UGA Football Recruiting Update

UGA football recruiting update as of October 9, 2016.

Last week wasn’t great for the Bulldogs on the recruiting trail. They lost a commitment from 4-star cornerback Latavious Brini, and now it seems as though Florida and Miami are going to fight it out for him.

That isn’t what UGA fans want to hear. Not only do they lose a commitment from the nation’s No. 24 cornerback, but the rival Gators and former head coach Mark Richt are two of the top contenders to land him.

Those same Hurricanes hosted 4-star recruit Jeremiah Holloman for an official visit this past weekend. The No. 21 wide receiver and No. 140 overall player in the 2017 class was on hand for Miami’s 20-19 loss to rival Florida State. But the Covington, Georgia native is still projected to land with Kirby Smart’s team when it’s all said and done.

Four-star linebacker Nate McBride made the cross-country trip to Eugene for a visit with Oregon. Regardless of the Ducks’ 70-21 loss to Washington, it seems as though McBride is destined to stay close to home and choose the Bulldogs.

Note: Scout rankings and ratings used in this article.

Complete Class

No. 5 Overall Class
Total Commits: 15
5-Star Commits: 1
4-Star Commits: 12
3-Star Commits: 2

Jake Fromm: 5-Star, No. 3 QB, No. 29 Overall
Andrew Thomas: 4-Star, No. 10 OT, No. 64 Overall
Robert Beal: 4-Star, No. 8 DE, No. 73 Overall
Toneil Carter Jr.: 4-Star, No. 8 RB, No. 82 Overall
D’antne Demery: 4-Star, No. 12 OT, No. 79 Overall
D’Andre Swift: 4-Star, No. 4, RB, No. 33 Overall
Jaden Hunter: 4-Star, No. 14 OLB, No. 188 Overall
Mark Webb: 4-Star, No. 48 WR, Unranked Overall
Richard LeCounte: 4-Star, No. 2 S, No. 37 Overall
Trey Blount: 4-Star, No. 24 WR, No. 168 Overall
Netori Johnson: 4-Star, No. 7 OG, No. 147 Overall
William Poole III: 4-Star, No. 18 CB, No. 166 Overall
Justin Shaffer: 4-Star, No. 17 OG, No. 270 Overall
Devonte Wyatt: 3-Star, No. 49 DT, Unranked Overall
Matt Landers: 3-Star, No. 53 WR, Unranked Overall

Top Targets

Cam Akers: 5-Star, No. 2 RB, No. 4 Overall
DeAngelo Gibbs: 5-Star, No. 2 ATH, No. 12 Overall
Nate McBride: 4-Star, No. 4 ILB, No. 91 Overall
Justin Foster: 4-Star, No. 16 OLB, No. 199 Overall
Malik Herring: 4-Star, No. 17 DE, No. 212 Overall

Tweet Of The Week

You find true greatness in the mist of adversity. Beyond blessed to have the ability to play this amazing game #BearDown ????????

— JakefromStateFromm (@FrommJake) October 8, 2016

Five-star UGA commit Jake Fromm showed his appreciation for his high school teammates and his love for football.

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