Elite 2026 prospect Kaiden Prothro, a 6-foot-6, 210-pound tight end from Bowdon High School (GA), has made his intentions clear. After a whirlwind of official visits this June, Prothro has trimmed his list to Georgia, Florida, and Texas, with a commitment announcement scheduled for July 12, 2025 .
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đ The Final Three: Who’s In The Mix?
Georgia Bulldogs: As Prothroâs home-state school, Georgia remains the early frontrunner. He raves about their high standards, rigorous offensive system, and strong relationships with Head Coach Kirby Smart and TE Coach Todd Hartley. Georgia hosted him for an official visit on May 30, where he impressed enough to earn an âA+â from his fatherâs assessment .
Florida Gators: Their June 13 official visit showcased strong player-coach chemistryâparticularly with QB commit Will Griffin. Prothro was drawn to the message of building something meaningful, as Griffin emphasized, and Florida staff earn consistently high praise .
Texas Longhorns: After a June 20 trip to Austin, Prothro was impressed by their tight end track record. He felt welcomed by Coach Steve Sarkisian and Jeff Banks and recognized the programâs on- and off-field opportunities .
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âď¸ What Makes Prothro A FiveâStar Beast?
Prothro ranks among the nationâs top 30 recruits and is the No. 2 tight end in the class . In his junior season, he tallied:
56 receptions
1,203 receiving yards
22 touchdowns He also excelled on the basketball court, averaging 20.7 points and 16.5 reboundsâa showcase of his athletic versatility .
đ Why July 12 Is Pivotal
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