recruit

The No. 10 wide receiver recruit in the nation is projected to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs!

The Georgia Bulldogs are projected to land a commitment from four-star wide receiver recruit Vance Spafford. Spafford is a member of the class of 2026. He plays high school football for Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo, California.

Spafford is ranked as the No. 65 recruit in the 2026 cycle, per 247Sports. The four-star is the No. 10 receiver in the nation and the No. 10 recruit in California.

The 5-foot-11, 175-pound wide receiver has already caught 44 passes for 826 yards and 15 touchdowns through nine games of his junior year. The Mission Viejo standout named Georgia, Oregon, Notre Dame, Washington, Nebraska, Arizona, TCU and Ole Miss to his recently released top schools.

On film, Spafford shows an elite combination of speed and route running ability. He projects as a big play threat at the next level.

The talented receiver would become Georgia’s first offensive commitment in the 2026 cycle. Kirby Smart and company have just two commitments in the class of 2026 thus far.

Notre Dame is included in 2026 California 4-star wide receiver’s top group

The Irish are a contender for one of the nation’s best prospects

It was quite an exciting Monday for Notre Dame football recruiting, as they flipped two prospects in offensive lineman Cameron Herron and quarterback Blake Hebert.

The additions to the 2025 class shouldn’t overshadow some other Irish recruiting news, as 2026 California wide receiver [autotag]Vance Spafford[/autotag] trimmed his list down to eight schools with Notre Dame squarely in the mix.

As the nation’s No. 97 overall prospect according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, is a prospect that many schools would love to add to their class. The Irish will have to battle Georgia, Ole Miss, Oregon, Nebraska, Arizona, Washington and TCU for his commitment.

Notre Dame has put themselves in a very good position in that cycle, with two commits already in quarterback Noah Grubbs and wide receiver Dylan Faison. More will eventually join the pair, and the hope is that Spafford is one of those that will be there in the end.

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Husker host four-star wide receiver

Vance Spafford is a four-star prospect from Mission Vlejo High School in Mission Vlejo, CA. 

The Nebraska football team welcomed a class of 2026 wide receiver on campus for a weekend visit. Vance Spafford is a four-star prospect from Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo, CA.

As a sophomore, Spafford rewrote the Mission Viejo record book. He had 83 catches for 1,576 yards and 22 touchdowns.

Greg Biggns is a National Recruiting Analyst for 247Sports and wrote last March that Spafford had great potential at the next level.

Just knows how to get open, has excellent ball awareness and has the skills to be dangerous in the return game as well. High Power 4 prospect and the has the talent to play for any college in the country.

Spafford is also an accomplished track and field athlete. This past spring, he ran a 10.69 seconds personal best in the 100-meter dash.

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