In a stunning twist on the recruiting trail, the University of Georgia has secured a major win, flipping a coveted five-star prospect who had long been committed to the University of Miami. The move marks both a significant recruiting failure for Miami and a statement of dominance for Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs.
The player in question, widely considered one of the top recruits in the 2025 class, had pledged to Miami early in the cycle. For months, the Hurricanes believed they had locked in a future cornerstone. But Georgia, known for its relentless recruiting machine, never stopped pursuing the star.
The Bulldogs’ persistence paid off this week when the prospect announced he was decommitting from Miami and committing to Georgia, citing a stronger development pipeline and a clearer path to national titles. This commitment not only bolsters Georgia’s already-loaded 2025 class but also reinforces the program’s national recruiting reach — particularly in South Florida, a hotbed traditionally tough to penetrate for out-of-state programs.
For Miami, this is a major setback. Head coach Mario Cristobal had made it a personal mission to secure top-tier talent from within Florida’s borders, and losing a five-star to an SEC power — especially one not even in the same