With the No. 1 acquisition secured in the 2024 recruiting class, Georgia's focus will be on repeating that feat in 2025. The Bulldogs are already off to a strong start, with two commitments and five total commitments from projected five-star prospects.
Among other things Kirby Smart is working on, the Peach State has a large and growing population of seniors, 33 of whom are ranked in the nation's top 300. Georgia already has several players trending in his On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM), including one of the nation's top defensemen, his lineman and his linebacker.
Five Star Plus+ DL Ilya Griffin
school: Savannah (Georgia) Christian Preparation
On3 industry ranking:No.3
On3 RPM: Georgia 92.1%, South Carolina 3.9%
intel: “Until this weekend, I was looking at Georgia as the favorite.” Elijah Griffin. After this weekend, the Bulldogs will be even more talked about. Griffin welcomed her grandmother to campus for the first time. His sister loved it in Athens. His mother has been very comfortable with the staff and Georgia remains in good position as the No. 1 prospect in the state. After speaking with sources, I've listed Georgia as the pick. On3 recruitment prediction machine” – Chad Simmons, Director of Recruiting, On3
5-star LB Zyden Walker
school: Ellaville (Georgia) Schley County
On3 industry ranking:No.10
On3 RPM: Georgia 78.7%, Florida 5.1%, South Carolina 4.4%
intel: “Different programs have competed with Georgia for the top spot on Zyden Walker's list at different times. But Georgia has always been at or near the top. South Carolina has been a favorite from the beginning. Florida State welcomed Walker to campus multiple times. Miami came along during the summer. All three programs are still around, as are other programs, but the early Everything is chasing Georgia at this stage.” – Chad Simmons, Director of Recruiting, On3
4 Star IOL Cortez Smith
school: Snellville, Georgia Parkview
On3 industry ranking:No.160
On3 RPM: Georgia 95.4%, South Carolina 1.3%
intel: “At different times, there were different programs competing with Georgia for the top spot. Zyden Walker's list. But Georgia was always at or near the top. South Carolina was considered a likely candidate from the beginning. Florida State welcomed Walker to campus multiple times. Miami arrived during the summer. All three programs are still around, but all are chasing Georgia early on. ” – Chad Simmons, Director of Recruiting, On3
4 Star EDGE Isaiah Gibson
school:Warner Robins (Georgia)
On3 industry ranking:No.148
On3 RPM: Georgia 93.2%, South Carolina 2.1%
intel:”isiah gibson He also added on Friday that he has an offer from Alabama and the Crimson Tide is interested. Warner will look for his 4-star EDGE in Robins (Ga.) to advance to Tuscaloosa this spring. Heading into the spring, Clemson, Georgia, Oklahoma and Oregon are likely at the top of Gibson's list. He is working to visit each campus and finalize official visits with each program, and the Tigers, Bulldogs, Sooners and Ducks will be on that list when Gibson cuts it down in the coming weeks. I'm looking forward to it. ” – Chad Simmons
4 Star IOL Mason Short
school: Evans (Georgia)
On3 industry ranking:No.195
On3 RPM: Georgia 78.9%, Alabama 10.0%, Florida 2.9%
notable quotes: “They said they loved my film this year,” Short told BamaOnLine in November about the UGA staff. “They always tell me, 'You must think we're stupid to believe you're going to sign with Alabama.'” They think they have a good chance of flipping me.
… I have a good relationship with Coach Searles and Coach Smart. Coach Smart often calls me. He sends me a lot of emails. I don't just listen to them. I can hear the sound from my teacher and other students in the school hallway. I hear something about UGA at least once a day. ”
